Well, I thought I was done with report cards when I finished schooling, but now, the ever present monthly gas energy report. It’s never good. Well, it could be good, maybe if we were gone all day.

I do believe in being a good steward of our resources. We did go solar for electricity, but that was more about our state’s electrical energy going through the roof and just trying to control costs over the long haul.

For gas, I’m just not sure who I’m being compared to. There should be a rating for those who are home and those who are gone most of the day. Maybe I’d rate more than a middle to low C, when there is no D or F rating. Yes, it’s true. I have a “fair” rating, which appears to be the bottom of their rating system.

But I do have a plan. (1) Learn how to make a fire without the use of gas, (2) a wood burning stove, and (3) oil lamps. I do love mood lighting.

I remain convinced that the answer to the modern day issues is to go back in time. However, I know there are problems with my solution as well, since apparently we’re not supposed to burn wood either. 🤷🏻‍♀️

The best thing about finding my way back to WordPress is the beautiful nature and wildlife pictures of those I follow. There is no social media that I’ve found that compares, in my most humble opinion.

I don’t know that if I hadn’t had the experience of viewing such wonderful wildlife on this site, that AI generated nature images on social media would have been as painful to view as they have been. I’m grateful to return.

From the photos I’ve viewed here, it has caused me to see and appreciate so much more of the wildlife in my own backyard. Of course, with my fancy phone I cannot get anything close to the great shots that are splashed throughout WordPress. But I snap a shot here and there every once in awhile just to remind myself of what my eyes recently saw so much more clearly. Although this shot seems so far away, it wasn’t in person. Of course, I do not know what kind of bird is in this photo, but I certainly enjoyed the sighting, and have you all to thank for it.

There comes a time when I can no longer close my eyes to that which is abhorrent. I know it is happening, but what can I do? I reluctantly watched this film, the Sound of Freedom, a story based on real lives. The request here is simple. First, just watch to understand. And then, if you can, help spread the message and shine the light into the darkness.

I have started with my inner circle of family and friends. And then, “Pay Forward” for those to watch the film free of charge who are otherwise unable. And these simple steps forward I am doing. It seems like nothing. But that is what has been asked and that I can do. God help us.