Books and Movies to Recommend!
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 00:00
I just finished watching a documentary called "No Impact Man" and it sure is interesting! I wonder how I could adapt to that version of ecological lifestyle - no electricity, no packaging, no cars, and no transit! I am doing just fine with the "local food" lifestyle, but how would I get to work downtown without public transit? I will also look into buying specialized ecological bags for my fruit and vegetables, to replace the small clear plastic bags. I already use canvas bags for all my groceries. Refreshing to think of more ways we can contribute to the environment!
I also finished, two months ago, reading, "Slow Death by Rubber Duck" by Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie. Eye-opening as to how many toxic chemicals they are in our household! Will check into buying shower curtains that are made of cloth, if any exist!
Save the Beaver Pond!
Tuesday, 24 August 2010 09:41
What a beautiful evening as I took my three young kids to see the Beaver Pond, still in a largely unspoiled state. They all found dozens of frogs and tadpoles, as they walked along the water! I remember when I grew up in Kanata, and there weren't even any homes close to it at the time, just more forest. The horse r iding stable (no longer there) was about a ten minute walk away. Although there are still some houses on the west side, it still looks fabulous. I remember skating there in the winter too, and we had to clear out the snow on top ourselves. The aboriginal ceremony tonight organized by the Coalition to Save the South March Highlands was heartfelt. I sincerely hope the developers will change their minds!