Green Think

My wife says I've been resting on my laurels.

You see, "GreenThink" won an Associated Press award a few weeks ago. You can read about it in our story "Press-Republican wins seven awards." It is very gratifying to receive this recognition, especially for a blog that really only got going last year.

But what are laurels anyways?

Whatever they are, they don't feel too comfortable. As soon as I won the award, I was overwhelmed with other jobs and obligations.

Don't get me wrong, I like being busy. And my challenges are good challenges: a surprise class at Plattsburgh State, a roofing job, a rush of work here at the P-R, an over-active water heater, a burgeoning community-garden plot and a strong desire to do a bit of kayaking before the snow flies.

But my blog and readers have suffered, I know. I apologize. I'll try to get back on track.

Coincidentally, it seems that our nation has also had trouble keeping track of green issues. We've been swept up in a whirlwind health care, health care, health care. Again, don't get me wrong, I think reforming our health-care system is critical. I'm very disappointed that a single-payer proposal never made it onto President Obama's agenda. I just hope health care doesn't push Obama's green initiatives onto the back burner.

In the meantime, what green issues are catching your attention? Drop me a note or a comment.