Monthly Archives: February 2011

Green City

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

Just when you are getting frustrated and discouraged by the lack of vision and action on the part of politicians on climate change, they totally surprise you. Guess what? There are two amazing projects going on right now in my … Continue reading →

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Food Friday: Food Inc.

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

I just finished watching the movie Food Inc. In fact, the credits are still rolling! I am deeply saddened and frustrated and shocked. I don’t know how we let it get so out of hand. The biggest shocker was the … Continue reading →

Posted in Carbon Footprint | 18 Comments

Connecting at the Farmer’s Market

Posted on February 20, 2011 by

There is a Farmer’s Market within a 10 minute walk of my house that is open year round. I have only recently begun to appreciate how lucky I am to have it so close. However, it is a small market. … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart Worries

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

Shortly after I had my green epiphany in November, I found myself wandering around in Wal-Mart. I looked around me and saw aisles and aisles of boxed items, plastic items, clothes, shoes, and toys for young and old. Each shelf … Continue reading →

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Letters to Leaders: Environment Minister Kent

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

One of my new year’s resolutions was to write a Letter to Leaders series. I wanted to ramp up my political power to more than just a tick in the ballot box every 3-4 years. I wanted to write to … Continue reading →

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Bus Ride

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

Image via Wikimedia If you have not already noticed, I am worried about climate change.  Everyday I learn more, read more, hear more; every day I am more worried.  It seems crazy that we have gotten ourselves into this situation, … Continue reading →

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Food Friday: Moo

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

Ah yes, the cow. I was familiar with these creatures at an early age. I spent childhood weekends and summers at a cottage my parents owned by a lake. Across the gravel road was a field, and in that field … Continue reading →

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Egypt for Change

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

I am watching what is going on in Egypt right now with amazement.  People are rising up and want Mubarak out, now.  The youth of Egypt have been inspired to add their voice and their energy to the protests.  Women … Continue reading →

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