Green Halloween.

Halloween is one of those holidays that is fun for kids, but makes me uncomfortable about the junk candy and the garbage. I know my boys want to be able to trick or treat with the hundreds of kids roaming the neighborhood, but after sorting their haul, there is nothing left which is edible for a 4 & 2 year old (not to mention lead toys, and choking hazards), and oy the trash. I have seen a few websites that have some great ideas for alternate sweets, fair trade goodies, and lots more.

Check them out here:

• Green Lemonade>>Tricks for (Green) Treats

• Have a Happy, Green Halloween from ecochildplay

• Green Halloween

• Tricks and Treats for Halloween from The Sierra Club

Have a ghoulishly green Halloween!

"To My Future Grandkids in 2020"

Another great visual piece by artist Franke James.

"To My Future Grandkids in 2020."

Her visual essays are always great, and this one in particular impacted me, as this is something I think about quite often...our human legacy to our children and grandchildren in regards to the planet and quality of life in the future, and what I am doing day to day towards that.

The Green on Sundance...

Did anyone see the new show on Sundance - "THE GREEN"?

I am always interested in seeing how much information and innovation will be generated by the current attention. Any new technologies or information we can use now? What more can we as a family do. My husband and I also like knowing about the science of things. So my tivo was set as soon as I heard about this new show.

I think the show was smart and interesting. The small blips of information and stories made it quick and easy to follow. Of course the people featured are innovative and passionate and I loved hearing from each person - both the well known (such as David Suzuki) and the regular people working to make an impact. The cinematography and music was very textural and dynamic (of course, it is Sundance). I am interested to see the next episode and where it goes from here!!