A rare winter break hit my neck of the woods this last week. The sun came out and I saw people actually abandoning heavy coats and sweaters, scarves and hats. For a brief time the hill trails were full of folks stretching their legs and giving the old lungs a work out. Perfectly natural. Read more…
I have yet to keep a New Year’s resolution longer than about 2 weeks, until this year. Instead of the Grapefruit Diet or South Beach Diet I decided to go on an Energy Diet. I did set the bar fairly low, knowing of my previous New Year’s resolution successes. So, my resolution was simple and consisted of four parts.
Number 4 was the hardest. Remembering to power down monitors and not use the TV for background noise has been tough. However, resolution success came today. Not in a reduction of my waistline, which is usually my goal, but in the reduction of my utility bill.
My constant nagging regarding turning things off has paid off. Looking at my family’s typical day it’s crazy to think about how much we depend on energy. With an estimated 3 billion people without access to affordable modern energy, I realize we often take it for granted.
Doesn’t have to be New Year’s Eve to make a resolution.
If you are looking to take the family on a ski trip this year and be green on the trip, look no further than the Lake Tahoe area. Recently, Orbitz announced the Tahoe region was once again the number one ski destination. This is the region’s third time in a row. Read more…
