Hoodoo Highway

Conservation begins at home.....

...ok, well it begins anywhere. Let's see where can I start with conservation this week. Hmmmm... oh I don't know... HEY..maybe Sheryl Crowe has some ideas!! Yea that is it, let me see what Sheryl Crowe recommends...

On her Sheryl blog she suggests these two conservation efforts: "I have spent the better part of this tour trying to come up with easy ways for us all to become a part of the solution to global warming. Although my ideas are in the earliest stages of development, they are, in my mind, worth investigating. One of my favorites is in the area of conserving trees which we heavily rely on for oxygen. I propose a limitation be put on how many sqares of toilet paper can be used in any one sitting. Now, I don't want to rob any law-abiding American of his or her God-given rights, but I think we are an industrious enough people that we can make it work with only one square per restroom visit, except, of course, on those pesky occasions where 2 to 3 could be required. When presenting this idea to my younger brother, who's judgement I trust implicitly, he proposed taking it one step further. I believe his quote was, "how bout just washing the one square out."I also like the idea of not using paper napkins, which happen to be made from virgin wood and represent the heighth of wastefullness. I have designed a clothing line that has what's called a "dining sleeve". The sleeve is detachable and can be replaced with another "dining sleeve," after usage. The design will offer the "diner" the convenience of wiping his mouth on his sleeve rather than throwing out yet another barely used paper product.. I think this idea could also translate quite well to those suffering with an annoying head cold."

Mmmhmm, I see. We should use one square for #1 and 2 - 3 for pesky #2. Hmmm, can I check back with you on that one. Now about this snot sleeve thing. I think that is just disgusting. When you take off the nasty sleeve, where do you put it? Do you stick it in an offensive plastic bag to take home and wash? Yes, I can see me at a business lunch wiping my mouth on my sleeve or worse, blowing my nose on my sleeve!!! Ewwwww!

Do not show Sheryl this toilet (with thanks to AllFunnyPictures.com) - she would not be happy since they offer the user such a huge choice..how could you limit yourself to just one square?

Although I am pretty sure my mom would like that toilet paper idea. She always agonized over how much toilet paper I used. Once, as a grown woman with a 9 year old daughter, we went to visit some friends for Mardi Gras. When Mr. Mac and I were unloading the car, I grabbed a package of toilet paper and he asked me what it was for. I told him that mom thought I used too much toilet paper and she did not want them to be upset at how much toilet paper I used so she brought extra. He rolled his eyes and laughed so hard. So I think mom would be on board with Ms. Crow for this one. However, as long as I am buying the tp..I will use what I think I need - thank you very much. Now hand me that sleeve - I am out of toilet paper!!

posted by Deb @ 1:58 PM