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8 Responses to “A New Earth”

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   Julie:
   May 28th, 2008 at 12:40 pm

   Thanks for posting this, Cathy, and helping get the word out…a friend of mine was one of the producers on this video!

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   Cathy:
   May 28th, 2008 at 1:22 pm

   Hey Julie—That’s very cool. It’s very inspiring and so necessary. Anyway I think it’s exciting that we can all play a part in the change that needs to happen.

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   KT:
   May 29th, 2008 at 8:59 am

   Thanks Cathy, Great annimation. Sadly, I strongly believe that until we return to living in self sustainable communities with proper public transport, not much can change. V. informative video…and she doesn’t even begin to go into how we also pollute our bodies (and our children’s) with the amount of food we consume. I just returned from Italy where pasta, pizza and 3 course meals are king. Did not see ONE overweight person, not one. Last night saw a commercial on TV for Pizza Hut and it was just gross. Extra cheese (if it really is cheese) extra thick crust and piles of toppings from God knows where. Poison! ‘Feed the whole family for just $$$!’. Then throw the box away, not to mention having to drive there and back, or having it delivered, produces a carbon footprint. For the same amount of money a free range chicken plus local veg can produce 2 or even 3 meals. And then there’s the stock. Forgive the rant.

   Change starts with each individual person. One little change like walking to and supporting the local shop, if we’re lucky enough to have one. Than we’ll never buy more than we can carry. Bring back the traditional shopping basket (the straw one) and when it’s full…go home. It’s a good way to exercise AND meet people who live and work in the community. Simple. There’s little I can do about the mess the world is in but in small ways we can all do our bit to keep ourselves tidy.

   I’ll miss your postings. Have a lovely summer! xxx

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   Cathy:
   May 29th, 2008 at 9:23 am

   Hi, Kathy! Thanks for your comment. I think Annie Leonard would agree with you completely as do I. There are many, many things we can do and now is the moment. It’s back to the old fashioned ways—living simply, cleanly, cheaply, consciously. I really welcome it! I was just out for a walk and found a cold frame on the street that someone is tossing out. We’re going back out to collect it. Now I can start my lettuce etc in it! I hope you have a great summer too. Keep in touch. xox

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   debra:
   May 29th, 2008 at 9:40 am

   Thanks for posting this important video, Cathy. We are a nation of conspicuous consumers who seem to celebrate planned obsolescence. I agree with Kathy when she said “Change starts with each individual person. One little change like walking to and supporting the local shop, if we’re lucky enough to have one.” And with you—growing your own lettuce. Happy planting.

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   Cathy:
   May 29th, 2008 at 9:54 am

   Hi Debra! Yeah, it’s so vitally important and so exciting that we can all do our part. The clothes line is up outside and I’m realizing that when I pop into Harvard Square (five minutes from our house in the car) I can actually walk (forty-five minutes), get some great exercise and really feel the beauty of Brattle Street instead of whizzing by and burning gas! I’m meeting a friend on Thursday night in the Square and will walk over and take the bus home. It’s a great adventure!

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   Terri:
   May 30th, 2008 at 11:08 am

   i just watched this a couple of weeks ago. really challenging. it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but it also feels so good when you make these little adjustments.

   i’ll miss hearing from you cathy. i’ve been reading your blog lately, but i’ve been short on words. take care…

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   Cathy:
   May 30th, 2008 at 11:19 am

   Thanks, Terri! And, in the meantime, I’ll be reading your wonderful blog!!

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