Hey Y'all I hope you had a fabulous weekend. To kick it off-lets jam!
You all know how much I love Adele-and her new album is coming out in February-so here is a sneak peek...
Monday, January 24, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Waste Not - Want Not
All,
Well since things seem to be functioning in the lovers den.... this rant is about a different relationship-our love affair with trash!
After doing a bit of Spring cleaning over the weekend, I had the plesure of visitng my local dump. I was astonished to see just how much garbage our community produces. You see I grew up in the Interior of British Columbia, where all of Vancouvers garbage goes! In the summer time you were hit with the stench of rotting trash, and when the wind piped up-it was strown across the highway for everyone to witness. Did you know that your garbage gets buried in the ground? Well where I am from it does.
So when I went to the dump, I was amazed that no one sorts through the garbage, instead they leave it up to "honest" individulas to tell them what you are dumping.
Well, as much as I think most people are honest, with todays economy, everyone is looking to save a buck here and there, so the chances of them telling the attendant that they are throwing out old used car batteries, or electronics-which costs more to dump-I am sure they are going with the cheaper avenue-household garbage.
No one sorts it, no one checks to make sure you are not throwing away old cans of paint-nope instead they shovel it ito a compactor, truck to the lovely place I grew up-and bury it in the ground.
We wonder why we have cancers, life threatening illnesses, and mercury in our oceans. We wonder why beached whales are disposed of the same way toxic waste is, why our polar bears are dying of exhaustion to make it to their next meal and why our birds are falling from the sky. Well try burying a toaster in the ground for a few months, and then measuring what chemicals and toxins are seeping into the ground-the same ground where we grow fruits and vegetables to feed our children.
SO next time you have something that you are going to throw away-THINK-think can I donate this to someone in need-can I take anything valuable from it-can I turn it into something useful, can I recycle it, can I keep it.
My New Years resolution hit me this weekend-and it is not to lose weight or quit smoking, which will only benefit me-but rather to waste less. Throw things away only if it is necessary-and to make something out of the next guys common trash. My first endeavor will be to make art of of garbage-which my dad does all the time (above photos), or like Aura Joon, who makes stuff out of recycled things or garbage-like old cupboard doors that she paints and puts quotes on.
I hope the next generation is smarter then we were, given they have more then we ever did-does that mean eventually all of it will end up in the landfills? Well that is up to you and me!
Please send me your great ideas on things that I can make out of garbage like Aura Joon and my dad do!
PS-Just because you think you are recycling your electronics through the right avenues, check out this video which open our eyes to where it all is really going... a documentary that I will surely be watching, and I hope you do to!
Well since things seem to be functioning in the lovers den.... this rant is about a different relationship-our love affair with trash!
After doing a bit of Spring cleaning over the weekend, I had the plesure of visitng my local dump. I was astonished to see just how much garbage our community produces. You see I grew up in the Interior of British Columbia, where all of Vancouvers garbage goes! In the summer time you were hit with the stench of rotting trash, and when the wind piped up-it was strown across the highway for everyone to witness. Did you know that your garbage gets buried in the ground? Well where I am from it does.
So when I went to the dump, I was amazed that no one sorts through the garbage, instead they leave it up to "honest" individulas to tell them what you are dumping.
Well, as much as I think most people are honest, with todays economy, everyone is looking to save a buck here and there, so the chances of them telling the attendant that they are throwing out old used car batteries, or electronics-which costs more to dump-I am sure they are going with the cheaper avenue-household garbage.
No one sorts it, no one checks to make sure you are not throwing away old cans of paint-nope instead they shovel it ito a compactor, truck to the lovely place I grew up-and bury it in the ground.
We wonder why we have cancers, life threatening illnesses, and mercury in our oceans. We wonder why beached whales are disposed of the same way toxic waste is, why our polar bears are dying of exhaustion to make it to their next meal and why our birds are falling from the sky. Well try burying a toaster in the ground for a few months, and then measuring what chemicals and toxins are seeping into the ground-the same ground where we grow fruits and vegetables to feed our children.
SO next time you have something that you are going to throw away-THINK-think can I donate this to someone in need-can I take anything valuable from it-can I turn it into something useful, can I recycle it, can I keep it.
