Time went forward an hour this weekend for Daylight Savings, and as we adapt to the change in routines, I'm thinking of another hour marking this month. Our readers have asked us to participate in Earth Hour 2009, on March 28th, at 8:30 p.m. It is a collaborative effort (that's what we like best), working to bring the world's attention to how much energy we use, how much we need, and how we can conserve it.
Earth Hour is a global 'wave,' like arms up in concert at an arena. Like a voice or instrument raised in song, it can be wonderful; but with many voices in synchronicity, the effect is fantastic. We participated last year, and the family delighted in candlelight and darkness so much that it has been repeated-- and again requested-- just for the fun of it. Let the kids prepare by playing at a place just for them.
In looking at the web site for Earth Hour, there are no Carolina towns or businesses signed up to participate. The closest city to us listed is Atlanta. Atlanta! We love 'em, but hey, if they can rock it, then surely we can too!So we are challenging ourselves to see who can be the Carolina leader in Earth Hour. We are writing and talking to towns and cities and businesses. Help us in asking them to put us on the Earth Hour map. We can have a fun community event that will save us money in energy bills!
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Thanks Roberta Dees note to Mayor Riley. The City of Charleston's Green Committee is advertising tomorrow night's EarthfHour and knows that there are many Charlestonians who are participating.
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