Earth Day 2007

I remember exactly where I was 17 years ago today. I was in the hospital with preterm labor, had been there for 3 weeks. (At the time I didn't know that my total stay would be 2 and 1/2 months.) I was watching Earth Day programs on TV. I was about to have my first baby, and I felt hopeful about the world she was going to inherit. There were many problems, but people were looking for solutions, and everyone was enthusiastic and passionate.


I made this quilt in November 2004, a few days after George Bush was "re-elected," feeling despondent. Our beautiful home was being sold to the highest bidder to do with as they pleased. Global warming was "just a theory." Scientists who said otherwise were being told to shut up.

In this picture the quilt looks pretty crooked. I think it reflects how depressed I was!


2007, the tide is beginning to turn. It took being caught in how many lies, who can even try to count, to convince America that Bush is not protecting us, on any level.

The quilt is called "On Thin Ice." I guess that's self explanatory. If something is not done about global warming, polar bears might be extinct by 2050.

Today is Earth Day, every day is Earth Day. Let's all think of what we can do to save our lovely planet. Small things like recycling, taking shorter showers, walking instead of driving when we can. Bigger things like electing leaders who have a plan for the environment. We're smart, we can turn this around. If you want lots more ideas, go the the Environmental Defense website. www.environmentaldefense.org. They have a wealth of information and many ways to get involved.


By the way, my baby who was so anxious to be born turned out healthy and wonderful. She is a beautiful young woman with energy and ideas to make this world a better place. Things are looking up.