tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464977109229359349.post7017506733760499869..comments2023-10-21T03:54:12.029-04:00Comments on A Gift Universe: Traveling with babySheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10853868724554947854noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464977109229359349.post-44532357615791370702010-09-17T07:37:11.881-04:002010-09-17T07:37:11.881-04:00I actually feel way more independent when I'm ...I actually feel way more independent when I'm carfree. I know that I'm not at the mercy of my car -- if it breaks down, I can still get to work.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10853868724554947854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464977109229359349.post-90758645712553233662010-09-16T16:33:18.323-04:002010-09-16T16:33:18.323-04:00It really is too bad that our nation's culture...It really is too bad that our nation's culture puts car-driving/riding on such a pedestal. That perceived independence as better than anything else, including cost and time-effectiveness, not to mention environment health.Heatherhttp://hungryheather.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464977109229359349.post-46351507982742184402010-09-16T12:18:29.405-04:002010-09-16T12:18:29.405-04:00For the first few months after we moved, Colin and...For the first few months after we moved, Colin and I had no car whatsoever. Everyone thought we were nuts, but we got around just fine. It took a decent amount of planning, but we managed. Walking the mile to work in snow storms wasn't so much fun. But we had a really good time using the bus. :) Next time someone tells you that you're slumming it, you should tell them that you're trying to reduce your carbon footprint. :PColin and Jennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00327636890695263128noreply@blogger.com