tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068619684895530539.post8879129103479347071..comments2023-06-15T04:04:25.958-07:00Comments on Stuck in the Middle with You: Car-less, Car-less LifeKennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199895911184527653noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068619684895530539.post-90021826563445587342011-02-23T11:23:54.105-08:002011-02-23T11:23:54.105-08:00Back when I drove, I was not particularly skilled ...Back when I drove, I was not particularly skilled at it. I find that deep thoughts are more satisfying than mundane considerations such as, "the road curves here."<br /><br />Man, if I had a bike Karen, I could go everywhere! At risk of my own life of course ;) Anyway, I feel a certain amount of resentment toward the catering that our transportation system does towards automotive travelers, which is why I characterize myself as a radical pedestrian. I view my walking as an act of defiance against an auto-centric establishment. Hmmm, that I going to be a Facebook status if I remember.Kennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03199895911184527653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068619684895530539.post-82481968480739817642011-02-21T17:43:30.355-08:002011-02-21T17:43:30.355-08:00You radical pedestrian you...
I'm happy that ...You radical pedestrian you...<br /><br />I'm happy that as you go into your future, you will carry the knowledge that you can mostly get by without a car. I agree that owning a car isn't a horrible thing. For us, it is super nice to have one when Matthew and I want to have the occasional visit to family in Eugene or Waldport, for example! However, when traveling in city, I do tend to think that buses, feet, and bikes can get us to most places... You give a great example of how that can indeed be done!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07880072554598871468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068619684895530539.post-31772370702118517442011-02-21T16:30:16.145-08:002011-02-21T16:30:16.145-08:00I drive as little as possible for a different reas...I drive as little as possible for a different reason-- I'm not very good at it yet. Ha.<br />I wish I lived somewhere where it was practical to walk places on a regular basis. <br /><br />However, I do walk to my grandma's after school, which is a 15-20 minute walk depending on what route I take and how fast I'm going, and it's one of my favorite parts of the day, providing that the weather is nice. Among other things, it's a time where I can listen to podcasts without fear of being distracted. It's also a great time to think freely and relax, whereas driving requires concentration, and in my case tension.elfarmy17https://www.blogger.com/profile/09127074008716633538noreply@blogger.com