Last year I began writing about choices I could make to “Save The World”. Some choices, such as eliminating plastic water and soda bottles, and plastic straws, have been very easy. Similarly, eliminating plastic bags and using reusable shopping and vegetable bags is now automatic. Every time I use them, it makes me feel good … Continue reading It’s About Choices
Tag: Global warming
Climate Insurance?
John Prine, 1971 One of my favorite musical artists is John Prine. We lost him earlier this year, another Covid victim. The first song on his first album is titled Illegal Smile. It describes the plight of a fellow who is down on his luck and what he does to compensate. In one lyric, he … Continue reading Climate Insurance?
But Will It Affect ME?
I am surprised that so many people I know do not seem to take climate change seriously. When I read about the devastation our planet will likely suffer over the next few decades, and then consider our collective reluctance to make substantive changes to avoid these events, I don’t understand it. But recently I found … Continue reading But Will It Affect ME?
ABCs To Save Our Planet
One of my new years’ resolutions was to review the “ABCs of Life” every day. This list, created by Byron Garret, is a wonderful collection of worthy actions important to our happiness and well-being. For example, “Be Kind”. It recently occurred to me we need a list of things we can do to save our … Continue reading ABCs To Save Our Planet
Just Send It To Me
Salmon, black rice, and broccoli The coronavirus pandemic has been with us a while now. The first death in the U.S. was recorded 6 months ago in Washington State. Unfortunately, the end is not yet in sight. As a country, we’ve made many adjustments in the way we live, including the way we eat. With … Continue reading Just Send It To Me
Three Cheers for the Impossible
A year and a half ago I decided to eliminate beef from my diet to help Save The Planet. And this year, I decided to follow a new meal plan that eliminated all meat (including chicken and pork) and to limit my fish intake to 2 servings per week. Turns out I’m not the only … Continue reading Three Cheers for the Impossible
Worried About America
I am seriously worried that America is no longer, as President Reagan put it in his 1989 Farewell Address, “the shining city upon the hill”. American “exceptionalism” is hard to find these days and, like so many things, the state of America is getting worse. New York Times writer, David Brooks, cites five epic crises … Continue reading Worried About America
World Ocean Day
In 2008, the United Nations officially recognized June 8 as World Ocean Day, the day each year we would celebrate the significance of our oceans. Throughout the world, public events are conducted to foster public interest in the management of the oceans and its resources. Like Earth Day (April 22) it is a good time … Continue reading World Ocean Day
Politicians – Why Bother?
Let’s say you’re a landlord and you own some properties in another town. For the routine maintenance and upkeep, you contract with a firm to manage the property. The management company sends you monthly invoices for the work they are doing and you pay them. But, what if you never checked to see that the … Continue reading Politicians – Why Bother?
A Food Update
I am so lucky to have friends and family that are such outstanding cooks! Recently I made a batch of chili using a recipe and seasoning mix that Gary (thank you) provided me. I substituted lentils for the ground beef, and made a vegan “beef” stock – and the results were great. Previously I’ve made … Continue reading A Food Update
