Some: Times

Navigating life through coffee, volunteering & laughter.

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  • Start by carrying reusable bags

    Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle?

    I understand that many people think it’s cool to get a bag from a store, I think it’s so 20 years ago. I carry a bag that’s big enough to haul bread & milk plus a new dress.

    I like having the discretion of not showing where I shop. Most retailers know that I carry my bought stuff in my bag. By not taking a plastic bag I make a difference.

    I also try to get food on a napkin when they offer me a box. I also try to finish all the food when at a restaurant. I don’t like creating waste if I can avoid it. Or I take it home.

    I’m also a huge fan of public transit, even when traveling. When we were in Spain we took the train & a very Sweaty bus. But it got us there & that’s what counts.

    I also don’t try to shower every day. I shower when I need it & don’t just shower for the sake of doing it. My hair has to be dirty & I can tell that I need it.

    I also believe in selling my clothes second hand so someone else can get joy out of wearing it.

    What do you do?

  • How do you travel?

    Do you act like you’re the Only person in the room in cafes & restaurants?

    Are you rude to the locals & staff where you are?

    Do you openly say Rude & disparaging remarks about those around you?

    Do you leave your Airbnb in worse shape than when you entered it?

    Then you are an ugly tourist. I’m not going to name countries in this entry but if you do any of the above you should stay home.

    Being kind when you travel means you get an aperitif on the house at a restaurant. You don’t say Rude things about others that live where you’re visiting.

    When you leave your hotel or Airbnb it looks just like when you came in. You’re kind to rude locals because you never know if they’ll turn up where you’re having dinner or breakfast?

    You’re kind to the people that are staying in the same place as you even if they’re not kind back. You say please & thank you & don’t approach the barista with “I want et cetera.” You don’t demand tables at a booked out restaurant.

    The list is endless but these are some of my pet peeves when traveling. Be kind. Period.

  • Agatha Christie

    Who is your favorite historical figure?

    The original sleuth writer is someone I’d very much like to meet over a cupper. She’s considered the original crime writer, as a young person I read all her books.

    She’s a person I’d like to meet & discuss her writing & how she did character development. Agatha Christie became world famous & her characters are as well. Such as Herculie Poirot.

    Poirot was the original male detective working on the side of the police. He was a neurotic character & nearly obsessive compulsive about solving the crimes assigned to him.

    However, I’d very much like to meet her & tell her what a great role model she was for me growing up & how she made me passionate about reading.