And It’s Bad for Cows
Posted on March 10, 2008 by
Noelle and I aren’t the only Daylight Savings Time Scrooges. Cows don’t like it either.
via Nathan Bransford.
Tip of the Day
Bring Your Own Utensils
I carry a titanium backpacking spork around in my purse. I know that sounds kind of weird, but it saves me from using disposable utensils when I eat out, and it’s so light, I never even notice that I’m carrying it.
Before the Industrail Revolution it was common for guests to be expected to bring their own utensils with them when invited to dine, because utensils were expensive, labor intensive items, and most people didn’t own extra sets. Now, when it’s possible to buy a set of 1,000 plastic utensils for under $20, people don’t even think about bringing their own.
But think of the plastic waste that can be saved by slipping a fork from home in your purse on the way out the door. You don’t need anything fancy. Grab one from your kitchen drawer, or if you’re worried about loosing a piece of a set, pick up a few spare utensils the next time you hit a discount store, thrift shop, or yard sale. It’s simple a simple way to cut down waste, and it’s always nicer to eat with real utensils anyway.
I’m not a fan either. I wish they’d just leave it as it is and stop switching it back and forth. I hadn’t thought about cows, but it makes sense.
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Yeah, it would be nice if we could just make our own adjustments as we see fit.
Just wanted to thank you for submitting your thought-provoking post to the Carnival of the Cats I hosted yesterday. I’m hoping you’ll get good news with the biopsy results. Our pets are our babies.
Sometimes it seems as if nothing is safe anymore. These last two days, the news has been full of the recent findings that drinking water throughout the world is tainted with pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter drugs. And I had two cats who became seriously ill due to last year’s tainted cat food.
Sharolyn
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Hi Sharloyn,
Thanks for your comment. I’m so sorry to hear that your cats got so sick from contaminated food! I hope they are better now!
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