Recommended Reading

Recommended Reading

 It's been almost a year since my last recommended reading post!  It's amazing how times passes by so fast. We should definitely enjoy and be present in each moment.

Let's start off with some Health

You can boost your anticancer immunity by visiting a forest or a walk in nature with a "Forest Bath"

What's all the fuss about inflammation?  Chronic inflammation is the root cause of most disease. Is olive oil better than ibuprofen?

All of us have cancer cells and most people develop some type of cancer but a strong immune system can keep them in check. How to slow cancer growth.

It's never too late to turn back the clock, How to increase your life expectancy by 12 to 14 years!

How many Jumping Jacks can you do in 60 seconds? How about the dreaded "Burpees", personally, I love burpees!

On to the Environment

In the Netherlands, to help fight climate change, sidewalks are being turned into gardens

The UK is pressing on for Solar panels to be on all new build homes by 2027

It's easy to assume our world is in a bleak direction, but there is hope...What the Earth could look like in 2125

A "hidden" source of clean energy that could power Earth for 170,000 years?

Great Recipes 

The best easiest Fluffy Vegan Protein Pancakes

For breakfast try these 4-ingredient Banana oatmeal Nut Butter "Cookies"

This recipe is from the new "Blue Zones Kitchen" cookbook,

Tomato Pasta Soup

4 cups water

2 cups veg broth

1 15oz can diced or chopped fire-roasted tomatoes

1 cup tomato sauce

2 tbs olive oil

1lb orzo pasta

1 tsp salt

In a large soup pot bring water and broth to boil.

Add tomato sauce, olive oil, orzo and salt, stir to combine.

Reduce heat to low and bring to simmer for approximately 20 minutes. stir so orzo doesn't stick to the bottom.

Enjoy with warmed baguette!

Finally some "crazy shit"

This guy really loves the NY Mets, he outruns the subway to the Mets ballpark!

Are you old enough to remember the Ford maverick? No, not the new small pickup. The 1970's compact car that didn't sell very well is still around, just not where you would think.

Premier League Champions Liverpool fans literally "moved the Earth" It was an incredible game!

Approximately 2000 shipping containers fall overboard every year! What happens when the burst open?

Someone needs to create a development with these affordable homes

That's all I got this time!

Be kind

Judd

Recommended Reading

 Recommended Reading

Miso says, "hey it's reading time"

Let's start with some environmental news..

Last year was the best year on record for new wind installations.

EPA's new PFAS  regulation sets enforceable limits around a half-dozen PFAS compounds which will have an effect on municipal water supplies(like Flint, Michigan)

Trees in Cities keep us healthy

Why not make them fruit trees?

On every roof something is possible, how "sponge cities" could change the way we handle rain.

Some believe autonomous trucks are the answer to a shortage of truck drivers 

Health news...

You should know by now milk DOES NOT do a body good. 

Bloated on a vegan diet?  Here's how to improve your digestion.

6 plant-based diet myths that are completely untrue.

When it comes to your digestive system, this tea is a game changer

Do as wild animals do, this orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat itself. watch here

Finally some crazy shit...

Totally insane at 152 mph Wingsuiters at 152mph

Just what everyone needs 😨, a flame throwing robot dog, have you ever watched "Once upon a time in Hollywood"?

WTF..The 25 largest yachts in the world

This is what is needed more than crazy yachts...material exchange centers 

2 very cool new camper trailers Pebble and Barefoot  by NuCamp

Be kind

Judd

13 yr Anniversary of Blog/ Recommended Reading

 13 year Blog Anniversary!

We started writing this blog in February 2011.  We started on a journey for better health and to do our part to bring awareness to animal cruelty in the agriculture industry.  Friends were always asking us for the recipes of delicious food we shared with them.  Kristen suggested we start a blog to share those and other insights into being more conscious about living a more sustainable life.  Now here we are, with over 100,000 views on the blog, and I am so grateful that we are able to share those ideas we have learned.  Over the years I have had to go back to certain posts and update on the information that has changed.  My ideas on health are always improving and I like to suggest to those that read theses posts to continue to do the same.  After all, it has to work for you! We are all different in what we need to thrive.  

In the past couple of years the Blogspot.com has changed their platform with how it works.  July 2021 was the last post I was able to put in the sidebar😒😒. It was beyond my control.  Please feel free to explore any posts from now going back in time.  

Thank you for coming along with us!

Recommended Reading

Some good news

Pedaling Kindness this is what is all about, generosity.

Tony the Tiger says It's great!

