39. "Rolling Blackouts"
Secondly, let’s all practice to be more conscientious of conservation as a general way of life. Think about how much more we can all recycle and what a difference it would make if every single person recycled every single bottle, can, plastic or paper bag, along with every single piece of junk mail and newspaper or magazine. Look around and determine what other ways one person can help make a difference. Support our teachers by teaching our children good habits of conservation at home. Turn off those light switches, minimize the hours of television, etc.
Maybe it’s time for every household to plant gardens of small produce and make their own compost. Community gardens can be fun and rewarding in more ways than one. A shared team effort builds a stronger community. Healthier eating habits can only lead to better health in general. I’m just thinking off the top of my head here but you get my general drift. It is a way for each person to take a little more control of their little corner of the world. It’s a way that we can each help ourselves to not feel so victimized by our changing world. I’m sure each person can look around and devise a plan that suits their personal life style.
We can learn to accept these uncomfortable changes by acknowledging that we don’t have immediate choices so we might as well make lemonade with the lemons available. A "Rolling Blackout" is a perfect excuse to go take a stroll through the neighborhood, sit out in the garden and watch the hummingbirds, or take a really nice, delicious midday nap. If one is caught out in traffic or shopping, hey, you’re not alone, enjoy the camaraderie. You just know that stand-up comics would have a field day with the experience.
In keeping with my topic "To Age or Not To Age," the perfect metaphor for aging is change, change of every kind. Every generation has a different idea and description of what their "good old days" represented. My last suggestion for accepting change is to embrace what our past generations experienced, before there was electricity and the telephone, or even the automobile. Fast forward to life as we know it and allow yourself to embrace the future as much as the past. Pride yourself on being a part of a society that has contributed to these advancements and change. Know
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