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| a tribute to our old dog |
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| "Lady of the vineyard" |
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| "Who Who"-owl |
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| snail on the fence |
I hope the next generation is smarter then we were, given they have more then we ever did-does that mean eventually all of it will end up in the landfills? Well that is up to you and me!
Please send me your great ideas on things that I can make out of garbage like Aura Joon and my dad do!
PS-Just because you think you are recycling your electronics through the right avenues, check out this video which open our eyes to where it all is really going... a documentary that I will surely be watching, and I hope you do to!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Follow Up: My Boyfriends Best Friend
So if you remember I got a rant from a gal, as she fooled around with her mans best friend while they were broken up... he had a drinking problem.... well if you cannot remember click on the link and read it again...
Here is how she is doing now...
Queen,
Thank you and your followers for all of your advice. I went with the honesty is the best policy option, and I am sad to say that we ended our relationship roughly a month after I told him. However, the reason why I wanted to email you and let you know what happened is that it turns out everything worked out fine. Stevie's advice was spot on-I was in a bad situation, and neither of those guys were what I really wanted. Now I have found someone that I could truly be happy with, and we are doing great-no drinking and we do not fight.
I was scared to lose my ex since we had been together for so long, but really that was the best thing for me-perhaps that is why I chose to sleep with his friend in the first place-subconsciously I knew we would never last after that!
If it was not for you and your followers I may still be stuck, trying to lie my way through a meaningless relationship, and miss out on meeting my new man. My ex is drinking again, and I worry that it is because of me, but I will never look back-thank-you so much for all of your help!
Yours Truly,
"Couldn't be happier"
Here is how she is doing now...
Queen,
Thank you and your followers for all of your advice. I went with the honesty is the best policy option, and I am sad to say that we ended our relationship roughly a month after I told him. However, the reason why I wanted to email you and let you know what happened is that it turns out everything worked out fine. Stevie's advice was spot on-I was in a bad situation, and neither of those guys were what I really wanted. Now I have found someone that I could truly be happy with, and we are doing great-no drinking and we do not fight.
I was scared to lose my ex since we had been together for so long, but really that was the best thing for me-perhaps that is why I chose to sleep with his friend in the first place-subconsciously I knew we would never last after that!
If it was not for you and your followers I may still be stuck, trying to lie my way through a meaningless relationship, and miss out on meeting my new man. My ex is drinking again, and I worry that it is because of me, but I will never look back-thank-you so much for all of your help!
Yours Truly,
"Couldn't be happier"
Monday, January 10, 2011
Relationship Rant PLAYLIST Song 17
So I went and saw "Country Strong" last night, and OMG you must see it. I do not care what anyone says that movie was amazing. If you have ever known an alcoholic or you like country music, you must see it, it was a gift to watch.
All of the actors do a great job, and they are all singing themselves. My favorite song I have chosen to make this weeks Relationship Rant Playlist song. It is just such a touching song, and I hear you do not get this version on the soundtrack so this is a special treat for all of you. I loved the whole soundtrack as well, but you need to see the movie to make it that much better!
What do you think?
All of the actors do a great job, and they are all singing themselves. My favorite song I have chosen to make this weeks Relationship Rant Playlist song. It is just such a touching song, and I hear you do not get this version on the soundtrack so this is a special treat for all of you. I loved the whole soundtrack as well, but you need to see the movie to make it that much better!
What do you think?
Thursday, January 6, 2011
I Am Back
Well my awesome readers, I am back, after a couple of weeks on a hiatus, I am back. It is a New Year, but yet everything feels the same. The holidays were good, but I cannot help but feel so tired. I have zero motivation, and I cannot figure out why.
I am going to try to get myself out of this rut. Perhaps I need a vacation from the holidays, but really I think I want something more, something big, and life altering. I cannot help but feel like something is missing.
For now, I am going to get ready for another year of rants. I will do my best to catch up on all your blogs and see how your holidays were. I hope everyone had a safe and healthy time.
Do not forget to send me your holiday rants.... it is the most stressful time of year, so you gotta have something to say....
I am going to try to get myself out of this rut. Perhaps I need a vacation from the holidays, but really I think I want something more, something big, and life altering. I cannot help but feel like something is missing.
For now, I am going to get ready for another year of rants. I will do my best to catch up on all your blogs and see how your holidays were. I hope everyone had a safe and healthy time.
Do not forget to send me your holiday rants.... it is the most stressful time of year, so you gotta have something to say....
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