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Thank You Trump Straws

Straws. Somehow political, somehow partisan. The latest fundraiser for the fake billionaire turned President Donald Trump is to get a 10 pack of straws for $15 with the word TRUMP written on the side. The straws are reusable so the proud Trump supporters can carry them everywhere. The irony here is that they are unwittingly doing what environmentalists want them to do, which is carrying around their own reusable straw instead of using disposable ones. Ha-Ha. You have to have fun sometimes with this plastic pollution stuff. I sort of want to say thank you to anyone I see with a Trump straw for carrying their own straws, but then they may catch on, that they are helping the environment and making liberals happy. Since most Trump supporters only stance is to be against anything liberal, or Obama-esque, saying thank you might stop them from carrying the straw.

The New Normal is Abnormal

Customs and societal norms are handed down to us from previous generations, but they can also change over time. We continue to challenge racism, sexism, and other ‘isms’ in the US, leading to positive changes in what is normal and legal in our society. However if left unexamined or unquestioned we can pass down harmful customs and traditions. We accept single-use plastic as the norm. Why?

Breaking the Cycle

Thank y’all for those who came to my last Zero Waste Shopping Event at MOMs Organic College Park, MD. MOMs Organic College Park, MD – you can bring your own container to refill on many food items, like flour, and olive oil, but you can also fill up on detergent and Dishwasher soap !!