Stop Complaining About the High Gas Prices and Start Walking!

A few days ago, I discovered there's a facebook page going around titled, Don't Buy Gas on April 15th. At first glance it may seem like a great cause to get our government to lower the gas prices, and with the vast amount of facebook users who've clicked yes to the date, you might think it would certainly be worth the effort.

However, here's what I think. Even if all of those facebook users didn't pump gas for one day, one day isn't really going to help. For all anyone know if, those users may choose to pump gas the day before, which may actually cause a bigger increase at the pump.

In addition, you've got to consider our truck drivers, work crew, and other companies that must drive vehicles, who have no choice but to pump gas that day.

If you're really upset over the price of gas at the pump, stop driving and start walking, or ride a bicycle. Or if you must drive to work, carpool, buy a car reasonable on gas, or just take the train or bus. You'll not only save money on gas, you'll save the environment too!

But for pete's sake, stop complaining about the gas price! If you don't like it stop paying for it. Just remember, one time is it going to accomplish much!



Joy Smith also known as The Insane Writer, is the author of the Sci-Fi novel, The Generation. You can email her at silent_beautie@yahoo.com She can also be found on Twitter @theinsanewriter.



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Thrift Store Wondering

I know there are a lot of people who refuse to shop at thrift stores, but I'm wondering why? There is a thrift store here in Independence, Kansas that's called Community Thrift Closet. Every piece of clothing is only $1.

While I don't mind shopping at the new stores like Catos or some of the stores in malls, I see nothing wrong with thrift stores. I know not every piece of clothing is going to be in the best shape, but if you know what to look for, you can avoid clothing that isn't in the best shape. There is plenty of life left in most used clothing.

And interestingly, most people get rid of their clothing because they've never worn it or have only wore it a few times. People that really love their clothing will wear it to the very end and most thrift stores that receive clothing, won't sell anything that isn't worth wearing.

And if you're a brand name clothing shopper, most thrift stores sell brand name clothing! My best friend who absolutely loves Tommy clothing can find the brand at Community Thrift Closet, and for $1 of course!!!!

Now here's something kind of scary. For those who don't shop at thrift stores for clothing because they simply don't know where that clothing item has been, think about this... When you shop for new clothing, most is tried on and put back on the rack.

Now what's even scarier is another blogger that I frequent, bought a pair of pants new. She got them home, started to put them on and noticed a crotch stain on them! Now of course there's the same possibility with thrift stores, but for both new and used clothing, you just need to remember to wash them before you wear them!!!

Another thing to think about. When you shop at thrift stores, you're helping the environment! We're told to reuse and recycle and this is a great way to do so! What do you think? Do you shop at thrift stores?

UPDATE: Another blogger is having a thrift store clothing challenge. I was think about entering! CHECK OUT: The $10, 10 outfits, 10 weeks Challenge!

Win a Hybrid Car

With the economy as it is right now, it would be nice to have a vehicle that is not only reasonable on gas, but also easy on the environment. Right now Charter cable is giving away a new Honda Civic Hybrid just for registering with them or buying their services.

The only downfall to this terrific contest is, you must be in a Charter services area to win! There are no Charter services around here, so I am hoping one of my reader's wins! That would be so awesome!

Here are the Car's Details:
Polished Metal Metallic (My favorite color, damn them!)
Up to 45 mpg highway (I wish our truck would get this!)
Fabric interior (Warm in the winter and cool in the summer!)
USB Audio Interface (Nice!!!!!!)
110-hp, 8 valve, SOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylider engine (Guy Talk!)
Continuously variable transmission (See above!)
MP3 Auxiliary Input Jack (My hubby would find this cool!)

Okay, so to be honest I’ve never used Charter services and know nothing of what they are like. And as many places as I have lived, you would think, some freakin’ area would have Charter, but nope! I haven’t heard anything bad about them, however. Sooooo that’s good news!

Now, one thing. If you win, can you at least let me know. Leave a comment or something, please! I would love to know if you won the car!

Going Eco-Friendly

For years we've been abusing our planet. Plastics that aren't recyclable, oils that are poisonous to our waters and computers that are destroying our ozone layer. But it wasn't until recently that we began to notice just how seriously our misuse of products has cost us with the threat of global warming.

Now that global warning is upon us, we have to take our environment seriously. There’s no more pretending that everything will be okay because to be honest, it won’t. We already know that recycling our plastics, paper and glass containers will help, but what else can we do? How else can we make a difference? It’s not hard to make the right choices and now everywhere we look, more and more companies are making their products eco-friendly. Even technology products are going green. From Apple to Hewlett Packard to Canon, everyone is making a difference in the environment.

