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How Wasteful the Older Generation Was ... a tale from my e-mail
In the line at the store, the cashier told the older woman that she should bring her own grocery bag because plastic
bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized to him and explained, “We didn’t have the green thing
back in my day.”
The clerk responded, "That's our problem today. The former generation did not care enough to save our environment."
He was right, that generation didn’t have the green thing in its day.
Back then, they returned their milk bottles, soda bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the
plant to be washed and sterilized and refilled, so it could use the same bottles over and over. So they really were
recycled.
But they didn’t have the green thing back in that customer's day.
In her day, they walked up stairs, because they didn’t have an escalator in every store and office building. They walked
to the grocery store and didn’t climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time they had to go two blocks.
But she was right. They didn’t have the green thing in her day.
Back then, they washed the baby’s diapers because they didn’t have the throw-away kind. They dried clothes on a line,
not in an energy gobbling machine burning up 220 volts – wind and solar power really did dry the clothes. Kids got
hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing.
But that old lady is right, they didn’t have the green thing back in her day.
Back then, they had one TV, or radio, in the house – not a TV in every room. And the TV had a small screen the size of
a hankerchief, not a screen the size of the state of Montana . In the kitchen, they blended and stirred by hand because
they didn’t have electric machines to do everything for you.
When they packaged a fragile item to send in the mail, they used a wadded up old newspaper to cushion it, not
styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap.
Back then, they didn’t fire up an engine and burn gasoline just to cut the lawn. They used a push mower that ran on
human power. They exercised by working so they didn’t need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on
electricity.
But she’s right, they didn’t have the green thing back then.
They drank from a fountain when they were thirsty instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time they had a drink
of water. They refilled their writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen, and they replaced the razor blades in a
razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull.
But they didn’t have the green thing back then.
Back then, people took the streetcar or a bus and kids rode their bikes to school or rode the school bus instead
of turning their moms into a 24-hour taxi service. They had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets
to power a dozen appliances. And they didn’t need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites
2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pizza joint.
But isn't it sad the current generation laments how wasteful the old folks were just because they didn't have the green
thing back then?
GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED:
1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.
2) When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.
3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person.
4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.
5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food.
6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.
8) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
9) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
10) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap.
GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:
1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree.
2) Wrinkles don't hurt.
3) Families are like fudge..mostly sweet, with a few nuts.
4) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
5) Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside.
6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.
GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD
1) Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
2) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.
3) When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you're down there.
4) You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.
5) It's frustrating when you know all the answers but nobody bothers to ask you the questions.
6) Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician.
7) Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone.
SUCCESS:
At age 4 success is . ... . not piddling in your pants.
At age 12 success is . . . having friends.
At age 17 success is . ... having a drivers license.
At age 35 success is . ... having money.
At age 50 success is . . . having money.
At age 70 success is . . . having a drivers license.
At age 75 success is . . . having friends.
At age 80 success is . . . not piddling in your pants.
Pass this on to someone who could use a laugh.
Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way; BUT NEVER forget the blessings that come each day.
Have a wonderful day with many *smiles* !
Take the time to live!!! Life is too short; dance naked!
In the line at the store, the cashier told the older woman that she should bring her own grocery bag because plastic
bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized to him and explained, “We didn’t have the green thing
back in my day.”
The clerk responded, "That's our problem today. The former generation did not care enough to save our environment."
He was right, that generation didn’t have the green thing in its day.
Back then, they returned their milk bottles, soda bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the
plant to be washed and sterilized and refilled, so it could use the same bottles over and over. So they really were
recycled.
But they didn’t have the green thing back in that customer's day.
In her day, they walked up stairs, because they didn’t have an escalator in every store and office building. They walked
to the grocery store and didn’t climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time they had to go two blocks.
But she was right. They didn’t have the green thing in her day.