This is a Whale of a Story  Humpbacks on the rebound.

Health

Milk DOESN'T do a body good!

The Top 10 videos of 2023 from NutritionFacts.org

18 Ways to Prevent Heart and Reverse Heart Disease

Why you should Eat Clean

This podcast from Darin Olien on Sprouts with Doug Evans will blow your mind.

Nut Health Benefits 

What are AGES? and how to avoid them.

Environment

A Ranch Rewilded transforming California's next State Park

Being an ISA Certified Arborist this really interested me.. NYC will plant thousands of trees

Panama Canal traffic cut because of drought.

What you eat can impact Climate Change

Crazy Shit

Aviation Company created jet fuel from human poop!

WTF! Why? Inside the Golden Globe Swag Bag

That's all I've got for now.

Be kind

Judd

Recommended Reading

Miso says "Wake up, it's reading time!" 

I haven't done a Recommended Reading post since May 0f 2022!

Life has been busy and my attention has been scattered.  Now back on the right track, let's get down to business.

Some good news...

Honesty prevails at a Swedish library when it was accidently left open.

Get your swing on at America's largest swing set. open now in Philadelphia.

The world can feel heavy...32 Reasons why everything will be okay

Coming 2024...one love, one message lives on..Bob Marley-One Love

Health

What to eat for a healthy gut...Gut Health Diet

Research has shown that a plant-based diet can help in controlling Parkinson 's Disease

Known as the 3 Sisters these 3 foods consumed in this Costa Rican Blue Zones help residents live to 100.

An Essential Oil Blend to open your sinuses.

The surprising link between hydration and aging.  and the Importance of hydration.

The new rapidly growing trend of Multigenerational Living

Matcha More powerful than regular green tea? YES, yes it is!

Recipes

Coconut Crusted Tofu served over your choice of grain, by The Narddog Cooks, this is not the Andy from "The Office", but his name is Andy Bernard! For relaxing and great vegan recipes check him out.

Change up your grain intake with a Inca Quinoa Salad.

Today we are having simple "Blackened Tofu Sandwiches"

Press and slice Tofu, melt vegan butter in a skillet over medium heat.  Coat the tofu with "blackened seasoning" cook until blackened on both sides. Serve on bread of your choice with tomatoes, spinach, avocado etc. Easy seasoning mix of: paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.

Environment

How the Dutch went down the toilet looking for heat. Sewage waste is being seen as a reliable for millions of homes in the Netherlands.

The Worlds largest landfill is now a park in NYC.

If humans went extinct, what would Earth look like one year later?

6 Must-see Environmental Films and TV shows of 2023

Crazy Shit

If you had a choice to receive 1 million dollars in one month or a penny doubled every 30 days which would you choose? It Might Surprise You!

If it isn't the Otters who take over the world, A group of Orca's originating from one "Grandmother" are doing their best to get revenge.

This can only happen in Florida.

This isn't really crazy shit, but interesting. Are you a miracle?

That's all for now!

 

Be kind!

Judd

Re-purpose Your Coffee Grounds

Re-purpose Your Coffee Grounds 

We are a coffee loving family!  We mostly have used a single-serve coffee machine over the years.  On occasion we used a French Press or a pour over for something different. The issue is, for the best tasting coffee a French Press can't be beat.  We recently purchased  a Smeg Kettle and a French Press. While it takes a little longer to brew than a K-cup, the wait is worth it. The flavor of the brew is phenomenal and so much more rewarding.

But wait, what do we do with the coffee grounds? We can just throw away the used K-cup, but it ends up in the landfill.  Rather than just dumping the grounds into the trash where they also end up in the landfill or down your kitchen drain which can cause plumbing issues, there are better ways to dispose of them. 

  A couple of ways to re-purpose your grounds are:

*  Turn them into a healthy and earth conscious fertilizer.  This will improve the ability of the plants to retain nutrients and supply additional nitrogen for improved growth. You can also spread them on your lawn or throw them in your compost pile if you are lucky enough to have one.

* Homemade hair and face products. A coffee body scrub can exfoliate and stimulate dry skin.

*Deodorize your fridge. Place a bowl of dried coffee grounds to eliminate unwanted odors.

Thank you for reading!

Be kind.

Judd

Recommended Reading 05/30/22

It's Recommended Reading Time

Even if the world seems to be crashing down,

let's get started with some good news:

 32 Reason Everything Will Be Ok

                                                 37 Ways to Make a Difference in the World

Environment

Renewables Met All of California's Energy Needs for the First Time.

