Over the course of many years, many “persistent” consumables have come into my life. Whereas I was regularly burning through coffee grounds and water filters and jugs of kimchi, these “persistent” consumables somehow managed to remain in my pantry and drawers for years and years.
Less Excess Convenience
When my work schedule puts me at my organization’s downtown office, I park on the roof of the 8-floor garage on the westernmost edge of campus, walk down eight flights of stairs to the exit, then trek a half mile or so through several buildings, skyways, and outdoor paths to the easternmost edge of campus, which is followed by four flights of stairs up to where my desk awaits.