The month of March was without any new plastics. Tough, eye-opening, but definitely worthwhile. April is about new beginnings. The warm rains bring life to the budding flowers, students begin their final quarter of study, and a many leafy greens … Read More
Even though I will not set sail across America for many months, I have started my search for a suitable car/home for my time on the road. Initially, I gravitated towards the Subaru Outback. It is a solid car that could … Read More
I think it probably goes without saying that trying to live a life sans-plastique is very difficult in this day and age. My goal for the month of March was to not use or buy any new plastic. I could use plastic … Read More
Every year, the CrossFit Open rolls around to find out who are the strongest, fastest, and most badass athletes in the world of CrossFit. For those of us who don’t necessarily fit that description, it is an opportunity for 270,000 … Read More
As I transition away from synthetic hygiene or food products, I am constantly reminded of a glaring contradiction in my own consumer history: My gear. There are certain companies in the outdoor tech industry that have an environmentally-focused conscience. Patagonia, … Read More
I’m pretty sure that I haven’t figured out how to make the perfect cup of coffee yet, but I have figured out how to make a plastic-free cup of coffee. As part of my monthly promise, I have tried to … Read More
Even though it wasn’t necessarily in my game plan when Saturday ended, Sunday ended up being a day dedicated to the culinary arts. In fact, the whole weekend kind of was… From biscuits, to brussels sprouts, to lentil, kale salads, … Read More
What is it about Sundays that makes you want to curl up with a book, a cup of coffee and do absolutely nothing? This morning, I woke up, made coffee, cooked up some sweet potatoes and seitan, turned on a documentary, and … Read More
I have marked March as a month of dedication. I lapsed on many of my good habits during February. I was less consisting about my diet, fitness regimen, sleep, etc. This left me less fulfilled overall and a little worse … Read More