The more exposure I have to cancers, illnesses, and ailments, I am reminded over and over again of how much we have polluted our beautiful planet. Our industrialization, greed, and thoughtless actions have led to a sick planet and lots of sick people. So what do we do now?
Well, we change. "Be the change you wish to see in the world". So, stop buying highly processed foods. For example, pink slime, which is in most ground chuck, fast food meat, etc, is waste meat sterilized with AMMONIA. Yeah, that's a known carcinogen. So don't eat it. Use your consumer power and put your money where your mouth is.
Grow your own food. Help and support the initiatives of others to grow their own food. Buy local, organic produce.
A nutritionist once told me to only eat foods that are either organic or have less than 5 ingredients. It's hard. Try it.
Consider your carbon footprint. How do you get from a to b? Who do you take with you? How can you be more environmentally friendly to protect the futures of your children and mine?
#225: The beauty that is spring time. Blooming flowers, more sunshine, bright skies.
#226: The realization that I have so much to be grateful for.
#227: Being done with my first year of grad school.
#228: ALMOST done with my first semester of students. Here's to hoping the grade whiners fizzle out.
#229: Lots of relaxation time with family.
#230: Two naps in one day.
#231: Getting closer to seeing the man I love. Three weeks is simply too long.
#232: Clean laundry after six + plus weeks of not doing laundry.
#233: Puppy Cuddles
#234: Yoga
#235: Doing downward dog with Scarlet. For reals.
#236: Great breakfasts with friends. Saying goodbye isn't my fortay...but saying good luck is :)
#237: Music to match my mood. Country music can put words to my feelings and emotions much better than I can.
#238: Baby smiles, baby giggles, baby cuddles, and simply baby time.
#239: Knowing that my words do not suffice in my expressions of love.
#240: Days off to sleep in, cuddle, relax, shop, and eat.
#241: Chocolate. And LOTS of it.
#242: Bright Spring/Summer clothes!
#243: Bikini Season. It's so dreaded for lots of (superficial) reasons. But I am excited. It means boating season.
#244: Growth.
#245: Love. Hugs.
Celebrate Earth Day however you want. But think critically about how you treat your home. And how you treat all of our futures.
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