Back then, they washed the baby’s diapers because they didn’t have the throw-away kind. They dried clothes on a line,
not in an energy gobbling machine burning up 220 volts – wind and solar power really did dry the clothes. Kids got
hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing.
But that old lady is right, they didn’t have the green thing back in her day.
Back then, they had one TV, or radio, in the house – not a TV in every room. And the TV had a small screen the size of
a hankerchief, not a screen the size of the state of Montana . In the kitchen, they blended and stirred by hand because
they didn’t have electric machines to do everything for you.
When they packaged a fragile item to send in the mail, they used a wadded up old newspaper to cushion it, not
styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap.
Back then, they didn’t fire up an engine and burn gasoline just to cut the lawn. They used a push mower that ran on
human power. They exercised by working so they didn’t need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on
electricity.
But she’s right, they didn’t have the green thing back then.
They drank from a fountain when they were thirsty instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time they had a drink
of water. They refilled their writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen, and they replaced the razor blades in a
razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull.
But they didn’t have the green thing back then.
Back then, people took the streetcar or a bus and kids rode their bikes to school or rode the school bus instead
of turning their moms into a 24-hour taxi service. They had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets
to power a dozen appliances. And they didn’t need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites
2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pizza joint.
But isn't it sad the current generation laments how wasteful the old folks were just because they didn't have the green
thing back then?
GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED:
1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.
2) When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.
3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person.
4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.
5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food.
6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.
8) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
9) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
10) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap.
GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:
1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree.
2) Wrinkles don't hurt.
3) Families are like fudge..mostly sweet, with a few nuts.
4) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
5) Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside.
6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.
GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD
1) Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
2) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.
3) When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you're down there.
4) You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.
5) It's frustrating when you know all the answers but nobody bothers to ask you the questions.
6) Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician.
7) Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone.
SUCCESS:
At age 4 success is . ... . not piddling in your pants.
At age 12 success is . . . having friends.
At age 17 success is . ... having a drivers license.
At age 35 success is . ... having money.
At age 50 success is . . . having money.
At age 70 success is . . . having a drivers license.
At age 75 success is . . . having friends.
At age 80 success is . . . not piddling in your pants.
Pass this on to someone who could use a laugh.
Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way; BUT NEVER forget the blessings that come each day.
Have a wonderful day with many *smiles* !
Take the time to live!!! Life is too short; dance naked!
Pray for your husbands
I saw a really awesome thing on Facebook the other day,
which basically said that all women, married or single,
should keep their husbands in prayer. It was a campaign
for 31 days, which we could use for any 31 days. Anyway, I
have that for you here.
Following that, I checked out the web site, Revive Our Hearts
We probably all can find something to uplift us in our busy
days, our busy lives, as we scurry about our work, cleaning
house, taking care of our families, finding common bonds
and common strength in our common trials.
How to Make a 72 Hour Kit for Emergency Preparedness
By Rachel Woods, About.com
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
have been counseled to have a food storage and be
prepared for an emergency which includes having a 72 hour
kit. This kit should be put together in a practical manner so
that you can carry it with you if you ever need to evacuate
your home. It is also important to prepare one for each
member of your family who is able to carry one.
This is a list of items to store in a 72 hour kit so a family can
be prepared in case of an emergency. Also learn how to
make a first aid kit to put into your 72 hour kit.
Directions: Print this list and check off each item that has
been put into your 72 hour kit.
Checklist: 72 Hour Kit
Food and Water
(A three day supply of food and water, per person, when no
refrigeration or cooking is available)
* Protein/Granola Bars
* Trail Mix/Dried Fruit
* Crackers/Cereals (for munching)
* Canned Tuna, Beans, Turkey, Beef, Vienna Sausages, etc
("pop-top" cans that open without a can-opener might not be
a good idea, read this warning from one site visitor.)
