Judith Levine

Judith Levine promotes her new book “Not Buying It: My Year Without Shopping” in which she notices that entertainment in America is predicated on spending money. Our public entertainment outlets, such as parks, libraries, etc., are generally underfunded and/or in poor condition.

Interview

LA Times Book Review

A new beginning

My life has been in much upheaval the last several months. I’ve left a job, started a new one (causing a much needed work wardrobe sprucing), started a monster commute, changed my blog-world-view, and am preparing to move in the next 3 months. Thought I snuck that one in there, but I can’t put anything past you can I?

I’ve decided that while it might be an interesting exercise in restraint, and like the rest of America I do need some consumption restraint, delineating my daily purchases just doesn’t make very interesting reading. It fails, in a meaningful way, to address the larger issues and points that I find interesting. Plus, it’s downright difficult to keep up with.

Therefore, starting today, I will begin posting again on a semi-regular basis (I’m aiming for every week or so). I will be linking to interesting reading, materials, and making a continued argument for conscientious consumption. As part of the world I need to make my purchases with an idea of what the consequences of my actions may be.

10-1

rx 3
dove shampoo/conditioner in one (for lazy hair-care days)
aveeno moisturizer
lots of birthday and greeting cards

9-30

bill paying day:
t-mobile
dominion power
columbia gas
sentera healthcare
netflix
direct loan student loan
uva student loan

ouch.

9-29

latte on the way to conference

9-28

client visit day. lots of purchases, mostly reimbursable, but here's the list:

latte, scone
plane ticket
car rental
parking
lunch for 3 (at bagel shop, client's choice)
latte
parking
burrito and chips

9-27

groceries:
bottled water
seltzer water (lime and plain)
plain white vinegar
cheddar cheese
polenta
spray cooking oil