Recycling through the numbers....

Just writing to say that I am very proud of my county!! Our convenience center now accepts plastics recylcing of any number 1-7!! We have been a #1 and #2 recylcler for a while now, but this last week when I dropped my stuff off the numbers have changed.

I am very happy that we have taken this step forward. Hope other counties start to do the same!

Oh, how I need to post~

OK, since I last posted there has been SO much to post about! And yet, I am still not posting a real post. But we have had the BP oil destruction, I watched Food Inc, and I have been to the Franklin Farmer's market. All three were life changing, really! :)

So here is a summary of my next three proposed posts.

#1--"The World has changed....I can feel it in the water. I can feel it in the earth..."--Galadrial

I truly believe that what has happened in the Gulf will be a Game Changer. This will change how we talk about oil, how we talk about our use of oil, and how we talk about the environment. I mean it better! I truly believe that the blame game has to stop in relation to this thing. EVERY group, from the Green movement to the politician to the Oil Baron better sit up and say "I was a part of this, so how can we work on this?" This picture is from MAy 2nd. Yes, a month later, I can only imagine what it looks like. And I could not find a current satelite shot. I wonder why? If you find one, let me know...

#2 Food Inc. "Buy food that is produced by companies that treat their workers, animals and the consumer with respect."

Food Inc was an awesome movie. It was a must see. It explained so many things that are there in the back of my mind and your mind (if you admit it) that don't make sense in our system. I mean, as a friend said yesterday at lunch, "I have seen a lot of chickens in my life, but never have I seen one with breasts the size of the ones you can buy at the grocery!" That kind of thing comes at a cost. And we are ALL paying the cost. Did you know that YOU are paying? Through tax dollars, with your health, you are risking economic strength and stability, and we are all spending environmental capital that we may never be able to get back. This movie is not a pro-vegetarian flick, but is instead designed to get you to think about what you eat...and maybe to make BETTER choices. 

#3 The Franklin Farmers Market "It’s summertime at the Franklin Farmers Market! We’ve got the tasty locally grown veggies and fruits that you want. There’s also tender beef, pork, lamb and chicken perfect for grilling out plus fresh dairy products, straight from Middle Tennessee farms to your table. It doesn’t come any fresher than that. And don’t forget all of the wonderful baked goods. Lots of muffins, fresh breads, cakes, cookies and pies. It’s more than enough to satisfy your sweet tooth!"

OK, shameless plug for the Farmer's Market. I went to the Farmapalooza last weekend, and it was WONDERFUL, like walking through a garden and a rainbow and a community at the same time. Some much freshness, it was great. And not bad priced. I need to learn how to can so that I can preserve some of this good stuff until winter. But for now I am trying to eat what is fresh and in season.

Well, so this post turned out OK after all. Three good topics and I hope to revisit each at some point soon. But feel free to comment on any of these subjects now if you would like! :)