this semester has seen the highest percentage of biking commuters (students and profs) yet. learning to live without your car is an excellent way of re-connecting with the ground, with your body. the whole de-motorizing concept is very appealing to me. check out "de-motorize your soul", from geez magazine, and car free days

i became very sick yesterday. as i stood in the hot, hot shower, i started thinking about what an incredible luxury was afforded to me to be able to take a steaming shower whenever i desired to, and for as long as should wish! i cannot really fathom all the people who have a far different reality. i was so dehydrated, the water tasted so sweet, right out of the spigot...how rich and blessed we are as americans.