10 Best Environmental Documentaries To Watch according to David Attenborough.

How Sweden is Turning Waste to Energy

4 EU Countries Pledge 10 Fold Rise in Offshore Wind Capacity come on US, you can do the same.

Regenerative Farming Can Combat Climate Change

Health

10 Surprising Plant-Based Food Facts

How a Plant-based Diet Changes Cortisol Levels

The No Bullshit Guide to Plant-based Protein

How to Mimic Chicken Flavor in Vegan Dishes

Recipes

Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwich

This the best and easiest High Protein Wholefood Bowl:

Happy Pear

Have a great week.

Be kind

Judd

Recommended Reading 03/26/22

 

Miso says it's time for Recommended Reading!

Some housekeeping first. A while back, Blogspot changed its format, resulting in not being able to edit the "Menu Sidebar".  I am no longer able to add new posts to the sidebar. My last post on July 31, 2021 is on the sidebar. After that, you will have to scroll back from new posts. It is what it is.

Let's get started with:

Health and Food

The Superfoods You Should Be Eating

Regenerative Farms: This dramatically increases the nutrient density of your food.

The Amazing Benefits of Arugla

Oven Baked Broccoli and Cauliflower Steaks

Environment

Wildfires Continue to Increase and Spread

What is Really Going On With Gas Prices?

Geothermal Plants Could Solve The Lithium Problem

Human Role in Climate Change is Nothing New

Crazy Shit

What Happened to Starbucks?, maybe this will help: EV charging stations?

 Too "Baaad", this isn't happening more often.

This is just "CRAZY SHIT": God help us, what planet is he from?

Stay The Course

Actions ripple out, both good and bad.

So let's just take a minute to remind ourselves of the importance of spreading love.

Thank you for reading, Judd

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. 

Jimi Hendrix

Recommended Reading 12/19/21

This photo was taken at The Garden of Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

It has been quite a while since the last post (July), so I apologize.  

Let's finish off the year with a recommended reading list.

 Health/Food

If you don't know yet, Cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn tells us "Everything You Need to Know To Start A Plant-based Diet"

From "The No Meat Athlete": 7 Foods Worth Eating Eating Single Day How many do you consume? He along with Robert Cheeke have an incredible new book out called "The Plant-Based Athlete"

Did you know that our bodies produce molecules called cannabinoids, the body's own version of THC and CBD

What the hell is "Sulforaphane" and "Why it is so good for you"  then check out

 "Broccoli- The DNA Whisperer"

Environment

The environment and our health go hand in hand.  Climate change is REAL and our food and lifestyle choices should be the first option in doing our part in helping curb this CRISIS.

How much food is wasted in the world? 1.4 BILLION TONS per YEAR! 80 Billion pounds in the United States alone, which equals 30-40% of food produced. 

The U.S. could feed 800 million people with the grain that livestock is fed.

India is turning "Waste to Watts" using biogas digesters to turn organic waste into electricity.

Did you know the world's largest living single organism is in Pando Forest, Utah?  Alarmingly, deer and elk are devouring it. 

Here in Florida, they are thinking a 20 foot seawall will save Miami from rising sea water.

The year was 1856. Scientists understood physics of climate change.  What The Fuck!

For a free e-book on Climate Change and Global Warming

CRAZY SHIT

When we thought we had heard everything about 9/11, comes the "Great Maritime Rescue of Lower Manhattan"

How Camels- "the ships of the desert" were part of a dark history of  American West.

I will land the plane with "A Letter From 2030"

For an free awesome outlet of environmental, etc. short and full length documentaries check out:

Waterbear 

Have a wonderful Holiday Season.

Be safe.

Judd

Recommended Reading 06/27/21

 

Miso says it's time for Recommended Reading.

I realized that I haven't done a post since March on reading/viewing suggestions.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.

Let's get started with:

WELLNESS 

I'm pretty sure all of us have had some unwanted anxiety and stress over the past year.

From an awesome eco-conscious company, Waterlust: "Anxiety and the World Around Me"

From The Beet: "Feel Like Your Stuck in a Life Rut?"

You don't have to live in a Blue Zone region to reap the benefits of a longevity lifestyle: "7Things to Do Now to Make Healthy Eating Easy and Fun"

While you are on a healthy plant-based diet, make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need:

"7 Nutrients You May Be Missing and What to Do About It"

"What Will Future Foods Look Like" from Nutrition Studies.

