Ok here it is: My moment of ditz. Several years ago I saw a Mercury commercial where the spokeswoman stated the model was the “first green vehicle of the year”. I turned to my friend and said, “So what? No one else has used green paint?” Ok if you’re done gaping in awe at the stupidity allow me to redeem myself. This was before the whole world had taken off on the “Green” movement again. At the time, I still thought of “Green” as just planting trees and picking up garbage. Recycling, renewable energy, and hybrid vehicles were a way of life, not just a color. I’m happy to say I’ve come out of my cocoon and learned that the Green movement is alive and well. And it’s not just about renewing its appeal to the younger generations, but about renewing resources for all generations to come.

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