Comments on: Variations on a Theme

By: kevin

kevin — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 04:57:06 +0000

Thanks. Like you, I worry about seeming holier-than-thou when I write about this stuff. I try to minimize that by pointing out my mistakes and never judging other people’s choices. No matter what, I think it is important to provide models and examples that other people can think about, adopt, or improve. My own environmental consciousness was raised by watching other people.

I want friends and neighbours to see that it isn’t totally weird to live a sustainable life - reasonable people like us are trying to do it!

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 02:14:10 +0000

You are too kind. It wasn’t all that long ago that James and I started living like in that article. I truly believe in baby steps, and we are all capable of great things.

By: The Worsted Witch » Eat Shoots & Leaves

The Worsted Witch » Eat Shoots & Leaves — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 23:23:18 +0000

[...] Organic Gardening offers some tips for apartment dwellers, too. Remember my sister who couldn’t afford to buy organic? She sent me an e-mail saying she just signed a lease on a bigger rental, which she’ll be sharing with green-minded roommates. [W]e have her Earthboxes and we’re going to grow tomatoes, basil, seasonal stuff, maybe even squash? on the deck. And, because now we’ll be three people and we’re all on the same wavelength, we’re going to sign up as a family with a CSA in the summer. We’ll be able to cook better, and share costs better. Less waste is great! [...]

By: juanita

juanita — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:44:14 +0000

“… *think* about (trying to) LIVE healthy”, I meant.

By: juanita

juanita — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:42:09 +0000

If not for this incredible blog that is seething with good stuff, I wouldn’t have bothered to try gardening, or even *think* about (trying to) living healthy.

By: mimulus

mimulus — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 16:29:15 +0000

An excellent post and thanks for the compliment. It is always baby steps foward. I believe corporate American calls it “continuous quality improvement.” I call it Stewart Smalleys Guide to Sustainability”

We can always improve on the way s we do (or don’t do) things. I have been living the green life ever since my parents taught me about recycling back in the 70’s. And I am still learning and enjoying the lifestyle. Thanks for helping others catch on.

By: Cara

Cara — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 14:24:31 +0000

Thanks for keeping me informed! And in such a beautiful way as well! :-)

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 01:21:18 +0000

Wow - this made me feel all giggly and smiley and GOOD! Thanks!
Just to be put in the same category with the others is a lovely compliment.
:-D

By: brooke

brooke — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 22:58:28 +0000

I agree with Cara – guilty, but also frustrated with myself. So many things I could do, where to start? I’m taking baby steps. I just started bringing my own thermos to my local bagel shop where I get coffee every day. It’s a start.

By: Adelin

Adelin — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 22:06:53 +0000

You’re sweet, and have way too high an opinion about me.

But seriously, all I could think about when you put Spring Break and seniors together was…

SENIORS! GONE! WILD!
THEY PLAY POOL! THEY SURF THE INTERNET! THEY’RE WINNING AT MAHJONG!

That’s no fun for *anyone*. Except the seniors.