I am the cause of global warming...

according to the two neighbor girls that babysit Reilly. I am ashamed to tell you this but I laugh at the same time. Let me explain. Saturdays, in our neighborhood, is "yard day." Most everyone is out pulling weeds, mowing, trimming hedges, watering, planting, re-planting and so forth. It's really great because we help each other out, visit, share ideas and solutions and generally hob knob. During one such Saturday, the "babysitters" pointed out that I wasn't using the recycle bin that was provided to us *gulp*. Therefore, I was the cause of global warming. After all, they said, "Do you want sweet little Reilly to grow up in a pile of garbage!" Point taken. Doesn't matter how much I've done to contribute to the environment if I don't recycle. SOOOO today I clear out the recycle bin and move it next to the back door so I can properly dispose of aluminum, paper and plastic. I can't believe that I haven't done it until now and I had to ask myself "why?" The truth? I'm a slave to convenience. There it is-I said it. One of my biggest vices (I won't go into what the others are but yes, shoes are on the list)is convenience. I hate clipping coupons and foregoing paper towels. It would be so much easier to spend, waste and let someone else worry about it. But I AM the someone else, as my beloved babysitters pointed out. I don't want my son and daughter growing up in a pile of garbage. So the blue bin will sit out in front of my driveway, on Tuesday mornings (they told me), henceforth. Hmmm...maybe now would be a good time to start composting too. So much for not having a pile of garbage! :)P.S. for those of you interested in Global Warming Click Here for More Info