The bicycle is the most civilized conveyance known to man. Iris Murdoch I was a frequent bike commuter in Chicago and Atlanta, and I’m excited to try biking in Seattle. Murdoch is right: bikes are the best way to get around urban areas. First, they’re fast. In Chicago, I routinely overtook buses on my wayContinue reading “Idea #3: Bicycling”
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Idea #1: Dry your hands using your clothes
Paper towel dispensers are somewhat puzzling to me. At home, everyone dries their hands using towels. In public restrooms, public towels wouldn’t be sanitary, so we use paper towels instead. But . . . why? Paper towels are scratchy and uncomfortable, and there’s a convenient and delightfully soft alternative within easy arm’s reach: your ownContinue reading “Idea #1: Dry your hands using your clothes”
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