Were you somewhere today for the National Day of Climate Action?
Not to worry, it was just the beginning, check here to see organizers' plan next for the STEP IT UP Campaign.
Through the John Edwards' campaign site, four good suggestions were offered for individuals to reduce their carbon footprints. Good idea, small problem. Only the one about changing to CFL (compact flourescent) bulbs would apply to those of us living in apartments.
Monday, April 16, offers a chance to join with the residents of our capitol, where basic social justice and the right to vote still eludes tax-paying citizens.
This little red hen wishes there was a way to be get across to the general public that we are FOR many issues that have to do with the lives of those younger than us. It was OWL Older Women's League whose email I first received urging that Don Imus be fired by the broadcasters who employed him. I'd like to see more of that from organizations/websites/blogs directed toward the aging population.
A nudge from working Mom-friend Martha Lazar pushed me along to change a couple of bulbs last fall. Her blog http://marthaknits.blogspot.com/ makes me wish to be a lace knitter in another life. Mystery why this was harder to do than bringing red wigglers into my home. But when I despair about not being able to end the war, or move the world to compost, I know that two CFL bulbs are my personal challenge. Maybe two more soon.
I propose we add to our national celebrations--Older Americans for Younger Ones. September during Library Card Sign Up month could be a good time.