Will it make you happy!

Came across this article in the New York Times today. Seems to echo sentiments we are hearing about and living with. The simple process of being happier with less. Less car, less vacation, less things, less money.
I have been on this quest for awhile, at least in theory. Always trying to reduce the amount of things that are non essential. I am not perfect, not a zen master. I still want things, a newer bike, car. However it is nice to read and be reminded that these don't ultimately make us happier. People, connections and relationships do. I have been trying to strengthen those and make them more important in my life.
Read the full article here.

e-waste recycling event this saturday 8/14

Nothing warms my heart more than getting rid of stuff. Especially electronic stuff. They had one recently at Lincoln School and I was so happy to get rid of those useless wall warts, old cell phones, cable modems and bunch of useless gizmos clogging up my closet. They also took a bag of alkaline batteries I had laying around, thank goodness. Get rid of it while its easy. There is an e-waste recycling event happening at the Harbor Bay Community Parking Lot this saturday 8/14 9am-1pm