A Beautiful Day

I never thought I'd be all about this, but here I am

No, I'm not talking about motherhood or health, though I find it odd that I get several e-mails a week asking for advice on feeding twins or this or that and I have to chuckle because a mere three years ago my expertise was really more about IVF and how to survive a miscarriage (or 5).

Anyway, Gandhi said to be the change you want to see in the world, and since we'd love to see Momma Earth all clean and happy and healthy again, we're seriously committed to reducing our imprint.

S and I have become spectacular at recycling. I'm doing my darnedest at the whole reuse thing, though it's been a challenge. We regularly give away whatever we don't use/need to those who do...nothing gets tossed until all possibilities for reuse have been exhausted. We've completed the latest research for clean, renewable energy options and have a plan in place for our home and our cars. We've done this. We're trying to do more. But what? What else can we do to affect change on a broader scale?

We take it to the next level.
Enter The Compact.

It's time to try it - we're going to be gentle on ourselves and take it slow. We've already got the outflow down to a science. It's time now to pay attention to the incoming and learn to live better with less. And when we absolutely need something, we need to buy used when possible. It's simple and it definitely can be done.

I'll let you know how it goes. If you're interested in reading more about all you can do to save the planet, check out this guy and all his links.

Caption This! Winner

Surprise! We had three entries! Which was actually way more than I expected!

Irish Girl:

"Mommy? Why are you sleeping in the middle of the kitchen floor? We hardly woke you up at all last night! And the night before that ... and before that ... and ..."

Michelle D:

"What do you mean the Patriots lost ???!!!! We're so bummed out !!!"

and last but certainly not least, Janice:

Just how long does a boy have to wait for some food around here???

Okay...I'll be honest: I really really like all three for different reasons. And if there were 4 entries, I'd definitely pick one winner. But there are three, and I am all too happy to whip up an extra treat (they will be small!) or two while I have help this weekend. And so I'll post pics of the prizes on Sunday because I don't want to promise a certain thing until I've got three all done. Until then, congratulations you three!!! And thanks for reading (gosh, Michelle, Janice, you guys have been with me since what, 2004??? And Michelle, my emails to you keep bouncing - I'm unsure why).

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T has been away attending to some personal matters this week. I've been flying solo and my eyes are burning and I need to get some shuteye. I've got a snoring two year old on my lap. Gonna go sleepy now.

Do This!

If you do nothing else today, do this:

The band, Five for Fighting, is generously donating $0.49 to Autism Speaks each time this video is viewed. The funding goes toward research studies to help find a cure. When you have a moment, please visit the link below to watch the video and pass it along. They are aiming for 10,000 hits, but hopefully we can help them to surpass this goal.

http://www.whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com/videos/view/id/408214

Your smile counts. The more smiles you share, the more we donate. Join in!

Sign my guest book!

I took a queue from Dee who pasted a wonderful widget to her blog - it's a guestbook with a map showing where everyone is from.

After signing hers, it got me to thinking - who is reading my blog? Where are you all from? Would you let me know by signing mine below? Scroll down - it's to the right at the bottom.

And thank you ;-).

It's about time...

My IRL friend Harry X has finally started his own blog - go check him out when you get a chance.

In addition to being highly intelligent with a gift for writing, Harry's 20 year experience in the US military has given him an exceptional life perspective few people in this world have; he's seen and done things which would take your breath away - and that's only what he's allowed to talk about. This man is dignified; he possesses a deep conviction and loyalty to family and country. Though his views are hardly liberal and his talk tough, he's got the street cred to back up what he says.

That and he's one of my peeps. So go visit and link him and give him some love.

Vox Populi

Please go visit Galloping Cat and read her very informative and alarming post about what's going on with telecom companies and Congress and the internet.

Because I live under a rock I had no idea this was going on. The thought of our internet - the forum for the people - being hijacked and bastardized by huge corporations is the saddest thing ever to me (okay maybe not the saddest, but one of them). This place, our place, should be sacred and free from commercial tyranny. Toying with connection speed and ability to increase profit is just...I don't know...insideously evil.

Props to the very brilliant GC for bringing this to everyone's attention. Rise up, people! Click and spread the word...