It's human nature to want for more. We live in a growth paradigm. Grow or die, as the saying goes. Never mind that it can't be sustainable, no matter what our politicians and CEOs say to defend the status quo that feeds them wealth and power. Growth in perpetuity is a nonsensical concept -- at least within the [...]
Tag: sustainability
Are you programmed to receive?
It suddenly struck me tonight that I needed to post something TODAY! On Earth Day 2014! So here goes... Only last week I was questioning whether one-time or annual events intended to raise environmental awareness -- Earth Day, Lights Out Hour and other well-meaning initiatives -- really matter. Many argue that such events merely preach to the converted, while allowing less [...]
Camper Van Chronicles (Part 1)
I'll start by getting my hypocrisy out in the open. Our Okanagan Class "B" camper van, for all its wonders, takes us 14 to 15 Miles Per US Gallon on a flat stretch of road with the wind at our backs. It costs $120 to fill the tank in Canada, and, despite my leanings to the [...]
