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Thoughts on
​Being the Change
In 2021 & BEyond

Everyday I wake up feeling lucky. Seriously, it doesn't mean I always feel ecstatic and joyful in the wee hours (I mean geez!), but I am aware how lucky I am to wake up in a comfortable home to brew my coffee, prepare myself for the day, and have time to get on my bike to ride to work. I know these routines are good things. I also know that they will probably need to change a bit to afford the Earth some time to heal and for future generations to have a life that is more about thriving than surviving. So, I have renamed my Blog The Crunchy Towel Collective after my post from October 24, 2021. This post was a kick-off for my musings meant to be short, humorous and hopefully helpful.

Cha, cha changes! 2022

12/30/2021

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2022 is upon us and with ever-present climate change conditions I resolve to do these things monthly:
2- Thoughts of gratitude for Earth's various abilities to sustain life.
0- Admonishments for what I am not doing. In these times one can be paralyzed by all the things they could and should be doing to mitigate the effects of climate change.  It is important to know these things but it is not helpful to feel shame or regret. Do what you can when you can as often as possible.
2- Affirmations to various individuals, organizations even businesses and politicians who are doing their part to help the world adapt to or mitigate the effects of climate change.
2- life style changes that will help me adapt to or mitigate the effects of climate change. 
Do you have any resolutions to share? Please share, I would love to know!

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December 22nd, 2021

12/22/2021

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Recently I listened to Changing Our Minds an episode on the Ted Radio Hour. Basically there were great stories about how changing our minds, "waffling" isn't always a bad thing, it is being aware and adapting to changing circumstances. In response to the climate changing, we are most likely going to change our minds about a lot of things, some of our daily routines, purchases, travels, etc. and that will be a good thing, just like how great waffles can be a good thing (I write as my craving grows)! 
Note: In the first story of the Ted Radio Hour episode I cite, the interview with Bob Ingles about he came to be a conservative who works on environmental issues. If you are curious, check out his organization: RepublicEn
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