Today in The United States Of America we celebrate a National Holiday, Thanksgiving.
The origin of this day, was a harvest festival celebrated by our earliest settlers and the original inhabitants of the Cape Cod region (Northeast Massachusetts), whose growing and harvesting techniques assured the survival of the English newcomers.
Today it continues to be a day in which family and friends gather together for company, food, and drink.
It is also a day that offers each and every one of us the opportunity to reflect on those things that are most important to us, to give thanks, and to offer prayers for those no longer with us, and blessings to those that are still here.
I would like to give a special thought and prayer today to all the men and women in America's military service.
It is not the time to debate the right or wrong of our country's national and international policies.
It is the time to appreciate those men and women that risk their lives every day so that we at home can spend this day with family and friends.
It is the time to pray for the safe return for each and every man and woman in the service of our country.
It is the time to pray for those families that have experienced the ultimate sacrifice, the loss of their sons, daughters, husbands, wives, sisters, brothers, aunts, and uncles for our American freedoms.
As we feast, drink, and enjoy the company of our own families and friends, please take a moment to think about all those that may not have the blessings that we enjoy today.
I want to say thank you to all those men and women that live, are injured, and die, for my ability to sit safely in my home and enjoy those around me.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, oh brave Americans of our Armed Forces.
I pray for your safe return, I pray for your families and friends, and pray that you may be in the arms of your loved ones again.
Brett
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Welcome Aboard Glenn Beck
For over a year I have written about sustainable living and the need for simplifying ones life. I have purposely remained a-political, writing that sustainability is nether a political left or right, democratic or republican issue. I have also tried to remain out of the debate concerning global warming because of the divisive nature of that discussion.
However.
I am surprised and impressed that (Fox Corporation) pundit Glenn Beck has dedicated portions of his television show to talk about the need for Americans to simplify their lives and to begin the process of sustainability.
Now I have to say that to many Americans Glenn Beck represents the far right of republican thought. Mearly mentioning his name in many circles brings out the ugliest of opinions and comments.
However.
I want to thank Mr. Beck for his actions. I believe that someone of Mr. Becks stature talking about the importance of sustainability and offering opinions on how and why to do so, is very important to the "cause".
Mr. Beck appears to be "walking the talk". How so?
To me, when a person of Mr. Becks financial success speaks about going throughout his house to look for items that he no longer needs or wants with the desire to rid himself of those items, that speaks volumes to me. When Mr. Beck pleads with his viewers to eliminate their own personal debts and to think about simplifcation and sustainability in their daily lives, I am impressed.
As the holiday season and new year approaches what is the longterm interest for your family and home? Mr. Beck is challenging his viewers by providing simple steps they can use to begin a process, a process for personal change and personal empowerment.
For bringing this discussion to his viewers I have to say, Mr. Glenn Beck, I salute you.
Brett
However.
I am surprised and impressed that (Fox Corporation) pundit Glenn Beck has dedicated portions of his television show to talk about the need for Americans to simplify their lives and to begin the process of sustainability.
Now I have to say that to many Americans Glenn Beck represents the far right of republican thought. Mearly mentioning his name in many circles brings out the ugliest of opinions and comments.
However.
I want to thank Mr. Beck for his actions. I believe that someone of Mr. Becks stature talking about the importance of sustainability and offering opinions on how and why to do so, is very important to the "cause".
Mr. Beck appears to be "walking the talk". How so?
To me, when a person of Mr. Becks financial success speaks about going throughout his house to look for items that he no longer needs or wants with the desire to rid himself of those items, that speaks volumes to me. When Mr. Beck pleads with his viewers to eliminate their own personal debts and to think about simplifcation and sustainability in their daily lives, I am impressed.
As the holiday season and new year approaches what is the longterm interest for your family and home? Mr. Beck is challenging his viewers by providing simple steps they can use to begin a process, a process for personal change and personal empowerment.
For bringing this discussion to his viewers I have to say, Mr. Glenn Beck, I salute you.
Brett
Friday, November 12, 2010
What If It All Stopped Today?
Let's say a huge solar flare erupted from the sun, sending a massive wave of electro-magnetic energy hurling towards the earth.
Let's say it was such a massive amount of radiation that virtually every power grid, satellite, computer, cell phone, well lets say, everything that relies on an electric or electronic signal failed.
What if it all stopped today?
Do you think that that is impossible? If you do I challenge you to use whatever search engine that you use for the keyword solar flare.
I think that you will be quite surprised at the number of articles concerning the consequences of a massive solar flare.
Of course there are other catastrophies both natural and not, that could cause a disruption or failure of our technilogical society. But to maintain that a-political stand, lets keep it with the solar flare.
What would you do?
How long would you be able to feed your family with the food in your home today?
How much fresh water do you have available?
How would you heat your home in winter?
What services (national, state, local) would be available to you?
Will the skills you posses allow you to maintain the security and health of your family?
I could go on and on but I think you get the message. But what would you do if everything stopped tomorrow?
As we close this year, I am going to be talking about what each of us can do to answer each and every question above.
Each question will satisfy the most basic human needs for sustainability, food, water, shelter, heat/cooling, and personal safety.
Please feel free to offer any comments and/0r personal experiences that will benefit the discussions.
Brett
Let's say it was such a massive amount of radiation that virtually every power grid, satellite, computer, cell phone, well lets say, everything that relies on an electric or electronic signal failed.
What if it all stopped today?
Do you think that that is impossible? If you do I challenge you to use whatever search engine that you use for the keyword solar flare.
I think that you will be quite surprised at the number of articles concerning the consequences of a massive solar flare.
Of course there are other catastrophies both natural and not, that could cause a disruption or failure of our technilogical society. But to maintain that a-political stand, lets keep it with the solar flare.
What would you do?
How long would you be able to feed your family with the food in your home today?
How much fresh water do you have available?
How would you heat your home in winter?
What services (national, state, local) would be available to you?
Will the skills you posses allow you to maintain the security and health of your family?
I could go on and on but I think you get the message. But what would you do if everything stopped tomorrow?
As we close this year, I am going to be talking about what each of us can do to answer each and every question above.
Each question will satisfy the most basic human needs for sustainability, food, water, shelter, heat/cooling, and personal safety.
Please feel free to offer any comments and/0r personal experiences that will benefit the discussions.
Brett
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