Our money is power and when we give it to a company, we are giving them power. From Target to Amazon, we as a society are paying closer attention to a company’s expressed values versus actions, ethics, treatment of employees, political engagement, sourcing conditions, and so much more. But the more we dig, things seem worse than we realized and every purchasing decision can feel doomed to support something unethical in the long run.

Community, Place Making, Travel, ReadingRachelle WilsonApril 4, 2026thrift, thrifting, shopping, shop local, shop small, library, capitalism, bicycle, recycle, public transit, train, carpool, carpooling, auto industry, resist, consumerism, food justice, bus, second hand, clothes swap, consignment, fast fashion, sewing, style, produce, farm, farmers market, compost, community, homestead, garden, back yard, freecylce, puzzle, hobby, target, walmart, amazon, booksComment

My Survival Kit for 12 Hours on a Train

I’ve traveled by train in Alaska, Morocco, and Spain many times over the years, but typically for trips under six hours at a time. So for this journey that was double the distance, I pulled from my past travel experiences (in all forms) to curate my survival kit.

TravelRachelle WilsonFebruary 8, 2026train, travel, traveling, alaska, spain, morocco, new orleans, amtrack, alaska rail, rail, journey, adventure, transportationComment

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