tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72938890174244849822024-03-06T16:34:08.615+11:001000 Flowers for the Planetart project by Margaret A. RoweMargaret A. Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05937224875317459064noreply@blogger.comBlogger903125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293889017424484982.post-61664807949163724102015-10-27T09:51:00.002+11:002015-10-27T09:51:43.741+11:001000 Flowers for the Planet is moving to a new address<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1000 Flowers for the Planet art installation, Manningham Gallery, Doncaster, Melbourne, Australia, 2014</div>
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by Margaret A. Rowe (part installation of 400 flowers), 1.2 x 3m</div>
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It's time to move. Due to low traffic to this site I have decided to continue this blog on my own website at:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">www.margaretrowe.com.au</span></div>
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To those who have been following the flowers here, thank you so much for your support and I hope you'll continue checking out ways to help make this planet a better place to live by going to the above website. There, you will also be able to see my books and art. Some of my art is specifically connected to the <i>1000 Flowers for the Planet</i> art project, others are inspired by various environmental issues. I call myself a 'conscience artist' - one who reveals right from wrong in this world in which we live. I hope you'll stick with me.</div>
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Meanwhile, here are some more images of my art for your enjoyment. </div>
Thank you.<br />
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<i>Images Eleven</i>, 30 x 30cm, 2014, Margaret A. Rowe</div>
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hand painted silk, seed stitch, beads, found objects</div>
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<i>Images Five</i>, 30 x 30cm, 2015, Margaret A. Rowe</div>
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hand painted silk, seed stitch, beads, found objects</div>
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<i>Images Four</i>, 30 x 30cm, 2015, Margaret A. Rowe</div>
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hand painted silk, seed stitch, beads, found objects</div>
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<i>1000 Flowers for the Planet #101 Own Fewer Clothes</i>, 30 x 30cm, 2014, Margaret A. Rowe</div>
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<i> 1000 Flowers for the Planet #253 Discourage Ivory Trade</i>, 25 x 25cm, 2013, Margaret A. Rowe</div>
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Margaret A. Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05937224875317459064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293889017424484982.post-50017979229513633372015-10-26T16:19:00.002+11:002015-10-26T16:19:33.661+11:001000 Flowers for the Planet - #645 Avoid Having Tourist Photos with Animals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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travelling to all those wonderfully exotic places overseas it’s very easy to
get drawn into having your photograph taken with a wild animal. You may think
you are helping the animals by paying for the photo, or the animal keeper may
insist your funds are needed to ensure the survival of these animals. But think
about this. Wild animals do NOT naturally enjoy having their photograph taken
with a human being. In order to keep the animals quiet so they will ‘pose’ with
you, the handlers/owners may do any or all of the following things: pull out
teeth so the animal cannot bite, chain the animal at night to prevent escape,
keep the animal in a cramped cage, use cruel training methods to ensure they
behave in a particular way, or drugs to keep them quiet while they pose with
you. They have likely been taken from the wild in the first instance, and as
young animals are easier to train, the mother may well have been killed in
order to procure your entertainment.</span></div>
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living, but is it the right thing for them to do acts of animal cruelty for
financial gain, and how do you fit into that picture (or should I say ‘photo’)?
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is used in the manufacture of building materials and household products, and as
it has been declared a carcinogen, reducing your exposure to it would be a good
idea, as it can create health issues, with symptoms similar to cold or flu. It
can cause skin irritations, wheezing, coughing and allergic reactions. In
themselves, these symptoms may not be overly problematic, and formaldehyde
alone may not necessarily be the cause, but reducing one’s risk is always an
easy solution or preventative. Formaldehyde is used in the glues that bind
together particle board, pressed wood and MDF, all of which are used in the building
industry. Formaldehyde is also found in nail polish, some hair products, paints,
floor finishes, wallpaper and tobacco smoke, to mention but a few. Being aware
of your environment can be important to maintaining good health.</span></div>
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used on whiteboards in schools as a possible health risk to their children. The