FOOD and RECIPES

Eating fish has it's own set of environmental issues, why not try "Vegan Sushi" or "5 Mushrooms That Can Replace Fish in Your Diet"

From No Meat Athlete: "The Only Plant Power Bowl You'll Ever Need", They also just published a New York Best Seller called "The Plant Based Athlete", check it out.

For the 4th of July try "Easy Balsamic Potato Salad"

If you have trouble deciding what to eat everyday, for under $2 a week you can get all the help you need with Rich Roll's "Plantpower Meal Planner"

ENVIRONMENT

For a multitude of Food, Environmental and award winning content about our world,  you have to checkout a FREE site.  WaterBear  By becoming a WaterBear member(FREE) you will also have a planted a tree in the Scottish Highlands and help rewild Scotland. #1member1tree

Things you need to know about the  Extreme Drought in California

It's a world wide climate emergency: "It's All About The Heat"

"Why Dead Trees Are the Hottest Commodity"

Things we take for granted: "Demand for Water"

"Water Rich, Water Poor"

CRAZY SHIT

Why is this not taught in school? "Long Hidden Tulsa Massacre"

This why: "The Invention of Whiteness"

Out of sight, out of mind: Just 10 Miles of Los Angeles"

"Keeping The Lights On"

For you cyclists: "Tour de France: How Many Calories Will the Winner Burn?"

 Mobile phones have come a long way, "70 Years"

I'm reading a very interesting book titled: "The Hidden Life of Trees", the connections and similarities of humans and trees are fascinating.

"An organism that is too greedy and takes much without giving anything in return, destroys what it needs for life and dies out"

Have a great week.

Be kind.

Judd

Vitamin N

 

All vitamins and minerals are very important and essential for proper health.  Vitamin N is one that is probably overlooked more than any other.  Vitamin N is essentially a prescription to spend more time in nature. Vitamin "Nature" makes us feel great.  It is why when the sun comes out everyone jumps for joy and heads outside.  Did you know Nature can heal your over-stressed brain, but just how much Vitamin N do we need?  Spending just 10 minutes 2-3 times per week in nature can really make a difference in how you feel.

Here's 5 ways nature can help you be a better you:

*Nature clears your head: A 90 minute walk in a natural environment has a positive impact with lower levels of anxiety and obsessive worry.

*It improves your mood and lowers stress: All types of green exercise activities improve self-esteem and combats negative moods like anger, tension and depression.   

*It spurs creativity: Are you stressing about a big project or exam, take a walk in the woods.  Problem solving skills are thought to originate in the same area of the brain as we use for selective attention and threat detection.  Researchers are concerned that our ability to think creatively is being overwhelmed by the constant stimulus of digital and indoor life.

*It improves your immune system: Sick of getting sick?  Walking in nature has been found to increase our natural killer cell activity.  Natural killer cells are our bodies weapons against invading bacteria and viruses. 

*You're less likely to snack on unhealthy foods: Being more active means decreased likelihood of overeating while being sedentary.

Have you ever heard of "Forest Bathing"?  

For more reading: Why we need Nature

Grab some hydration and go take a walk.

Have a great week.

Be kind.

Judd

Recommended Reading 03/07/21

 Over the past year our son, Jay Bird, "The Bird Nerd" ( I say that lovingly) has been utilizing an app by The Audubon Society to spend time outdoors and learning about the native birds in his area. Kris and I downloaded this app yesterday and already have been using it.  It is an easy way to get outdoors and enjoy nature and an awesome learning tool.

Over the past few weeks I have come across a multitude of articles that are very interesting.  I hope you enjoy this section of the blog as I much as I do researching them. Knowledge is power.

Let's get started with 

ENVIRONMENT

Speaking about the Audubon Society...here's one from National Geographic:

Bringing back the "Most Endangered Bird"  in America.

This one hits home for me, as my work involves some time spent in The Everglades and surrounding areas:

Big Cypress National Park Drilling.

Texas is getting called out on:

Wind Power Lies

Come on Texas, who are you trying to fool: Blackouts weren't caused by renewables.

Aren't there farms in Texas?

South Korea knows what's going on: $43 Billion dollar Worlds largest offshore wind farm.

It's called a "Forest Town", a 42,000 home "eco city" being built in Singapore.

The wild ways  "Local Governments" are blocking renewable energy.

What are the benefits of a "Blue Economy"

Rewilding: How Cities are Prioritizing Green Spaces

HEALTH

What diet is worst for the environment?  IT IS NOT A PLANT-BASED DIET

Trying to eat healthier.. What are "anti-nutrients?

