Go, Ohio! Arbor Day Plans March 4, 2007

“Ohio leads the nation in the number of certified Tree City USA communities.  The governor of Ohio proclaims Arbor Day each year with an official resolution.”

– Celebrating Arbor Day in Ohio

Hey, with Cleveland also leading the national per capita poverty rate, this is a sign of light that this ain’t such a bad place to live after all.  (Said in jest.  I’ve bought a home here and  actually give Cleveland a decent amount of respect for contributing to positive change, across the board, in my life.)

Arbor Day in Ohio is the last Friday in April.  This year we will be celebrating by planting a tree and/ or participating in other related festivities.  When we moved in to this house last year, we planted a small pear tree in the front lawn to signify our new life here.  I just hope the cute little guy survived the winter!  Maybe we’ll plant him a little brother or sister nearby to keep him company next year. 

(Thanks Tony for the idea for this post!)

So sustainable, yet so unattainable January 16, 2007

Now this is interesting:  The Golden Globes are totally green this year, and the stars are all taking part in the “eco-fest.”

While this will no doubt do wonders from an awareness perspective – as the A-listers grab their awards amongst recyclable decor and eat their organic menu items –  I happen to find the last line in this article the most provocative: 

“Unfortunately, for most of us, it takes a lot of green to live green!”