Comments on: A Breath of Fresh Air

By: He Plays With Open Hands | Writer Dad

He Plays With Open Hands | Writer Dad — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:22:07 +0000

[...] morning we went for a walk. This in itself is not unusual. We walk often. What was unusual, was running into my father two blocks outside our house. He was delivering [...]

By: Sara at On Simplicity

Sara at On Simplicity — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:07:16 +0000

“Miles are like dollars; sometimes they should be felt. ” True on so many levels. That’s going to stick with me for awhile. Thanks for the food for thought this weekend….

Sara at On Simplicitys last blog post..Three Things You’d Save in an Emergency

By: Ian Parker

Ian Parker — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:11:11 +0000

WD,

I used to live downtown, but have since moved to the suburbs. The problem is that the closest grocery store is 8 miles. Not a horrible walk, but carrying items might be a bit prohibitive. There is a close convenience store, however, within easy walking distance (a mile or so). Of course, the difference in prices there might be about equal to the savings in gas.

I admire your attempt, and if I still lived close to downtown within easy walking of all of my needs, I would do the same. I think I will try minimizing my car use anyhow. I’ve already trimmed quite a few miles off of my normal summer binge of driving, so I might as well see if I can take it further. Perhaps it is time for a new bicycle. Then again, winter is not far off. Be well.

Ian

By: Amy Derby

Amy Derby — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:52:04 +0000

I think it's great that you teach your kids they don't have to drive every place they go. I don't drive. Never have. And as a kid, my mother didn't drive either. So I learned young about walking and public transportation. Many folks about drop dead of shock when I tell them I don't drive, but honestly, I have no desire to. Great post. Amy Derbys last blog post..What’s Your Dream Gig?

By: Urban Panther

Urban Panther — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:48:26 +0000

I hated living in the 'burbs because nothing was within walking distance. It was a 1 hour walk to Walmart (yes, I did do it once). Then I moved downtown and I walked everywhere. I did everything by foot and I loved it. Where I live now is a bit in the middle. I can walk to the grocery store and drug store, but anything else requires driving. The Lion and I have two cars, but one car leaves the driveway maybe once a month. At least it is paid for, so it doesn't cost us anything to have it available for the rare occasions we do need two cars. Urban Panthers last blog post..Cut and run

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:58:03 +0000

Jenny: Yes, I rarely walk without juggling children and thought.

Andy: Thank you for saying that. I hadn’t thought of my post in that way, but I really like it.

Millar Prescott: I am very glad to have you.

By: millar prescott

millar prescott — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:04:22 +0000

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By: Andy @ bloginyourface.com

Andy @ bloginyourface.com — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:51:21 +0000

Hey Writer Dad,

How big is your town, anyway? You mentioned that the school is across the town but you walk there? Just curious.

I prefer “extreme walking” (running) on a daily basis. If Heaven is headphones on my ears, a cool morning breeze and a jog through a quiet subdivision every single day for eternity…well that’d be just fine with me.

Thank you for adding so much magic and grace to a post that could have simply been about saving money on gasoline.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:42:49 +0000

I love walking too. It puts everything into a new perspective. And I always think of lots of stuff to write down when I get home! Your kids are fortunate that you have exposed them to this walking thing, WD. Jennys last blog post..Chow Time

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:45:32 +0000

Ellen: I only started these new habits because of circumstance, but I would like to change my circumstances so that I might maintain my new habits. Thanks, also, for your words earlier. They were very kind.

Twizzle: Yay, City Mama! It is nice to have met you.

Lance: All of a sudden, the car feels a lot smaller.