I've been trying to decide what day to be GREEN on and exactly what could be included on these posts. I'm still working on the details, but I think Sundays should be GREEN because it's already my zen day, so it only makes sense to make it green, too.
I'm not going to share any 'green ideas' on this post. Rather, I would like to pose a question to you the reader. (I'm also hoping some of those lurkers start speaking up...I mean come on, you can be anonymous and still post!!!)
Anyway, my question is this: What prevents YOU from being more green and how could you change this?
Write up a short thought-provoking paragraph or so that really gets ya' thinking about all the ways you could and can be more green, along with what personally gets in your way of doing it. In return, I will randomly give away one of my GREEN bags.
(The contest will last the whole month of September).
Sunday, September 7, 2008
I want a house upon the rock.
Obviously we made it through Hanna. She was definitely nothing that we needed to be overly worried about as we have thunderstorms much worse than Hanna. And for the record, she never jumped past those 45 mph gusts. Which I'm definitely not complaining about. I'm actually thanking the good Lord. See, that's the thing with hurricanes, one can never be sure on the destruction they may or may not bring. I definitely believe we dodged a bullet. Had Hanna landed here today, I think we would have had a much different system on our hands, as it was an extremely HUMID day. We also were spared a brutal hit because Hanna literally made a B-line through our yard. Our neighborhood or 'town' saw the most damages and power outages- (although they were few and far between) within the surrounding area. I can't say for sure what we would have done had it been a Category 3 storm hitting us, I wonder if our house would have withstood the possible damages from winds that high. I also think to myself, what would we have done in such a situation like that as Hugo, Andrew or Katrina. It has both of us thinking more and more about a future move back to our mountain hometown. So much for having a little beach bum as a baby. But, hey what's that song 'The wise man built his house upon the rock, house upon the rock...." There maybe more truth and wisdom in that song, if it was ever doubted before.
Hole in the Wall
Has anyone seen this show? And does anyone absolutely think that the world has gone bonkers thinking that this show is actually entertaining?
It opens stating that the 'the greatest show around the world' has finally come to the United States or something to that matter. Supposedly, it has been highly anticipated. Did I miss something? The contestants wear shiny silver suits that are the least becoming, rather than resemble a bad 80's video. The object is to fit through a cut out opening in a moving wall before being knocked off into bright green water. Yeah....real interesting. I could barely keep my eyes away from the TV. The most incredible part, the TV screen flashes with the words 'NOT CLEARED' when someone doesn't make it through the wall. You've gotta be kidding! This is when I decided to change the channel.
I think if this show had any appeal at all to audiences as a Japanese show, it was because they were making fun of the idiots participating in it and the commentating that took place over it, not the actual show itself. The worse part, there's a woman named Brook(e) that co-hosts the show. She's doing the Brook(e)'s around the world such a disservice.
It completely reminds me of that stupid movie 'Idiocracy' (no really it's a movie about what the world would be like if only stupid people populated the earth- intelligent folks stop reproducing). This new show definitely gives you the feeling we have already reached that point on some level! I feel like the television is so mindless these days, that it scares me to think of what will be on it in 5, 10, 15, even 20 years.
Of course, by then we will be walking around with our computer connected to glass lenses and the television will most likely be a thing of the past. Unless we're too stupid to invent something that intelligent. Which is also a big possibility at the rate we're going....but, let's hope not.
It opens stating that the 'the greatest show around the world' has finally come to the United States or something to that matter. Supposedly, it has been highly anticipated. Did I miss something? The contestants wear shiny silver suits that are the least becoming, rather than resemble a bad 80's video. The object is to fit through a cut out opening in a moving wall before being knocked off into bright green water. Yeah....real interesting. I could barely keep my eyes away from the TV. The most incredible part, the TV screen flashes with the words 'NOT CLEARED' when someone doesn't make it through the wall. You've gotta be kidding! This is when I decided to change the channel.
I think if this show had any appeal at all to audiences as a Japanese show, it was because they were making fun of the idiots participating in it and the commentating that took place over it, not the actual show itself. The worse part, there's a woman named Brook(e) that co-hosts the show. She's doing the Brook(e)'s around the world such a disservice.
It completely reminds me of that stupid movie 'Idiocracy' (no really it's a movie about what the world would be like if only stupid people populated the earth- intelligent folks stop reproducing). This new show definitely gives you the feeling we have already reached that point on some level! I feel like the television is so mindless these days, that it scares me to think of what will be on it in 5, 10, 15, even 20 years.
