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A Case of Acute Green Confusion – Part II

February 1, 2012

(Update to the Rant of November 9, 2011)

In my November 8th newsletter, I wrote about my confusion, frustration and yes – even a bit of anger regarding proposed changes in our national school lunch program. I wrote that it upset me that an eighth-cup of tomato paste counted as a vegetable and also that the farm states were spending…

Green Eggs & Hair

January 19, 2012

What can I say? These things just pop into my head. This one did because I wanted to write about some green, healthy refreshers early in the New Year. Buying/eating organic eggs and what we put on our bodies came immediately to mind – thus green eggs & hair.

Oh The Green Places We’ll Go in 2012

January 4, 2012

As I was driving back from our wonderful holiday trip this past Monday, I was thinking quite a bit about the newsletter. I said to myself “this first one for 2012 really has to be a big WOW!” And then I thought some more. This newsletter has to be just like all the rest of them – written authentically from my very green heart. I have never written for a wow. I just write, and the thoughts just keep on coming.

Some Simple Green End of Year Thoughts

December 21, 2011

Try as I might, I just couldn’t wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and leave it at that. I can, however, promise this will be short because we are all busy spending time with family and friends or getting ready to.

Mrs. Green’s Anniversary

December 9, 2011

See entire December 7, 2011  newsletter including radio guest schedule and videos Mrs. Green’s Anniversary When I mentioned to someone the other day that this will be my 100th newsletter, they said “that is a really big deal.” At some level, it is. On top of that, the actual day I am writing this is [...]

Giving Thanks

November 23, 2011

I went back and forth about how to start this newsletter. Giving thanks? Thoughts on making your Black Friday green? Amazing feedback from the last newsletter? Giving thanks won but I’ve covered them all.

A Case of Acute Green Confusion

November 9, 2011

WARNING: The contents of this newsletter may be hazardous to your mental health. It took me hours to write because I am honestly and truly in a total stupor and an agitated state about the entire subject. It’s about our children and their health and welfare. It’s about setting aside greed and profits and asking the village to raise the children. At the end of the day, I have to ask myself are we the people or are we the sheeple?

Fear of Fall-ing: Inner Shopper Beware!

October 26, 2011

Fall has actually begun to show its beautiful face here in our city. It feels great. And for some sick, strange reason, every change of season makes me want to shop. Stay with me.

If I Could Wave a Green Magic Wand & Turn Back Time!

October 12, 2011

At the risk of sounding melodramatic (something of which I am very capable), there are times when I want things to change so much and so quickly it hurts. And, yes, even makes me cry. So why not read on and join me on a trip to Green Oz? I’m Dorothy with green glittery shoes made from recycled material and I’m in charge of the control panel.

What life would look like in Green Oz…

Green Smorgy Borgy

September 28, 2011

Every once in a while, I just have to do the green smorgasbord thing. Green brain overload or something like that. First part of this newsletter is an update to report on myself about what I ought to be doing. Second part talks about “clear as mud” issues to me and questions I don’t believe I quite have acceptable answers to. So please stay here with me and I will do my best to download.

Right-doing, Wrong-doing and Ought-To-Be-Doing

September 14, 2011

See entire September 14, 2011 newsletter I admit I can’t quote too much poetry. I love to read it (sustains my soul) but only short, meaningful lines seem to stick with me, if that. I love the Persian poet Rumi because he has lots of two liners. My favorite: “Out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and [...]

So Predictable: The Third “R” – Recycle

August 31, 2011

I hope everyone who has been reading my last two newsletters (highlighting the first and second “Rs” – reduce and reuse) understands that it is not my intention to give recycling a bad rap. It is so very important and we are UBER recyclers. Case in point, I sneak things of out of people’s trash at parties and Mr. Green and I have been known to stop and pick up plastic and aluminum cans when we are on country roads.

The Second “R” – Reuse

August 17, 2011

It just made sense to me that if I wrote about the importance of remembering the first “R” and some tips, why not do a quick “re-fresher” for all of us about the second one – Reuse. The reduce part came easily. When I took a serious inventory of what we honestly reuse around here, the list came up shorter. Could that be because we are taking the reduce part so seriously? Maybe I am on to something.

Reduce – The Important First “R!”

