A New Hope

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead

On the whole, we Americans are as unthinking and placid as the herds of cattle we love to enjoy on our triple stack hamburgers.
Fortunately, as Ms. Mead so accurately observed, when broken down into small groups or individuals we are capable of changing anything. Just take a look through the history books for all the proof you need. From the abolitionists battle with slavery, the suffragettes battle for the vote, down though the homosexual battle to live their lives as they see fit.

As one of the a fore mentioned Americans, who admittedly does love a big hamburger, stationed in a small Oklahoma town, there are so few things geared toward green, sustainable living that doubt starts to sink into your heart.
Can I do this? Will one person even make a difference?
When the major shopping locale is Wal-Mart (where products have been shipped in from half the country away), beef peddling fast food is everywhere, and gas stations proudly advertise "100% Gas, No Ethanol", it kind of makes you wonder if green, sustainable living is possible at all.

But being an optimist at heart, I will fight back the doubts. Not because I want to, but because I must. Our planet is in trouble. We kill it a little every day with the irresponsible lifestyles we lead. Change has to start somewhere. It has to start with the small groups and individuals.
Because as we let our own light shine we unconsciously give others permission to do the same.
So come with me, as I...

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