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Beware, Take Care, and Waste Not

Oct 19th, 2009 | By Jody L Weymouth | Category: Economy

Reduce and re-use were en vogue in Newfoundland long before the environmental movement was created. Despite the fact that my parents both had good jobs when I was growing up, nothing was wasted. It was only as an adult did I realize how the things I had always done were actually good for the environment.



It Takes a Village

Mar 20th, 2009 | By Jody L Weymouth | Category: Environment

You would have to live under a rock to not be familiar with the terms “global warming” or “climate change.” But what exactly do these terms mean? It is hard, sometimes, to believe in global warming when it is -40 out and you are looking at feet of snow. Not really understanding how these concepts [...]



Life in Combat Boots: A “Girly-Girl” Joins the Army

Dec 15th, 2006 | By Jody L Weymouth | Category: Personal Growth, Society, Uncategorized

I am not sure when I decided that I wanted to do something “good” with my life. I do remember watching an Indiana Jones movie with a childhood friend, but I’m sure there must have been another influence besides this movie. My friend and I would often discuss going to a poor country, living in [...]