Happy Earth Day!  :-)  It seems the celebration is more relevant this year personally because I have been doing more research and reading about environmentalism, diet, sustainability, and alternative fuel sources.  I’d like to recommend that we all increase our awareness and activity as we go great guns from spring into summer (perfect timing to add more raw fruits and veggies, and perhaps plant a tomato plant in a pot on the patio).

My oldest daughter and I watched a movie last night called Go Further.  It’ s a documentary-type fun flick about a 1000 mile bike trip actor/activist Woody Harrelson took with a few of his friends back in 2002 (movie includes lots of extras, like a Dave Matthews interview).  Woody has a terrific website with loads of links to encourage sustainable living.  Who knew worm composting could save an average of 728 lbs. of landfill waste a year per family of four?!  (Plus, it’s really easy.  Check out the worm woman!)  Also, did you know industrial hemp isn’t the same plant as the one grown for smoking?  So why aren’t we growing it in our country- saving tons of pollution, trees, and adding a wonderful food source?  This is crazy, people!

My family just introduced safe reusable water bottles, began using reusable grocery sacks at the store, and we are buying more organic foods (yes, it’s expensive- that means I make us eat them instead of letting them rot in the produce drawer in the fridge!)  So take 30 minutes or so that we might spend in front of the TV today, and let’s check out some green websites, and some ideas to reduce our carbon footprint.  It’s easier than we think!

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