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More on…Less is More

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

Yes, I’m still basking in the reflected glow of moonlight on northern lake waters; still inhaling the subversive aromas of hot bacon and fresh coffee among whispering evergreens; still tossing and turning all night on a thin, inflatable mattress, yet … Continue reading →

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Road Trip-Day 1

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

The first morning was a reminder that the hardest part of any journey is often leaving the house. After pre-packing most of the night before, we had hoped to be on the road by 9 a.m.; We were willing to … Continue reading →

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Road Trip-Day Zero

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

I suppose I should have thought through the logistics of blogging on the road a little more thoroughly. While it’s easy enough to scratch and scribble in a pocket notebook, the art and science required to transmute the notepad gatherings … Continue reading →

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ROAD TRIP!!!

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

In previous posts I have hinted at the idea of our family taking a long road trip this summer; that was one of the reasons why we wanted to replace our aged minivan with a slightly less aged Suburban. Now … Continue reading →

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… But not quite yet.

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

So, having determined once and for all that the Chevrolet Suburban is the One True Vehicle for us, there remained the simple task of acquiring one. Right. Just like that. How hard could it be? History shows that when that … Continue reading →

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…For We Are Up-sizing…

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Last time we were left with the question of what a low-income family is to do about owning two aging and unsuitable vehicles, especially when the family wants  to live in a more sustainable way. The  first response is likely … Continue reading →

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Forgive Me, Father…

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

I am aware of our relatively privileged situation of having not one, but two cars. Unfortunately, neither of them is quite suitable for us. I have made references throughout this project to our troubles with reliable transportation, an issue we … Continue reading →

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Disappointment

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

I was so excited about biking over to the next town to get groceries this morning! I’d been itching to get out and ride for a few days, and I really want to be more deliberate about Doing the Right … Continue reading →

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This Week, Every Day is Monday

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

Since I spent the better part of Monday morning sifting through bureaucratic paperwork, it was only fitting that I spend the better part of yesterday morning under the hood of The Little Red Wagon, which is running badly again. I … Continue reading →

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Unpacking the Shopping Trips

Posted on October 15, 2010 by

Earlier this week I posted our September food budget and alluded to an analysis of transportation costs, “tomorrow” meaning something more like “as soon as I can sit down to make it happen” than its usual, literal connotation. I’ve got … Continue reading →

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