tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post8136902470569544630..comments2024-02-09T10:55:50.410-06:00Comments on Jess Riley Writes: I’m Not Doing this Because Oprah Told Me To (or, How to Be Green without Being an A$$hole, even though the phrase “be green” sounds a little a$$holey)Jess Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06987689969282168406noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-75459544984044475142007-05-05T20:11:00.000-05:002007-05-05T20:11:00.000-05:00"Why, it’s Betty White and Jane Goodall, and they’..."Why, it’s Betty White and Jane Goodall, and they’re both openly weeping!" <BR/><BR/>OMG, that is hilarious! I'm so glad you commented on my blog today so I could 'discover' your writing. Very funny & witty. I've saved your site to my favorites. <BR/>:-)<BR/><BR/>BTW, I'd just succeeded in changing all the lightbulbs in my last house in Florida to "cute lil’ piggytails" as you call them, when we ended up moving. Now I'm starting all over again in Austin, but at least they don't make fun of hippies much here. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Oh and I'd love to know the story behind the squirrel helmet. Did he ever get it off, or is he still running around looking like Rocky the Flying Squirrel?<BR/><BR/>:-)<BR/>DawnDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01818111801666078642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-10277081060257496682007-05-01T21:13:00.000-05:002007-05-01T21:13:00.000-05:00I found it!http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/...I found it!<BR/><BR/>http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/ginamarina/oddznendz/DSC03654.jpg<BR/><BR/>gina :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-12123369101834868442007-05-01T21:02:00.000-05:002007-05-01T21:02:00.000-05:00That's funny! Actually, years ago Copps had a prog...That's funny! Actually, years ago Copps had a program with canvas totes (I have one). Every time you brought it in, they'd credit you a nickel. (supposedly for the bag you just saved). I can't say I use it at Copps since the good old year when I lived behind them, but now you've got me wondering where that canvas bag went ;-) Maybe I'll give it to you - they shouldn't look at you funny if it's got the "Copps" logo on it!<BR/><BR/>GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-43427691354963894352007-05-01T10:54:00.000-05:002007-05-01T10:54:00.000-05:00but tell me, do you use just one little square of ...but tell me, do you use just one little square of TP?<BR/><BR/>i'm happy to comply with recycling, etc., but not when it comes to my use of paper goods in the bathroom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-14459846692681162612007-05-01T09:31:00.000-05:002007-05-01T09:31:00.000-05:00I was totally sucked in by that Oprah show. In fac...I was totally sucked in by that Oprah show. In fact, I just ordered some of that Shaklee cleaning stuff. (Hey, if it's non-toxic, the kid can help me clean!) Also, Simran Sethi is my new girl-crush. I've since seen her in Domino mag and Vanity Fair. <BR/><BR/>When our church did its Easter Egg hunt, all of the plastic eggs had big holes in them from the squirrels. I hope this little guy got a Hershey Kiss or something decent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1100188241378134762007-04-29T22:55:00.000-05:002007-04-29T22:55:00.000-05:00You know what? I do reuse my Target bags in the b...You know what? I do reuse my Target bags in the bathroom wastebaskets, but today I shoved all of my grocery store bags into the pantry. Perhaps I'll bring them along on my next trip. Thanks for inspiring me.Julie Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05386446012443269817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-33085531456969077492007-04-29T20:21:00.000-05:002007-04-29T20:21:00.000-05:00I agree with Eileen - just move to the west coast ...I agree with Eileen - just move to the west coast and you're set!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06862496090402365429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-90923643126112231312007-04-28T22:59:00.000-05:002007-04-28T22:59:00.000-05:00It is one thing to trick you husband into shopping...It is one thing to trick you husband into shopping with you (My wife likes to do the same so I'll carry everything in and load the car), but to turn off a man's Xbox 360 is just wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-41073936439787889102007-04-27T18:47:00.000-05:002007-04-27T18:47:00.000-05:00Nothing to be ashamed of, as far as this Californi...Nothing to be ashamed of, as far as this Californian is concerned. But, then, we're smart like that :)<BR/><BR/>Do everything you can and let the world know. That way, they won't feel guilty to try it, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-60376737940611961632007-04-27T17:40:00.000-05:002007-04-27T17:40:00.000-05:00(Note to self: bring own towels when visiting Jess...(Note to self: bring own towels when visiting Jess, lest we get the ass-contaminated ones mixed up with fresh.)<BR/>Hilarious- esp. because that's how I feel when I bring bags to the store. Most of the time,I am really too unorganized to be green. It takes some planning to haul the necessary bags to the store.Mrs. Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17730747441676219265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-35513488978907277732007-04-27T12:32:00.000-05:002007-04-27T12:32:00.000-05:00That's funny! I just started reading this book, "T...That's funny! I just started reading this book, "The Cheap Bastard Guide" to something something. It gives you all kinds of tips on how to save money. Which oddly enough is usually a good way to save the environment too. One of the things it suggested was going to a Freegan's festival where people hand out free stuff they don't want.