| Pruning,
spraying and general manicuring... an unfathomable amount of time,
energy and money is expended on the traditional American yard every
year. Along the way resources are wasted, landfills taxed and the
air we breathe and water we drink are further contaminated. Human
and ecological health is ultimately sacrificed for the mark of perceived
affluence and civility. But, we live in an age of habitual customs
that does not question or give second thought to why we do the things
we do, an age largely driven by clever marketing which fuels the need
to "fit in". Is it pride we should feel when looking at
our manicured yards... or something else?
By the winter of 07/08, Earthen Exposure will take a look at the
issues related to traditional yard care and the available alternatives
not only to save time and money but to protect our health and resources
for generations to come. Stay tuned. In the meantime though, enjoy
the following story. I'm not sure who wrote it but it has been circulating
on the Internet for at least several years and is not only humorous
but choke-full of truth. Kudos to the decisively witty author. Click
here and share with others.
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