in the beginning
It wasn't that many years ago that had you asked me about being green, I would have thought you had mistaken me for Kermit the Frog. The environment? Sure I enjoy being outdoors and I don't throw my trash on the ground. Recycling? Good for you, but I don't have the time for it. Global warming? yeah right, gimme a break! Sustainable living? uhhhhh, what's that?
Yeah, there I was a conservative, right-wing, fundamentalist Baptist convinced that anything relating to the environment was part of the liberal agenda to take away my rights (at least that's what Rush Limbaugh was telling me).
No doubt you are asking yourself, "What happened?!"
Well, I guess you could say I woke up (slowly), opened my eyes and began thinking for myself.
I realized that even though God said man was put here to rule the earth, he didn't say or even imply DESTROY the earth. Stewardship doesn't end with time and money. It also applies to resources, both natural and unnatural.
Last year I put into motion a Green Initiative here at WVPE 88.1 Public Radio. It started as one of those "light bulb" ideas. (florescent of course!) This blog will journal my journey and what I am learning. Please join me!
ah, the old light bulb moment! That's what I had last year. The word green has become such a "buzzword". But WVPE has an annual Festival of Art and Music. Its a beautiful outdoor event with artisans, crafters and live music. This year we are delighted to have Carrie Newcomer as our headline entertainment. She is a native of this area and draws a very good crowd. Wouldn't it be cool if we hosted a Sustainable Living Expo in conjunction with this already successful event?! That was the moment. Little wheels began turning in my head. The light bulb went on! But it wasn't an energy efficient bulb quite yet. I'll tell you about that later!
