October was such a tough month for me emotionally! All the old stuff inside that needed to come out welled up and exploded, like a volcano! I thought I had dealt with my issues long ago, but surprise! More stuff lurks there. The experience tells me that long-forgotten issues have many facets and precipitating life…
Maersk is the worlds largest shipping container company. As a big player in the global shipping machine, it is, therefore, a major source of global pollution. So, it is big news when they made a statement about reducing their carbon emissions. At this point, it is all wishful thinking, because it depends on developing new shipping…
I am so happy I came to Sequim! Of course, nothing is perfect. The only real negative is the dampness, which leads to condensation on the RV windows. I wipe down the window frames with Clorox wipes to keep mildew from forming. However, when the night temps slide below freezing, that moisture…
The newest GM holiday commercial features a young-ish couple living in an extravagant home. For Christmas, the husband surprises his wife with matching gas-guzzling Acadia SUVs for Christmas. The only dilemma is that she wants the darker-colored vehicle, which is the one he wants. Spoiler: she gets what she wants. There is just so much wrong…
If you are tired of all the climate stuff, I will be returning to other topics, soon! I have things to report about life in Sequim, making friends, hitting the Y, and a new walk-on ferry service to Seattle. But first, a look at some folks taking a stand! Since outlining my lower carbon emission budget, I…
Before I continue this discussion about creating a personal carbon budget, here are some interesting graphics about the global situation. Remember, the goal is to keep the temperature rise to 2 degrees and the deadline, as determined by scientists is 2050. I want to do my part! I am going to say right…
Climate change is in the news every day right now, thanks to the new government report that Trump does not “believe”. One thing that the news stories mention is the 2-degree climate goal. According to scientists, 2 degrees is the maximum temperature increase that our planet can take and still support human life. Governments across the…
I have been grumpy lately about Black Friday and our consumer culture. That means it is time to look at my own lifestyle and think about making some changes again. I gave up setting serious New Year’s Resolutions, as it never worked for me. While I did find it helpful to think about things at the…
A massive federal climate change report that was due next month is out today. It warns of devastating health and economic costs to the US. …
Not long before my mom died she said, ” You sure have a different lifestyle.” That was not a compliment. She never understood my wanderlust, and, when wandering became a full time way of life almost 3 years ago, she was aghast. She never said that outright, but she took swipes whenever she could. It…