[dvs] Help make energy efficiency a reality

[Mary Himmer]

I would love to take the pledge, but can't figure out how to do it with my life style.  I don't work, and drive my special needs son to a lot of places everyday.  I am trying to encourage walking as much as possible to places nearby.  I started walking to those within a mile of our home, and am now expanding it to 2 miles time permitting.  I had our son walk home 4 miles one day and soon he should be able to bike that when it is light enough.  Thank you all for taking the pledge.  It would be nice if I lived closer to where public transit is more available, but I will keep trying to find more ways to use it.  I did buy a hybrid bike powered by battery and human energy, and hope to be able to take it further as I build up my muscles, then to get one for our son so we can do it together whenever possible.  Another thing I just did when I had to go downtown into Philly from the Blue Bell suburbs was to drive to Chestnuthill and took the train from there, then attended a meeting in Chestnuthill upon my return, then drove home from there.  For me in the car dependent suburbs, that was a start.  I admire those of you who can do more.  It makes moving closer to public transit look very inviting, but more importantly, I want to start growing more of our own food in our yard, so probably better stay put for now.  Thank you all for inspiring me even though I can't totally join you quite yet.  

Mary Himmer


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Guat-Lian C Kreamer 
  To: Delaware Valley Sustainability 
  Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 12:43 PM
  Subject: Re: [dvs] Help make energy efficiency a reality


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