The Recession, attitudes and a solution

2009-02-17T03:14:00.000-08:00

I was just reading the latest google article on the new economic stimulus bill being signed into law this week. The intent is to create jobs and to boost the economy out of the recession that we are in. I think that while it is a laudable effort by our government to bring forth change in our country, the bulk of the change has to happen within our houses and our ideals.

I happen to believe that the fundamental fly in the ointment falls within our on idealism and in the way that Americans believe our standard of living to be on a very basic level. Take a quick look at the high schools in America and count the numbers of late model to new cars sitting in the lots being driven by our children. Look at the oversized SUVs being driven around by parents taking their children to yet another expense filled activity. Watch the size houses being built or bought (or at least before the mortgage crisis) by unestablished persons without the funds in the bank to back it up.

We are victims of several of the deadly sins in this country (and yes, yours truly has fallen into several of these traps and is digging out). We need to take a step back and evaluate the legitimacy of our decision making and determine what is really important.

I have been having several conversations lately and there seems to be a dividing line between those of us in our forties and those of us upwards of sixties. I am finding that Americans that are in their sixties seem for the most part to be able to distinguish between needs and wants while the others seem to force wants into the needs category until they can justify just about anything.

It is time that America wake up and begin to practice the prudence and practical living that served us so well back in the days of the Great Depression. I am talking about Sustainable Living and being capable of doing things for yourself instead of just writing checks and living like you have unlimited resources. Check back later this week for articles on different types of sustainable living.

2009-02-02T03:24:00.001-08:00

Backyard Herb Gardensby Terry HixonE
Everyone has stopped and bought an herbal remedy or two during their lifetime. You know what I am talking about, in the hometown drug store or at a local department store; herbal products have made a comeback in a big way. Herbs have widely been used for both health and for natural healing and it today's economic times, home remedies and the home garden is the best investment you can make. Today we discuss indoor herb gardens.

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Indoor Herb Gardens

Most herbs will grow indoors in containers that you already have laying about. The most important aspect of indoor gardening is the dirt you put them in. Regular soil found in your garden is likely to be too compacted to allow for proper growth of the tender roots. Instead you might consider purchasing a readymade potting soil unless you feel comfortable mixing your own. The soil should be equal parts potting soil, coarse sand and peat moss, all of which can be purchased at local garden supply stores. I have found that using perlite or vermiculite in the place of the coarse sand is much better for providing aerated soil that plants love to grow in. Place your containers in windows facing southward to provide at least four or five hours of sunlight each day. Temps at the window should be around 50-75 degrees. Water your plants about once per week. Avoid more extreme temperatures unless growing herbs such as chives or other cold loving plants. During winter months it is best to water the plants with lukewarm water rather cold to avoid shocking a plant's system.

You can find more detailed information here:http://www.emedicinal.com/herbs/herb-directory-a.php

That is it for the day,

Until Next Time,

Terry

EcoChattanooga

The Recession, attitudes and a solution