Of course, I love my Japanese maple tree the very most (shhh: don't tell the others). The maple is just so... pretty. I like the pretty things. Here are some night shots of the maple.
Like a mother who loves one child more than the others (no... that doesn't happen...), I turn to my Japanese maple with loving glances and a smile in my heart. You're so pretty, aren't you???
And now: what I did today to save the planet:
I became my dad today.
Did I get a sex change? Nope.
Close.
I bought cotton handkerchiefs. Yes, those disgusting snot rags that dad used to pull out of his pocket now adorn my living room where boxes of Kleenex used to live.
I have decided that I waste FAR too many tissues (and resources) with the amount of Kleenex I use. Especially this time of year. It's not fair to the landfill to fill it up with all my mucus. I will try this and see how it does. I bought a package of 13 so I have enough to last a couple days before washing. I feel better about not wasting paper resources, and it doesn't gross me out like I thought it would. I won't use them in public, tho. I still think they are disgusting to use in front of others.
Oh, and would you like to know what else I did today? If reading about at woman's cycle will gross you out- turn away. NOW! Run away ASAP!
MEN- STOP READING NOW. FOR YOUR OWN SANITY. FOR THE SAKE OF MANKIND- STOP READING THIS IF YOU ARE A MAN.
If you are a woman- you may proceed...
Today, in my quest for becoming more Earth friendly- I purchased something that will revolutionize the way you deal with your period. No more filling landfills with disgusting feminine hygeine products. No more wasting money on throw away solutions.
Are you ready?
Huh? Well...
da da da da....
The Diva Cup:
If you will be horrified at what you might learn about this ancient Chinese secret of menstrual regulation, then definitely don't go to this site:
http://www.menstrualperiodcup.com/
I've been reading a lot about these lately. In an effort to become more eco-friendly and to not harm my body with traditional hygiene products that carry a risk of TSS, suck fluids from your insides (causing unnecessary uncomfortable dryness) and other such nonsense- I've decided to try this to see how it works. It cost only $32.50. If it doesn't work, I've only wasted what I would have spent in about 6 months worth of regular products. If it does work- then I've found a much more earth friendly alternative to dealing with my period. I'll keep you posted.
Sorry if this is TMI- but most of us are women here. It's something we all have to deal with. I'm just trying to find a more eco-friendly way to deal with it, that's all.
6 comments:
BEAUTIFUL pictures of your jap maple!
Thank you! I should take a picture during the day when it's all afire. I think I'll go do that now. ;)
How's that garden coming along?
The garden seems great. I always go out first thing and check on my babies and I was so pleased this morning when I saw my little lettuce plant standing so tall and proud. It gets at least 6 hours of sun, probably close to 7 and it seems to be one happy garden. Wish I had put it there last year. With the soil mixture i had last year I bet I would have had a nice (little-ish) harvest.
I have to go get more plants though. I need onions and bell pepper plants. I'll put those in large pots next to the garden box.
Thanks for asking. My most Thrilling news today is that I just now ordered a Brooks saddle!!!! I finally chose (geez I drive myself crazy with these types of decisions) the B17S in the aged leather. Got it from wall, paid more, don't like that, but at least I can return it for 6 months while my butt is trying to decide if she likes it. ;)
Well, congrats on both the saddle AND the garden!!! I hope you love your new Brooks. Money doesn't mean much if your backside is in agony. It'll be worth it is you love it!
I checked on the garden today and my tomato plants aren't looking so hot. Maybe they get too much sun. That side of the house gets full sun- about 10 hours a day. I might need to shade them a little. There isn't any part of my yard that only gets about 6 hours. I might have to do a container garden like you and find a better place.
I hope the harvest brings us BOTH yummy food to eat!! Crossing fingers that the bugs don't get to the plants first.
I don't have green thumbs, but from what I hear tomatoes can tolerate a lot of sun, maybe once summer hits it may be too much/too hot but not likely now.
When you water, water them a lot and less often, rather than a little and frequently. Tomatoes, as well as other veggies, need to grown their roots deep and if they are watered moderately their roots spread out but not down, making them more prone to disease, and just poor production.
This is a website I used last year, kind of like TE forum, only for plants. :)
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/okgard/
This is the link to the Oklahoma forum but there are forums on organic gardens, tomatoes, everything you can think to grow. It's very helpful. Good luck!
Can't wait for my saddle to get here!
Good to know about the tomatoes. They look like they are dying right now, but I just watered them for a while to really soak the soil. Hopefully they'll rebound.
I have heard of the coop, but didn't know anyone who is a member, so wasn't sure if it was a good deal. Nice to know you love it. I think I'll sign up!
Thanks for the link to the garden forums. Looks like some good stuff there that will be very helpful!!
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