Nov 28 2008
A Green Thanksgiving
The consensus I’ve seen in the media is people are commuting less over the long distance for the Thanksgiving holiday this 2008. This is my first American Thanksgiving. We drove a brief fifteen minutes for some good company and a lovely feast. We did not fly, nor visit family in another state. I wonder if we could have reduced our carbon footprint even more? What would a green thanksgiving look like?
The images that come to mind are images of pioneers and the true thanksgiving spirit. Carpooling, walking, or even a horse and buggy are all possibilities in Western Pennsylvania. I am thankful for the many conveniences and luxuries we have, yet we each hold a choice whether we wish to exploit these options, or simply know they are available.
