Day 236: Too Much Driving

One of the things I appreciate about where we live in downtown Sacramento is that we usually don't need to drive much during the week, although Mr. E now has to commute to work again.  Otherwise, I walk, bike, or take light rail to work; our gym is just two blocks away; and I can do errands during the day or on my way home, such as getting stamps or mailing a package at Downtown Mail, stopping by CVS for a prescription or some OTC items, getting cash from the Wells Fargo ATM, or even going in person to the Sacramento Ballet box office if I need to purchase or change our tickets.

In contrast, almost every type of errand requires a car ride here in Marshfield.  Technically, there is a branch Post Office within walking distance (1/4 mile), but it's got limited hours.  And next door to the Post Office is a Package Store (the Massachusetts term for independent stores that sell mostly alcohol and other stock that's sort of similar to a typical convenience store).  Otherwise, the next closest businesses are down at the Brant Rock Esplanade, which is about 1 mile away.  That's more of a bike ride than a walk, but the road leading there isn't a terribly safe or comfortable place to bike.

So I'm looking forward to going home so that I can avoid too much driving again!