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jenbove
Moderator
320 Posts
Jennifer
Calico Rock
AR
USA
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 Posted - Dec 05 2007 : 12:17:30 PM
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What is "The Story of Stuff"?
The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. From extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the STUFF in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.
Watch it (free - no strings) at http://www.storyofstuff.com/
Jen
Expedition Leader, MaryJanesOutpost
www.maryjanesoutpost.com
Farmgirl Sisterterhood Member # 9
The View From My Boots
www.bovesboots.blogspot.com |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
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Posted - Dec 05 2007 : 5:57:16 PM
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| This is great-I'm going to send the link to my friends. Thanks for posting it! |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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Posted - Dec 06 2007 : 06:49:37 AM
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I HATE STUFF....lemme tell you, I read an article 2 years ago about a successful lady like $$ and biz etc and she downsized to an apt with a beautiful view and patio but 1 floor and what didn't fit there she got rid of AKA hardly EVER cleans! I don't know if I could do that cause I have sentimental stuff like from years before me....but it was inspiring. She said why spend all my time cleaning when I can enjoy what is free :) LOVED IT
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true." |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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Posted - Dec 06 2007 : 06:55:32 AM
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wow I watched this...I'd love to show people this, that's why I refuse to use disposable cleaning things and other disposable stuff....I also hate plastic toys, when I have a kid I want the wood and other natural materials. What's that religious group that makes wooden toys in PA? I used to subscribe to organic style and it is no longer a magazine but it was amazing, some of my most cherished magazines along with MJ:) But it talked about plastics and babies and kids.....= bad
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true." |
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
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Posted - Dec 06 2007 : 07:26:44 AM
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Wow.....Thank you
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
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Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Dec 06 2007 : 11:01:34 AM
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This is AWESOME, Jen. Just what we all need to see and understand before the rush of holiday gift-giving. There is something so special about giving what a person appears to truly NEED, too. For example, why not give that elderly neighbor a gift of four dinners that they choose the dates? What about a gift of recording your family talking about old family jokes - in fact, what about a homemade book of family stories? I personally know a little boy around here who is almost DYING for a "real ride, again, on a real horse with a real cowboy." Thank goodness Santa knows a "real Cowboy!!!"
XOXO, Libbie
"Farmgirl Sister #10," and proud of it!!! |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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Posted - Dec 07 2007 : 04:27:09 AM
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Yes Libbie, in some other post here the idea of time and food came up, everyone loves time with someone. That's what thing I'm realizing that when I have a family I'd love to give up working to spend time with them because I was a latch key kid. I had nice STUFF but all I wanted was my mum home with me.
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggygirl.blogspot.com/
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Dec 07 2007 : 06:06:47 AM
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I gave this website to my store manager yesterday!!!! He's been really respectful about all my recycling efforts-I'm hoping that maybe somehow it gets to the CEO of Albertsons and my dream is that it would be a corporation that would become more green! I'm an optimist!!!!!!
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
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jenbove
Moderator
320 Posts
Jennifer
Calico Rock
AR
USA
320 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2007 : 06:52:30 AM
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Way to go, Debi!! I think that's how each of us can really make a difference - by taking optimistic steps (even if they're small) in the right direction!!
I love the Helen Keller quote 
Jen
Expedition Leader, MaryJanesOutpost
www.maryjanesoutpost.com
Farmgirl Sisterterhood Member # 9
The View From My Boots
www.bovesboots.blogspot.com |
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chicken necker
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Sherry
Eastern Shore
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 3:23:34 PM
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The religious group in PA is actually more than one. Amish and Menonite. Different sects, I believe.
I love deadlines. I especially like the whooshing sound they make as they go flying by. ~anon |
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