* Canned Juice
* Candy/Gum (warning: Jolly Ranchers can melt and using
mint gum might make everything taste like mint. See the
comments from the blog post, 72 Hour Kit Warning,
comment #11)
* Water (1 Gallon/4 Liters Per Person)
Bedding and Clothing
* Change of Clothing (short and long sleeved shirts, pants,
jackets, socks, etc.)
* Undergarments
* Rain Coat/Poncho
* Blankets and Emergency Heat Blanks (that keep in
warmth)
* Cloth Sheet
* Plastic Sheet
Fuel and Light
* Battery Lighting (Flashlights, Lamps, etc.) Don't forget
batteries!
* Extra Batteries
* Flares
* Candles
* Lighter
* Water-Proof Matches
Equipment
* Can Opener
* Dishes/Utensils
* Shovel
* Radio (with batteries!)
* Pen and Paper
* Axe
* Pocket Knife
* Rope
* Duct Tape
Personal Supplies and Medication
* First Aid Kit and Supplies
* Toiletries (roll of toilet paper- remove the center tube to
easily flatten into a zip-lock bag, feminine hygiene, folding
brush, etc.)
* Cleaning Supplies (mini hand sanitizer, soap, shampoo,
dish soap, etc. Warning: Scented soap might "flavor" food
items.)
* Immunizations Up-to Date
* Medication (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, children's
medication etc.)
* Prescription Medication (for 3 days)
Personal Documents and Money
(Place these items in a water-proof container!)
* Scriptures
* Genealogy Records
* Patriarchal Blessing
* Legal Documents (Birth/Marriage Certificates, Wills,
Passports, Contracts, etc)
* Vaccination Papers
* Insurance Policies
* Cash
* Credit Card
* Pre-Paid Phone Cards
Miscellaneous
* Bag(s) to put 72 Hour Kit items in (such as duffel bags or
back packs, which work great) Make sure you can lift/carry it!
* Infant Needs (if applicable)
Notes:
1. Update your 72 Hour Kit every six months (put a note in
your calendar/planner) to make sure that: all food, water,
and medication is fresh and has not expired; clothing fits;
personal documents and credit cards are up to date; and
batteries are charged.
2. Small toys/games are important too as they will provide
some comfort and entertainment during a stressful time.
3. Older children can be responsible for their own pack of
items/clothes too.
4. You can include any other items in your 72 Hour Kit that
you feel are necessary for your family's survival.
5. Some items and/or flavors might leak, melt, "flavor" other
items, or break open. Dividing groups of items into
individual Ziploc bags might help prevent this.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Don't forget to make a kit for your pets!
Dog or cat food, kitty little, blanket or newspaper for bedding,
etc.
I saw a really awesome thing on Facebook the other day,
which basically said that all women, married or single,
should keep their husbands in prayer. It was a campaign
for 31 days, which we could use for any 31 days. Anyway, I
have that for you here.
Following that, I checked out the web site, Revive Our Hearts
We probably all can find something to uplift us in our busy
days, our busy lives, as we scurry about our work, cleaning
house, taking care of our families, finding common bonds
and common strength in our common trials.
How to Make a 72 Hour Kit for Emergency Preparedness
By Rachel Woods, About.com
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
have been counseled to have a food storage and be
prepared for an emergency which includes having a 72 hour
kit. This kit should be put together in a practical manner so
that you can carry it with you if you ever need to evacuate
your home. It is also important to prepare one for each
member of your family who is able to carry one.
This is a list of items to store in a 72 hour kit so a family can
be prepared in case of an emergency. Also learn how to
make a first aid kit to put into your 72 hour kit.
Directions: Print this list and check off each item that has
been put into your 72 hour kit.
Checklist: 72 Hour Kit
Food and Water
(A three day supply of food and water, per person, when no
refrigeration or cooking is available)
* Protein/Granola Bars
* Trail Mix/Dried Fruit
* Crackers/Cereals (for munching)
* Canned Tuna, Beans, Turkey, Beef, Vienna Sausages, etc
("pop-top" cans that open without a can-opener might not be
a good idea, read this warning from one site visitor.)