traditional blackboard and chalk were considered a health risk to children with
asthma and the change to whiteboards was supposed to be the solution. However, permanent
or dry-erase markers are toxic, as are the cleaning products used in
conjunction with them. They can cause health issues, including headaches,
dizziness, difficulty concentrating, congestion and tiredness. Teachers and
school staff should be aware of these problems and proactive in eliminating
them, as children are more susceptible to health problems from toxic chemicals
than adults are. Their little growing bodies need a good start to ensure they
grow up healthy. So check with your child’s teacher about the products they use
in the classroom and have them purchase nontoxic (low-VOC) products.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Synthetic fragrances are a significant source of
VOC exposure, so next time you consider purchasing room deodorisers, perfumes,
deodorants, candles, or any other product containing a synthetic fragrance,
stop and think whether you actually need it. Do you really need to add to all
the other sources of VOC in your home? Are these things affecting the health of
you and your family? Are there natural products you could purchase instead?</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Often we purchase these things because the
marketing companies have developed excellent skills at selling things to us
when we don’t need them at all. Our ancestors survived without many products we
now use. Why do we need them? Why are we using them? Just take a little time to
rethink your purchases. You might find avoiding fake fragrances is a good
choice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Two good
reasons to use a manual can opener: 1) they are made from metal, not plastic,
which is great for keeping plastic out of our environment and 2) they don’t use
any electricity. Both reasons reduce the requirement for fossil fuels. A manual
can opener is actually quicker and easier to use than an electric one. Having a
metal, manual can opener in the drawer may come in very handy if the ring-pull
breaks when you’re tying to open a can. It will probably last your lifetime
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Margaret A. Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05937224875317459064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293889017424484982.post-41712337396504803602015-10-18T19:02:00.002+11:002015-10-18T19:02:12.312+11:001000 Flowers for the Planet - #640 Save Franklin's Bumble Bee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">So many species
are endangered. The Flower suggestions have pointed this out a few times over
the past </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">couple of years, beginning with Flower #1 Care
for Bees. They are such an important part of our ecosystem. According to the International
Union for Conservation of Nature’s “Red List” the Franklin’s Bumblebee is
critically endangered, and that spells disaster for the area where this little
bee lives, which is in a small spot between southern Oregon and northern
California, from the coast to the Sierra-Cascade Ranges. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to the IUCN website [at http://support.iucnredlist.org/species/franklin%E2%80%99s-bumble-bee]
“threats to this species include: exotic diseases introduced via trafficking in
commercial bumble bee queens and colonies for greenhouse pollination of
tomatoes; habitat loss due to destruction, degradation, conversion; and
pesticides and habitat change.” You may note that all of these threats are
man-made. We may not actually be able to save Franklin’s Bumblebee but we
should learn from these examples. We DO have the power to change outcomes
through our behaviours, which start with awareness, then spreading the word to
bring people to action. </span></div>
Margaret A. Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05937224875317459064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293889017424484982.post-84918183834390767012015-10-16T11:31:00.000+11:002015-10-16T11:31:00.124+11:001000 Flowers for the Planet - #639 Observe World Food Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">World Food Day (16 October) is a day to focus on hunger
around the world and what we can do to eradicate the problem. There is enough
food to go around, particularly when you think of the amount of food wasted in
developed countries – enough to feed those in developing countries. One third
of the food produced around the world is lost or wasted. It’s a crime. So take
today to think about how you manage your own food resources and what you can do
to make things better around the world to help people who are struggling for
survival and their access to healthy food. You may volunteer your time at an
organisation that provides food parcels, or donate some money. Look for a World
Food Day event in your area and participate. Spread the word via social media
to get more people aware and on board. There <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i> enough to go around if we use our resources more wisely, but
until money is no longer the driving force, and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">caring for others</i> is the driving force, we won’t all be fed
equally.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">If you travel
to places where you think the zoo might be a good attraction, think twice.
