She’s Running…I’m Using Cloth
There are days when we wonder “how are people actually changing their habits, and taking new action for the planet, as inspired by our tour?” Tonight, as we get ready to sleep (read: pass out) after yet another double marathon day, we received a direct response.
It came from Ashleigh Keizer, the mother of a young family, living the rural life. She has two kids, a dog, and a pretty cool husband too (even though he’s apparently rooting for the wrong hockey team?). She’s also on the life-changing journey to adopt a daughter, from Ethiopia. OK she also happens to be my sister 🙂
Check their family blog spot out at: http://www.thekeizerfamily.blogspot.com/, and read on below for their latest posting.
We all have unique methods to our madness and the old cliche saying “It’s Our Childrens’ Future” rings louder with each smog filled day…
…well, maybe not here in rural Crofton with a booming population of 2,500, zero traffic lights and only a couple of local “essentials” stores. Yet, most of the world is emanating this “oh crap what is that smell and why does my child have asthma already?” sentiment and fear.
While Steph and Matt are running around North America to raise environmental awareness (that’s the condensed version) I will do what I can here in my humble abode. After all, each little action adds up and more importantly – the example I set for my children will impact them more than my words ever will. I admit to trying, truly I do.
- I turn off lights when not in a room.
- I don’t leave water running unnecessarily.
- I recycle…well, not as much as I should but I’m working on it.
- I walk and don’t drive, when at all possible.
- I don’t use my dryer unless it’s absolutely necessary.
I have done what I believe to be a good enough job. But my Dad has always taught me that “good enough” simply isn’t “good enough”.
My Action for you, Steph and Matt;
My effort to teach my children;
My desire to make the earth a greener and cleaner place to live;
My need to be a better person by caring about the earth’s problems;
For those reasons, I present to you my newest endeavor and serious goal. A casual attempt made in the past. Now taken to a whole new level…
- Bought on Consignment…
- Never bleached…
- Never tumble dried…
- Never (to be) thrown into a landfill…
And this is what it is all about … letting the ‘grassroots’ know that “Small Steps Add Up”. We can all do a little more, it matters not where we live but rather how we live. Our children are our future and they deserve a future. Love those cute little padded bums!
Comment by Michelin — Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 7:41 pm
WooHoo, I’m famous.
Comment by Ashleigh — Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 7:17 am