Happy belated Earth Day

So you might be wondering how I spent this annual honoring of all things eco. No? Well, here it is anyway.

I came into possession of a second car. At least temporarily.

My mom had to leave her car behind while she left for Las Vegas (I'm sure to encourage people to conserve water and ban the lawn) and now I have this set of wheels for scooting around town.

What makes the second car so dangerous is the freedom. Some days, when you don't feel like spending an hour on dinner or washing the kitchen floor, a trip around town seems like the perfect solution. Luckily, I've had enough of these car-accessible days during the dreary winter months to know they end up being more irritating than fun.

A day behind the wheel is often tedious and annoying. And with the recent brilliant weather, I see no reason to ditch the bike for an easier mode of transport. Plus, I'm just getting my bike muscles back.

So here's to Earth Day and knowing that just because you have access to a second car doesn't mean you have to use it.

Also.... My mom left her two dogs behind as well. I guess it's time to invest in some of those eco-friendly poop bags.