Comments on: A Breath of Fresh Air http://writerdad.com/family/a-breath-of-fresh-air/ Life is better with the right words. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:34:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: He Plays With Open Hands | Writer Dad http://writerdad.com/family/a-breath-of-fresh-air/comment-page-2/#comment-873 He Plays With Open Hands | Writer Dad Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:22:07 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=623#comment-873 [...] 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 [...] [...] 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 http://writerdad.com/family/a-breath-of-fresh-air/comment-page-2/#comment-872 Sara at On Simplicity Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:07:16 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=623#comment-872 "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..<a href="http://www.onsimplicity.net/2008/08/three-things-youd-save-in-an-emergency/" rel="nofollow">Three Things You’d Save in an Emergency</a> “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: Sara at On Simplicity http://writerdad.com/family/a-breath-of-fresh-air/comment-page-2/#comment-33856 Sara at On Simplicity Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:07:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=623#comment-33856 "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..<a href="http://www.onsimplicity.net/2008/08/three-things-youd-save-in-an-emergency/" rel="nofollow">Three Things You’d Save in an Emergency</a> “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 http://writerdad.com/family/a-breath-of-fresh-air/comment-page-2/#comment-871 Ian Parker Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:11:11 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=623#comment-871 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 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: Ian Parker http://writerdad.com/family/a-breath-of-fresh-air/comment-page-2/#comment-33855 Ian Parker Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:11:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=623#comment-33855 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 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 http://writerdad.com/family/a-breath-of-fresh-air/comment-page-2/#comment-870 Amy Derby Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:52:04 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=623#comment-870 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..<a href="http://write-from-home.com/dream-freelance-writing-gig-or-job" rel="nofollow">What’s Your Dream Gig?</a> 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: Amy Derby http://writerdad.com/family/a-breath-of-fresh-air/comment-page-2/#comment-33854 Amy Derby Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:52:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=623#comment-33854 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..<a href="http://write-from-home.com/dream-freelance-writing-gig-or-job" rel="nofollow">What’s Your Dream Gig?</a> 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 http://writerdad.com/family/a-breath-of-fresh-air/comment-page-2/#comment-869 Urban Panther Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:48:26 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=623#comment-869 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..<a href="http://www.urbanpantherslair.com/2008/08/cut-and-run.html" rel="nofollow">Cut and run</a> 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: Urban Panther http://writerdad.com/family/a-breath-of-fresh-air/comment-page-2/#comment-33853 Urban Panther Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:48:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=623#comment-33853 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..<a href="http://www.urbanpantherslair.com/2008/08/cut-and-run.html" rel="nofollow">Cut and run</a> 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 http://writerdad.com/family/a-breath-of-fresh-air/comment-page-2/#comment-868 Writer Dad Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:58:03 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=623#comment-868 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. 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.

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