Whilst there are some zoos around the world that are run very well and where
the animals are cared for in the best conditions possible, there are many where
the animals are still kept in concrete cages that provide little that truly
attends to the welfare of the creatures contained. Animals don’t deserve to be
caged simply for our viewing pleasure. Animals are best viewed in the wild,
where they belong, where they can behave as nature intends them to behave. If
humans think it is their right to do as they please on this planet, then it is
our duty to care for all the other species with dignity and care. The actions
of the many depend on leadership from each individual who has the capacity to
do things differently – to do things better. Lead by example and when you take
your children to see the animals of the wild, make sure they see them <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">IN</i> the wild, not in cages.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Worldwide,
there is a bee crisis! Bee populations are in serious decline, and if this
trend continues then we could all end up suffering the consequences of a world
food shortage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everywhere, species
are being sent to extinction. We need to turn this around and every person has
the power to play his or her part. These Flower suggestions were started
because of declining bee populations with Flower #1 being Care for Bees, then
there has been Flower #99 Plant for Bees and Flower #202 Put Up a Bumblebee
House. If you think you can’t help because you don’t have a garden, think
again! Adopt a hive. Check out <a href="http://adoptabeehive.com.au/">http://adoptabeehive.com.au/</a>
for all the information about adopting a hive in Australia, and if you live in
another country, search the Internet for your own programs and share the
information around. When you adopt a hive you support apiarists, help younger
beekeepers learn their trade, and of course, help sustain bee populations by
giving them safe places to live. It’s vital that we keep bees from extinction
by supporting them in every way we can. Take an interest in your own welfare by
adopting a hive and spreading the word.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Some people
keep their car until it is run into the ground. Then it comes time for that car
to go to the car graveyard, but instead of having the car squished into a cube,
make a little more effort to have your car recycled. There are businesses
around now that will pay you for your old car, depending on its condition. They
take the car away to be completely pulled apart and all the parts are recycled
according to their type. It’s better than the yards where the cars are stored
for people to come and find the part they need and buy it, because often in
those yards unpleasant people break all kinds of useful parts on the cars
without care that someone else might have been able to use it. Find a business
that will conscientiously pull apart the vehicle for complete recycling, and
let’s use out resources more wisely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Chinchillas
are beautiful little furry creatures that have been trapped for their magnificent
soft fur ever since ancient times, but they are being sent into extinction. The
fur of the chinchilla is extremely soft and dense, making it a valuable
commodity commercially, but the textile world will be the end of the species
unless people avoid any items made from chinchilla fur. Apart from the threat
produced by the textile industry, mankind is also encroaching on the habitat of
these creatures in the wild, contributing further to their plight. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sadly, because they are so cute and
incredibly wonderful to touch, people are keeping them as pets, which only adds
to the depletion of their numbers in the wild. Let’s keep these creatures as
part of the ecosystem and let them live in peace where they are meant be – in the
wild.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Just as Flower
#622 suggested children could skip the goodies bag at birthday parties, this
Flower suggests adults can skip the bonbonniere at weddings. This particular
occasion costs people an incredible amount of money these days, often enough to
put a deposit on a house. That’s their choice. But maybe the cost to the planet
can be considered for a change, and one unnecessary item is the bonbonniere.
Usually this little gift left at the place setting for each guest is something inexpensive
but cute or tasty; however, guests are provided with a meal and the pleasure of
being a part of the bride and groom’s special day. Why should they receive
gifts of any type? The bride and groom receive the gifts, so let’s get a bit of
perspective and dump the idea of giving some cheap little nick-knack that will
likely end up in landfill, or extra food items with more packaging for
landfill. After a three or four course meal, who needs anything more to eat?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Save your
money, folks, or put it towards an education fund for the children who will
inherit a better planet from their parents if you look after it, starting now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Farmers
Markets are very popular these days. You’re sure to find a local one or two,
where you can access fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and other produce grown
locally. You may even be meeting the farmers themselves. This is terrific for
the farmers, who have good product to sell, and purchasers, who have access to
fresh foods and the pleasure of supporting their fellow countrymen. Other local
craftspeople add to the pleasure of the market. Attendees are often people who
are mindful of where their food comes from, animal welfare rights, and their
footprint on the environment</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">But how much
plastic is being passed around? As the farmers market already does so much good
for the local community, health, welfare and the planet, let’s take it an extra
step and make the farmers market a plastic free environment. You may already
take your own carry bags or baskets to gather your purchases but if you see
plastic bags being used, why not suggest to the market organisers that they add
the extra layer of environmental protection by banning plastic, even if they
just start with plastic bags. It may be a good opportunity for a craftsperson
to have a stand selling handmade cotton or calico bags or even an information
stand where people can get ideas for how to transport their purchases. It might
be the suggestion to take your own esky (cold food container) for your meat
purchases. There could be a bag exchange stand where people can drop off
unwanted paper bags they have gathered from commercial shopping, and those who
come unprepared can go and collect a paper bag for free.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">These things
are really only different ways of thinking and behaving. They don’t take more
effort than the bad habits we already have – they are just different habits,
better habits that promote much better outcomes, such as community support,
personal interaction with people you wouldn’t otherwise talk to, environmental
protection from plastic waste and a healthier planet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">How can the
simple act of buying a bottle of wine save endangered species (both flora and
fauna), preserve ancient forests, retain amazing biodiversity and help people’s
livelihoods? Furthermore, how can the act of buying a bottle of wine with a
cork stopper make any difference? You’ll be amazed to read it’s true – by choosing
wine bottles with plastic or screw type stoppers we are damaging an ancient
method of cork farming in the Mediterranean oak forests, which provide all of
the aforementioned benefits. Plastic and screw type stoppers are not only hard
on the environment, both to produce and as landfill, but they replace the
traditional cork stopper which is sustainably grown and harvested, and which eventually
will biodegrade back into the environment (if it isn’t used in recycling, which
is another possibility). The World Wildlife Foundation has several projects
they are driving to help the cork industry, with lots of further information
for you at <a href="http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/endangered_species/cork_oak/">http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/endangered_species/cork_oak/</a>.