August 3, 2011

I admit that I get frustrated sometimes when people make a point of telling me they recycle. I don’t want to but I do. So I take a deep breath, praise them, as recycling truly is a GREAT thing, and then try to gently slip in: don’t forget – the first “R” is reduce.

The Good, Green Scoop (Goop?) About Sunscreens

July 20, 2011

As promised and as reminded by so many of you, here is the information about what to look for in a GOOD sunscreen and just some general tips for minimizing your exposure to the sun. I honestly cannot thank all of you enough for your thoughtful comments and feedback.

Sustainability: Up Close and Personal

July 6, 2011

Given all the emails and Facebook posts I received about my last newsletter (asking for the GOOD sunscreens too), I should probably be writing about that. But I just can’t because I have to write about our family cabin burning down several weeks ago and about how it’s all connected for me/Mrs. Green. Prepare for some pretty personal sharing if you are so inclined to continue reading.

Sunscreen Poisoning Us and Our Children? (Green Vom.com)

June 22, 2011

My 30 year old daughter Katie is outrageously funny at times. She says things that sometimes give people pause but laughter usually follows. Hard to get just the right flavor to this one but when something disgusts her, she says “Eeeewwww. Vom.com.”

What the Frack?

June 8, 2011

Three years ago, I guarantee you, I had no earthly idea what fracking was. I doubt that I even knew there was such a word and if I had heard it, I probably thought someone was substituting it for profanity.

Is Paper Dirty or Clean? (Yet Another “How Green Is It” for Green Talk Radio)

May 25, 2011

I frequently find that people want simple answers to complex questions – especially as it relates to sustainable solutions and sustainability in general. For the most part – the answers are just not that simple and it’s usually about making a “greener” choice.

The Green Truth about the Meat Packing Industry – as I Know It

May 11, 2011

When I was young (and I was young once – seriously) we used to have an expression “accidentally on purpose.” It seemed to fit some situations quite well back in the day.

What YOU Have to Say to Mrs. Green

April 27, 2011

We have gotten so many great responses to the survey that went out asking you to share your thoughts about Mrs. Green’s World – what’s working, what’s not, and what you would like to know more about.

Mrs. Green Wants to Know Why

April 13, 2011

I have said many, many times that I really don’t want to tell people what to think – I just want them to think. I started writing this newsletter doing a Mrs. Green report card for Earth Month but it was boring to me so go figure how boring it might have been to you.

Should We Call It Green Building? Or Better Built?

March 30, 2011

One should probably not start a newsletter spouting off about how annoyed one (that be me) is about a certain “green” topic. But I am annoyed and writing about it will help me get it off my chest.

Sick Building Syndrome – No Joke

March 16, 2011

I walked into a building the other night for an art exhibit and my husband turned to me and said “If I were you, I would turn around and leave right this minute.” It was the paint.

Reminder: The First “R” Is Reduce

March 3, 2011

Besides being a wonderful human being, my friend Barbara Eiswerth posted something on my Facebook page this weekend that really gave me pause and made me stop to think about the first “R” – reduce

The Big Green Toss Up – Hope & Fun or Frustration & A Dose of Reality?

February 16, 2011

So much to write about, so little time – as in sometimes I think time is running out.

Green Bay = Green Super Bowl? (Or “It’s YOUR Party and I’ll Cry If I Want To”)

February 2, 2011

Okay, so I admit it’s a stretch but you can’t blame me for trying. The real question is: How green will your Super Bowl party be? I know what the big dogs are doing (read below) but I could shed a few tears when I think about the collective waste from the millions of smaller parties planned for Super Bowl XLV.

Sustainable Thoughts in the Face of Tragedy

January 19, 2011

Needless to say, I feel compelled to dedicate this newsletter to all of the people whose lives were touched by the events of Saturday, January 8th.

Happy Earth Friendly New Year!

January 7, 2011

You Are What You Drink – Seriously. As I have shared with you before, once I hit the send button on the newsletter, I start thinking about content for the next one. And it seems as though the perfect topic appears each and every time. Here we go…..

Happy New Year & Final Green Thoughts for 2010

December 25, 2010

Did I really write that? Is this REALLY Mrs. Green’s last newsletter for 2010? Don’t think I need to even ask any of you where the year went because you are all shaking your heads as well.

