http://treehugginglunatic.com/blog A humorous look at making ethical choices Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:58:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Are you ready? The information I'm going to tell you about next has the potential to change your life in amazing and wonderful ways. Or, on the other hand, it may reinforce that nagging suspicion you have that I am, in fact, a lunatic. Curious? I want to tell you about ... http://treehugginglunatic.com/blog/?p=27 Should I blog tonight? All work and no play makes for a dull Tree Hugging Lunatic... http://treehugginglunatic.com/blog/?p=26 Why is it that hippies like tie-dyes? Is there any scientific reason for it? I realize I'm making a broad generalization here, but seriously... it's been my experience that the majority of the people I've met who call themselves hippies like tie-dyed clothing. I do actually have a theory about ... http://treehugginglunatic.com/blog/?p=25 We all know that a good Tree Hugging Lunatic is going to choose Earth-friendly options whenever possible, right? Well, today I’m going to tell my little story about my lovely bathtub drain. (Hint: It didn’t used to be so lovely.) Yes, I admit it. We had a slow drain. In the ... http://treehugginglunatic.com/blog/?p=24 I live in the country, and I love it. Okay, I’m not crazy about the lack of nearby vegetarian restaurants and other progressive outlets, but the peace and serenity is awesome! About ten years about, my husband and I bought a little fixer-upper in the middle of a great plot of ... http://treehugginglunatic.com/blog/?p=23 You’re probably aware that mayonnaise is made primarily from vegetable oil and egg yolks. As educated consumers try to cut egg from their diets, they’re often faced with tasteless sandwiches or question marks floating above their heads. Well, lament no more! If you’re trying to maintain a more compassionate, earth-friendly diet, ... http://treehugginglunatic.com/blog/?p=21 I think this is a pretty obvious lesson, but it’s still worth mentioning. In order to be an authentic “Tree Hugging Lunatic,” today’s lesson is to make sure you take time to appreciate nature. The awe that’s inspired by a beautiful, natural setting can be used to connect more closely ... http://treehugginglunatic.com/blog/?p=20 Today is a day of change. We watched the inauguration and Mr. Obama’s first speech given as President, and I have to say, I found it to be exceptionally moving. I realize I’m probably one of thousands of bloggers out there blogging about the inauguration of President Obama today, but ... http://treehugginglunatic.com/blog/?p=19 Today is the day we celebrate Martin Luther King, Junior’s birthday, and as we celebrate the advancement our society has made in racial acceptance, I think it’s a good opportunity to talk about a subject that’s been on my mind lately. Have you ever heard someone make a racist, sexist, or ... http://treehugginglunatic.com/blog/?p=18 The temperature is going to be in the teens tonight in rural Georgia, and I’m not a cold weather person. Fortunately, my husband, Michael, has a fire going in our woodstove, and I just enjoyed a hot shower. While showering, I was thinking about how much I love my soap. It’s ... http://treehugginglunatic.com/blog/?p=17