Happy Earth Day! Without a lot of time to write a long diatribe about the environment I fall back on the premise of a book by John C. Ryan called Seven Wonders. Each chapter focuses on an item from his list of choices we can make for a healthier planet. Its a good book and one I recommend. Ryan uses his research to paint a picture of things I can do rather than leaving me with a hopeless or deeply depressed feeling which pervades the eco-lit genre.
In a nutshell Ryan recommends we opt for the following Seven Wonders to benefit the planet:
- The Bicycle
- The Ceiling Fan
- The Library
- Pad Thai Tofu
- The Condom
- The Clothesline
- The Ladybug
Obviously I'm a huge fan of Thai food and my vegetarian husband proliferates the veggie servings present at our table. So, my taste-buds must give a nod to the Pad Thai though I know the tofu mention rules that out for several of you.
In celebration of Earth Day I hope you'll head to your local library and check out Seven Wonders by John C. Ryan. Its a quick read and offers some good granola brain-food to munch on.
2 comments:
I'm dying to know -- why pad thai?? Is it a reference to vegetarian food in general, or is there something specific about one of my all-time favorite dishes??
I had a great time with you this evening -- thanks!
Its been years since I read the book but as I recall it was the complex carbohydrate being healthier than animal proteins. Also veggies don't require as immediate and constant refrigeration which gives a nod to the ozone layer.
Fabulous to see you this evening! I was thrilled to hear Peace Corps news and thanks for letting me babble about the lecture.
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