Tag: suburbia

Mashed Sandwiches and Empty Water Bottles

By Corbyn Hightower

02.13.12, 6:01pm Comments (4)

How the "automatic pariah-status" of living car-free liberated Corbyn Hightower's family. Read more »

To Exurbia and Back in One Short Year

By Corbyn Hightower

11.28.11, 10:07pm Comments (2)

Back when I had a real job, we lived in a planned subdivision that was specifically designed to foster the feeling of community and car-free convenience. Read more »

Bus Jockeys in Suburbia

By Corbyn Hightower

10.24.11, 5:33pm Comments (0)

Living without a car in suburbia is making for some scrappy and strong children, a side-effect I find most pleasing. Read more »

Farewell, Sweet Chariot: Reflections on Carlessness

By Corbyn Hightower

09.14.11, 10:31am Comments (0)

Corbyn Hightower on putting her family's car-driving days behind them. Read more »

Rich Little Poor Girl

By Corbyn Hightower

07.11.11, 12:24pm Comments (8)

There are many things I have had to give up and get adjusted to, going from a comfortably middle-class, corporate-suburban existence to living a lifestyle far below the poverty line. But make no mistake: I’m happy. Extraordinarily so. More than I have ever been. Read more »