Labor Day is approaching! We need to renew the values set forth in the early labor movement of this country. According to this history site, the early labor movement was based on the concept of a just society which fosters social equality, celebrates honest labor and relies on an independent, virtuous citizenship. Isn't that what we need now? Honest work for an honest and fair share of the proceeds of that labor? History of labor movement

I have learned that the U.S. hit overshoot on June 15th this year! Last year it was July 15th. We lost a full month from the information I have. This is terrible! We need to "abate the abuse"! Global Network had a #pledgefortheplanet campaign this year. Keep your pledges going! And if you did not make a pledge, this is a good time to get started! With summer ending and winter on the horizon; now's the time to "batten the hatches" for energy saving projects. http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/national_ecological_deficit

Sunday is Purple Heart Day! For all those who suffered injury or worse, Solars2c says "Thank You" and your suffering and sacrifice will never be forgotten or unappreciated. The freedom we have and the statement this country makes to the world should never be diminished. May we always stand strong in the face of opposition and oppression. Freedom is God given but individually earned. Freedom comes with a price and it is forever a worthwhile goal of every living human. God bless those who help others reach for this goal! http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160803006166/en/August-7th-National-Purple-Heart-Day

2016 MREA Energy Fair.

June 17th-19th was the MREA Energy Fair in Custer, Wisconsin. I went Saturday and it was a nice warm and sunny day. I sat in a wind site assessment lecture by Jenny Heinzen. I look forward to taking the wind site assessment class this fall and hopefully becoming a certified assessor in that part of the energy field.
Other items that really caught my eye was the solar ovens and a pellet grill! This pellet grill even has a feature that connects to your smart phone and tells you when your food is cooked! Check out the pics!

World Environment Day

Today is World Environment Day. Climate changes may threaten 5 of our favorite foods; Honey, CHOCOLATE, COFFEE, wine and seafood! See the article at .http://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/world-environment-day-2016-5-of-your-favourite-foods-predicted-to-go-extinct-1415218

May 5th is National Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 5th is National Day of Prayer! The theme for 2016 is "Wake up America". This day is for all who believe in a divine creator, regardless of the name that creator goes by. We need guidance in this life and turning to a loving creator for that guidance is by far the best thing for all of us. May God always be a significant part of this great country! And may we all enjoy forever the freedom to worship our creator as that creator would want us to! God bless America!

Greenery Day in Japan

Today, May 4th is greenery Day in Japan. There is an interesting story behind this at this site. This is based on an Emperor Showa who died in 1989 and loved nature. He was the first to be known as a human who was Emperor while the previous Emperors were regarded as divine. Midori no hi is the Japanese name for this Day. May we all cherish the love of nature!