Whilst searching through some blogs for some going green tips that I just may not already be aware of, I discovered a really cool blog authored by two modern day earth lovers. These women know what it means to focus on the green aspect of life, and even though it is not always easy, they are willing to give it there best shot while blogging about it to get the word out.

I have a great amount of admiration for those who go the extra mile to keep this planet green and beautiful, while setting good examples for others to follow. So much is taken for granted, that when one looks at the really big picture we can see how each seemingly insignificant act can have a huge impact on the world in which we live in.

It takes all of us to be earth conscious and aware of how we walk on this Earth. Every action we take may be multiplied to the good or ill of the health of the natural world. Whether we know it or not, we are all responsible for our own actions, and the reactions that result.

As Stefanie and Joie seem to share my love of all things green, growing and beautiful, I would like to share their blog Focus Organic with you. I like their style, and you will find a lot of tips on going green, and how to enjoy an eco-friendly lifestyle.

Please take a few moments to visit… I am sure you will not be disappointed. Enjoy!

PS… Speaking of organic, I found something totally cool to satisfy my grandkids giant craving for candy… YummyEarth Organic Lollipops!

~ Mix of Sour Apple Tart, Pomegranate Pucker, Mango Tango, TooBerry Blueberry, Googly Grape, Strawberry Smash, Very Very Cherry, Wet-Face Watermelon.
~ Organic; allergen-free; gluten-free; GMO-free; egg-free; soy-free; nut-free; casein-free; dairy-free
~ All-natural: fruit extracts; red cabbage and purple carrots for color; no artificial dyes or flavors

When I first began to blog about the Earth and the natural world, I knew it would not be easy. Sometimes I become overwhelmed with all of the avoidable tragedies occuring on a global scale. Some days I feel it is a downhill battle, and I become discouraged. Yet most days I am optimistic, and strive for a better place for all of us (man and animal alike) to live in a harmonious balance. I have been in the middle of an unpleasant battle on my own homefront. My family is in turmoil, and I am falling short of my environmental and nature goals. This does not mean I have given up. It just means my skills as a parent and concientious human being have been shifted to a different front as of late.

Today I would like to share a message which touches upon a subject dear to my heart. I have followed the journey of Koko the Gorilla for a very long time. I love all animals, yet Koko has endeared herself quite soundly! Let’s take a few moments to delve into the most current chapter of Koko’s story, and see what we can do to help out…

I wanted to share some exciting news with you ? the United Nations has declared 2009 The Year of the Gorilla. I urge you to observe this with us by renewing your commitment to the Gorilla Foundation today.

During this special year, we all need to intensify our efforts to raise awareness and encourage action.? Gorillas need more than a stimulus package; they need a safety net. Your gift today will allow us to:

Please donate today

Thank you so very much, and please accept my deepest gratitude for your generous donations during this very special year.

Penny and Koko

Penny Patterson, President and Director of Research
Koko, “Fine animal gorilla person”

PS: When you donate, you’ll receive an official Gorilla Foundation membership card (above right) and unique gorilla bookmarks (right) in addition to all of our other membership benefits. If you’ve already renewed your support (or are an APE member) thank you so much!

Living on this planet creates many challenges. Not the least of which is taking care of the world in which we live in to preserve the natural balance. It never ceases to amaze me how much the majority of people living on this Earth take for granted. How can one possibly believe that our fleeting existence on this ancient planet is more important than the rest of the creatures placed here to keep this world in balance? Every action has a reaction, and we are all responsible for the footprints we leave behind.

The one reality which stands out most in my mind, is how much wisdom went into the process of creating this world, and how much attention to detail our Creator (and the Creators helpers) put into creating such a wonderful and (to my thinking) magical balance. It is not all pretty, or very friendly, in the natural world, yet I get a feeling of wild wonder in viewing all that occurs without the interference of mankind. I do love to adventure out on my own, yet when I am not able to I like to hit the local library, or pop in a DVD. I am getting ready to check out Mother Earth Blu-ray 5-Pack (IMAX) [Blu-ray] from Amazon.

