Green Christmas 2009 - The Goat

When we moved to Italy I really wanted to live a "greener" life. To that end...I bought a push mower. It is powered by my legs and arms. All of my Italian neighbors always watch me as I mow my lawn. Today...I hopefully mowed my yard for the last time for the year. I can't help but, think about the past year and how Shelly had to always motivate me to mow it. I really do enjoy mowing...but ever since I stopped taking my allergy medicine...it is tough to get motivated, because I know I will be in pain afterwards. Well, I think I found a solution. If you love to have a lawn, hate polluting the earth, maybe you even have allergies, and want the best of both worlds...Rent-A-Goat. This IS the best of both worlds. I think goats are pretty cool. They make a funny yet sweet sound...and you can also you can make goat cheese! If you add some wine...then you're all set.

Green Christmas 2009

Well it is that time again...time to spend, spend, spend...all in the name of Christmas cheer. Last year, I had fun finding practical green items for Christmas...and I plan to do it again. Have any one in your life who is tough to buy for? Need some ideas? Send them to me and I'll try my best to find just the right gift. Here is my first idea:

Need to buy that perfect black coat for the green-geek in your life? Here is your answer:Ecotec Solar-powered jacket.

Santa Goes Solar...Kind Of!

Although I might have a creative mind...when it comes to real-world application of said creativity...I sometimes miss the mark. This is my attempt of a solar panel on my gingerbread house.

Five Days Until Green Christmas

Why not swing down to your local thrift store, or purge your own closet and make a clock out some really cool vintage stuff. Swing over to Clockworks to pick up a clock kit, then you're off!



Have a few records laying around the house? Then try making a unique business card holder for the green-person in your life this Christmas/Chanukah! If you don't feel like making one, then for $30, you can pick it up HERE!

Lastly...stop wasting energy! Check out this new Black and Decker Thermal Leak Detector. (Link is to one of my favorite new sites!) This looks like something that would keep me occupied for hours.

Green Christmas...Redneck Style

Going 'green' isn't just for progressive people who see the importance of conserving our natural resources while leveraging technology for the better good of the ENTIRE WORLD! No...even some of my family and friends who now claim to be "born again rednecks" can get into the Green!

Here's how it works. After watching your favorite NASCAR driver navigate in what must be a very difficult continuous left-banked circle and waste gallons of fuel and oil...take the empty box left over from your favorite beer and make this hat!

Or you can click HERE to buy one! PS 90's goatee optional!

Iraqi Medical Center Goes Green

In a country where four-six hours of continuous power is rare, The Ameriya Clinic in Baghdad now has continuous power. It's source...SOLAR power. Why doesn't the entire Middle East use solar? Everytime I've been in Iraq it has been hot and sunny!

Here is the link to the TV story over on AFNEurope

What Is Wrong With This?

So I went out and bought some re-usable bags and this is what I got.

What is the deal with this. Isn't the purpose of these great green bags to not have to use the plastic bags? Only at AAFES...your friendly shoping store. Thanks. Does anyone else see the humor in this?

On the flip side...these bags are huge. You can almost fit an entire shopping trip into one bag. The even better news...I hope you think this is better news...I'm going to send one of these bags to one of you. Fingers crossed...it just might be you!