Today’s Thursday Thought quote reminds us of the power of a smile.
“What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life’s pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.” — Joseph Addison
Tag Archive for sun
Have Some Fun on Eclipse-Day
Who shot arrows into the sky to rekindle the sun? Who eats the sun but, burning his mouth, spits it out? Who thought that the sun and moon were lovers and the eclipse happened because of, well, the heat of their passion? Should pregnant women wear metal to protect their baby during the eclipse?
Find the answers to these and other burning (sorry about that) questions at https://www.almanac.com/content/solar-eclipse-folklore-myths-and-superstitions.
Harnessing the Sun, Morocco Style
I’d like to see us cut our electric bill the way Morocco plans to do it. Taking advantage of the 3,000 hours of sun they get each year, they’re building a set of four linked solar plants the size of 35 soccer fields. Along with hydro and wind, the complex will serve the electric needs of half the country’s population. Phase 1, opening this month, will bring power to 1.1 million people. Read more about this exciting venture at the Guardian.com site.
Build Yourself a Cool Kitchen
Remodeling your kitchen? Plan to place your fridge in a cooler spot, away from the oven or a sunny window. Each 1 degree above 70 around the fridge uses 2.5% more energy.
[For more easy, money-saving, earth-friendly tips, download a FREE copy of Green Riches: Help the Earth & Your Budget. Go to www.Smashwords.com/books/view/7000 or your favorite e-book seller and download to your computer or e-book device. Totally free, with no strings attached.]