In the late 1990s and early 2000s, a friend invited himself into a social group of mine. He was a good friend, as were the people in the other group, but at the time I wanted to keep them separate. As it turned out, my initial impulse to keep them separate was baseless. He fit in the group and everyone got along. Except for one thing. At some of the[…] Keep reading →

The other day I wrote about the Times I Cried. Those times were occasions of loss or sadness. I had also thought of I time I laughed so hard I cried. I went back and forth about including it but decided against it. I could have included it since it fit the category and the contrast might illuminate. I decided against it because I didn’t think I could convey the[…] Keep reading →

I had the idea for this post at least a year ago. I have a list of post ideas for days when I can’t think of any. This post idea has been on it as long as I can remember. When I think to write it, it makes me feel vulnerable. Does writing about me crying related to what I usually post about? Will I be sharing weaknesses? Will people[…] Keep reading →

This morning’s calisthenics involved four sets of burpees. I noticed a funny thought as I started the third set. I had barely done a tenth of a burpee in that third set when I thought, “Only one set left.” That’s an odd thought. Since I had barely started the third set, I had closer to two sets left. Why did I think I had one set left when I actually[…] Keep reading →

I’ve written about Where to buy the best food around New York City and praised the system of CSAs and the incredible flavor, value, and convenience of the one I participate in from Stoneledge Farm. Every year they host a lunch and invite all subscribers. I think I’ve gone every year since I started, though they may have skipped a couple years during the pandemic. I forget. I don’t take[…] Keep reading →

I was browsing OpenSecrets’ page on lobbying by “the fossil fuel lobby.” Who is OpenSecrets? They track who lobbies whom in the US. According to its site: “OpenSecrets is the nation’s premier research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy. We provide comprehensive and reliable data, analysis and tools for policymakers, storytellers and citizens.” Their page on climate change lobbying is sobering. Here’s[…] Keep reading →

The Washington Post‘s Climate Coach column by Michael Coren quoted me today. Here’s the part with my quote, which responded to his column last week about people figuring out solar on their own when they can’t install it on their buildings, which is my case. Did I let my coop board or the Department of Buildings stop me? No, because I live by values including Do Unto Others As You[…] Keep reading →

I’ve eaten ten or twelve juicy ripe peaches and about that number of bowls of heirloom tomato gazpacho in the past two days. I got them from volunteering. I brought food that a store was going to throw away. The store produce isn’t as flavorful as the fresh, local produce in season in the height of the summer from farmers markets. Other volunteers bring different things from different places. It[…] Keep reading →

I try to avoid shopping online. Actually, I try to avoid shopping. I buy food and a couple pieces of clothing a year. Recently I bought some piping when my kitchen pipes had rusted through. But as I wrote in I love where I live but it’s being destroyed, part 2: Online delivery, “Amazon: save pennies, ruin your community.” Still, I’m like everyone. I balance values to make things work.[…] Keep reading →