I don't know if anyone actually looks at the books that I list that I read. I know that I haven't made too many comments about them. However, the last one that I read "The Story of Stuff" has deeply moved me.
This book has gotten me thinking about my shopping habits --- not just the excess fabric that I have, but the excess EVERYTHING that I have.
It was a bit hard getting through the first part of the book --- it was technical stuff and I had a hard time getting through it. But, all of the information was/is important.
Starting now I plan on working within what I have already accomplished; however, with my quilt swaps I may find that I will need to make purchases -- but I don't plan on buying a yard of fabric if I only need a FQ (which is how I would sometimes justify adding to the stash --- overbuying for swaps).
I watch nutrition labels. . . both for myself and Mr. Books and for my pets.
I complain about how it seems that all products in this country are made somewhere else -- all the while putting something in my cart.
I've found myself just wandering around the mall looking for something to buy.
All the while I didn't need a blessed thing.
I've stood watching in awe as a hawk flew lazy circles in the sky; admired the heron and egrets that I have seen in my travels.
I never realized exactly what my "consumer muscle" was doing to the very nature and planet that I say I love.
No more. . . . .yes, I will still be a consumer --- I wouldn't survive if I didn't eat. But, I will try to do it with my eye firmly fixed on not being more of a burden to the land than I need to.
I hope that I am in great company. . . . this planet is the only one we have.
Now, how do we convince the dingbats in Washington, DC????
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In peace and pieces,
