While in WalMart yesterday, I saw a big display of their "green" shopping bags. I thought back to Quid's post from the other day and immediately felt guilty. I decided to buy a few and see just how much of my stuff I could fit into them. I think the only plastic we left with was the bag the saleslady insisted on putting my chicken in. The real test will be if I can remember to carry them back to use again next time!
With the exception of a few moments watching my favorite scene from Ben Hur (my loving husband knows to call me when that part comes on), I spent most of last evening reading. I finished The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield and thought it was quite good. Kind of a gothic novel/ghost story. There were parts I had figured out ahead of time, but still lots of good twists.
We ate our first tomato of the season in a salad last night! We have TONS that are still green. I'm just waiting.....
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Hey Aunt Kelly,
It's Claire. I saw a link to your blog from my dads. It looks good. Ben Hur, I watched that movie in film lecture this past semester. I know my parents are still waiting on their tomatoes to ripen!
hope all is well!
Get ready... Batman is coming, and Heath Ledger is supposed to be phenomenal. I may take that day off work.
I loved the bag and will high tail it to Wal-Mart. I want to be an equal opportunity greenie and get my bags in various places. Having come to this bag conclusion, however, I must admit.
I MUST HAVE AND USE BIG BLACK PLASTIC BAGS FOR MY TRASH.
I am a relentless maker of trash, I have more trash than any person living alone (with three dogs and a part-time kid right now) has the right to have. I cannot use paper. I cannot possibly afford enough big trash cans, nor can I drag them to the curb.
Somehow, I will find a way to make my wanton use of plastic up to the world.
quid
We loved HULK! It was fun to see Bill Bixby on TV, too! It was a fun movie. Loved the part with Ironman at the end.
We are drooling around here waiting for Batman!!! It does look sooooooo awesome!
I spent the day playing musical rooms with the boys. Room switch. Think I'll blog about it tomorrow....
Tonight my back is killin' me and I'm beat!
I see those bags at Wal-Mart all the time. Most of the time they just would'nt work. Maybe for short hauls..
Kelly, thanks for showing that we conservatives can also be environmentally conscious! That's why I have a big galvanized tub in my garage for the recylables. I make a pretty regular trip to the recycling center . . . and I generally vote REPUBLICAN!
Another conservative recycler here! The only bummer is that I used to use those plastic bags for garbage bags and now I have to buy garbage bags!
Here in France, several stores sell those "fold into itself" bags so I usually can keep one or two in my handbag.
I'm choosier than ever about what I'll go see on a big screen, even though I love seeing movies in a theatre.
HULK - I'll pass.
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