Of course, by then we will be walking around with our computer connected to glass lenses and the television will most likely be a thing of the past. Unless we're too stupid to invent something that intelligent. Which is also a big possibility at the rate we're going....but, let's hope not.
Friday, September 5, 2008
There she blows....
Ok the power keeps flickering on and off, so I will make this quick.
It's been typical, a bit lopsided, so we get heavy rains for awhile with some huge wind gusts and then it dies down. The highest report gust thus far is 45 miles about 5 miles from here.
It should be making landfall with high tide in about an hour or so. I would love to get some pictures, but since it's nighttime we can't really pull that one off.
But, the wind is howling and blowing those trees- Bryan and Garrett are sleeping right through it. Crazy, guess I should try as well.
Oh, I got a search hit for hurricane preparedness, so I believe once this thing has blown over, I will write up something on what you need and what you should do in case of a hurricane. Because, ya never know when you might end up in one. Even, inland it seems.
Ok, that's 4 flicks of the power in 5 minutes. I need to go turn the big computer off before it does some damage. Toodles.
It's been typical, a bit lopsided, so we get heavy rains for awhile with some huge wind gusts and then it dies down. The highest report gust thus far is 45 miles about 5 miles from here.
It should be making landfall with high tide in about an hour or so. I would love to get some pictures, but since it's nighttime we can't really pull that one off.
But, the wind is howling and blowing those trees- Bryan and Garrett are sleeping right through it. Crazy, guess I should try as well.
Oh, I got a search hit for hurricane preparedness, so I believe once this thing has blown over, I will write up something on what you need and what you should do in case of a hurricane. Because, ya never know when you might end up in one. Even, inland it seems.
Ok, that's 4 flicks of the power in 5 minutes. I need to go turn the big computer off before it does some damage. Toodles.
A small Hurricane update
I thought I would give everyone a quick update- the tropical storm/hurricane is estimated to make landfall in south of Myrtle Beach, which is where we live. It is only supposed to have sustained winds of 65-75 mile per hour as of 6 p.m.
I was able to work today, even though rain began early this morning. By 2 p.m. the humidity level was rising and you could feel that low pressure that occurs during hurricanes. It's a strange feeling, but I promise once you've been through a hurricane you start to sense it, probably somewhat like right before a tornado.
Speaking of which, we have a tornado watch in effect for the rest of the night and into the early morning. I think that's the worse, is you have this one thing going on that you are worried about and then on top of it you get another thing to worry about. Great! At least Bryan will be home tonight and as it makes landfall! That's a huge relief. We decided to order pizza and rent a movie, hoping the power doesn't go out until after midnight.
Right now it's getting darker and the wind is starting to pick up. I'll be sure to update again tonight before it hits or in the morning...that is if the power doesn't go off!
Oh and let's really say a prayer for Florida- as Ike approaches. Hopefully, it will downgrade even more! (My brother and his family live in Orlando and my mom and sister will be visiting there NEXT week!)
I was able to work today, even though rain began early this morning. By 2 p.m. the humidity level was rising and you could feel that low pressure that occurs during hurricanes. It's a strange feeling, but I promise once you've been through a hurricane you start to sense it, probably somewhat like right before a tornado.
Speaking of which, we have a tornado watch in effect for the rest of the night and into the early morning. I think that's the worse, is you have this one thing going on that you are worried about and then on top of it you get another thing to worry about. Great! At least Bryan will be home tonight and as it makes landfall! That's a huge relief. We decided to order pizza and rent a movie, hoping the power doesn't go out until after midnight.
Right now it's getting darker and the wind is starting to pick up. I'll be sure to update again tonight before it hits or in the morning...that is if the power doesn't go off!
Oh and let's really say a prayer for Florida- as Ike approaches. Hopefully, it will downgrade even more! (My brother and his family live in Orlando and my mom and sister will be visiting there NEXT week!)
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Who's Environment is this, Anyway?
I really can't take the Republican Convention, but I'm trying to get through it. I feel like their speech writers watched what worked for the Democratic convention and just changed it around for themselves. Let's not even talk about Palin...I mean, please a pit bull with lipstick? Too bad I'm not a fan of pit bulls. I would rather work for change than fight for change.
One of the blogs I follow, Crunchy Chicken brought up that she believed McCain and Palin were the biggest threat to the environment. Whoa...that's a big statement, but I do think it's a warranted one- I mean can we really live with another 4 years without agreeing on a Global Climate Policy? Shouldn't we be protecting the environment before caring to go back into a war? Or whether the woman next door is having an abortion? Or whether taxes get raised or not?
