I’ve been seeing lists of items people can do the one day of the year (today) that we recognize Earth. First of all, one day per year isn’t gonna cut it. Secondly, although planting a tree is great, it’s not something everyone can readily do.

So here’s my own list. In no specific order. Many are included in other, more official lists.

1. Get those reusable shopping bags. Don’t leave them at home when you go shopping.

2. Don’t leave your windows open when using heat or air conditioning. Seems like the most simple thing in the world, but I’ve seen so many people do it. Usually they are my tenants.

3. Spay/neuter your pets.

4. Spay/neuter yourself. Seriously, what’s wrong with adoption? You could be just like Brangelina!

5. Unplug appliances when not in use. I’m too lazy to do this, but my husband does.

6. Get your fat ass out of the car and walk alittle!

7. Instead of throwing away used building materials and furniture consider the fact that one person’s junk is another’s treasure. Do a curb alert.

8. That not only goes for building materials. If you have a bunch of “garbage”, perhaps an artist can use it for a project? Craig before trash!

9. Switch to CFL bulbs. Get a rain barrel. Buy energy star appliances. Use cloth diapers (or see #4). Yada yada.

10. Go vegetarian! Hey, there are only a handful of times during the year that I can get preachy on this subject and today is one of them. Save the cows! Save the pigs! Save the chickens! And little fishies too!