Hopefully you’ll read the article to understand more fully how this simple
product has intricate connections between land, wildlife, plant life and the
livelihoods of many people. The site will also take you to a list of wineries
supporting the oak forests (no Australian ones on the list that I can see,
sadly) and you can also learn the various ways you can help. Cheers!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Sustainable
fishing around the world is something we need to aim for, and every single one
of us can participate in fulfilling this goal simply by the choices we make
when we purchase seafood. Here in Australia we have available to us <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Australia’s Sustainable Seafood Guide</i>,
either as a pocket book, a full size printed version or even better – an app
for your phone. Check it out at </span><a href="http://www.sustainableseafood.org.au/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.sustainableseafood.org.au/</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> and if you’re in another
country, search the Internet for something in your neck of the woods. It’s
important to fish our waters sustainably, and it needs to happen in every
ocean, every sea and every bay, because it is all connected. There’s no use one
country doing it well while another fishes out entire species. We have to act
as one, and if having access to this guide helps you contribute to making this
a better world, go for it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Single use
plastic items are everywhere. When you travel you’ll find them even more
evident. When flying to and from your destination, it’s always nice to be able
to pop the headphones in to listen to music or watch a movie. Whilst it may be
easier for the airline to provide the headphones for your listening pleasure,
it is also easier for them to be thrown ‘away’ (read: ‘into landfill’) than to
recycle them, due to health reasons. The headphones also usually come wrapped
in plastic packaging. Avoid all this pointless waste by taking your own
headphones. As many airlines charge for the supply of headphones, you’ll save
money too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Whilst on the
topic of travel, this Flower suggestion is to take your own cutlery with you so
that when you buy takeaway (take out) meals or fast food you can avoid some of
the single use plastic waste by using your own cutlery. You will not only <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>know exactly where your cutlery has been
and how clean it is, you will also be avoiding further contributions to plastic
waste in our environment. Let’s face it, how often does plastic cutlery get
recycled? Rarely. When we’re out and about, particularly in strange towns or
countries, we don’t tend to put fast food rubbish into recycling bins, unless
we’re in a very organised place. So take your own cutlery when you travel and
remember to say “No thank you” at those fast food outlets when they go to give
you single use plastic. The savings for everybody will be huge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Whilst it
might be easier on your personal time and energy to rely on hotel rooms to
provide you with personal care products, it’s certainly not easy on the planet.
These little plastic bottles of shampoo, conditioner, soap etc contribute to
landfill and plastics in our waterways and oceans. Look after the planet by
travelling with your own personal care items in your wet pack, along with your
bamboo toothbrush and metal comb. You don’t have to carry large containers –
invest in small containers into which you can transfer product for easy
carrying. This way you avoid contributing to junk being transferred into our
environment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Today is World
Animal Day and also marks two years since I started this project. Saving the
bees was what got me started, and has led me on an intense journey of learning
how badly we treat this planet, the creatures that live on this planet and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">each other</i>. It is my hope that opening
discussion about any and every issue will help make things better – for the
environment, animals everywhere and for ourselves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Today,
however, let’s take a good hard look at how we treat the animals of the world
and what we can do, because there are SO many things we can do to make things
better. We can fundraise, lobby, petition, and volunteer. Whatever our age or
background, there is something we can do to improve the life of animals all
over the world. To mark the day there are events all across the globe. Check
them out at <a href="http://www.worldanimalday.org.uk/">http://www.worldanimalday.org.uk/</a>
or check out any of the fantastic organisations that look after animals in your
area </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">such as <a href="http://www.animalsaustralia.org/">http://www.animalsaustralia.org/</a>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><cite><a href="http://www.seashepherd.org/"><span style="font-style: normal;">www.seashepherd.org</span></a>
</cite><cite><span style="font-style: normal;">or something else local to you</span></cite><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">. </i>Let’s make a difference. Let’s make it
happen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Today is World
Farm Animals Day and I would like to share with you words directly from the
days of the year website at <a href="https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/farm-animals-day/">https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/farm-animals-day/</a>
because they put it so succinctly. </span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Farm animals are cute, and they also play an important role in modern
society. Take some time to appreciate them this World Farm Animals Day. Created
in memory of Ghandi, who believed in treating all living beings with respect, <strong><span style="font-family: Times;">World Farm Animals Day</span></strong> was founded to
highlight the poor conditions suffered by some farm animals, and promote
