Make EarthDay Meaningful!

post time April, 19 2008 member RHewitt

     To most of us it’s becoming more and more clear that “going Green” is not only simple and non-intrusive, it is almost ALWAYS financially beneficial!  That’s right–by using just a little common sense and general awareness, we can improve our “monetary challenge factor” with tangible savings in virtually ALL areas of our spending habits!

     Many things that we can do are almost painfully obvious, such as switching over to energy efficient light bulbs, better mileage cars, reuseable shopping bags, bicycling instead of driving, etc.  When you think about these easily attainable goals, your mind might start to crank out all sorts of other ideas that suit your own personal life.  These might include garbage-to-garden mulching, organic fertilizing of your patch of our planet, things as simple as keeping lawnmowers well tuned with a SHARP blade, hand-tilling your garden soil, even building a natural landscape that requires almost no environmentally adverse upkeep or harmful chemicals! 

     Think of all the things one can do with an empty bottle!  Rather than throwing it away, recycle it in your own way–maybe it will become a vase, a decorative nick-knack filled with layers of colorful seeds, beans, flower petals, etc.!  Maybe gather several different shapes and colors to use as garden ornaments.  Endless possibilities. 

     Old socks, tee shirts, etc. make great rags.  Aluminum cans and most other recyclable items have become quite VALUABLE to the local commercial recyclers.  I collect all of our things for several months and take them in for some serious CASH! 

     On a somewhat larger scale, it’s ecologically friendly to own an older home rather than moving into a new one that is brand new.  Recycling your older home and improving the “green” qualities of it eliminates the material and energy consumption necessary to build a new home.  This also relates to automobiles–drive and take care of a good old, comfortable, well-tuned vehicle, preferably one that can use bio-diesel fuels.  Sure, our current crop of hybrids are greatly helping reduce emissions, but it necessarily takes a lot of natural resources to actually build, transport, and market them.  Just a little something to consider.

     With EarthDay here once again it’s time to ponder every possibility potentially helpful in moving this wonderful GREEN WAVE forward.  Folks, I’m not one to get all excited and panicky when it comes to giving our environmental problems some thought.  Sometimes it pays to take a minute to sort things out, chat with your friends sharing ideas, and do a little to help our Mother Earth.

     Trying to do it all isn’t really healthy for you or the planet.  What is actually the MOST important thing is that you and your friends do SOMETHING.  If we all give just a bit back to her, she’ll heal up just fine and be here for our kids and future generations!

     GREEN IS NOT A NEUTRAL COLOR!

    

    

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Thanks for your response!

post time April, 8 2008 member RHewitt

We here at The TerraMadre Foundation have been kind of over-whelmed at the incredible amount of interest shown in our web-site and contact page, and occasionally on our blog.  Thank you very much!!!  Please keep the interest flowing and expanding!!   Today a lot of interest was shown in how this planet will move forward in a healthy manner and still be able to accommodate and support us “Humans”.  Well, we have been spreading the word throughout the “Blogosphere” to contact as many areas of concern regarding our global problems as we can.  By the way, please don’t stifle yourselves when it comes to subjects for discussion!  We are all about the ENTIRE health of our little piece of galaxial matter.  ALL eco-friendly, environmentally helpful topics are welcome and freely discussed.

   Here’s a question–What would happen if we, as blatantly arrogant, greedy and selfish inhabitants of this naturally benevolent planet simply “Use UP” all of the resources that we have been supplied with and, quite rightfully, die off?  The obvious answer is, “Mother Earth” would take her own sweet time and heal herself.  Those of you who may not think she could rebound after our collective “rape” will hopefully come to realize that she was here eons before we showed up.  You bet we need to do all we can to right the wrongs that we inflict!  Please help us do just that.  Check out our website, www.theterramadre.org, and please share your thoughts with us and all of your friends.  Thanks for your wonderful interest!!!      Rick Hewitt

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Environmental Stewardship

post time April, 5 2008 member RHewitt

I’ve received some static regarding the inclusion of our global warming concerns in our overall commitments to the repair and renewal of our planets resources.  So be it–on occasion some folks who may or may not regard themselves highly educated in the technical areas of chemical alteration of our atmosphere might challenge the current thinking among those of us who actually care about the future health of our surroundings.  That’s o.k.  At least there is a very cacophonous cascade of dialog on the subject!

   What we are about is the TOTALITY of commitment to ALL AREAS of ecological and environmental sustainability.  This project is a very involved and sometimes frustrating challenge.  We are determined to provide all of our resources to the benefit of all organizations that prove they are not only similarly inclined and commited, but also show a history of genuine eco-friendliness that will leave less of an impact on our beloved “Mother Earth”.

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About The TerraMadre Foundation

post time February, 26 2008 member RHewitt

Who are we and what can we do?  The question is often asked.  The answer is both simple and refreshing.  We are people like you who have deep-seated concerns regarding the future of our fragile planet.  Global warming, renewable resources, eco-friendly corporate projects, hybrid automobiles, sustainable energy alternatives–all convenient catch phrases.  What we do is go to the forefront to initiate actual progress in the areas of ALL groups, companies, governing bodies, entrepreneurs, and educational institutions. 

We are not limited by politics, tax concerns, heavy-handed oppression, nay-sayers, or any other form of interference.  We, therefore, have the ability to actually HELP OUR PLANET!  With your donation (it doesn’t require your entire paycheck) we can provide the necessary funding to enable all of the players in the Green Movement to get a head start on the way to saving our fragile “Mother Earth”.  Please help soon.  We are running out of time.  Please go to www.theterramadre.org to learn more about our Foundation and how you can help us stop the damage we cause and start down a new green path to heal our beloved planet.

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