Rebel Without A Car

by Enci Being a smart shopper this Holiday Season I’ve never been a big fan of shopping, whether window shopping, grocery shopping, or holiday shopping. It’s always been a chore and a tug of war between my minimalist urgings and my desire for nice things. In the midst...

Rebel Without A Car

by Enci Let’s All Have a Sustainable Fall Season Fall is my favorite season of the year and as much as I look forward to the many parties around town and the delicious variety of foods that represent the cultural diversity of Los Angeles, I’m also very...

Rebel Without A Car

by Enci As my husband and I were working in the yard a few weeks ago, we came across all kinds of bugs and we started wondering abut the purpose of insects. Of course there are some insects that are easily associated with a purpose; bees make honey and pollinate,...

Rebel Without A Car

by Enci “Car Wash – How Sustainable Can You Be?” I haven’t been to a car wash in years and I haven’t washed “my car” on my front lawn in a very long time. I have been washing my bike on our front lawn though and it made me think: How good is it for...

Rebel Without A Car

by Enci We live in a world where technology gets reinvented faster than ever and materials don’t even get to be worn out before they become obsolete, useless, or outdated. That’s why I always welcome companies who take back their old products, regardless of whether I...

Rebel Without A Car

by Enci taying Sustainable in the Role of a Lifetime In just a few months, I’m going to be stepping into the role of a lifetime. This role is the biggest yet! There is no pulling out and the responsibility is huge, even though there is no Union contract. I’m grateful...