The Aftermaths of Christmas

It is two days after Christmas and most likely, regardless of your age somebody has already asked you what you got for Christmas; and if not it is only a matter of time before it happens. So allow me to ask you a slightly different question: What did you get for Christmas that [...]

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The Story of Stuff

In the past I’ve written at least one post about the problems of consumerism. If this is a topic that interests you, check out The Story of Stuff a short 20 minute online documentary which gives the complete story of the shocking life of consumer goods and the darker environmental and social economical [...]

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True Wealth That Lasts

Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure in the last days. Behold, [...]

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traveling light

I originally wasn’t going to post this but after thinking about it so much since my last post I think I can safely say that it is not a rant but reflection. My recent family vacation ended up spurring my interest in simplicity and traveling light as the vacation was the complete opposite. [...]

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the junk of tomorrow

I want to Zerns today (a local farmers market) and spent a few hours walking around looking at what the various stands were selling. Including walking through the flea market section in the side building that I rarely bother visiting. The stands that left the deepest impressions on me were the ones [...]

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