This morning the children and I drove over to the library for the weekly story hour. This was the first one we've gone to even though we've lived in the area for over a year now. The topic of choice was snowmen, with two books being read, a cute dance about a melting snowman, and a craft where the kids pulled apart cotton balls and glued them on a piece of paper. We checked out five children's books (one of which Nate has already thoroughly enjoyed - about pirates) and Kathy Reich's Deja Dead. So far I'm only at chapter three, but I'm really enjoying the book. Anyone out there a member of Good Reads? I enjoy that I can keep track of what books I've read and possibly scope out new authors. I'm also a member of Book Swim, which is nice because I can get books quicker from them then I can from the library here (as it is a small town library). I'm possibly ashamed to also admit that I adore Netflix, and am currently watching The Highlander Season One.

Do you know what I would like? An unbiased report of which activities weigh out heavier in terms of environmental-related issues. I'd like to know which is worse - purchasing a DVD from Wal-Mart or renting a movie from Netflix. When I purchase a DVD from Wal-Mart I have all of the production pollution square on my own head, plus the transportation around the country to my Wal-Mart, then my transportation to purchase it, and then it sits on my shelf. With Netflix, the production pollution is shared among everyone who watches that movie, the transportation from the factory to my house is square on my head, and the housing it comes in (paper) is recyclable.

Now - which is better? How about with Book Swim? Purchasing or renting via Book Swim? Probably even better is when I buy movies on iTunes and download them to my computer, or when I go to the library. But really, where is the objective scientific proof? Numbers? Quantifiable data? I'm curious!

Anyway, the other major event on today's platter is the caucus tonight. Myself, my sister, and Aaron are all going to have a part in the country's political process. I was informed by someone official that I can take the kids with me. Let's see how that goes down... I'm looking forward to the event.

And, on the menu tonight? Couscous Shepard's Pie from Robin. Mmm, sounds like a good day all around!

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