Archive for August, 2008

Chinese take-out waste…

Thursday, August 28th, 2008 Posted in Consumerism, Decisions, Environmental Issues, Food, Soap Box | 1 Comment »

I was feeling lazy the other day and since it was Friday and there were no kids around I didn't want to cook.  So knowing what take out places use ... Read more..

Spend, spend, spend…

Friday, August 15th, 2008 Posted in Consumerism, Decisions, Environmental Issues, Soap Box, Uncategorized | No Comments »

There is a new commercial out from Discover Card that makes me very angry.  I looked for it on You Tube and couldn't find it but let me give you ... Read more..

Solar Power Mandate…

Thursday, August 7th, 2008 Posted in Energy Efficient, Environmental Issues, Local Government, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

In a small town in Germany called Marburg there is a heated debate over a new mandate requiring solar panels. "The ordinance, the first of its kind in Germany, will require ... Read more..

I’ve given up on radio…

Friday, August 1st, 2008 Posted in Decisions, Soap Box | 2 Comments »

Most of you already know that I don't really own a tv.  A year ago my husband and I made the choice to not purchase cable and get rid of ... Read more..