* Canned Juice
* Candy/Gum (warning: Jolly Ranchers can melt and using
mint gum might make everything taste like mint. See the
comments from the blog post, 72 Hour Kit Warning,
comment #11)
* Water (1 Gallon/4 Liters Per Person)
Bedding and Clothing
* Change of Clothing (short and long sleeved shirts, pants,
jackets, socks, etc.)
* Undergarments
* Rain Coat/Poncho
* Blankets and Emergency Heat Blanks (that keep in
warmth)
* Cloth Sheet
* Plastic Sheet
Fuel and Light
* Battery Lighting (Flashlights, Lamps, etc.) Don't forget
batteries!
* Extra Batteries
* Flares
* Candles
* Lighter
* Water-Proof Matches
Equipment
* Can Opener
* Dishes/Utensils
* Shovel
* Radio (with batteries!)
* Pen and Paper
* Axe
* Pocket Knife
* Rope
* Duct Tape
Personal Supplies and Medication
* First Aid Kit and Supplies
* Toiletries (roll of toilet paper- remove the center tube to
easily flatten into a zip-lock bag, feminine hygiene, folding
brush, etc.)
* Cleaning Supplies (mini hand sanitizer, soap, shampoo,
dish soap, etc. Warning: Scented soap might "flavor" food
items.)
* Immunizations Up-to Date
* Medication (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, children's
medication etc.)
* Prescription Medication (for 3 days)
Personal Documents and Money
(Place these items in a water-proof container!)
* Scriptures
* Genealogy Records
* Patriarchal Blessing
* Legal Documents (Birth/Marriage Certificates, Wills,
Passports, Contracts, etc)
* Vaccination Papers
* Insurance Policies
* Cash
* Credit Card
* Pre-Paid Phone Cards
Miscellaneous
* Bag(s) to put 72 Hour Kit items in (such as duffel bags or
back packs, which work great) Make sure you can lift/carry it!
* Infant Needs (if applicable)
Notes:
1. Update your 72 Hour Kit every six months (put a note in
your calendar/planner) to make sure that: all food, water,
and medication is fresh and has not expired; clothing fits;
personal documents and credit cards are up to date; and
batteries are charged.
2. Small toys/games are important too as they will provide
some comfort and entertainment during a stressful time.
3. Older children can be responsible for their own pack of
items/clothes too.
4. You can include any other items in your 72 Hour Kit that
you feel are necessary for your family's survival.
5. Some items and/or flavors might leak, melt, "flavor" other
items, or break open. Dividing groups of items into
individual Ziploc bags might help prevent this.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Don't forget to make a kit for your pets!
Dog or cat food, kitty little, blanket or newspaper for bedding,
etc.
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| TIA'S TIPS Do you need to green your world a little bit? Have you ever worried about the toxicity of your household cleansers and the impact on your family or pets? Does the high price of cleaning products make you wince at the checkout? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then you're a lot like my Tia Lilly and me! We have "scoured" the Internet (pun intended) for ways to save money and clean a little greener without exposing our grandbabies and pets to Trisodium nitrilotriacetate, Methylene chloride, 2-butoxyethanol, Toluene, Xylene or a host of other chemicals commonly found in commercial household cleaning products. Vinegar, water and baking soda are inexpensive and extremely effective for many cleaning jobs around the house, and are, in fact, some of the main ingredients recommended for do-it-yourself green cleaning products! On an episode of the WE-TV television show, Downsized, the mom wanted to generate some extra income without spending a lot of money and found recipes on the Internet for cleaning products she would use in her new housecleaning business: Care2.com has long been a favorite web site for environmental awareness and fun free e-cards, so we were pleased to find Laura's DIY cleaning products there. We hope you try some of the suggestions and that you find them as refreshing, environmentally friendly and effective as Tia and I do! Happy cleaning! |