Comments pfletch has made

  • They KNOW if you vote!

    I don't agree with the "system" either - especially if your friend is referring to the Electoral College.  However, i was stunned to realize that, along with my voter registration and party preference (or lack thereof), my publicly-available record shows whether or not i have voted recently - for every year!  No, it doesn't say for whom i voted, but it does show every primary, school or parks funding, and November election in which i have voted.

    Therefore, when i stand up in the council meeting or write to my representative, i can say (and know that they can check), "I'm an environmentalist and I VOTE every chance i get."On Umbra on the importance of voting posted 1 year, 2 months ago 9 Responses

  • Any suggestions?

    I've already done just about all of this, including buying a new frige, microwave, washer, dryer, and on-demand hot water heaters when i moved in here 3 years ago.  TV and computers are on power strips, as are my various chargers.

    But what can i do in my kitchen?  The stove (oven rarely used) and the over-stove microwave/vent fan also have clocks that run 24/7.  Because they have those funny plugs (220 service?), and one is plugged in near the ceiling and the other near the floor, both behind the appliances, unplugging them when not in use is NOT an option.  There is also a clock on the AM/FM/Weather/CD under a cabinet in the kitchen.  Three clocks in such a small space is laughable, except for the constant electrical drain.  Any thoughts from fellow Gristers?

    Thanks for the suggestion, Gene.  That will also help clear the counter!On Umbra on being an energy-efficient renter posted 1 year, 2 months ago 15 Responses

  • Growing Home & Growing Power

    Is there an update on the activities of these northern midwest organizations that are focused on organic agriculture?  A friend recently sent me a link to http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/2007-04-12/news_story4.p ...

    about Growing Power's attempt to get local greenhouses going.  I'd like to see more about them and their urban work.  Sure do miss spinach about this time of year.On Readers write in about lucky bastards, "clean coal," disparaging veggie burgers, and more posted 2 years, 7 months ago 2 Responses