Mary Scott

I will endeavor to work no more than 10 hours per day and devote time to my family and my art.

Research and read articles on steps to self-compassion and self understanding.

I will practice kindness and support for elderly artists who belong to the pottery community I belong to. I will begin today by sending cards to one member who is ill and by helping assist with her pottery sales. I will continue this in the greater art community.

I will find creative ways to not use gift wrap paper or bags this year. Today I purchased handmade cotton tea towels and recycled Kimono cloth to practice Furoshiki. The art of Japanese gift wrapping with reusable cloth.

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

Reduced food waste by creating a soup from fading vegetables rather than adding to compost or discarding.

I purchased seedlings to keep a kitchen window herb garden through the fall and winter.

I purchased bread baked by small local vendors so as to support small business and get better quality bread with organic ingredients. I will continue to do this on a weekly basis.

Setup meetings for planning course outline.

Since we are all working from home due to Covid, I have been in the office one day a week. I water all the plants I can find with just enough water to last to the next week.

I will spend 20 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

I will send all leftover reusable fabrics to FabFabrics in Brooklyn

I will limit the water I use when brushing my teeth to only what is needed.

I will use washable homemade masks and make them for friends and colleagues to limit the number of disposable masks in use.

Turn out the lights and other energy drawing devices when not in use.

Turn out the lights and other energy drawing devices when not in use.

Where possible buy loose produce instead of single use containers

I shop for groceries twice a week. I pledge to bring cloth reusable bags with me every time.

I will replace 90 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.