Sustainability from the Inside Out

December 10, 2010

Chances are if you are one of the people who need to read this, you probably won’t because you are tooooo busy! (Me? I would be one of the guilty ones but I am the author trying to practice what I share – not preach.)

Happy Green is the New Black Friday

November 25, 2010

Anyone who is a part of Mrs. Green’s world already knows that green is my new black. So allow me to give one big huge pitch for making your black Friday as green as possible.

Green Jewelry? Think & Then Shop!

November 12, 2010

I have come to the conclusion that there aren’t very many areas in our lives where it doesn’t make sense to stop, think, and then make the most sustainable choice possible when making a purchase.

Green Reflections

October 29, 2010

Not to worry – this won’t be a long, sentimental trip down memory lane. But as the third anniversary of Mrs. Green’s debut draws near, there have been pivotal moments. This section of the newsletter is one third reflection/one third humorous reminder/one third serious reminder.

Green Thinking – Part Two

October 18, 2010

Last newsletter I simply asked people to put on their “green thinking caps” as a general way of life. Thank you, Phillip Greene, for your thoughtful response. Clearly, the issue about which I get challenged the most is my stand on genetically modified foods – lovingly referred to as GMOs. I posted a blog with Phillip’s response and invite you to check out his opinion on this very important subject. Important because we are what we eat. (So I am a dark chocolate bar?)

Green Thinking

October 1, 2010

I am not sure but I think my brain is doing a total shift to thinking in the color green. I’m glad I like the color.

This newsletter is really about thinking and questioning and, from where I sit, just being logical. Case in point: genetically engineered salmon. When you think about it, does it sound like a good thing to you?

No Angel = Green Angel

September 17, 2010

I really hope I can make the point of this newsletter work and connect all the green synapses. Green “whirling dervish” brain working overtime on this one.

No Green Eggs and Maybe Even No Ham (The story of the rotten eggs)

September 3, 2010

Some of you may be old enough to remember the commercial “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature.” My belief has always been if you don’t listen to what God has to say, He just talks louder. I think He may be screaming. We are not being nice to Mother Nature and all of God’s creatures – especially the chickens.

Green Schizophrenia

August 20, 2010

I think the world may truly be suffering from a new acute condition called green schizophrenia. People want green/they don’t want green.

Great, Green, Glorious Grand Parenting!

August 6, 2010

This newsletter is all about fun. I have to write about the joys of sharing our nature experiences with my grandchildren, Madison, age 10 and Liam, age 6.

Being Green: Not ALWAYS Fun

July 23, 2010

Few things make me happier than being the voice of green – most of the time. When I read an article recently about a comprehensive study that found dangerous levels of lead in kids’ juices and snacks, I knew I had to share it and I felt like Kermit – sometimes it’s just not easy being green.

Peace on Earth – Goodwill to Men (and women and children)

July 9, 2010

Don’t worry. I have not come undone and I know that it’s not holiday time. Green holiday giving tips will be here soon enough. This is about Goodwill and true sustainability and the real deal on the circle of life.

Don’t Drink The Water (Eye Opener for You?)

June 26, 2010

I never worry about content for this newsletter. So indulge me as I write, again, on one of my favorite topics: plastic bottles.

How Green Is Your Toothbrush?

June 13, 2010

I am not phobic about most things but the entire millions of germs on the toothbrush discussion kind of freaks me out.

The Blame Game? Nope!

May 30, 2010

No shock to anyone that Mrs. Green would write about the oil spill. How could I not? Have no fear — I am not interested in playing the blame game.

You Are What You Eat (and you are not a bug!)

May 14, 2010

In keeping with my merry month of May theme of REDUCE as the first “R” – I invite you to consider reducing the amount of pesticides you eat on a daily basis.

Let’s Give It Up – Literally

April 30, 2010

My theme for the merry month of May is REDUCE – the first R! Let’s give some more stuff up and remind ourselves that there is only ONE planet.

Mrs. Green Shout Outs & Short Green Blurbs

April 16, 2010

Permit me to start with the blurbs – bullet style!

Reflections on Earth Day

April 2, 2010

Upon reflection, I had to honestly ask myself where I was for the first 35-36 years since Earth Day was founded