tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post5258507639935884772..comments2023-11-03T03:14:34.188-05:00Comments on Alabama Kitchen Sink: Frog-eyed Hippies Get Green Make OverSheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482567840321600439noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-590874630353645442007-10-09T06:59:00.000-05:002007-10-09T06:59:00.000-05:00Naomi,I think some things like organic produce and...Naomi,<BR/>I think some things like organic produce and Band of Brothers are just internationally good.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482567840321600439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-19854022154139197992007-10-09T02:13:00.000-05:002007-10-09T02:13:00.000-05:00Band of Brothers was a very popular show over here...Band of Brothers was a very popular show over here in England too. I used to watch it.Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13524989873664135095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-35829163856443075012007-10-09T02:12:00.000-05:002007-10-09T02:12:00.000-05:00Great post Sheila. I'm lucky where I live as ther...Great post Sheila. I'm lucky where I live as there is a regular farmers' market where you can buy produce. Also I tend to buy a lot of organic produce as I don't like the idea of pesticides. I think it's important that everybody does their bit however small, to help the environment. Between us, we can all make a difference. Not sure where those "shades" of green come in though. I think it's one of those marketing gimmicks.Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13524989873664135095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-61371226068190359092007-10-08T20:44:00.000-05:002007-10-08T20:44:00.000-05:00I'm the same with farmers markets and organic vegg...I'm the same with farmers markets and organic veggies.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482567840321600439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-24775306562544972472007-10-08T11:45:00.000-05:002007-10-08T11:45:00.000-05:00Hi Sheila!Thanks for your post on my 100th Giveawa...Hi Sheila!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your post on my 100th Giveaway– and your kind comments...<BR/><BR/>I did want to add that I have been buying organic for some time and endeavoring to support the local farmers who are adapting "whole and healthy" approaches to agriculture. The local Farmer's Markets are often a great place to do this. I even bought an organic potted herb clipping garden this weekend. The owners also make an organic liquid worm fertilizer that makes all plants zing with new energy!<BR/><BR/>Tootles, KJAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15167917352305953212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-23499000968609609762007-10-08T07:46:00.000-05:002007-10-08T07:46:00.000-05:00PSS,I do the same with organic when possible. And ...PSS,<BR/>I do the same with organic when possible. And you are right that a lot of things we could do are not that difficult. Emphasizing ease would be a smart angle.<BR/><BR/>Hi poli stew, will do.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482567840321600439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-10621108690948620212007-10-08T03:07:00.000-05:002007-10-08T03:07:00.000-05:00Hey, SheilaStop by the blog.I've got a video remix...Hey, Sheila<BR/>Stop by the blog.<BR/>I've got a video remix up that you & your friends might like.Waitress Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098640586950338229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-41219560717945869202007-10-07T09:49:00.000-05:002007-10-07T09:49:00.000-05:00Interesting you should post this. Yesterday I had ...Interesting you should post this. Yesterday I had a meeting with a guy who is one of the top leaders in the green movement, who works with major companies helping them go green, etc. We discussed this "shift in thinking", or "consciousness". There is a great book (and show) called the Lazy Environmentalist, which explains how easy it is to make a difference. Personally, I buy as much organic foods as possible, because they support renewable resorces, responsible farming techniques, etc. Plus I think its good to cut back on consuming all those pesticides!<BR/><BR/>Good pos SheilaRick Rockhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06856000993966687796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-49621268553741965352007-10-06T14:41:00.000-05:002007-10-06T14:41:00.000-05:00KJ,Thanks for stopping by and leaving a poem as we...KJ,<BR/>Thanks for stopping by and leaving a poem as well as a good point about those who seek to reform our habits before examining their own.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482567840321600439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-30492609001196492382007-10-06T13:28:00.000-05:002007-10-06T13:28:00.000-05:00As always, this is a thought provoking article... ...As always, this is a thought provoking article... Here are my thoughts, perhaps irreverent, but coming from my deep love for Creation...<BR/><BR/>While posting, I am singing... "It's not that easy being green..." I happen to love the color green and I am hoping that I won't end up hating it in this current political <BR/>climate. I guess there is hope since I still relish the word "gay"– and my definition does not include how people express their sex lives.<BR/><BR/>==================<BR/><BR/>Here's my take...<BR/><BR/>It's not that easy being green<BR/>With all the shades that can be seen;<BR/>To have to choose from dull or bright,<BR/>Dark or light,<BR/>Or something much more earth shaking than that...<BR/><BR/>To be the color of the trees<BR/>And just enjoy it, if you please;<BR/>To run through meadows everyday<BR/>As global warming burns my way<BR/>Or something much more frolicsome than that...<BR/><BR/>==================<BR/><BR/>And, although I cherish my world and respect it because I respect the Creator of this world– I live on a very small scale of energy use. I will listen to Mr. Sore Gore when he stops living in a house that is too big for his needs and...no longer spends thousands of dollars a month on lavish swimming pools and energy hogging vehicles!