| Going Green In today's culture the statement "going green" has become a common phrase heard every day. Unfortunately very few people understand what this phrase really means, and they have no grasp of the concept beyond what mainstream media reports. Going Green is not a new idea, actually it is as old as mankind. Ancient man understood their environment, and tried to live in harmony with it, and the Native American's have a rich history of understanding and co-existing with their environment both physically and spiritually. It was the so called educated man that came up with the idea the environment is there to be exploited, they even believed that God gave them the right. The Manifest Destiny of educated man was to take what God had given them, and improve upon it. Today, people such as Al Gore and his friends work through the media to promote their ideas and they claim to be the creators of "Going Green" and saving the planet. They promote the idea of Global Warming and have created a situation that gives them both political and financial benefits, but what have they done for the planet? It is a matter of public record that Al Gore's own home uses 20 times the National Average of energy consumption. Not only that but he uses Natural Gas, a petroleum product to energize his home. Obviously he does not practice what he preaches, yet he has been awarded an Academy Award, and a Nobel Prize. This Political Hypocrisy and Smoke & Mirrors journalism is the real threat to our environment, and our planet as a whole. As long as people continue to listen too them the problem will continue to worsen. What people should really be doing is listening to our Elders. If you really want to "Go Green", one of the first things you should do is to live a simple life. This "Going Green" section of my website will discuss and show some ideas on how just about anyone can live a life that is rich in pleasure and comfort, but has as little impact as possible on our environment. I hope you enjoy this section, and please contact me with your opinions, suggestions, and thoughts. |
| On the left you see a picture of just one variety of Prickly Pear Cactus that grows in Texas. It is not by accident that I include a picture of this cactus at the beginning of this page, because this one plant, epitomizes the "simple life" attitude. |
| Mesquite, this word conjures up thoughts of Smoky summer BB-Q's for many people, and to many West Texas ranchers it means thick scrub brush with long dagger like thorns capable of puncturing through thick leather gloves, boots, and clothing. To many Natives however, the Mesquite tree was a source of food, and provided other resources as well. To read more about the under appreciated Mesquite, click here. *Try my Mesquite Bean Jelly recipe, it tastes like Honey! |
| A great website full of valuable information. The original guide for living wisely. |
| Solar panels & Wind turbines I hear so much about this topic these days, but seldom do I ever hear the real truth. A large portion of the population has done the math, looked at their energy consumption, priced out the alternative energy system, and found it economically unrealistic. So with this realization, who in their right minds would use alternative energy? At this time it seems there are two basic groups of people who are utilizing alternative power, ie solar and wind power. The first group are the "Green" minded individuals with lots of money. This group is so determined to save the planet, that they don't mind paying what ever it costs for alternative energy. The second group are the hardcore, independent minded individuals, who wish to live a simple life of self sufficiency. These people will set up a home using a modest alternative energy system, and through conservation of energy, they utilize every Watt of energy produced to its fullest. I have read a lot of material on the subject of alternative energy over the years. It was back in the late 1970's that I really began researching the topic in earnest, and not until recently did I have the epiphany, the missing link of how to make alternative energy more practical for everyone. The solution is really simple, so read on by clicking the following "Link" which will take you to my Solar and Wind Power page. On this page I will outline a simple and efficient way to utilize alternative energy, then explain how you can build your own solar panels and wind turbine. If you are serious about setting up a solar or wind system, then this is the formula for making it happen. |
| Just a word of warning, the instructions for how to build solar panels and wind turbines is on here for FREE, on a limited time basis. Very shortly It will be a pay per view page so I can help off set my costs. |
| This page is currently under construction, so please be patient and check back regularly. If you just can't wait, feel free to email me with your questions or comments. littlewolf62@yahoo.com |
| Organic Gardening I believe that everyone should have either a personal garden, or participate in a community garden. I feel a great sense of accomplishment when my family is eating food that I have grown myself, and I know it is safe, and full of nutrients instead of chemicals and poisons. Also, with the price of fresh vegetables going up every day, you can maintain a healthy diet without breaking the bank. Click on the link below to get a description of a "No Dig Garden", details of set up, pros and cons, and the story of my organic garden |
| New website additions! Check out the following new pages for more going green ideas and information. |