this morning, punk and i read a book about trash. where does it all go? what will we do when we run out of room to keep it all? and, of course, how can we reduce the amount we create?
it is an amazing thing to see him make the connection between something we do, and it's larger impact. to see him fully comprehend why we do it.
he knows to turn out the light if he isn't in the room, he is very careful with his water usage, we use cloth napkins, reusable bags and containers, and we recycle the consumption that can't be avoided. today he learned the reasons why we try to buy locally grown, organic produce. he thought the farmers market was simply so he could taste all the fruits and veggies before we buy!
kids are so awesome that way, once they see a tangible impact (on animals, the earth, or each other), they really do wanna leave this place a little better than they found it. i remember the "save the whales" campaign from when i was a kid. but this generation? they have a more global view, and the knowledge that they can really do it. entire habitats, ecosystems, and species will be saved because of their belief and willpower.
he took the book to share with his class today.
my hero!
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