Local 20/20

I replaced the rear strut assemblies in my car, which were very worn. The job was a lot of work. The strut assemblies are heavy (20 lbs each) and the bolts were difficult to remove and reinstall. But the car rides noticeably nicer now!

I am participating in a social justice book group at Finnriver, using Rhonda Magee's book. It is a great combo of social justice in a mindfulness framework!

I sure didn't feel like going out to pick up litter today, but I did it anyway. I got to talk to one of our candidates for county commissioner on the way home, too.

Without pollinators, many flowering plants would be unable to reproduce. This includes many of our fruit and vegetable producing plants. My favorite pollinator is the hummingbird. 

Tracking my trash is uncomfortably enlightening. 

By focusing more on what you do, and less on what you wear, and by making your own accessories from found items, or buying from local crafters who ethically source their materials. 

My toddler now thinks picking up trash is one of our fun daily activities. He helps spot litter for me to pick up.

I feel good about limiting myself to one social media check-in per day. It seems like a reasonable amount. Limiting my social media use does highlight how lonely I am. Hopefully, I will be motivated to do more meaningful social activities now.

I will use water from the rain barrel to water my garden when I can.  When I eat beef, I choose grass-fed, and I rarely consume grain-fed dairy.

I will keep a reusable bag in my car, so I always have it with me when I go shopping. I already compost all of my food waste plus some additional food waste from my community. I avoid flying as much as possible. I buy mostly secondhand clothes and either donate or repurpose them when I am done with them. I buy local food when it is feasible. I...