tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post8253610606058011409..comments2023-11-17T12:32:11.301-05:00Comments on Daphne's Dandelions: APLS on EducationDaphne Gouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-63698937541341778702008-10-02T19:23:00.000-04:002008-10-02T19:23:00.000-04:00Oh, and to Jennifer- you can write about how you e...Oh, and to Jennifer- you can write about how you educate yourself, as well!<BR/><BR/>And also, remember that education isn't about forcing your opinion on others. I view it as giving others the information and skills necessary to make their own decision. (But it took me 6 years as a teacher to be able to articulate that!)Farmer's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993260095409544097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-4139597338636511522008-10-02T19:21:00.000-04:002008-10-02T19:21:00.000-04:00I really love the part when you talk about South A...I really love the part when you talk about South American farmers cutting down the rain forest. I was actually speaking to my class today about this topic, what people will do when they're so concerned about day-to-day survival that they can't worry about the future. Not to mention, there's a market for those tropical hardwoods... so the reality is that people who buy the wood, or things made from that wood, are contributing to the problem.<BR/><BR/>Great post! I also love the idea of you being the "Green Nag" and I think I take on that role in my own family!!!Farmer's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993260095409544097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-47477072546193320422008-09-30T17:11:00.000-04:002008-09-30T17:11:00.000-04:00Oh yes they are fabulous people, two of our deares...Oh yes they are fabulous people, two of our dearest friends. And I too have fallen into the trap on occasion, but hopefully we learn from our mistakes.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-71733984901382396692008-09-30T16:17:00.000-04:002008-09-30T16:17:00.000-04:00Sometimes we have to step outside of our comfort z...Sometimes we have to step outside of our comfort zone a little bit, don't we? I am now contemplating writing on this topic sometime this month. When I saw it, I wasn't sure if I would, but I may now.<BR/><BR/>Haha, I know a few of "your kind", the techo-gadget-folks. I work with data at a university, so we have a lot of techo/math nerds around here, you'd be in good company.<BR/><BR/>As much as I like new gadgets (and my degree is in psychology/sociology so I am not an engineering nerd), some of them seem so silly - a waste of resources, ingenuity, and time! I saw, awhile back a little base that was an electric lotion warmer. I mean seriously!!<BR/><BR/>I bet they are great people, I know many wonderful people who too fall into same sort of trap. <BR/><BR/>That is too funny how your husband handled that. I am just trying to imagine their reaction!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01760009169211682230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-17346179807150520832008-09-30T16:11:00.000-04:002008-09-30T16:11:00.000-04:00Jennifer: I know just how you feel. I didn't parti...Jennifer: I know just how you feel. I didn't participate in the first two subjects. I should have at least done the second one, but I didn't do it right away and then life got in the way. I figured I would do this one immediately so that wouldn't happen. It may not be my strongest suit, but I really think teaching in small ways (like with the guy at the market) adds up over time.<BR/><BR/>Last night was a very funny story. We were at dinner over at a friend's house. Now let me start by saying these people are not horrible by any means. When they needed a new car they replaced it with a Prius. They belong to a CSA. They are the ones I borrowed the hand crank apple peeling gadget from. They care about the environment. However they are also like most of my friends, engineering nerds. Gadgets fascinate us and sometimes we are overcome. Their latest gadget was an electric powered wine bottle opener. I was wondering how to phrase my comment nicely, but my husband took it out of my hands, "Oh you can open wine bottles and destroy the environment at the same time." Or something to that effect. I almost laughed out loud, but restrained myself.<BR/><BR/>Izyjo: Good quote. And the McMansions are really getting out of control around here. The houses are huge. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. One of my biggest beefs with my fellow Americans is the SUVs they drive. Having been a carpooling mom, I understand the love for the minivan (during that stage of the family), but the SUVs I just don't get around here. We have paved roads. There are places in the US where you need an SUV, but not in Eastern Massachusetts. In addition, SUVs don't just eat gas, but make it more dangerous for those of us who choose small cars. Accidents with a small car vs a large car is very dangerous for the people in the small car. And they block your visibility.<BR/><BR/>BTW we too have had deposits on beer and soda bottles in Massachusetts for as long as I can remember. It is something that is done state wide, so I'm guessing Tennessee doesn't do this.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-37855505895140076412008-09-30T11:01:00.000-04:002008-09-30T11:01:00.000-04:00Great Post! I never mind a garden-related deviatio...Great Post! I never mind a garden-related deviation. <BR/><BR/>Not that I follow Suze Orman, but one of the things I heard her say, which really stuck with me was, "don't spend money to impress people you don't know." It's really true. I like to reinforce that thought when pondering any trendy or extravagant purchases.<BR/><BR/>One thing I noticed, in Germany particularly, was they returned cases of empty bottles (beer and water) for a credit, much like some organic milk producers do here and how it was done in the past. It burns me up how wasteful American have become over the past decades, for instance, cars and homes becoming increasing large after improvements were made during the previous energy crisis.<BR/><BR/>R,R,R!! Rock on Daphne! Keep up the great work! I love reading your blog and you educate people every time you post.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09739039763558923579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-24708463171368162922008-09-30T10:15:00.000-04:002008-09-30T10:15:00.000-04:00Great post Daphne. I was not at all upset that th...Great post Daphne. I was not at all upset that this wasn't a gardening post, I think you did a great job. When I saw the October APLS carnival topic I thought "eeek, aside from the occasional rant on my blog or conversations with family/friends, I don't really do much education either." I just don't feel it is my place to shove my lifestyle in other folks faces, nor do I wear my sustainable focus on my sleeve, but certainly if someone asks...<BR/><BR/>I love that exchange you had with the man at the farmer's market!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01760009169211682230noreply@blogger.com