ACHS

I can't believe this is the last day!!!

I chose to replace screen time with listening to audiobooks and found that it wasn't too difficult. I am enjoying re-listening to the Harry Potter audiobooks! Instead of sitting still in front of a screen, I was able to walk around doing chores and cooking while still being entertained. 

Unfortunately, I do not live in a place where there is a great opportunity for car-pooling. However, I do live in the heart of downtown Beaverton, so I am able to walk to A LOT of places. Walking is so much better in so many ways, and I also love that you don't' get stuck in traffic. I also always try and do my errands in clumps instead of...

It can be so overwhelming to think of the "big" problem on a large scale. Therefore, I tend to just try and focus on the "small" things that I can actually address. It is too much to think of all of the problems facing this planet, our country, our city, or even just me. So, I try and just think of the things that I can do...

I can't believe the eco-challenge is almost over!!! It has been so much fun!!!

This Ecochallenge has been so nourishing to my spirit. I'd like to share a photo of some avocado trees in the making that were inspired by the challenge.  Isn't it amazing that each seed has the potential to become a tree? I'm watching in awe as these five seeds start a journey that may last a century! It makes me feel so good to know that...

I did this yesterday and my compostables were the worst as I do carry them from my home to the office compost recycling. My home area has not green bin recycling so I have reached out to the Homeowners to see if we can get that initiated here,

I completed this task by  researching  Portland (local) water and air  issues.  I reviewed the Department of Environment Quality report on water which the city must deliver to the Federal government every two years. The report is here https://www.oregon.gov/deq/wq/Pages/2018-Integrated-Report.aspx the main issues continue to be temperature,...

I incorporate most edibleparts of the veggies I buy into food prep. For instance, I put the entire apple into smoothies and chop the broccoli stem up to add to stir fries. I often add "leftover" parts like carrot tops and ugly bits of celery to a slow cooker to make a big pot of broth (usually with leftover parts of a roasted...

This "Collective Trauma Online Summit" includes an emphasis on the interconnectedness of individual, societal and environmental suffering:    https://collectivetraumasummit.com Several talks address the climate crisis directly. There will be 'free' replays Oct 22 thru 24th for anyone interested in checking out innovative ideas for...