Recycling is easy, but how do you know what to look for when replacing the technology in your home or at the office. Simple. Do your research. Visit places like superwarehouse that offer a great selection of eco-friendly brands like, Apple, Canon and Hewlett Packard. You can replace everything from digital cameras to HP Desktops and even that cheap printer you’ve been meaning to upgrade.

If you’re worried about the expense, don’t be. Eco-friendly products are getting cheaper by the minute. I’m even thinking about going eco-friendly with a new notebook at least. It’s definitely time to replace this piece of junk. But for right now, I’m adding energy saving lights that are better for the environment to our light fixtures and reusing recyclable plastic bags to help our environment.

What about you? What ways are you help with our threat of global warming? Do you recycle products if possible? Have you bought eco-friendly products or made your home more eco-friendly? What about the office? Are you doing anything there? Does your company use eco-friendly technology or are they still using products that are in a serious need of an upgrade?

No matter where you are in life, there’s always something you can do to help with our environmental threat. Even if you can’t afford to purchase a new computer that is eco-friendly right now, you could always talk to your local library and see if they would be willing to upgrade their computers. Or you can recycle books, newspapers, magazines, etc. Everyone can do their part. No job is too small. Every little bit helps. We can fight global warming just like superwarehouse is doing. If they can do it, so can we. Lets not try or we'll see. Lets do it!

Cleaning Up

Last week I ordered a big trash dumpster from our city's dumpster program. Generally the city charges $200 per a day for the dumpster which is really insane, but in an effort to get people to clean up the city, they're offering it for free at the moment.

So, needless to say, I took advantage of the opportunity. We had some old furniture and junk in the garage that needed to go and since I was able to get it for over a 3 day weekend, I figured this was the perfect time.

So far I have managed to throw out an old mattress set, a bbq grill and smoker left by the previous owner of this house and the pool liner from the no longer there pool. As scary as it is, just that stuff has managed to fill up the dumpster! I do have an old dresser that I want to throw out too and a couch. The dresser I think I can get away with, but the couch I'll have to call the city about.

I actually wanted to clean out the garage and get rid of a bunch of stuff in there too, but it looks like that might have to wait until next time around. Actually, I hope there is a next time around. I guess we'll see!

Are Internet Prices on the Rise?

With the cost of gas prices on the rise, it really makes me wonder what's going to happen to the cost of internet. I'd imagine most people will not be able to travel to see family this summer, so for those who can't, there is always internet access.

However, I am now wondering if internet fees will go up as well. Post office stamps are already on the rise again, so rising the price of internet wouldn't really surprise me.

A few days ago someone was talking to a truck driver who told him that in order to fill up his truck, it cost him over $1000 dollars. That's a lot of money! What's even worse is gas prices are not even at it's all time high right now! I wonder what companies will do once gas prices do rise? I am sure somewhere in this insane world, there will be a riot or some form of strike.

Maybe those hybrid cars need to be a little bit less so that we can all afford one. Better yet, maybe they need to start making hybrid semi-trucks. Then again, hybrid uses electric and there goes our environment when that happens. So either we'll end up walking or riding in horse and buggy style or we're just screwed! Take your pick!!!!

Go for the Green

I don't know about you, but I have been pretty concerned with the environment here lately. Now how or where Diablo Green's Phase I environmental steps into a place, I'm really not sure. Maybe a reader who is familiar with this sort of thing can shed some light on the subject.

In the mean time, the company looks like a great place to start if you're looking to get your business up and running and have an environmental challenge. They do work with HUD which I am all for!

Pencil Sniffing

A few days ago I received some very interesting products in the mail.

1. Insta Snow Fake Snow Powder
2. Smencils Gourmet Scented Pencil
3. Ambient Fire Video Fireplace DVD
While all of these products are certainly interesting, I must say that the Smencils Gourmet Scented Pencil really caught my attention. In all honesty, I'm not really sure what use there is for a scented gourmet pencil. I can however, attest to the fact that it does smell like cotton candy. Maybe if I were a huge cotton candy fan it might make me crave cotton candy, but a scented pencil just doesn't seem all that useful to me.

I did love the fact that these pencils are made from 100% recycled newspapers. How cool is that! A pencil that isn't taking away from our environment. And I do have to admit the pencil does smell yummy. Might be a problem when you're trying to work and suddenly have a craving for cotton candy! lol

This might be fun stocking stuffers for the kids or someone who is a big fan of cotton candy, but for me, I could care less whether it is scented or not. I would however, buy these for the fact that they are recycled from newspapers and not taking our trees away.

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