This is an interesting concept: What if Doctors were paid to keep people well?

Here's a free Plant-based Mini Course from The Center for Nutrition Studies

CRAZY SHIT

Guaranteed Income Works

Two Atomic Bombs fell on North Carolina! WHAT!

Russia's Monster Submarines are even scarier than you can imagine.

You can now own The Skinniest House in London, it's only six feet wide.

How about a "Double-decker Bus" with a fireplace, bathtub and walk-in closet.

This one is both Environmental and Crazy:

How Fast are Oceans Rising?

I hope you enjoy these recommendations.

Have a great week.

Be kind.

DON'T BE AN ASSHOLE, WEAR YOUR MASK

Together, we can get through this!

Judd

Recommended Reading 01/09/21

 

We all know 2020 has been quite a crazy unusual year.  The world is changing in both good and bad ways.  The climate crisis needs to be the #1 priority for the whole world to address.  No longer can we go on as we have been and pretending it is a hoax.  We are in the cusp of the sixth mass extinction, where we are losing 150-200 species of  plants, insects, birds and mammals to extinction every 24 hours. Our dependence on fossil fuels and unsustainable animal agriculture practice has got to stop.  We can grow enough grain to feed 70 billion animals but not enough for 7 billion people?  We have been told to use more efficient light bulbs, take shorter showers, etc.   It takes 2400 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of meat.  Only 25 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of wheat.   You can save more water by not eating a pound of meat than you can by not taking a shower for 6 months!

But there is hope, Eat Just A San Francisco business which started out producing a plant-based egg substitute (Hampton Creek "Ju st" mayo and  "Ju st" eggs) has gotten approval from Singapore to start producing "lab-grown chicken" ending the the overcrowded factory farm way of raising chickens.

Elephants are booming in Kenya, there populations have doubled in the past 30 years.

Investors have been pouring more money into green energy than ever before.

An Australian renewable energy project could power most of Singapore.

What does the future hold for the growth of renewables?

"Bringing science to life through storytelling and protecting the oceans in order to drive positive change" OceanX   

U.K. to ban sales of fossil fuel vehicles by 2030, California by 2035.

Want to help prevent future pandemics?

Good read: Rich Roll on "How to Evolve and Reach Your Goals"

Have a great week.

Be kind.

WEAR YOUR MASK!

Juddd

New Year Quotes

Happy New Year 

GOODBYE 2020!

As we start off the new year, let us be grateful that we have made it to see 2020 go away!

It has been a very crazy year and if we all work together 2021 will be a time of healthy regrowth. 

Here is my list of great quotes and thoughts from throughout the ages that might help you start the New Year with a mindful outlook.

Have more friends!

"Energy makes people beautiful" says Jack LaLanne "You don't want to be close to someone who's dead and crapped out all the time, who's bitching that it's a lousy fucking world and "Christ, my ulcers are killing me."

"Look well into thyself, there is always a source of strength which will always spring up if you wilt always look there." Marcus Aurelius

"The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential...these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence." Confucius

"You have power over your mind...not over outside events.  Realize this and you will find strength." Marcus Aurelius

"Find a place inside where there's joy and the joy will burn out the pain."  Joseph Campbell 

"Your health account, your bank account, they are the same thing.  The more you put in, the more you can take out. Exercise is king and nutrition is queen. Together you have a kingdom."  Jack LaLanne 

"Learning never exhausts the mind."  Leonardo da Vinci

"Confine yourself to the present."  Marcus Aurelius

"The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it."  Thucydides

"A man's health can be judged by which he takes two at a time.. pills or stairs" "Always take the stairs, all day everyday." Joan Welsh

"The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, became a stepping stone in the pathway of the strong."  Thomas Carlyle

"Know your True North, if you don't know where you are going, you're never going to get there."  Joe DeSena

"The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best, work together, finish together."  Epictetus

"All that we are is the result of what we have thought."  Buddha

"Everybody wants to hangout at the finish line, without running the race."  Gary Vee

"All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today."

"Stay positive, forgive others, invest in yourself, lead with an open heart, don't let others ruin your day, do things that bring you joy, be of service to humanity. find your soul tribe, LOVE yourself."  Lewis Howes

"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them"  Albert Einstein

"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be."  Lao Tzu

"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one." Marcus Aurelius

"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."  Confucius

"The devil whispered in my ear, you are not strong enough for the storm. I told the devil, I AM THE STORM."

