Some of Our Lifestyle Changes Should Have Come Long Ago

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from HuffPost:



Some of Our Lifestyle Changes Should Have Come Long Ago

Byron Williams
Posted February 8, 2009 | 01:26 PM (EST)


I was recently forced to purchase a new car. Well, new for me. I also made a personal commitment to drive only when necessary.

That said, twice this week I had meetings in downtown Oakland. I rode my bike to the BART station only to find that I was not alone in my new approach; the train was filled with commuting cyclists.

Beyond the exercise, not paying for parking lots, or searching for a parking space, which creates the added pressure not to receive a parking ticket, it's simply the right thing for me to do.

This seems to be the mode of thinking for many, be it individuals or government. There's nothing like challenging economic times to do what should already be done.

We are moving away from a roaring '20s mentality to one that is, dare I say it, European in nature -- Scandinavian at that.

I suspect the cause for universal health care has gained some new converts as cascading layoffs have hit those who once had the luxury of opposing "socialized medicine." ........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/byron-williams/some-of-our-lifestyle-cha_b_165014.html

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1. Hurrah! ALL 90-year-olds should do this!!

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2. Thank you.