I certainly do use escalators and elevators when I have a good reason (such as what you described). I was mostly thinking of the people who choose to take the elevator up one floor carrying nothing heavier nor more difficult to carry than a backpack (many times less than that) and when the stairs are right next to the elevator. It annoys me almost as much as seeing people hit the handicap door opener button rather than giving their arms a very little bit of a workout. I know, those in glass houses…

I like your harder questions. I wish I knew the answers. On the one hand, enjoying what’s healthy seems good; on the other, relying on gimmicks to make yourself or other people do what’s helpful might tend to hook people on gimmicks…Have you read Alfie Kohn’s book *Punished by Rewards*?

If I could think of a way to make putting tools, pens, books etc. back in their proper places when I’m finished with them fun, I would probably do it. I am not consistent about doing this well for its own sake.

I’ve been going into the local school with a STOP AND THINK sign and encouraging students to think critically about sales pitches of all sorts. People have told me I would get more visitors if I gave away candy, but I think this might run counter to the message I’m trying to give…