Reply #58: Thanks! Although I'm sure that there are some "purists" here

[johnaries]

That will say "well, you should be walking, anyway!"

The closest store is 7 miles away. My work is 35+ miles away, one way. I would love to work from home, but my job requires me to be on-site and face-to-face. I would LOVE to be able walk or bike wherever I need to go, but it simply isn't practical. As it is, I have 20 acres of woods and another 40 acres of "easement" property that I am protecting.

If it weren't for me, this beautiful acreage that I don't own - but that owns me - would be "development".

It's hard to explain, but when I first moved here the woods "called" to me. My house needs lots of improvements that I can't afford, but I live here anyway. There were no birds here, but with sunflower seeds and simple Hummingbird nectar they have returned - which restored a balance that was lost.

I'm sorry that I have to use carbon-based fuels to maintain "Hummer's Haven" as I like to call my little piece of heaven. I wish I had a choice.

I do try to do what I can, regardless. But there is only so much you CAN do!

And that is my message to ALL members of the Congress.

There is only so much you can do. But when you see the chance, then fucking DO it!