"Under the sky, under the heavens, there is but one family."  Bruce Lee

"It is not a daily increase, but a daily decrease. Hack away at the inessentials."  Bruce Lee

"The successful warrior is just an average man with laser-like focus."  Bruce Lee

"It is not about being perfect, it's about being the best you at the moment. Allow yourself to listen inwardly, pause to hear your own wisdom." 

"Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded  thoughts."  Buddha

"Boldness calls on your willingness to let go of what you have in order to create something you dream of."

"It's not about what happens, it's about your reaction to what happens that matters."

"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give."  Winston Churchill

"Make sure your worst enemy doesn't live between your own two ears."  Laird Hamilton

"Never cease to act because you fear you may fail."  Queen Lili'uokalani

"Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself."  Marcus Aurelius

"Ask yourself at every moment, Is this necessary?"  Marcus Aurelius

"Be honest, have empathy, work hard and have fun."  Laird Hamilton

"The ocean is full of treasures, but if you swim on the surface, you won't see them all"  Jay Shetty

"More connections, less separations." King T'Challa

"God is love. Why should we contain Him any longer in our poor and narrow conceptions. Which are so often no more than the grandiose reflections of ourselves. Let us set Him free."  Jesus Christ- "The Book of Longings"

"I totally regret being healthy today...said no one ever."

"Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path."

"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river nor the same man."  Heraclitus

"The nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strength."  Marcus Aurelius

"No matter how far you have gone on the wrong road, you can always turn back."

"The day you plant the seed is not the same day you eat the fruit."

"He slept with wolves with no fear, because the wolves knew a lion was among them"

"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver."  Mahatma Gandhi

"To be like the rock that the waves keep crashing over.  It stands unmoved and the raging of the sea falls still around it."  Marcus Aurelius

"Life comes at us fast. Today. Tomorrow. When we least expect it. Be ready. Be strong. Don't be snuffed out."

"Remember.. Since the universe has no center, you can't be it.  The world does not revolve around you."

PLEASE WEAR A MASK!

STOP THINKING ONLY ABOUT YOURSELF!

TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE 2021 GREAT

Namaste'

Judd

IT IS TIME TO REBEL

Thank you Greta Thunberg for speaking the truth.

Wake up humanity, the universe is crying out.  With all that is going on in the world, we CANNOT go back to normal.  We must change the way we progress forward with a new beginning.   

IT"S TIME TO REBEL

We are right now, in the beginning of a climate and ecological crisis. And we need to call it what it is. An emergency. We must acknowledge that we do not have the situation under control, and that we don’t have all the solutions, yet. Unless those solutions mean that we simply stop doing certain things. We must admit that we are losing this battle. We have to acknowledge that the older generations, have failed. All the political movements in their present form, have failed. But homo sapiens have not yet failed. Yes we are failing, but there is still time to turn everything around. We can still fix this. We still have everything in our own hands. But unless we recognize that the overall failures of our current systems, we most probably don’t stand a chance. We are facing a disaster of unspoken sufferings for enormous amounts of people. And now is not the time for speaking politely, or focusing on what we can or cannot say. Now is the time to speak clearly. Solving the climate crisis is the greatest and most complex challenge that homo sapiens have ever faced. The main solution, however, is so simple that even a small child can understand it. We have to stop our emissions of greenhouse gases. And either we do that, or we don’t. You say that nothing in life is black or white. But that is a lie. A very dangerous lie. Either we prevent a 1.5 degree of warming, or we don’t. Either we avoid setting off that irreversible chain reaction beyond human control, or we don’t. Either we choose to go on as a civilization, or we don’t. That is as black or white as it gets. Because there are no grey areas when it comes to survival. Now we all have a choice. We can create transformational action that will safeguard the living conditions for future generations, or we can continue with our business as usual, and fail—that is up to you and me. And yes, we need a system change rather than individual change, but you cannot have one without the other. If you look through history, all the big changes in society have been started by people at the grassroots level, people like you and me. So I ask you to please wake up and make the changes required possible. To do your best is no longer good enough. We must all do the seemingly impossible. Today, we use about 100 million barrels of oil every single day. There are no politics to change that. There are no rules to keep that oil in the ground. So we can no longer save the world by playing by the rules because the rules have to be changed. Everything needs to change, and it has to start today. So everyone out there, it is now time for civil disobedience. It is time to rebel.

Greta Thunberg

If you have Netflix, please watch a new series with Zac Efron and my health "Guru" Darin Olien called "Down to Earth". Excellent.

PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASKS!

Have a great week.

Judd