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October 1 - October 31, 2025

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  • Julia Caruk's avatar
    Julia Caruk 10/30/2025 1:18 PM
    • Plant-Based Foodie 🥬

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    Julia Caruk 10/30/2025 1:02 PM
    • Plant-Based Foodie 🥬
    The foliage was SO beautiful with the sunset on my walk the other night! I tried to snap a pic but you can't even really capture it. You've got to be outside to experience it!

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      Glenda Harrison 10/30/2025 1:07 PM
      • Earth Advocate 📣
      Love the yellows and oranges - plus the one green tree in the front. Thanks for sharing!

    • Jessica Ramos's avatar
      Jessica Ramos 10/31/2025 8:57 AM
      • Community Builder 🤝
      ✨ Totally agree, nature’s magic can’t be fully captured by a camera! There’s something about those colors at sunset that reminds us to just pause and be present. 🍂🌇 Thanks for sharing that moment!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    Why is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?

    Lisa Doherty's avatar
    Lisa Doherty 10/17/2025 7:52 AM
    Voting is important because it is critical that all citizens participate in shaping the community, regional and countrywide policies. Your voice does matter and collectively if you want to see change, you have to be a part of the change.

    • Glenda Harrison's avatar
      Glenda Harrison 10/17/2025 8:25 AM
      • Earth Advocate 📣
      Well said! Individually our voices are small, but collectively they speak volumes!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    Where in your life do you emit the most carbon? What change are you willing to make in your daily life to reduce this output?

    Lisa Doherty's avatar
    Lisa Doherty 10/17/2025 7:41 AM
    Trying to use the car less, bundling up errands so that I'm not burning fuel as much.

    • Mary Hanks's avatar
      Mary Hanks 10/17/2025 10:06 AM
      • Pet Parent 🐾
      And an added benefit is the time that you save by driving fewer trips.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

    Lisa Doherty's avatar
    Lisa Doherty 10/17/2025 7:36 AM
    In VT we use solar power and find that it is essential to shut off power hungry devices. It is surprising how much a phone, a light, a fan uses during the day.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?

    Lisa Doherty's avatar
    Lisa Doherty 10/17/2025 7:35 AM
    Spending too much time indoors doesn't allow for an individual to appreciate the beauty of nature nor get a sense of the changing seasons. Fresh air and a change of scenery do wonders for mental health.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How did exercising each day impact your physical or mental well-being? What activity did you enjoy most, and why?

    Lisa Doherty's avatar
    Lisa Doherty 10/17/2025 7:24 AM
    Played a round of golf and it was a beautiful day. It helped to reduce stress and I was able to enjoy the outdoors.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    Reducing your paper mail can reduce mental clutter as well as physical waste -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?

    Lisa Doherty's avatar
    Lisa Doherty 10/17/2025 7:23 AM
    I've unsubscribed to a number of retail stores. Although they send emails, they often send their paper catalog too. I've tried to eliminate that excess waste.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

    Lisa Doherty's avatar
    Lisa Doherty 10/17/2025 7:17 AM
    I used water bottles but use a refillable cup now.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

    Christine Lokiec's avatar
    Christine Lokiec 10/10/2025 9:51 AM
    I know from talking with neighbors that my electric bill is less than theirs. I make it a point to ensure lights and electronics are turned off when not needed.