To me these things won't matter when our air and water isn't clean or when we have torrential storms, no Amazon or polar caps and more diseases to worry about.
Which leads me to another issue, another iceberg (this time the size of Manhattan has broken off). I hope everyone understands the impact this can have (it directly influences the way in which our whole world's climate works). In my opinion this really does matter.
I guess it boils down to whether or not we want to create a better place for our children to live in or if we want to leave the earth a better place than when we were here. I think those are important things in the eyes of God. No?
Maybe I have it all wrong, but I think we should be able to live and work together without war, be green, find spirituality, educate our children, have moral character, care for the greater good and still prosper as a people- all at the same time. Ok, so maybe I'm a transcendentalist.
This really wasn't intended to be about the election or the environment (it simply found its way out), so please forgive me. My real intentions were our anxiousness with wondering where Ike is heading. We have Hanna headed our way now, carrying not much of a threat- but, a pain as we wait to see what Ike might bring if it is to follow Hanna's footsteps. It's akin to hurricane Isabel in its track thus far. Likewise, it's a horrible Category 4 right now! Which could spell major trouble for anyone in its wake. What's even worse, it will be arriving to the U.S. at the peak of Hurricane season, September 10th.
We are prepared, however have decided to only stay if it is below a Category 2 Hurricane. Since both Bryan and I have been through hurricanes before, we know the impact they can bring. We won't be taking the same chances we once did as 'young adults'. It's funny, how bravery and reasoning evolve into cautious sanity once you have children. The bottomline is that we are privy to the environment and really should start respecting it.
Please say a small prayer for the Bahamas, the Gulf and the East coast this week. : )
One of the blogs I follow, Crunchy Chicken brought up that she believed McCain and Palin were the biggest threat to the environment. Whoa...that's a big statement, but I do think it's a warranted one- I mean can we really live with another 4 years without agreeing on a Global Climate Policy? Shouldn't we be protecting the environment before caring to go back into a war? Or whether the woman next door is having an abortion? Or whether taxes get raised or not?
To me these things won't matter when our air and water isn't clean or when we have torrential storms, no Amazon or polar caps and more diseases to worry about.
Which leads me to another issue, another iceberg (this time the size of Manhattan has broken off). I hope everyone understands the impact this can have (it directly influences the way in which our whole world's climate works). In my opinion this really does matter.
I guess it boils down to whether or not we want to create a better place for our children to live in or if we want to leave the earth a better place than when we were here. I think those are important things in the eyes of God. No?
Maybe I have it all wrong, but I think we should be able to live and work together without war, be green, find spirituality, educate our children, have moral character, care for the greater good and still prosper as a people- all at the same time. Ok, so maybe I'm a transcendentalist.
This really wasn't intended to be about the election or the environment (it simply found its way out), so please forgive me. My real intentions were our anxiousness with wondering where Ike is heading. We have Hanna headed our way now, carrying not much of a threat- but, a pain as we wait to see what Ike might bring if it is to follow Hanna's footsteps. It's akin to hurricane Isabel in its track thus far. Likewise, it's a horrible Category 4 right now! Which could spell major trouble for anyone in its wake. What's even worse, it will be arriving to the U.S. at the peak of Hurricane season, September 10th.
We are prepared, however have decided to only stay if it is below a Category 2 Hurricane. Since both Bryan and I have been through hurricanes before, we know the impact they can bring. We won't be taking the same chances we once did as 'young adults'. It's funny, how bravery and reasoning evolve into cautious sanity once you have children. The bottomline is that we are privy to the environment and really should start respecting it.
Please say a small prayer for the Bahamas, the Gulf and the East coast this week. : )
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Two for Tuesday
We did it. We fed the little man his first solid foods. Yup, I said it. So go ahead and flame me now.
Wanna know what his first tastes, were? Avocados. In all honesty, he has actually been eating rice cereal for about 2 weeks now. I know, but listen he was ready...sometimes ya just know. If you don't believe me just take a closer look at that face. Of course, it looks like most of it landed everywhere except in his mouth. Hey, it's the experience that counts. Up next, oatmeal cereal.
Wanna know what his first tastes, were? Avocados. In all honesty, he has actually been eating rice cereal for about 2 weeks now. I know, but listen he was ready...sometimes ya just know. If you don't believe me just take a closer look at that face. Of course, it looks like most of it landed everywhere except in his mouth. Hey, it's the experience that counts. Up next, oatmeal cereal.
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