This is something I have had my eyes on, and so I figure I had better take the time to satisfy my Earth loving nature and soak up some nature scenes. According to the data I have collected, the Mother Earth Blue Ray Edition will take you on an amazing journey of beauty and wonder as never experienced before. Each title is independently produced to provide viewers with an up close and personal experience with our Mother Earth. Providing an understanding of our beautiful planet and the need to preserve it.

Titles included in this 10-Disc collection

Africa, The Serengeti
Alaska, Spirit of the Wild
Antarctica, An Adventure of a Different Nature
Ocean Oasis
Australia, Land Beyond Time

I will be sure to comment on my experience with these amazing DVD’s. I welcome all thoughts and comments from those who have had the pleasure of watching these as well. Nature deserves our courteous observance, and the little bit of energy it takes to walk softly and respectfully. Our Mother Earth is ancient, and we are not truly part of the Great Balance in nature. We are very lucky to have such a paradise to live in, and it is a shame how much damage humans have caused on this giant and wondrous garden we call Planet Earth. Let’s remember to create a space which enhances the natural world, instead of tearing apart and polluting that which gives us Life.

To find more places of beauty and wonder, you may wish to take a look at Planet Earth – The Complete BBC Series [Blu-ray]

After working so long and hard to enable protection for our Wolves, it is quite frustrating to see there are still so many ignorant and heartless people who are trying to devastate the Wolf populations in the Greater Yellowstone park and other places. Some people do not seem to understand that the Creator placed the animals here to help keep the Balance on this planet, and humans do not have the right to destroy and elimate at will, or to their own pleasure. Please step up with compassion to help put a stop to the wanton slaughter of our beautiful Wolf brothers and sisters who have the right to Life and Freedom as much as Humans do. I would like to share a letter and plea for help that I just recieved from Defenders of Wildlife. This is vital, and we do not have the time to mess around on this one, as Wolves will die if we do not put a stop to the madness…

Dear Teri,

I have some terrible news. Today, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that he would follow the discredited path of the Bush Administration and delist wolves in the Northern Rockies and Greater Yellowstone region.

This is a stunning development, just six weeks into the Obama Administration. This delisting paves the way for almost 1000 wolves to be killed under deadly state management plans in Idaho and Montana.

The killing could begin in just weeks.

As I write this, we are already preparing an emergency legal challenge to this harmful proposal — and we’ll be in court as quickly as possible. But we need your help for the legal fight ahead.

Please make an emergency donation now to support our Northern Rockies and Greater Yellowstone Wolf Legal Defense Fund.

This delisting will put the fate of our wolves in the hands of state governments that want to slaughter nearly 1,000 wolves. Last year, when federal wolf protections were temporarily lifted in the region, more than 100 wolves were killed in just a short time – including the world renowned “Limpy.”

In addition, regular wolf hunting seasons could begin as early as this fall in Idaho and Montana — and Idaho Governor “Butch” Otter said again today that he still wants the first available hunting tag to shoot a wolf himself.

We can’t allow the out-of-control killing of wolves to happen again.

Please donate now to support our emergency legal challenge to protect our wolves in the Northern Rockies.

For more than 35 years, Defenders of Wildlife has fought for our wolves. We were there when the first wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park and we’ve been there to defend them ever since. We’ve beaten back efforts to prematurely delist these wolves in the past, and I’m confident we can do so again.

Just this week, we celebrated a hard-fought victory made possible with your help as the Senate voted to overturn the Bush Administration’s last-minute gutting of the Endangered Species Act. We now need to beat back another deadly Bush-era plan that will open the door to the slaughter of nearly 1,000 wolves.

Please donate what you can today to save the lives of wolves in the Northern Rockies and Greater Yellowstone.

Together, we can win our legal challenge of the same bad plan originally put forth in the last throes of the Bush Administration — and ensure that our wolves will continue to be around for future generations.

Sincerely,

Rodger Schlickeisen
President
Defenders of Wildlife

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