"Idea" Light Bulb to lose job

The government has given the "Idea" Light Bulb his Pink Slip. Even after decades of dedicated work, it's been decided that performance and efficiency standards were not being met.
Plus it was stated that whether on the job or at home, he "just got too heated."
When Mr. Bulb was asked what his plans were now?-he mumbled that things looked rather dim.
Mr. Bulbs' co-workers said they were sad to see him go, and that his replacement was "not too bright" and "rather low wattage".
Happy retirement L.B.
Your warm glow will be missed.

(sorry picture is small. "click" on picture to enlarge. )

Earth on a cycle ?

Global Warming ...

..Fact or Fiction ?

Ice core samples show that the
Earth has gone though many
changes over it's long history.
Europe has been through many
cycles of being very hot to very
cold. We now realize that these
changes were caused by the
North Atlantic current slowing
or stopping. The Mastodons in
Siberia were flash frozen into
an Ice Age. When these hairy
beasts were discovered ions
later, they still had vegetation
in their mouths. The discoverers
dogs were able to dine on the Mastodons with no ill effects. World wide
discoveries show a world that has always been in constant change.
Hot, cold, dry or too wet. The Earth has gone through many changes, long

before humans were on the road with polluting cars or smog producing
factories. Yes,the evidence shows that there was a rise in carbon
dioxide in the atmosphere with the coming of the Industrial Age.
As stated, the earth has gone through many cycles in the past.
We are now in the beginning of one of these cycles or Earth changes.
This cycle is our "Buffalo Jump", with the one big difference.
This time in history WE are stampeding the buffalo as they thunder
over the edge of the cliff. Are we prepared for the mayhem and
carnage at the bottom ?

Someone said to me "interesting, but how do you know. Where did you get your information?"
Well, below are places on the net to start the quest.

Interesting Info on:
Buffalo Jumps: www.mysteriesofcanada.com/Alberta/buffalo_jump.htm
Ice Core Samples: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_core
North Atlantic Current: www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/news/topstory/
2004/0415gyre.html
Who killed the electric car?: www.youtube.com/
watch?v=kHQ4cEr5Wao

A Tender Moment

My Mom being
serenaded by
my Dad.
They were
both 47
years young
at the time.
( I was 10.)

" I think it's a wall."

My children petting an elephant when we were in India.
(Our youngest daughter had not arrived yet,
she was born in Bangalore.) - So cute !

"You say it's your birthday."

Yes, today is my birthday. --So I thought I'd post some of my birthdays from the past.
1. The first one was when I was one year old. I'm holding a cake on my lap with one candle on it. (sorry the picture is faded--it was a long time ago. HA.)
2. Second picture is when I was nine years old. My sister Doreen, who was, and still is, seven years older than me, made the "birthday hat" I'm wearing. (she's sitting beside me.) My other sister, Marilyn, is sitting beside her, barely visible because of over exposure. That's my Dad eating the pickle with a fork.

3. 33rd birthday. My son Chris, who's now 30, is helping me blow out the candles. It's chocolate feather pudding with bananas on top (we were into "healthy" eating back then.) Hats made by the kids.

Thanks to all those who celebrated my many birthdays . The best "gifts" that I ever received, are my wonderful children, who are now exceptional adults. THANK YOU.

When does Life begin?

Many have asked this question. Does life begin at conception? At the second trimester? When the little heart starts beating? When the brain awakens? With the newborns first breath?

Let's observe: With the union of male and female, the sperm and the egg meet. They join, grow, cells divide , more growth, more change until nine months later a "new life" arrives kicking and screaming into the world. As I observe it, life did not begin. It always was. The egg was alive. The sperm was alive. Life did not begin. Life is a constant. Life always is. What we call life, or the soul are those brief moments when life becomes aware of it self. Our brain is not us. It is living cells that interpret the input it receives. Life is the hum of the universe. "We" are but a brief awareness of our glorious part of it all. So rejoice in your awareness of life. Life grows, changes, enfolds on it self and becomes "self" aware. When we see that everything is alive and living, there is no death.

Life is the radio station. We are the receivers. "Turn on. Tune in". We hear it loud and clear - "We are part of this mind blowing thing called LIFE. - Rejoice!"

The earth is in crisis.

The polar ice caps are melting. Many Chinese cities are running out of drinking water.
The high hormone content of England's rivers are turning male fish into female fish. Famines, floods and "prefect" storms are the news of the day.
Global Warming is the ecological buzz word, with many solutions being presented.
The Green Plan I'm presenting is both simple and personal.
It is not a five year plan, a ten year plan but a Now Plan.
This is how I envision it:

G - Grateful not Greedy

R - Respectful not Resentful
E - Enough not Everything
E - Everyone not Exclusive
N - Now not Never

Grateful not Greedy

When we are grateful everything changes. When we are grateful a bowl of rice becomes a feast. When we are greedy a banquet becomes bitter. When we are grateful for the automobile, the bus, the ox cart or our shoes, the journey becomes joyous. When we are grateful for our relationships we see others for who they really are. When we are truly grateful for what we have we can not be greedy. When each breathe becomes a prayer of thankfulness then things will change. I believe gratefulness is the first step to change.

Respectful not Resentful

When we are respectful everything changes. Respect is the calm embrace that protects and nurtures everything and everyone. Respect for the earths resources makes our footprint not as heavy. Respect in our relationships, whether friends, family and even our enemies will begin the healing the earth needs. Respect can not wage war. Respect is not wasteful. Respect is the world seen through compassionate eyes.

Enough not Everything

When we know we have enough everything changes. If we have the attitude that "we can have it all" we will never have enough. Enough sees beyond ourselves. Enough does not waste but knows "there is enough to go around". Enough knows the consumer is powerful and not global industry. Enough knows that when we are awake and mature we will know what we need and not have to have advertisers tell us what we want. Enough knows the economy will not collapse if we are green but will grow healthier and flourish. Enough is the trust in abundance and not the fear of scarcity.

Everyone not Exclusive

When we see the world through everyone else's eyes everything changes. Everyone is not my country, my possessions or my beliefs. Everyone is not "I am always right" therefore I need enemies to fear. Everyone knows the world is home to one big family. Everyone feels the pain of the parents of a large poor family who know most of their children will die of decease, hunger or war. Everyone knows great pain but also great joy. Everyone has hope. Everyone embraces, listens to and values all things.

Now not Never

When we live now everything changes. Now is enjoying what we have and not grasping for what we don't have. Now is knowing what things are for. Now is being humbly grateful not arrogantly possessive. Now knows that when we have abundance it is to help others and not to build our own kingdom. Now sees everything and everyone as glorious. Now knows how to rejoice. Now is the time for us all to wake up and grow up.

Being Green means waking up to who we are and growing up to be adults who chose to live our own lives not someone else's. The day of the Guru and the Priest is past. The age of Rulers and Kings has long crumbled. The time has come for us to speak and live our conscience and with open hearts gratefully and respectfully nurture each other and the beautiful earth we have been gifted.

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Some added G.R.E.E.N. words

GROW some of your own food to NOURISH your family. If you don't have enough space join a Community GARDEN. Do some RESEARCH. READ some books.Find out where what you consume comes from. Don't rely so heavily on the ENTERTAINMENT Industry. Make your own ENTERTAINMENT. Sing with friends. Join a choir. Learn to play an instrument. ENCOURAGE local talent. ENROLL in a healthy cooking class. EXERCISE by playing sports not just watching. RELAX. Get a massage at a local Massage school. Meditate. Pray. EMBRACE the ones you love more. BE GREEN.

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Copyright March 2007
Can be reprinted in full with credits given.