Earth Day 2010 is this Thursday, April 22nd. Somehow I always forget that hour each spring I'm supposed to turn everything off (I even forget what they call it, and it was only a few weeks ago), but Earth Day I can remember. There are thousands of ways to celebrate Earth Day, but if you're stumped, check out this article. If you have kids, here are some family-friendly ways to celebrate Earth Day with them. I have a little Earth Day project in mind for this blog, too, but I'm still sorting it out in my mind. We'll see what I come up with by Thursday!
For those of you who read The Momnivore regularly (Hi, Mum!), you'll be pleased to hear that Basil, our toad, has upgraded to the rosemary pot. The new pot is a 12" pot, as opposed to the 8" pot of basil he previously occupied, so there's plenty of room for his chubby toad-butt. We will not, however, be changing his name.
I'm not sure how long this link will work before they archive this article, but over the weekend I read this wonderful interview with Jeff Yeager, author of The Ultimate Cheapskate's Roadmap to True Riches. I hadn't heard of him or the book before, but I loved, loved, loved his financial philosophies as they came through in the interview. In his view, saving money and becoming wealthy is about living below your means, not pinching pennies or tackling Wall Street. How green is that? Think before you buy. Buy quality and buy once. Stay in your modestly-sized home for life. (Warren Buffet still lives in the same home he has for years, the one in a suburban subdivision, the one he paid $31, 000 for. ONLY $31K. Warren Buffet. 'Nuff said.) Not only do Mr. Yeager's financial views sound remarkably like my parents' and grandparents', but they certainly fit with today's green living and allowed Mr. Yeager to retire in his 40s. I can't wait to read that book - as soon as my library gets it. We don't need to discuss my rampant book addiction again, do we?
Finally, I'm happy to report that I found local meat and produce at both WalMart and Sam's Club last week. Yeah, yeah, yeah... I know. I shouldn't patronize either, but I do. And most of you probably do too, at least for some things, so just admit it and let's move on. The point (and the good news) is that enough of us who do sometimes shop at these places care enough about where our food comes from that the giant box stores are starting to notice. I didn't see enough local and/or organic stuff to live on at either store, but I certainly saw enough to compliment my shopping at Ever'man's (or your local health food co-op). For anyone trying to balance sustainable living with a budget, this is a welcome step forward, and the journey of a thousand miles begins with just one step.
Namaste'
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