I am writing this blog in response to the Larry West article from
MSNLiving “Should We Abolish Earth Day”. The article talks about the
relevance of the holiday after 42 years of celebration. First of all,
no I do not believe it should be abolished, and thats not what I
believe what West was trying to get at. Earth Day is a day to make
aware of Global issues of our environment, and yes there is issues. To
all those people who just want to not have to think about the damage
they are causing, these problems are not going to just go away, and
your children or children’s children will be the ones suffering for
your ignorance. Earth does have limited resources, and thats just
common sense! These issues are real, and if you want proof, please
read The Limits to Growth, and confirmation by MIT’s Graham Turner,
which was published just weeks ago. If your still not convinced look
at the price of gas, and think back to what those prices were 5, 10,
15 or 20 years ago, when you are filling up your gas-guzzling
impractical SUV. The oil producers are not stupid, and realize they
only have a limited quantity remaining of their product, and they
better make the money on it while they still can. I want the Earth to
be a better place for myself and future generations, and it is not
fair for us to irresponsibly consume all of its natural resources. It
is our responsibility to make a conscious effort to correct the
problems we are encountering as best we can. This call to action is
for both the microscale and macroscale. Collectivley, people making an
effort to recycle, car pool, bike instead of drive, plant a tree, or
even just walk, is a great way to start. As well on the macroscale,
i.e. government, and not just America but all countries, issues need
to be addressed, and their is a need to enact and enforce standards to
prolong the life of this planet. To all the idiots who posted their
opinions on the West article, who say they are just going to
completley disregard eco-friendly practices, I really hope, or if your
religous I will pray, that you take a closer look at the issues at
hand and you can realize this that we are all in this problem
together. And please this Earth Day, do something a little extra for
Mother Earth, and if you are parents please inform your children about
these issues and have them participate, its a great way to enjoy a
healthy activity with your family. These thoughts and actions should
be carried out the remaining 364 days of the year, and Earth day
should be a celebration and a chance to re-energize our collective
effort to better the world.
- Jimmy Hill
![Steve Martin Transforming Comedy to writing:
[May 2005] How Steve Martin transitioned from comedy to writing, and how celebrity affected his day-to-day life:
SM: You know, there’s a moment when you’re famous when it’s unbearable to go out because you’re too famous. And then there’s a moment when you’re famousjust right. [Laughs] And then there’s kind of a respect or distance or something, but you have a little bit more grease.
BLVR: When did the “just right” occur for you?
SM: I would say mid-eighties. There’s a kind of heat fever that just dissipates. You’re not someone who’s constantly being followed.
“Interview: Steve Martin.” — Meghan Daum, The Believer (May 2005)](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0kov5TycJ1qf4hl5o1_250.gif)
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