Monthly Archives: June 2011

From here to there and there to here – going green with ridesharing

Posted on June 23, 2011 by greenupforlife

I’m going to divulge a secret from my sinful past. I used to hitch-hike. I know, I know, stupid, dangerous, crazy. My only defense? I was young and naive, and living in Alaska at the time. For some reason those … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alaska, couch-surfing, face-to-face encounters, green conscience, greener living, hermit existence, high gas prices, hippies, hitch-hiking, minimalists, non-conformists, ridesharing, risky behavior, safety, secret past, thumbs up | Leave a comment

Putting aside differences

Posted on June 6, 2011 by greenupforlife

I’m all for differences. They make the world go round, keep things interesting to say the least. But I’m also for working together, regardless of issues, positions and beliefs that often keep us apart. That’s why I love this story. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cardboard, churches working together, columbia missouri, Congregation Beth Shalom, green gardens, hay, interfaith gardens, st thomas more newman center, sustainable | Leave a comment

Don’t be a train virgin

Posted on June 1, 2011 by greenupforlife

I’ve been on hiatus – which I always feel is a pompous way of saying I haven’t written for a while. But please forgive my pompousness just this once. I’ve truly been gone – by train. And, as always, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged amtrak, ditch the car, recycling, riding the rails, southwest chief, train travel, transportation, virgin | Leave a comment

Monthly Archives: June 2011

From here to there and there to here – going green with ridesharing

Putting aside differences

Don’t be a train virgin

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