awareness in the hope something may be done to improve their lives.</span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">While World Farm Animals Day has an important, and sad, origin, in the
sense it was created to raise awareness of suffering, it can be celebrated in
different ways with children. Taking children for a visit to a farm is a great
way to teach them about farm animals, and it’s a good chance to instil in them
the message of treating animals with respect. Another great way to celebrate is
by donating to an animal protection charity of your choice.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Let’s remember
how much we rely on our farm animals for food, remember to treat them with
respect and give them good lives, and be worthy of the gift of sustenance they
provide.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">What a great
idea! In Australia we have the national Garage Sale Trail – one day put aside
for everyone to organize their own garage sales and recycle their unwanted
household goods. Check out the website at<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><a href="https://garagesaletrail.com.au/">https://garagesaletrail.com.au/</a>
where all the information is at your fingertips. Local councils support the
initiative, and encourage people to gather all their unused and unwanted
‘stuff’ and sell it to someone who will use it or cherish it. It’s a great way
to recycle, upcycle, and share resources. Sellers can advertise their sale on
the website for free and buyers can download a map to follow, indicating all
the sales in their local area. Sellers get to make a bit of money, clear out
their cupboards and garages and freshen their lives a bit. Purchasers get to
enjoy a day out going from garage sale to garage sale, find treasures and maybe
meet some neighbours they hadn’t met before. It’s a win/win situation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">(Do you have
garage sale trails in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">your</i> country?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Up until the early
1970s you could still buy your bread from the man who travelled around in the
little bread van selling loaves from the back of his vehicle – full loaves or
half loaves, still warm from the oven. Now we have to go to the shop to buy our
bread – either the corner store, the supermarket or the bakery. Most of us buy
our mass produced bread in plastic bags secured at the top with a little
plastic clip, or plastic coated pieces of wire. We create a lot of plastic
landfill from our bread-eating habits alone. Both the plastic bag and the
plastic clip are dangerous items to let loose in the environment. Plastic bread
bags are just as capable of killing marine life as any plastic carry bag from
the supermarket. They float in waterways and clog up anything they come into
contact with. The bread ties are lethal too, adding to the billions of tiny
plastic bits we toss away during our busy lives. Whole islands of sea birds
suffer from the consequences of mistaking little pieces of plastic as food for
their young, who soon starve to death, their carcasses rotting away to reveal
mounds of plastic where a stomach once existed. Multiply each loaf of bread you
buy that generates plastic waste by the number of loaves you buy every year,
multiplied by the number of people around the world who do the same – just a
few?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">We can change
our habits and create better outcomes by taking our own container to the bakery
and buying a fresh loaf, not wrapped in plastic, and put straight into the container
to take home. Eliminating just two pieces of plastic from everyday life will
make a huge contribution to cleaning up the planet. It’s an idea for those who
want to live plastic-free lives and a worthwhile idea for those who can only
cope with one change at a time. It will save resources, save money on
environmental cleanups and save a lot of wildlife from ghastly deaths.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Today is Inventor’s day – well it is in Argentina. Not every
country recognises Inventor’s Day, which is celebrated on different dates in
various countries around the world. 29<sup>th</sup> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">September is the birthday of
the inventor of the ballpoint pen, László József Bíró. Each country celebrates
the day for a different reason and in different ways.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">This flower
suggestion is for all of us everywhere to celebrate inventors and their gifts
to humanity, particularly those ideas that will create a better future. We <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">need</i> inventors, particularly as we head
into the future with an awareness of how much damage is being done to the
planet by our current actions. We need inventors to create sustainable energy
sources, sustainable farming and building practices, ways to stop encroaching
on natural habitats, ways to live in harmony with the planet – there’s a lot of
work to be done. Let’s encourage more inventive thought, at every level, and
take care of this planet better than ever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">For a few decades it has been the norm for children to come
home from birthday parties with a plastic bag full of goodies. These goodies
are nearly always pieces of plastic rubbish – little items designed to take
parents’ money from them in return for a little piece of plastic that
entertains a child for a minute or two. What a waste of resources! Birthday
parties used to be really simple events, with children having fun playing games
and eating party food. It’s the birthday child who is supposed to receive the
presents, so why be obliged to give every other child a gift? Children need to
learn that it’s not always all about them. At a birthday party it’s about the
child having the birthday. It’s good for children to learn how to focus on
other people and not focus on what they get out of it for themselves. It’s the
gift of giving, not receiving. So let’s give a gift to the planet by not
contributing further to useless plastic waste that only ends up in landfill, or
worse, the stomach of a baby albatross, and skip the goodies bag.</span></div>
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