<BR/><BR/>Then I looked up what a Freegan was. *Shudder* They're dumpster divers who live off what they find and think living in someone's vacant house is OK (not illegal). They also believe in hitchhiking because the hiker is not wasting any more gas than what would have been spent if his/her body hadn't been taking up the "wasted space." <BR/><BR/>Which I thought was kind of funny because none of these people could survive if it weren't for people who weren't Freegans. So what the hell are they complaining about? Anywho. That had nothing to do with your post. But I thought you might find it interesting. /rambling.Tinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188363142469404823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-4747330445590179032007-04-27T06:38:00.000-05:002007-04-27T06:38:00.000-05:00My future as a tree hugger was knocked way off-tra...My future as a tree hugger was knocked way off-track by whatever environmental group sent me personalized address labels with their request for money - with a picture of a freaked-out looking DODO BIRD next to my name. Mmm hmmm. Just the way to make me pull out my checkbook and long to join their cause.<BR/><BR/>And I'll admit, I need the plastic bags to scoop up after my dog - that counts as recycing, right??? Surely Oprah can't want me to use her tote bag for that...Trish Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038324441006141430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-74670658841375992522007-04-26T17:41:00.000-05:002007-04-26T17:41:00.000-05:00You're funny, lady. I loved this.Oh, and I happen...You're funny, lady. I loved this.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I happen to have these sweatpantsmom canvas tote bags I'm selling...sweatpantsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501471972355692992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-9748385503138159332007-04-26T16:48:00.000-05:002007-04-26T16:48:00.000-05:00You should try the hemp totes. That way if grocery...You should try the hemp totes. That way if grocery shopping gets too stressful you can slice off a little piece and smoke it.<BR/><BR/>Great post - you crack me up.Jeff and Charli Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868852480996815442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-64389603331010780252007-04-26T12:50:00.000-05:002007-04-26T12:50:00.000-05:00Just stumbled across your blog (through Ms. Mundan...Just stumbled across your blog (through Ms. Mundane Superhero). Love it. Putting you on my fave list =]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-25535416484999713112007-04-26T12:12:00.000-05:002007-04-26T12:12:00.000-05:00I guess I'm a damn hippie because I think the tote...I guess I'm a damn hippie because I think the tote idea is a great one! I do my beat to conserve water and all of that hippie stuff but then I drive an SUV and don't recycle, so I'm a REALLY bad hippie. :(Webmiztrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13365475789228230445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-15101701948110487562007-04-26T11:24:00.000-05:002007-04-26T11:24:00.000-05:00Come to the West Coast- we're a huge bunch of hipp...Come to the West Coast- we're a huge bunch of hippy types out here- you and your ass towels would fit right in. You crack me. I wish you lived closer just because it would be fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-2931241166438635062007-04-25T20:56:00.000-05:002007-04-25T20:56:00.000-05:00Chatty Chad! Squirrel helmets! LOVE.Chatty Chad! Squirrel helmets! LOVE.Her Bad Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-13018151762678707722007-04-25T15:16:00.000-05:002007-04-25T15:16:00.000-05:00Having been born on Earth Day, I am green for life...Having been born on Earth Day, I am green for life.<BR/><BR/>Even have green eyes.<BR/><BR/>Along the lines of "ass towels"...I used cloth diapers with my oldest son (I don't recommend anyone else go <I>that</I> far, though).<BR/><BR/>Keep on greenin', Jess!Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01915740239016736614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-56467249990802697272007-04-25T13:24:00.000-05:002007-04-25T13:24:00.000-05:00Damn Oprah. She ruins it for everyone. Don't you l...Damn Oprah. She ruins it for everyone. Don't you love how she acts like she invented the concept of "green" as if people haven't been bringing tote bags to the grocery store since the 60s. Ah yes, she is educating the masses. Gah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-77314145458258117592007-04-25T13:09:00.000-05:002007-04-25T13:09:00.000-05:00lots of people use canvas bags to do their shoppin...lots of people use canvas bags to do their shopping here...sometimes they use shopping bins too...and they're not even hippies. I have yet to follow suit although I do sometimes bring plastic bags to the one store that charges you for bags. Clever, they are.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04205996319449861519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-88720426849748359272007-04-25T12:05:00.000-05:002007-04-25T12:05:00.000-05:00If I didn't use the plastic bags to dispose of the...If I didn't use the plastic bags to dispose of the kitty litter that seems to increase exponentially each day, I would totally go with the canvas totes I have.acwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150082760630248973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-62194912492817430352007-04-25T10:54:00.000-05:002007-04-25T10:54:00.000-05:00Oh you hippies aren't all bad, I suppose. Just kid...Oh you hippies aren't all bad, I suppose. Just kidding! I'm a wanna be hippie, I just don't have the strength of will it requires.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-23181851178403927002007-04-25T08:30:00.000-05:002007-04-25T08:30:00.000-05:00Hahahaha! You're funny. Ass towels. Heh. You KNOW ...Hahahaha! You're funny. Ass towels. Heh. You KNOW that's working its way into my daily vocabulary now!Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953517447164263617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-42468443247175074572007-04-25T07:46:00.000-05:002007-04-25T07:46:00.000-05:00You are so funny it hurts, hippie lady with the as...You are so funny it hurts, hippie lady with the ass towels.<BR/><BR/>Even that squirrel is recycling, eh?Ruth Dynamitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161626814106717754noreply@blogger.com