Happy Earth day!

First, a Polish tune for the Earth:

Sto lat, sto lat,
Niech żyje, żyje nam.
Sto lat, sto lat,
Niech żyje, żyje nam,
Jeszcze raz, jeszcze raz, niech żyje, żyje nam,
Niech żyje nam!

My grandpa used to sing this tune on our birthdays, and it seems fitting today as we increasingly hear how the Earth's climate is changing in incredibly worrisome ways. According to wikipedia, the song is the equivalent of a birthday greeting, including wishes for longevity.

Next, a challenge for my few regular readers. How about changing one thing you do for the betterment of the planet? Maybe switch to fluorescent light bulbs to save energy. (If you do, it's very important to find a way to recycle them. If you don't click on any of my links, consider clicking this one.)

Or what about switching to organic (and perhaps Fair Trade) coffee? There are so many choices, but one I like is Equal Exchange. Look for it at Kroger. They used to sell it at the West Side Cincinnati store, which means they probably sell it everywhere. They even sell organic coffee pods for your snazzy Senseo coffee maker. Thanks, Gina, for finding out about the different types of pods.

Or buy local. Need to find a store? Don't fret. Try this site.