Doing this made me realize that before investing in a company I must do a better job of analyzing it to make sure it is something that I will feel okay about supporting

I attended a virtual temple service on Friday night over zoom which helped nurture forgiveness and peace as it had been a while since I had attended a service

I spent time making phone calls for politicians that support green initiatives that will help my community become and remain more sustainable.

I think that one simple way to help these businesses that may struggle to receive loans or contracts is to continue to support them in whatever way possible. Aside from just going to these businesses, I think that it is also very important to leave a good review or post on social media to encourage others to do the same. Completing these simple actions will go a long way towards getting these businesses recognized and help them get the funding that they are in need of. 

I was amazed at what could be recycled. I already knew that plastic film and plastic shopping bags could be recycled at grocery stores. What I found when looking at the resources is that recycling uncommon things requires the means to do so. For instance, to recycle sports balls, you would need to purchase a box for $94. We play tennis and at the end of the season, we have three dead balls. In order for me to recycle these balls, I would have to purchase the box for $94 and have the box for awhile as I try to fill it or start wandering parks and tennis courts looking for loose balls to recycle. I am sure that the cost is not the same for all uncommon things but it does bring to mind the idea that unless you have taken care of your basic needs (food, sheltering, clothing) then the environment (and recycling) will have to wait because you can't afford to do it all.

Nature, in all its glory. I love this time of the year when the leaves change colors. There's the smell of trees most from the morning dew and leaves as they fall to the ground and start to decompose. The sound of leaves crunching under your feet. The wildlife that is all around you - deer, rabbits, squirrels, red-tail hawks, turkeys...the list just keeps going. Every day you step outside you never know what you will see. And did I mention the leaves? A colorful tapestry of reds, oranges, yellows, mixed with greens. Pick up a leaf and you can find the mystery and beauty in it. The way the color changes around the veins as the chlorophyll departs the leaf. It's all so amazing!

Sat in the park and read after my walk.

Walked through the park and city for an hour.

I meal prep every breakfast, lunch, and dinner to ensure I'm not wasting any food or money.