I have been trying to figure what I can do to help stop global climate change, besides griping about it on my blog. So far, I have made a carbon budget for 2019, which will allow me to reduce my carbon footprint by 50%. It is not a huge challenge. To be honest, parts of…
Before I get into the most amazing fact about stopping climate change, I need to clarify the 2% limit on global temperature rise that I have mentioned in recent posts. I have been listening to coverage of the Climate Conference in Poland and the people interviewed refer to the goal as 1.5-2.0 degree limit. So,…
On Monday I took the new fast ferry to Seattle. I drove first to the Kingston Ferry Terminal and parked my car for the day for only $5!!! The fast ferry is free until the end of the year I had a wonderful day in Seattle. I will be heading back on…
In the six weeks since I arrived on the Olympic Pensinsula, we had a 4.0 earthquake south of me and a 7.0 earthquake to the north (AK). This morning we had a 5.4 at Vancouver Island, which is quite close, followed by a 4.2 and 4.8 in the same area. I already knew I was in…
I have a satellite radio and docking station that I used for radio. However, when I moved to this RV park, I had cable TV with music stations and ESPN, so I no longer needed satellite radio. I canceled service. Then, the cable company scrambled all the signals and now requires a box if you…
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…