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Steve Curwood talks with author Vicki Robin on the idea of downshifting  ? spending more time with family and smelling the flowers than paying the day care provider and jeopardizing health and relationships. Ms. Robin refers to this shift as trading quality of life for standard of living, considering the effects on the environment and the economy, as well as the family.

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