4/22 Rusty AMPS 168, +8.5 85, PMPS 116, +5 75

Yesterday

Earth Day Greetings, L&LL!

48 years ago Edward and I took part in the first Earth Day Celebration in Union Square (NY City). It was exhilarating and changed our lives. We have been environmental activists ever since. Now we are facing probably the biggest challenge--our own government. We'll be marching on Climate Day next Saturday at a local march in Potsdam. Come march with us wherever you are. We don't have to go to Washington to be heard!

Rusty and Edward had a good day together. It rained all day (a cold, penetrating rain), but our little group had a good hike up The Pinnacle (near St. Regis Falls, @Linda and Bear Man !!). At the summit we read environmental poetry, looked at some great photographs, and had lunch in the rain. Part of the hike was along a woods road and there were lots of beer cans and other garbage on the sides of the road, so we picked it up and collected 5 or 6 garbage bags of junk.

Dinner time for Rusty. Going downstairs to hold his bowl. I don't think he likes his choice tonight: Merrick's pure Bistro paté. He used to like it and I thought I'd try it again on him.

Wishing everyone a fine weekend. bbl,

Evening Sir Rusty, Ella and Edward! I remember the first Earth Day celebrations too but it wasn't too 'big' in our little southern rural town. Biggest thing I remember is people being asked to find alternate transportation that day...

Your hike sounds nice altho' COLD...I'd stay in with Rusty and Edward by the radiator.

HUGS!

I have two annoyances that are related.
plastic https://www.theguardian.com/environ...oceans-patagonia-synthetic-clothes-microbeads
and Dow Chemical https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2017-04-20/ap-exclusive-pesticide-maker-tries-to-scrap-risk-study

Scritches to the picky man.....

rhiannon and shadow (GA) said:

I have two annoyances that are related.

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Me, too!

I'm glad Rusty and Edward had a good day and you had a good hike, even if it was yucky weather. How sad about all the garbage you picked up.

Love it that you were there on that seminal day and event! We sure still have our work cut out for us...

I really hate seeing litter along the paths in our parks! And what really annoys me.....we have a bylaw about having to pick up your dog's poops.....but people scoop the poop into plastic bags then leave the bags there.

Glad that Rusty had a good day and I hope he eats his fuds!