Single Days, Single Green Ways

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With grown kids and a traveling husband, I often find myself home alone for a week at a time...such as last week. Not surprisingly, my daily routines change up quite a bit when there is no one to look after except me and the pups.

Without the need to prepare meals for a family, I find myself nibbling on raw, organic vegetables (Janice would be proud), getting a bit more sleep (no complaints there), finding more time for dog photography (my newest hobby), and blogging till my brains and fingers give out late at night.

How is all of this greener, you might ask? Well, the answer is more what I'm not doing, than what I am doing:

• I'm avoiding shopping like the plaque, in favor of dog time and blog time (cute rhyme, huh?). This means less money spent on splurges, gasoline and groceries I probably wouldn't use during my grazing time.
• Getting more exercise with the added time available is certainly a perk. The dogs have no complaints about extra walks and dog park visits.
• My eating, while turning to grazing, is healthier and without meat (now, Richard will be proud). Just as my tomatoes appeared to be spent, they re-blossomed and are sprouting new babies. More nibbles for the weeks to come! These compost-grown tomatoes are without a doubt, the most tasty I've ever produced. No more fertilizer for me, and there's another savings.
• My garden gets a little more attention, and I find myself enjoying giving away surplus, such as several bundles of Basil last week. I've got more than we can possibly eat, so if you're a friend or neighbor, feel free to raid the garden in front. Have you priced this stuff lately? Ugg!
• When no one is home, and I'm not out and about, I occasionally skip the shower in favor of a swim with Tanner, my vivacious Golden Retriever. We both come out clean and cool, a pleasant experience on our hot, humid, August days. Much more fun than a movie or TV, as well.
• Laundry and dishes minimized, along with showers, I'm sure I'm saving water as well as electricity. What's not to love about that?
• Finally, with the bed half empty, I find myself with two additional furry bed partners. I'm not quite sure how that is green, but I'll work on it. I'm bound to find a way!

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