On this glorious day back in 1970, US Senator Gaylord Nelson, spearheaded the environmentally conscious day in hopes of inspiring the people of America to actively participate in getting the attention of Washington, D.C. regarding the lack of concern for increasing environmental problems.
The first Earth Day attracted more then 20 million people to participate, produced tons of protests by thousands of colleges and universities and fortunately, is now recognized in almost every country on the planet. Still though, Earth Day needs some work. Many are saying that Earth Day has completely lost it’s original message and is now being used by corporations and falling victim to commercialization for product sales that claim a ‘portion’ of the proceeds will go to charity.
It seems that the beginning of global movements always start off with a bang of sorts – the first Earth Day entailed protests in airports regarding airplane exhaust, large gatherings in parks to create unity and as author Bill McKibben recalls his interview with Pete McCloskey (the California House Member who worked closely with Nelson) the first Earth Day went something like this, “‘The gatherings themselves,’ he recalled, ‘came as a revelation, not celebrity-driven or corporate-sponsored but a pure outpouring of anger and hope, with people smashing donated cars with sledgehammers and planting flower gardens in city squares.'”
Bloggers and Psychics … let us know what you think! Should we be doing more as ‘the people’ to raise awareness of threatening global issues? Although social media has helped tremendously spread the word and organize events, is their a lack of real compassion shown for our Earth? What does it mean to really ‘go green’?
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Hi Lisa,
You know…..I’ve wondered how washing with white vinegar would work……Thank You Lisa…I’m going to try that….and vinegar is much cheaper than bleach to buy too!
Thanks….
Blessed Be )O(
Gina Rose ext.9500
I use white vinegar to wash my laundry. My son’s white baseball jersey always looks so good- better than bleach! 🙂
Hi Gina Rose,
Have to say the Amish have it together, I have several of there cook books and have checked out there stores online, I’m impressed!
Little envious of not getting a bit of those baked goods, it is my weakness.
I live in rural out of the way place wish I had all those tree’s but no, wouldn’t trade it. I also have used vinegar many time for cleaning and it is very effective as well as inexpensive, no chemicals to breathe either so healthier for my lungs.
Anything I can gather from the earth and incorporate into my life, the natural simple way, become one with mother earth, the more she knows you and connects with you and then she will be by your side as you are by hers.
Non Chemical, the natural way for me is always the best.
Horse and Buggy sounds fun, I have the horses but no buggy….Hmmmm
Blessings and Big Hugs!
Jacqueline x9472
I live in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, in a very remote, rural area……near a large Amish community….they also make their own cleaning products.
It’s nothing to pass an Amish horse and carriage on the road or see their horses and carriages tied up to a hitching post in this tiny town…..where they bring baked goods to sell. ( And gosh, their baked goods are to die for, made fresh from all natural ingredients..yum !)
I’m all for going back to horse & buggy, especially hearing today on CNN about the oil rig in the bay , Gulf of Mexico, leaking hundreds of gallons of oil now.
And I could use the horse manure for my garden and my roses.
Blessed Be )O(
Gina Rose ext.9500
Hi,
Jacqueline made some very good points on cleaning supplies…..
I also use white vinegar for cleaning as well, which is also anti-bacterial……I use orange oil or lemon oil to clean my woodwork.
White vinegar is great for water spots, cleaning chrome faucets, etc., makes windows gleam streak free, and I also pour a bit down my drain once a week because it breaks up grease and helps keep these old pipes in my farmhouse clear.
Blessed Be )O(
Gina Rose ext.9500
Hi Justine,
We should all be aware of what our actions can do to make a difference, going green means taking away as many chemicals that is being used in your homes and on yourself. you can purchase or make your own cleaning products, this is not only healthy for the environment but for yourself, remember your skin is the largest living organ on your body, using natural products has many non-chemical positive benefits.
Making your own cleaning products can be fun and easy as well as inexpensive using simple ingredients such as essential oils, sea salt, baking soda, you would be amazed at what these 3 products will clean, tangerine and orange essential oils are antibacterial, so see you can have it all.
Keep it clean!
Blessings and Big Hugs!
Jacqueline x9472
Yes…agreed Abigail……take care of Mother Earth and she will shelter you, feed you, and give her life sustaining clean water back to you tenfold!!!!!
I try to plant a tree or a bush on every spring……but tornados keep taking them out…..noticed a few hit by the twisters last year are trying to send up new shoots this year…..I’m hopeful.
Lost 7 mature 100 year old trees, oak & maple, pear & apple trees in last 6 years due to twisters.
Blessed Be )O(
Gina Rose ext.9500
Take care of Mother Earth ……its not nice to fool with mother nature …..