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Quote: Sigh . . . . Yes, I've seen these reports as well. And, I've also heard the counter-arguments by dermatologists who suggest that these are extremely rare cases, folks with preexisting severe skin disorders who then spend an enormous amount of time sitting next to these bulbs - people...

Quote: You know, that's just wrong. In fact, I could go even as far as to say that, IMO, it's immoral. There is just no reason I can think of that makes that OK when there are so many other options. I know that the orange place let's folks put bids on items that they no longer need for...

Linda - Great story about your grands. I think we have so much to learn from those who came before us and I enjoyed learning about yours. Like you, I have a few of my grandmother's tools and equipment. Sometimes they just work better! Laura - Your story reminded me. Yes, stores dump stuff...

You're quite welcome, Kris. I'm glad to finally *meet* someone who actually does this. After first reading the SoJo piece, then watching the video, we had quite a discussion about this after our church service one day. Although I've not done it myself, I completely respect those who do. And...

Quote: Thanks for that link! Great article by Michael Pollan. I've bookmarked that and am passing it along to my cohorts in our church community garden that I've been writing about over at TEG. http://www.theeasygarden.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=22643 It is possible to grow a garden, even...

Quote: There is a whole movement that feels that this is a perfectly respectable and responsible way to live, given how much we throw away in our society. It even has a name: Freeganism. I read an article about this here...

Quote: That's correct. I neglected to point that out. Thanks for the reminder! However, since the amount of mercury is relatively small, about the size of this >>> . <<< per bulb, it's only an issue IF, you drop one (the vapor is the problem, leave the room, and carefully clean up after...

Oh, there are so many! First, don't get into debt and if you are in debt, get out of it. Anytime you pay on credit, you spend that extra 20+ percent on an item. Thus, if you want to save money, only buy what you can afford to pay for at that time. I know that sounds hard, but it can be done...