<BR/><BR/>Lead by example, I say...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15167917352305953212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-17650945920664503782007-10-05T08:26:00.000-05:002007-10-05T08:26:00.000-05:00Sarge,I remember the Green Stamps too. It would be...Sarge,<BR/>I remember the Green Stamps too. It would be fun to see them brought back as a retro marketing tool. Also, I loved Band of Brothers.<BR/><BR/>Marion,<BR/>I'm no psychologist but I think I'd pick a different description.<BR/><BR/>lorelei,<BR/>That is what is so amazing. Corporations pay big bucks for this sort of research and these consultants have worked their way into all corners of our lives.<BR/><BR/>poli,<BR/>You are right. Any effort is better than no effort. I guess that's why I took notice of the "dull."<BR/><BR/>Joe,<BR/>Thanks. Sounds a bit like the Myers-Briggs personality surveys. It may work but I'm a bit anti-label I guess. I don't like being told I'm this or that. Seems to take away my sense of individuality even if it is right on.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482567840321600439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-30610056848731710172007-10-05T06:03:00.000-05:002007-10-05T06:03:00.000-05:00Interesting post. I really do believe that the ini...Interesting post. I really do believe that the initial purpose of the study was to better understand the mindset of people purely from a marketing/communication point of view. The change of labels probably occurred for political reasons.<BR/><BR/>The nursing facility that I work for uses a similar program called "color training," not for environmental impact, but to help us understand our coworkers and promote communication skills.<BR/><BR/>The theory is that we all have certain personality traits that can be lumped into 4 categories or "colors." Once we learn to recognize those character traits both in ourselves, and in people around us, we will be able to approach situations. It enables us to make ourselves understood a lot easier without offending others. <BR/><BR/>Trust me it works. A lot of us have gotten so good at "color" recognition that we can predict a persons color before they complete the seminar and tell us what they are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-26529458843739639582007-10-04T13:56:00.000-05:002007-10-04T13:56:00.000-05:00Hi Sheila,Thanks for leaving word at our blog. We ...Hi Sheila,<BR/>Thanks for leaving word at our blog. We appreciate hearing from you.<BR/><BR/>As far as dull green, muted, or bright, I'd never thought of any of these things.<BR/><BR/>This is all done for marketing, which only makes sense to them. I'd like not to have any "green" barriers put up between people, because I think whether your Ed Begley, Jr. or just the guy down the street tossing out the recyclables, they both try.Waitress Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098640586950338229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-48313407518740944942007-10-04T12:39:00.000-05:002007-10-04T12:39:00.000-05:00To me, the environmental issue is black or white. ...To me, the environmental issue is black or white. You either care or you don't. It seems strange to think of it in shades. I picture groups of people sitting around a huge table discussing how to name these shades and it just seems so absurd. lolLoreleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13579062148278799367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-39027212240001352092007-10-04T11:18:00.000-05:002007-10-04T11:18:00.000-05:00According to the Oxford English dictionary, dull m...According to the Oxford English dictionary, dull means "slow of understanding,obtuse,stupid, not bright or vivid or keen" among other similar meanings.<BR/><BR/>Wow.<BR/><BR/>Good post, Sheila...I had heard a little about the categorization of Green. I just shake my head. I would certainly not like to be called "dull"...and even if I am closer to the side of bright, who has the right to decide?Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-73563742403411159342007-10-04T10:52:00.000-05:002007-10-04T10:52:00.000-05:00Sarge, my husband loves band of brothers so much, ...Sarge, my husband loves band of brothers so much, when we were stationed in Italy we took a trip to France and retraced the steps of the band of brothers. This is also a really great book, and the author Stephen Ambrose also wrote some other amazing books, Pegasus Bridge, is another of my hubbies favs.Marshamlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00604324969370405697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-18114345134008626862007-10-04T10:46:00.000-05:002007-10-04T10:46:00.000-05:00That is an interesting shift from dull green to mu...That is an interesting shift from dull green to muted green. Personally I think that people who believe that the environment is fine the way it is should be labeled neon orange like a danger sign.Marshamlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00604324969370405697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-25848179268899584722007-10-04T10:45:00.000-05:002007-10-04T10:45:00.000-05:00I forgot to tell you I have seen parts of the War ...I forgot to tell you I have seen parts of the War Special. Did you happen to see Band Of Brothers, it was an excellent series on the History Channel. I purchased it on DVD for my Grandkids to watch, we cannot forget what that generation did for the world. They are still young, their mother is saving it until she feels it is ok.Sarge Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533766216808955625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31956135.post-31533042630480362452007-10-04T10:41:00.000-05:002007-10-04T10:41:00.000-05:00Oh my, I long for the days of S&H Green Stamps, Br...Oh my, I long for the days of S&H Green Stamps, Bright Green Stamps.Sarge Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533766216808955625noreply@blogger.com