So Bling

I was caught in traffic last week behind a car that appeared to represent the antithesis of all that is zero waste.  (And on a side note, just being caught in traffic reminded me about how wasteful the long commute can be, but at least we're working on it now.)  The vehicle I was stopped behind was a black Cadillac Escalade SUV with a license plate that read "SO BLNG," held in a faux-diamond plate frame. I was so appalled that I actually took a photo of this vehicle, with the intention of posting it here on this blog.

But something stopped me.  I have a zero waste agenda, and there are lot of reasons that I am proud of my zero waste agenda.  And of course I wish everybody loved my agenda, too.  Isn't that what we all want with our own agendas, after all?  But I am in no position to judge anybody else's lifestyle without knowing all the details, no matter how at odds with all I believe the other agenda seems to be. So, it is with loving kindness, rather than with sharp criticism, that I dedicate this post to my fellow so bling commuter.

To House or Not To House, Continued

So, this househunting process has kept me busier than I expected.  Ultimately, we decided that owning a condo is very low waste, but living in a single family residence provides a number of opportunities that allow for reducing waste beyond the limitations of condo living.  And on that note, we will plunge into the shark-laden waters of the Bay area real estate market.  More on that later, and with any luck, not that much later, since we're already in escrow with the sale of our current residence.