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Guns and the Depletion of Civic Sanity
11 years ago
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Random thoughts, part I
Now I see clearly how car ownership encourages mindless consumption. It’s so easy to hop in the car and head out to the mall or wherever to buy stuff, but when I have to think about how to get there, and the effort involved, I find myself wondering if this is really something I need right now. And usually it isn’t.
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I agree. I've been car-less most of this decade, triggered by auto theft, and I couldn't ignore how easy it would really be to commute eight miles to work in this town, compared to Los Angeles, where I had toiled for 30 years.
It's been SO economical and practical, that when coupled with a very frugal lifestyle, I now only work when I want to, and take 6-12 month breaks from work without a sweat.
Now that's a future I can look forward to! I heartily endorse the philosophy of working less and enjoying life more.
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