Lights and the Landfill

I don’t want to research the numbers. I don’t want to know the waste, which could be recycled, that is headed for the county landfill, or worse, ends up in a river, lake or ocean. Waste which won’t disintegrate. Ever. Waste that disturbs wildlife. But, I did do a quick search. The number between Thanksgiving and the moment the country ushers in the New Year is upsetting. The situation is a year-round crisis for our country and especially at Christmas.

I rescued two pre-lit Christmas trees when the lights went out with pliers and a lot of pulling on plastic.

There is a reason why I’m soothing my hands with Re-Nutriv $220 Ultimate Lift Restorative Balm loaded with crushed pearls from the South Sea, tourmaline gems and twenty-four carat gold.

Then, with the help of the good people at Lowe’s unloaded the lackluster lights in a recycling bin with the assistance of store employee Michael Healey.

Here’s a look at the massive seasonal structures adorning my home which could be suffering in a landfill with zero hope of the plastic and metal ever turning into earth.

My annoyance with environmental damage is long-time noted.

Don’t throw away the spirit that begs to surround you. Happy Holidays everyone. I hope you are all enjoying the wonder.

Later today, we should have my Holiday Greeting Card up. Here’s a couple of frozen shots.

….AND…. I am going to do the work to show you the star of the mantle. A Pinterest-Free celebration of The King. He spends most of the year nestled in the basement in between gold bars and ammunition. A masterpiece only my 6-year old self could create with a box of crayons, glitter and glue.