One Green Generation

Discuss!

Melinda — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:20:37 +0000

Thank you, everyone, for your kind comments, emails, and Facebook notes about our one-year anniversary. We’re going for two! Quick Mentions I’ve had a lot of fun reading your comments lately. Red Icculus, love the different perspective you bring here. Deb G, Risa B, and Katecontinued, I love the kindness you bring. And all of your gardens! [...]

It Has Been One Whole Year!

Melinda — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:18:54 +0000

Hi everyone. What a difference a year makes…. A year ago, you and I together started this website. Can you believe it has been a year? Your comments, emails, and participation help make this site an informative, supportive, and enjoyable community. Thank you. In case you haven’t read it before (or haven’t read it [...]

The 10,000 Steps Challenge

Melinda — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:04:10 +0000

Yesterday I explored all the many reasons I have been motivated to walk. 10,000 is the magic number of steps needed to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system and keep your weight in check. Walking has a number of other health benefits as well, and it also has been linked to emotional and spiritual health. Additionally, if you walk instead of driving or taking public transportation, you will reduce the amount of non-renewable energy used and CO2 produced. And lastly, when you walk you tend to become a more active part of your community. I am ready to make my pledge to you to work toward walking 10,000 steps every day. Will you join me? Don't worry, this is not an all or nothing pledge, it's a pledge to work toward 10,000 steps. When you sign up for this challenge, you absolutely do not have to walk 10,000 steps tomorrow. But you do have to actively work toward it. Come join me!

The Importance Of Walking

Melinda — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:37:45 +0000

I have become a huge fan of walking lately. I know I need daily exercise, yet the gym costs money, biking is a bit scary in our urban neighborhood, and running is really hard on my body. But walking - ah! I love it for so many reasons - what a perfect low-impact way to [...]

The Growing Challenge: How Is Your Garden Doing?

Melinda — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:50:08 +0000

Welcome! Come, tell us all what seeds you’ve planted, what seeds you’re saving (if you're saving), and overall how your garden is growing!

Take Special Care Of Your Animals On July 4th

Melinda — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:01:16 +0000

For those of us in the US, July 4th can be incredibly festive: parties, music, and fireworks throughout the neighborhood. Some animals, no matter how tempered they normally are, can become frightened from the sounds and activity, combined with the loneliness. Over the years, I have rescued several dogs who were scared out of their minds and running aimlessly through the neighborhoods on July 4th. Whether you live in the US or in another part of the world, large festivities can be hard on all pets. So please be careful and think through ways to calm your pets and make them safe....

Eating Sustainably When You Need Quick Meals

Melinda — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:15:11 +0000

"Why No Recipe Postings Lately?" Ah, this is a question I've been asked several times in the last few weeks. The tasty soups, the yummy squash recipes, the pancrack... they were popular posts! Why have the recipes been lagging? It boils down to my living a more active, busy lifestyle. The truth is: I have not had much time to experiment in the kitchen. In fact, I have not had much time to make much of anything! Now I am coming back into equilibrium. I've come to terms with my new lifestyle, and I'm finding ways to reconcile it with my own beliefs of simplicity and sustainability. Several readers have expressed similar needs to live sustainably while living actively as well, so I've compiled some of my favorite quick and easy local meals.

How Far Have You Come?

Melinda — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:35:41 +0000

I'm back! Thank you for your patience. This morning I was reading through many of the comments here, and a comment by Charlene got me thinking. She wrote "I try to rack my memory banks to remember how we lived before plastic and change my ways." And that got me thinking: how far have we each come in one year? Five years? Ten?

Back Soon

Melinda — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:23:03 +0000

I’m back home now, having had a wonderful, relaxing vacation. At the moment I’m playing a bit of catch-up, so I’ll be back writing soon. For those of you who spent some time Conversing while I was gone, THANK YOU. Please continue to ask questions, voice thoughts, and so on until I get back – [...]

Converse!

Melinda — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:41:41 +0000

Hi everyone. Matt and I are going away for a few days for a much-needed vacation. We’re visiting a college friend who is getting married, and then will spend some time just relaxing. I’m looking forward to it very much. It will only be for a few days but I’m looking forward to it. [...]