There was a time when I brought cases of plastic water bottles with me when camping with my family. Sitting in a panga in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja, Mexico with enormous beautiful gray whales-mothers and babies- just a few feet away in their home jolted me. I knew my behavior needed to change. Since that unforgettable experience and many that have followed, my goal is to understand the negative impact single-use plastic has on our precious plant, animal, land, water, and human life. I have made it my personal mission to radically change my habits and dependence on single-use plastic and encourage others to do the same. We only have one increasingly fragile planet, and we are covering it in plastic.

After 35 rewarding years as a special education teacher, retirement has afforded me and my husband the opportunity for incredible travel and camping experiences. Our travel generally takes us out in nature and seeing things we are afraid won’t exist for future generations. This coupled with the arrival of our beautiful grandson reinforces my desire to protect this beautiful planet we call home.

In retirement, I have become a very active member of the Rotary Club of Windsor, CA and increasingly involved in environmental and social justice causes. I am the chair of the Rotary District 5130 Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) and participate with a number of national and international environmental groups.

I frequently share my discoveries about alternatives to single use plastic with friends and family members. A friend suggested that a blog would be a great way to share these discoveries with a wider audience. Brilliant!!! I invited my sisters to join me. Preparing for this blog has led us on a fascinating path of research and study on the perils of plastic. Along the way, we have met many dedicated individuals making a profound difference on the environment, and we look forward to introducing some to our subscribers. Here I am with my amazing sisters creating our own blog. Please join our journey to greatly curb unnecessary single-use plastic.