Tag Archives: anti-consumerism

To Have Or To Be

Tweet The trend in “Lifestyle Design” these days is all about minimalism, but I’m afraid they’re missing the point.  Their focus is on reducing things through clever tactics, but this is only good in the short-term. The fundamental flaw with this strategy long-term is that it assumes the opposite of “having” is “not having.”  Physically, [...]

Family, Children and Consumerism

Tweet My in-laws are in town this week. They have always been pleasant with me, and have treated me with respect despite not really understanding me. They are the epitome of Consumerism and Comfort. If you know anything about me, you know that I am not. Every time they come, they buy unnecessary presents for [...]