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Add a green goal to your new year!
I wasn’t going to make a list of goals for this year. Then I realized, how could I not?! The goals remind me what I’m working towards and what I need to work on. I made my list of seven … Continue reading
Plastic bag fee starts today in Dallas!
This article ran last week in the Katy Trail Weekly but today is the day the plastic bag fee starts in Dallas! Does your city have a plastic bag ban or fee? Mine now does, and I’m excited for change … Continue reading
Pull over, I need a better look at that bird!
If I am ever a passenger in your car, expect me to yell at you to pullover when wildlife catches my eye. This past Sunday, I did that to a non-expectant driver as we made our way south on Highway … Continue reading
Green your decorations.
The decoration season is upon us. For some, the moment the turkey is lifted off the table, it’s time to start setting up the holiday decorations. I live with one of those types. He’s ready with the Frank Sinatra holiday … Continue reading
How far will your Thanksgiving meal travel?
1500 miles. That is about the distance from Dallas, Texas to Los Angeles, California. That’s about a 20 hour car drive, a three hour flight or according to google, a 19 day walk. Any way you put it, 1500 miles … Continue reading
What the Fracking?
Lately, you can’t read a newspaper or watch the news without seeing something about fracking. Even a nearby city, Denton, made some big moves this past week passing a fracking ban with 59 percent of the votes. Areas in California … Continue reading
The election and its paper waste is over… for now.
I am happy election day is over. Not only because we all had our chance to voice our opinions but also to reduce the amount of paper waste in my mailbox. In an ever-growing electronic world our political system still … Continue reading
The GoPro’s first adventure.
I finally have a GoPro! The best part is it was paid for by one of my side projects. This past weekend I visited my parents in Amarillo and the GoPro had its first adventure. We took the horses to … Continue reading
Back to recycling basics.
As seen in the Katy Trail Weekly. Need help figuring out what is or is not recyclable in your city? … email me I’ll help ya! But everyone can use Terracycle no matter where you live worldwide! Read on to … Continue reading
Texas wind energy – a tough decision of environmentally good or bad.
Hmm. Since this ran in the Katy Trail Weekly I’ve learned more about the Texas wind industry. Not good things. Shady things. I feel a follow up coming but first I’ll be doing a little investigating! For now, check out part … Continue reading