Hooray for 9-year old Carrick McCullough and his family! They're fellow homeschoolers who we met through some local homeschooling classes we signed up for. And now they're preparing to hit the road in their veggie-oil powered VW beetle, in an effort to educate folks across the country about more sustainable living. He was in the local paper just yesterday, and the day before that he appeared on ABC's "Bonnie Hunt Show."
To read all about the trip, find links to Carrick's YouTube videos & to donate and support their trip, see their web site called www.ourrenewablenation.org
I am SO sick of reading headlines about Chinese things being harmful to us. When are people going to realize that CHEAP is not the be-all and end-all of everything! And what must it be like to live in China where so many hazardous ingredients seem to be put into so many products? Are there no health and safety standards?
I used to wonder what it would be like to live in such a place, but then again....here in this country you can also find people who oppose health and safety regulations, and the money that such precautions cost.
As consumers, we can't afford to let our guard down. Not for a minute.
I am an artist, so I naturally want you to buy things from me, but I also believe in helping out other self employed & creative folks out there in the world who are also trying to make a living, competing in an arena where big corporations dominate. Buying locally is better on so many levels, and it's fun. It's a good feeling to buy from a neighbor instead of someone half a world away. It's good support small businesses in your community, especially in this economy. So when I hear of a friend or neighbor who's providing a good product or service, or if I come up with a smart idea myself occasionally, I pass it along here. I hope you find your visit worthwhile.
Hooray for 9-year old Carrick McCullough and his family! They're fellow homeschoolers who we met through some local homeschooling classes we signed up for. And now they're preparing to hit the road in their veggie-oil powered VW beetle, in an effort to educate folks across the country about more sustainable living. He was in the local paper just yesterday, and the day before that he appeared on ABC's "Bonnie Hunt Show." 
