Hello to All!
I have been under the weather, with a bad case of the Minnesota crud.
I was able to catch part of 60 Minutes, this past Sunday. There was an interesting feature on how and why the Danes are the happiest people on the planet. They are not the healthiest, richest, or the best educated. The belief is that Danes have realistic life expectations and are not motivated or consumed by material wants. Those interviewed mentioned they didn't think having more would make them happier. The piece closed with a young Dane saying that Americans ought to rethink the American Dream, if they believe in it, they will be disappointed.
I couldn't agree more. So simple, yet so thoughtful.
The less I want, the more I hope to gain.
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As I get ready to move this weekend, I am starting to have concerns about whether or not I will need items for the new abode. Will I need rugs for the hardwood floors, window treatments...? Argghhhh!
I just keep reminding myself to baby step, baby step....
Hope you are keeping warm in this Minnesota Cold!!!
This blog started with my commitment to dedicate one year of living as simply, thrifty, and as green as I possible could. With the ambition of not buying anything new for a year, following in the footsetps of the original SF Compact. (it was awesome!) I am still dedicated to green. I am working on living thrifty but mighty. Buying reused, resale, vintage, retro when I can and when I need to buy new I try for local first and use coupons to get the best prices and save a few bucks.
Welcome to econogreenomics 101!
My original goal was to demonstrate that not buying any new gear for a year can be done in a way that is challenging, fun and allows me to still be (or try to be) sassy!
The main goal for the compact year was...
To live with high standards below my means, utilizing available resources and opportunities! Ya-Hoo!
Reduce - Reuse - Recycle - Restore
The main goal for the compact year was...
To live with high standards below my means, utilizing available resources and opportunities! Ya-Hoo!
Reduce - Reuse - Recycle - Restore
Although I am not "officially" doing the Compact any longer, I have adopted the traits of a "compactor." I am continuing to stay on my green path of less is more! It is always a work in progress, but the journey is a fun one, filled with lots of polyester, crinoline and coupons!
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A Budget for Green - Every Little Bit Helps
I am fully aware that to reduce my carbon footprint to the fullest, I would need to buy and shop locally, eat organically, be a vegan or vegitarian, use public transit or drive a hybrid, use alternative energy sources, and among other things minimize my consumerism to the max.
I am not perfect. Far from it. But I do want to make a difference and do my part and be the best example I can to my children and others who will inherit this earth.
Given that I do not always have the means to always eat organically, as much as I would like to, and that my budget restricts me from being the eco-warrior I would like to be to the fullest extent, I do what I can. In my dream world, I live in a tiny, LEED certified house and drive a hybrid. (one day)
It is disheartening that for many of us our carbon footprints are larger because we do not have the means to afford a more sustainable lifestyle. Although I think it is getting easier to make larger green steps on smaller budgets.
With my limited means I try to make changes and continue what I have been doing to spend less, consume less, and raise my standard of living, while hopefully minimizing my impact on the planet.
Small budget... big goal. Econogreenomics.
Every little bit helps... and small changes can lead to big results. Less really can be more!
I am not perfect. Far from it. But I do want to make a difference and do my part and be the best example I can to my children and others who will inherit this earth.
Given that I do not always have the means to always eat organically, as much as I would like to, and that my budget restricts me from being the eco-warrior I would like to be to the fullest extent, I do what I can. In my dream world, I live in a tiny, LEED certified house and drive a hybrid. (one day)
It is disheartening that for many of us our carbon footprints are larger because we do not have the means to afford a more sustainable lifestyle. Although I think it is getting easier to make larger green steps on smaller budgets.
With my limited means I try to make changes and continue what I have been doing to spend less, consume less, and raise my standard of living, while hopefully minimizing my impact on the planet.
Small budget... big goal. Econogreenomics.
Every little bit helps... and small changes can lead to big results. Less really can be more!
2 comments:
What - curtains and rugs? Well, hmmmm, let's see...let's go to Unique Thrift! I always need excuses to go there. Maybe I will be done making a rug for you by the time you move again!
Jen
in the early part of the 20th century
the danes were experimenting with
social engineering in a big way
testing genetic matchups
of men and women and likely outcomes of offspring
and later taking it to
the laboratories
it has been said that the present generation of danes
betrays the curious developments
of the experiments entered into
by their grandparents
they suspended marriage in many instances
and focused on "optimal" physical characteristics
based on the germanic notion of the
"great white race" the "arians"
i guess they thought they could perfect that
anyway
that doesn't mean the good danes don't have some useful wisdom
how to live in places with limited land resources and how to use everything wisely
do you know the film
"babettes' feast"
j
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