Saturday, November 7, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
garbage
My son enjoys Big Wheels by Anne Rockwell, but I have a real problem with the page showing the landfill with the compactor at work.
Several of the items on that page shouldn't be in a landfill. A television set and the tin cans were the first things I noticed. True, proper electronic waste disposal and recycling were not as high profile issues back in 1986 when the book was published. Perhaps it is a reminder of how far we've come.
My other recent garbage-related thought (now, that doesn't mean it's rubbish) was about our own garbage. When we moved to our house and had to sign up for a garbage service, the sales person warned me that the smallest size container might not be enough for our household of two adults and one child. Lots of people who start out with it have to upgrade, and that costs them. Well, I've been thinking about calling him back and reporting that most weeks we don't fill the container even half full. (
Are we an anomaly? If so, perhaps I've got a skill I should put to use. I could be a garbage-reduction consultant. My training module would include chapters on recycling, reusing items, composting, and donating or sharing.
Several of the items on that page shouldn't be in a landfill. A television set and the tin cans were the first things I noticed. True, proper electronic waste disposal and recycling were not as high profile issues back in 1986 when the book was published. Perhaps it is a reminder of how far we've come.
My other recent garbage-related thought (now, that doesn't mean it's rubbish) was about our own garbage. When we moved to our house and had to sign up for a garbage service, the sales person warned me that the smallest size container might not be enough for our household of two adults and one child. Lots of people who start out with it have to upgrade, and that costs them. Well, I've been thinking about calling him back and reporting that most weeks we don't fill the container even half full. (
Are we an anomaly? If so, perhaps I've got a skill I should put to use. I could be a garbage-reduction consultant. My training module would include chapters on recycling, reusing items, composting, and donating or sharing.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
the size of the toys
Discontent begins so early.
Our boy woke up this morning whining, "I need a skid steer... I need a backhoe... I need a small dump truck." (He already has a big one.) Just like that, today it dawned on him that mommy could buy these things. And should.
How many years will it be before talks like his uncles about the real tractors, cars, trucks, and/or ATVs he ought to buy?
Our boy woke up this morning whining, "I need a skid steer... I need a backhoe... I need a small dump truck." (He already has a big one.) Just like that, today it dawned on him that mommy could buy these things. And should.
How many years will it be before talks like his uncles about the real tractors, cars, trucks, and/or ATVs he ought to buy?
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
never mind that I can't write songs, this is exactly the kind of job I don't need. who would?
(This is copied from craigslist.)
looking for someone to write a number one hitter
we need a lyrics
in the lyrics - must have a great hook , and course and melody
style of music - r&b and pop
if this is you email us ASAP
( THIS DOES NOT PAY ) THIS WILL ONLY GET YOU EXPOSER - IF YOU CAN WRITE GOOD WE WILL TAKE YOU ON FULL TIME THEN YOU WILL GET PAIED BIG BUCKS
looking for someone to write a number one hitter
we need a lyrics
in the lyrics - must have a great hook , and course and melody
style of music - r&b and pop
if this is you email us ASAP
( THIS DOES NOT PAY ) THIS WILL ONLY GET YOU EXPOSER - IF YOU CAN WRITE GOOD WE WILL TAKE YOU ON FULL TIME THEN YOU WILL GET PAIED BIG BUCKS
Saturday, October 24, 2009
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