All the multifarious versions of h2g2 include Douglas Adams' contention that one can bounce around the "universe" more easily if one brings one's own towel. (My tagline references the venerable career guide...)
One of my friends from high school, for a time, worked in Earth orbit. But most of us will live on just this one planet all our lives. Nevertheless, I dedicate this blog to the memory of Adams' attitude and the implicit questions he raised:
(1) How much stuff do any of us really need? If I am traveling light, what do I pack?
(2) What are the useful tools (resources, skills, practices) for those of us who don't have a home (in the traditional sense)?
I'd like to conduct myself - pull my weight, and more - so that you are happy to hear that I'm in town. Whether or not I'm in your driveway, back yard, spare bedroom, or basement. This blog is about how to achieve that goal.
Adams and I share a birthday, which is now celebrated as "Towel Day" in many parts of the world. Here's a photo of the dark blue bath towel I carried on the morning of 25 May 2011. I meant to start this blog later that afternoon, but instead I am post-dating this, because I actually spent the evening of Towel Day babysitting, which is something that as a newnomad I am very happy to do.
In my left hand is an older cell phone with bright green duct tape (and a bright green Hello Kitty charm) on it. In my right hand (although you can't see its cover because of the glare) is a copy of Kim Stanley Robinson's Antarctica, which will feature heavily in this blog. I was about to re-read it on the stationary bicycle. One of the problems of being a newnomad is maintaining a membership in a health club when one doesn't have a home town (or continent). But for now let's enjoy the moment. Happy birthday Douglas, and thank you for all the ... ideas!
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