I, Ruth try to do my part for the environment – within reason of course. I would not say that I am an extreme person by any means - more of the mild to moderate person that tries her best (on most occasions). Sort of like a diet or eating healthy. We do the best we can most of the time. I set a daily goal of doing something – no matter how small to help the environment. I would like to believe this helps me and helps you - If we all tried to accomplish this daily goal – I think how great our future would be (yes, I am also little idealistic!) In saying this, I, Ruth would like to share a story with you.I, Ruth love my coffee. This is what I enjoy in the morning. I have a cup before I leave the house. I have one cup for the road. I keep my ‘to go’ coffee in a ceramic mug that fits into the holder of my car. I have a routine. I know my routine. Somehow, on this morning, I did not get my ‘ to go’ coffee. Somehow, I had forgotten my ‘to go’ cup on the counter of my home.
Anyway, Now I am on the road. I need that cup of coffee. I was determined to get my caffeine. I am grumpy and now – out of routine. I stop at a store and see a fresh brewed pot. I am very excited and begin looking for a cup. I was shocked to see that styrofoam was my only choice. Now I am debating with myself. Do I take the styrofoam cup and fill with coffee knowing that the cup will never break down in our land fills – never? Do I take the coffee – a personal need yet creating such a terrible act to the environment? Will I enjoy the coffee knowing this? Now I begin to start compromising with myself stating I will make another contribution to the environment later today? I also wonder if I have time for another stop – which of course I don’t because I’ve spent all my time debating with myself. What do I do? Can I make something out of the styrofoam cup like a pen holder – if so how can I make it look pretty and fashionable in my house after I drink the coffee? Such ideas – and none appealing except for the fact I wanted my coffee. Well how does the dilemma end? Read more »
My days started at Taliesin by volunteering. I volunteered for anything, just to be close to this magical place! When the dean, John Wyatt finally told me to apply to the school and see what happens. I (being a poor student in traditional schools) was asked to apply to the place that I only dreamed of living!![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=2b411b80-d878-4ce0-bfb8-94eeedcda40b)
