“Make an impact beyond the hour. Taking part in Earth Hour isn’t only about committing for one hour on one day – it’s about committing every day to shape a brighter future for people and our planet.”
How will you spend Earth Hour? I’ll probably sit on my balcony and read from an actual paper and cardboard book. And my goal is to work more “Earth hours” into my days, turning everything off for a while. LATER: I certainly enjoyed that time reading and was further entertained by four doves roosting in the tree almost close enough to touch. Beautiful evening. Take care! Becky
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Wonderful idea.
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Thanks for taking a look, Pat!
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What a wonderful way to celebrate earth hour. I agree wholeheartedly – we need to add many more earth hours into our lives!!
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Exactly, Rebecca! I appreciate you for chiming in!
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Thank you for posting this, Becky. I hadn’t heard of Earth Hour before.
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Happy to spread the word, Liz. Thanks!
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Terrific post, Becky.
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John, I really appreciate that!
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How wonderful, Becky. i’m in.
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I knew that you would be, Gigi! Enjoy!
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how did I never hear of this before; thanks for making me aware. And I love your plan for the hour!
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My pleasure, Jim! I hope you enjoy your hour, as well:)
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thanks, Becky!
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You’re welcome!
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My family and I also sit out on our balcony and enjoy the Earth Hour cool, quiet darkness – which is actually alive with nature’s unobtrusive murmurings đ
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Wonderful to know! Sounds very relaxing.
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I hadn’t heard of this Becky…but it’s a brilliant idea and we participate without having known it’s a thing…From 5-7 every day we sit outside, talk or play a game (non-electrical)…either scrabble or a form of I -spy or word association….
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That’s excellent, Carol…a wonderful tradition.
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I waste as little food as possible.
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Thanks, LA. Yes, that’s definitely a good practice for the Earth!
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That is a great link, Becky. I knew nothing about it so thank you very much. I hope for many more Earth hours.
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You’re welcome, Maria, and I certainly hope so too! I know from your posts that you have a strong appreciation for the natural world and have no doubt that you often observe an “Earth hour.”
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Darn! I missed Earth Hour this year. If I had read your post I would have realized. But I like the idea of a daily hour of reading by natural light.
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Sorry, Audrey! I probably should have posted earlier, but then I was afraid people might lose sight of that. You’re right, that it’s a good idea; you can do it ANY day at ANY hour!
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like you Becky, I prefer hard copy over electronic; so I guess I celebrate Earth Hour every day —
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Good to know!
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Yes, every day we can do something to help our earth, and few things are better than reading a real book!
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Very true, Ann:) Thank you!
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Such a wonderful idea!
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That’s great to know, Luisa!
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I had forgotten about it as well but I tend to keep the lights off a great deal anyway. Right now, I’m in my dark room watching the wind blow the trees every which way. So much fascinating to see out there.
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Nature is amazing, that’s for sure! Thanks, Marlene:)
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I was unaware of Earth Hour, but I think it’s a wonderful concept! Anything to widen our connection to other people from around the globe HAS to be a good thing. I’m hoping that I’m well enough to take part next year – I’d love to go down to the beach with a litter picker and a bag and pick up rubbish:)).
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Thanks, Sarah:)
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I’m with you, Becky!
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Right, Bette:)
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Everything is usually off when I sew my Art Gowns. I sew by a window, no artificial light needed. They are 100% hand sewn. No machines. I do have music on sometimes.
Summer is mostly salads (green salads, potato salad, bean salad, pasta salads that last for days in the fridge.) and breads. There is not much need for the stove.
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All so good, Resa!
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