Guilty Conscience
I wound up driving to work today so that I could get the smog test done on the way home. And it turns out that the shops I’m most likely to go to are in the neighborhood where we live…. Read moreGuilty Conscience
Category: Environment
Earth Day
Does it make me a bad person if I don’t do anything? I mean, I’ll do the usual things. For example, I’ll ride the bus to work. I’ll eat organic yogurt for one of my snacks. But these are things… Read moreEarth Day
Earth Day
It’s Earth Day. Replace an incandescent bulb with a compact fluorescent. Want to do something else? Here are some suggestions.
Tsunamis, Real and Adapted
This weekend, I had a dream about escaping a tsunami. So I guess it’s no surprise that we finally decided to watch HBO’s Tsunami: The Aftermath. Once again, HBO has provided an excellent production that reminds us of ongoing recovery… Read moreTsunamis, Real and Adapted
Katrina Anniversary
Spike Lee’s new documentary When the Levees Broke is a wonderful, painful look at the effects of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans and other areas of the Gulf Coast. People there still need our help; please give to a worthy,… Read moreKatrina Anniversary
Why I Love the Bus
Think about it. It’s L.A. Why are you driving? The cult of the car is so enormous here that it’s impossible to get around. The bus, on the other hand, is cheaper than gas and much cheaper than parking. So… Read moreWhy I Love the Bus
New Orleans
Please continue to donate after the immediate crisis seems to have ended. People will rely on our generosity for months to come. NetworkForGood provides links to a number of charities providing support. Do not give to a charity unless you… Read moreNew Orleans