tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26596471.post6917022653299052546..comments2023-11-03T03:41:31.225-05:00Comments on our goings-on: We're not at all close enough to the equator for this to be anywhere near okemilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02110819273914789899noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26596471.post-19309387406770805242007-01-10T10:14:00.000-06:002007-01-10T10:14:00.000-06:00Great post! In response to Julie & Peter and Doug...Great post! In response to Julie & Peter and Doug & Ann's comments - of course the Earth goes through natural changes, but not so quickly over the course of even one hundred years. The fact that we as humans, with life spans of just over 70 years, are noticing relatively drastic weather changes is cause for enough alarm to treat this planet and our fellow humans and our children with respect. "An Inconvient Truth" isn't about regular old natural changing weather patterns, nor is the threat of global warming. Ice caps are melting, the polar bears are going extinct and governments are finally, FINALLY, taking notice and making strides in being accountable for their citizens' responsibility. I find it sad and hard to believe that a couple like Julie & Peter have a son and don't care enough to do their part to take care of the planet he will inherit. That, my friends, is irresponsible parenting. I am so tired of people looking for a fight when it comes to holding dear their conveniences and not helping to hold accountable those companies (GM, oil companies, and the like) that are helping to destroy our home. What is wrong with seeking out a recycling program? What is wrong with trading in your SUV for a hybrid? Why does it seem to be "cool" to be against taking care of the Earth? Emily, the small inconveniences you experienced to do your part are nothing compared to the huge inconveniences we'll experience if everyone isn't doing their part, whatever they feel that is as long as it's positive. Kudos to you, Em. J & P, You probably won't see the worst of it and maybe your kids won't either, but when you are a grandparent and looking into the eyes of your grandbaby that will inherit this world, I hope that you can know in your heart that you did your part to make their life easier and joyful. Do your part. This is not politics, this is about taking care of our beautiful home. Although ultimately, it's about taking care of each other because no matter how we destroy the Earth, we'll destroy ourselves long before that. And the Earth will most likely bounce right back.Courts!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15240855420085964347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26596471.post-32336942969644855862006-12-19T09:51:00.000-06:002006-12-19T09:51:00.000-06:00The weather always changes. One warm winter doesn'...The weather always changes. One warm winter doesn't prove global warming. Neither do several in a row. <br /><br />In fact, as the climate warms the middle of North America will probably become colder and drier due to changes in the ocean currents.<br /><br />As Julie and/or Peter said, it's natural. The thing is, human activity is adding to the problem. <br /><br />Read Collapse by Jared Diamond. It compares civilizations and why they failed or survived.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274769048282819684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26596471.post-83369346430443488642006-12-18T13:11:00.000-06:002006-12-18T13:11:00.000-06:00We just watched Al Gore's "An Incovenient Truth" s...We just watched Al Gore's "An Incovenient Truth" so I've got global warming on the brain too. While there's no question that humans are heating up the planet, Gore's message seems a tad too "chicken little - the sky is falling" to me. Now don't get me wrong, I whole-heartedly agree that we need to reduce, reuse and recycle, but the planet has gone through major atmospheric changes long before humans were around to cause or be blamed for it (ever hear of the ice ages, people?) so my point is this: the climate is changing but what if that's just part of the earth's natural evolution and we humans just happen to be speeding it up a bit? Now if you'll excuse me I have to go change my son's disposable diaper, wash some clothes in hot water, throw out my garbage full of bottles and cans (I live in Chicago, we don't recycle) and gas up my SUV. Go ahead and unleash the shitstorm on me...Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12330306975974662479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26596471.post-54335121436412194152006-12-16T23:19:00.000-06:002006-12-16T23:19:00.000-06:00Hi Emily -
I'm Kristi H.'s cousin, we've met befo...Hi Emily - <br />I'm Kristi H.'s cousin, we've met before but it was a loooong time ago. I browse her links every now and again and enjoy your blog. Just wanted to say this was a great post. Today my husband and I saw someone golfing! On December 16th! In Minnesota. It's really getting ridiculous. Thanks for sounding the wake-up call.<br /><br />Jessicajessovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05567813910756793671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26596471.post-55801713876862070112006-12-15T21:06:00.000-06:002006-12-15T21:06:00.000-06:00Yes! That was a Ray Bradbury story, I think...and ...Yes! That was a Ray Bradbury story, I think...and remember that one day there was a solar eclipse and that was the ONE TIME they could venture outdoors WITHOUT the sunglasses and enjoy the flowers for like 11 minutes and then that one kid was stuck in like a closet somewhere and missed the whole thing...Man. Where in God's name would I have seen a movie version of that? Geez...<br />Sister.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26596471.post-5423418529889245942006-12-15T20:46:00.000-06:002006-12-15T20:46:00.000-06:00Wow somebody's fired up. You could always live cl...Wow somebody's fired up. You could always live closer to the equator to reduce your energy drain. Definitely lower your heating bills. Or you could ride your bike to work, the store, Taco Bell, etc. and just have one car. I wouldn't go out and buy a space helmet quite yet. Remember the meteor that hit the Earth killed off most of the dinosaurs and made it possible for mammals like us to dominate. So who knows what Gaia has in store for us next? Wheel's turnin' and it don't slow down!Least I'm enjoyin' the ride.<br />PS We use our Safeway plastic bags for trash bags - what is a cotton alternative trashbag? Is there a hemp fiber one?JVinlovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06302152028088007122noreply@blogger.com