Going Car Free For One Whole DAY!

There was an article in the Sac Bee about a woman who went Car-Free for one day. Her response was to book a day that she had absolutely nothing to do, no errands, no appointments. So, she stayed in her home all day, thus living car-free all the day long. She said it was very relaxing and could see how it would be a stress-free way to live. However, after dinner, she had a craving for Coldstone Creamery and hopped in her car. DOH! She realized she couldn't drive that one day. So, instead of looking into a car-free way to get herself there, she just rationalized that she had done so good being car-free all day that she deserved the treat and drove there.

Lame.

It was a really sad article. It was sad that she didn't embrace the fun she could have with her children by trying out the bus and light rail. She could have found out a way to take the bus to a park or even the mall. Kids LOVE taking the bus and train, they go nuts! Instead, she just jailed herself at home.

Very sad.

Car VS Light Rail

Light Rail WINS...

...and makes all of us commuters 30 minutes late and make us miss our connections. Thanks for the memories!

Random Dancer

While riding the light rail home yesterday, everyone on the train smiled when we saw the Rubenesque dancing girl. She was shakin' her money maker on the sidewalk in front of an empty strip mall. Illuminated by the light of the setting sun, she danced her heart out to her own personal concert from the Walkman attached to her belt. The sight was so unexpected yet refreshing. I wonder if she was celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week by giving us tired commuters a bit of entertainment for our ride home. No matter what the intent, she transformed a boring ride home into one to remember. Thank you, Dancing Girl!