QCgal




I'm doing 21 things
 

How I did it
How to become more peaceful
It made me
detached


How to create less waste
It made me
Reassured


How to decide whether or not to be a neo-ludite and embrace the decision completely
It took me
6 months
It made me
contented


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ride a train across america
Amtrak 15 months ago

Amtrak is poorly managed and the trains never run on time. But the Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago makes you feel special and like a pioneer. Seeing Glacier National Park from untouched territory is indescribable. I also saw two wolves just frolicking together from the train window and a wild horse (so, I don’t know that it was wild, but that’s my story). Chicago to Boston/NY is way more crowded and doesn’t quite fulfill that nostalgia.

The sleeper car is incredibly more costly than coach and, if you’re lucky like I was, you probably won’t have anyone sitting next to you anyway. Bring a pillow and a light sleeping bag to really curl up. I did this from TX to Chicago and it made all the difference. And earplugs allow you to enter your own little world. Look for the scarce seats with electrical outlets if you have an iPod to charge.

They actually serve vegan burgers at the snack bar, but the whole spread is pretty crappy and the restaurant is pricey. Pack some food. The human can live on peanut butter and bread alone. Trust me. And dried fruit is wondrous.



Be free and committed at the same time
QCgal 2 years ago

How to be there for the people you love. How to build and grow things, businesses, projects without feeling trapped by those things. Is it possible? Committment! Aaaahhhh!!!!!




 

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