I turn off and unplug whenever I can. As we replace worn out appliances, we get replacements that are more efficient.

I feel connected and happy.

Well, everywhere, right? My daily contact lenses, the new curtains I bought that came on a hard plastic hanger, ketchup, mustard, chicken breasts, etc., etc., etc. I will continue to use my own grocery bags. I will visit Tare Market to learn more about the alternatives that are available.

Listened to a "WTR Sustainable Investing Surveyor Podcast" episode that talked to a Canadian company who is actively working to deploy carbon reduction projects world-wide. As I understand it, they invest the needed capital funds upfront, claim the carbon reduction credits when implemented projects are verified (e.g. X thousand of carbon capturing trees got planted in India), and then sell those credits to businesses / firms who want to purchase an offset against their emissions. The carbon trade and free markets are in action by the sounds of it all.

I did a quick energy audit of my office space and reflected on my consumption of power. Our Emerson facility recently upgraded to a higher efficiency HVAC system, so power used for climate control has been improved. The task lighting at my desk is LED and setup on motion detection so it shuts off when no one is present. I took action to plug my computer and monitors into a power strip that I can power down and avoid the "vampire power suck" after I leave work for the day!

Drought has been the biggest water concern in recent years. Agriculture is important for our area economy. Wildfires in Canada and elsewhere grab headlines like never before.

Ideally, somewhere without the sound of traffic is where I can get lost in my own thoughts. Having a dog means a daily opportunity to get outside. Love this time of year before the mosquitos come out!