My tendency would be to go on for a good long paragraph about the lack of updating this blog has received. I am going to try to avoid that. Then again, maybe there is a point to be made there after all..

Whenever I start getting into all this environmental and social activism stuff more wholeheartedly, I find there are so many ups and downs to it... I see something that renews my hope that there are people trying to do something about all these problems then I get discouraged because there are so many problems and they are so big and it just seems too idealistic to think we can fight against them - perhaps that is why I haven't posted anything in so long. But lately I feel like activism is becoming more mainstream. I don't think it's just me who thinks that. It seems like the anti-corporation folks, the green movement, concerns about the actions and motivations of our governments, etc are really gaining momentum. And momentum is exactly what we need. All those positive and hopeful messages about the power of the people need momentum to come to fruition. And despite some degree of cynicism, I feel like this is really starting to happen. That is why I am back to posting. Even though I still don't feel like I have answers.

For now I am just going to post some new links to some information that I think is pretty important to consider..

ps. oh also.. good news! My blackspot shoes had holes in the bottom and I thought I would have to replace them, but thanks to some awesome "freesole" shoegoo, I patched up the holes and can now happily wear my shoes in puddles again. yay!