The Merrie Month of May...
and please, let it be merrie. I think we could all use a merrie month of May at this point, non?
Interesting thing about temperatures. I woke up this morning and put on a sleeveless tank and a pair of shorts. About half the windows in the apartment are open. I'm quite comfortable. The temperature in here is 61 degrees. The same 61 degrees that a few months ago had me wearing sweatpants and a fleecy jacket, and wondering if I should turn the thermostat up a bit higher.
Same temperature in the apartment. Totally different physical reactions. Always amuses me.
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Had a discussion last night with someone about reducing our greenhouse footprint, and he challenged me to come up with five ways, large or small, I've done something about it.
1. I walk distances of less than 2 miles, rather than driving, and use my bike for under 5 miles (okay, unless there's lugging of very heavy things involved or weather issues).
2. I air dry clothing where possible, rather than automatically dumping everything into the dryer.
3. when I leave a room for more than an hour, I turn off the power strips, so there is no power drain at all (amazing, how much energy even turned-off electronics can use, over time!)
4. I have my desk and working chair set up to take advantage of natural light, rather than having to use overhead or lamps during the day.
5. I have cut my use of the dry cleaner's by more than half, and stopped buying clothing that is dry clean only.
How about you?
Interesting thing about temperatures. I woke up this morning and put on a sleeveless tank and a pair of shorts. About half the windows in the apartment are open. I'm quite comfortable. The temperature in here is 61 degrees. The same 61 degrees that a few months ago had me wearing sweatpants and a fleecy jacket, and wondering if I should turn the thermostat up a bit higher.
Same temperature in the apartment. Totally different physical reactions. Always amuses me.
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Had a discussion last night with someone about reducing our greenhouse footprint, and he challenged me to come up with five ways, large or small, I've done something about it.
1. I walk distances of less than 2 miles, rather than driving, and use my bike for under 5 miles (okay, unless there's lugging of very heavy things involved or weather issues).
2. I air dry clothing where possible, rather than automatically dumping everything into the dryer.
3. when I leave a room for more than an hour, I turn off the power strips, so there is no power drain at all (amazing, how much energy even turned-off electronics can use, over time!)
4. I have my desk and working chair set up to take advantage of natural light, rather than having to use overhead or lamps during the day.
5. I have cut my use of the dry cleaner's by more than half, and stopped buying clothing that is dry clean only.
How about you?