He wrote this in 2009 and is still ranting today about this and other things!)
"People will have to re aquaint themselves with the moral sensibilities of past ages. That is stop consuming and repair things and re use things and respect things. The global recession may stop the "consumptionist" attitude that this world has - that things can just be consumed and that there are no consequences. There are consequences - there is less of everything.
Surprise, surprise! Do you think the natural world is endless? Do we just forget the future generations? What happened to caring about things? What happened to responsibilty? We only have one world.
So what is important? It isn't getting yourself on you tube or having the largest plasma T.V.or having the most money. It is personal relationships and your family. Your life means nothing unless you have someone to share it with. Thank you for listening. "
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| Family and friends enjoy nature up close as they leisurely bike the paved Heartland and Paul Bunyan State Trails along the Lake Country Scenic Byway. |
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I couldn't have said this better myself... relationships are what is important... things will never bring joy, we could all stand to live with a little less;)
ReplyDeleteHi Launna, Thank you so much for this beautiful reflection 💚 You're absolutely right—relationships nourish us in ways no possession ever could. There’s something deeply freeing about choosing connection over consumption, and joy over accumulation. Living with less doesn’t mean having less—it means making space for what truly matters. So glad this resonated with you. Here’s to more shared moments, more meaning, and less of the noise.
DeleteHi! This is such a complex subject, because every choice we make has consequences. I am so glad that my solar panels heat my home, provide me with electricity and hot water, which reduces my propane use. But I learned that the production of solar panels is very polluting. So in my effort to reduce my consumption of propane, I have contributed to earth's pollution. By the way, great rant! Warmly, Valda
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Valda—your comment beautifully captures the nuance we all wrestle with 💛 You're absolutely right: every choice carries weight, and even our most well-intentioned steps toward sustainability can have hidden costs. It’s not about perfection, but about progress—and your shift from propane to solar is a meaningful one.
DeleteThe fact that you’re reflecting on the full lifecycle of your panels shows such thoughtful care for the planet. And now, with innovations like recycled solar glass and closed-loop manufacturing, we’re seeing hopeful signs that the industry is evolving to meet that complexity. I'm actually posting an article on recycled glass in solar panels tomorrow!
"stop consuming and repair things and re use things and respect things" this could have been said by me. So agree with this rant
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking time to let us know that this short post resonated with you and your environmentally friendly views
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