Environmental Stuff

I've been working on a new section for Veggie Mama about recycling. It's slow going, I've been so busy with all the book production (which is NOT going well, but that's another topic) and trying to hire folks and get my finances straight, I just haven't had time. But it is very important to me...doing my little bit helps me feel safer, and calmer about all the mess and nonsense that's goin on with environmental issues. The past three days here have been Ozone Alerts...I wasn't too sure what that means so I called the paper that had it (The Plain Dealer) and they put me on hold and then disconnected me. So as usual I turned to the net for information. According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences alerts are needed when too much ozone accumulates at ground level. You can read here for more information.

I get aggravated with myself because I forget to do little things, like carry my cloth grocery bag when I go shopping or hang the clothes out to dry instead of using the dryer. These are easy things I can do, and when I don't do them I feel like a lazy spoiled American. I really should hang the clothes because it's not like it would be for a long time or anything, here in Tundraland we only have sunny weather for 2-3 months out of the year, then it gets cold.