Higher Gas Prices Equals Conservation?

The other day I drove to the North Springs Marta Station to meet my middle son who was catching the train from the Atlanta airport. We never go directly to the Atlanta airport because the traffic is always heavy and airport parking is expensive.

On the way to the Marta Station I had to navigate Georgia 400 which is known for heavy traffic on a multi lane highway. Driving in my Volvo 240 with the "be green" bumper sticker on the back window I had both hands firmly on the steering wheel. On 400 it starts as a 4 lane highway and lanes are added the closer you get to the Atlanta metro area.

I am known as a mindful driver who never exceeds the speed limit. On this trip I held a steady speed of 60-65 mph. I felt like my car was not even moving because everyone was zipping by me at 75 mph. Oh, the cheap gas makes Georgians feel that they can drive as fast as they want. Conservation is never thought about unless the price of gas rises above 4 dollars a gallon.

On ABC News the other night Charlie Gibson had a special called "Addicted to Oil". He raised an interesting point that gasoline prices do not factor in the hidden costs of production. Such costs include the military (for fighting the gas wars in Iraqi and other places to protect our interests- cheap oil) and global warming.

Maybe such costs will be added in the future to reflect the true cost of a gallon of gasoline. If so, can you imagine how much we would be paying? Maybe 4 to 6 dollars a gallon. I bet those highway 400 drivers would slow down.

Living Sustainably on 1/5 Acre

At Cedar House Inn my wife and I have attempted to create a sustainable earth friendly environment. We recycle, buy local, conserve natural resources and live somewhat frugally compared to others. We visited the half off sale at our local thrift store today and purchased slightly used clothing for ourselves.

The following video features a family in California that takes sustainability and living simply to the fullest.

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Music Man at the Holly Theater 7/9-8/2

Stay with us and attend the Music man, the Tony award-winning musical that played on Broadway for 1,375 performances.

Enjoy the story of Harold Hill (played by Michael Arens),a footloose con man who sets out to take advantage of the citizens of a small, turn-of-the-century Iowa town, promising to transform the children into a world-class brass band for a price,
with old accomplice Marcellus Washburn (played by Judson Wright) helping him with the scam. Hill figures he's home free until he is captivated and morally transformed by the townsfolk. Along the way he falls in love with the town's lovely librarian, Marian Paroo (played by Heatherly Nelson), and inspires all with the joy of music.

Director David Rothel has created a glorious production of this warm and tuneful musical set at the height of America's golden age of innocence. Musical director Jeff Daniel, choreographer Krista Tritt, and accompanist Zeke Farley bring to life such classic tunes as "Seventy-Six Trombones," "Marian the Librarian," "Ya Got Trouble," "Goodnight My Someone" and "Till There Was You".

Show Dates are July 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, & 30 - Aug 2nd.

To reserve tickets contact the Holly Theater Box Office at 706-864-3759.