Don't forget tonight at 8 p.m is Earth Hour, when all non-essential lights should be turned off.  Phoenix has agreed to participate in this exercise and encourages its residents to turn off all non-essential lights and electrical devices.  City Hall and the Calvin C. Goode building downtown are among the city buildings that will go dark during that hour.  However, Phoenix will not extinguish any essential lights; those that are necessary for public safety.  To find out more about Earth Hour and get some tips of what to do in the dark, please go to earthhour@wwfus.org.

Please share your Earth Hour expereiences with me.

Earth Hour 2008 is coming to a city near you!!  In Monday's Arizona Republic, there was an article about Earth Hour, which is being celebrated at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 29th, in cities all around the world.  At 8 p.m., participants will unplug and turn off any and all electronic and electrical devices; televisions, computers, lights, radios, IPods, everything.  The idea is to show people that we can make a difference, even if it's only for one hour.  I, for one, have signed up to participate in this activity, and I encourage everyone to join me.  Mayor Phil Gordon of Phoenix has indicated that the City will cooperate with businesses in the downtown area to make Earth Hour a reality.  In Chicago, landmark buildings, such as the Sears Tower, have agreed to turn off their lights for one hour.

it's only one hour, but it can make a difference.  Come and join me.  For more information, please go to www.earthhour.com. 

Kermit the frog on Sesame Street sang:  It's not easy being green.  That song keeps repeating in my mind, but I sing "It's Easy to Being Green!!  i just bought a new 2008 Toyota Prius, picture below, and I'm really enjoying this car.  I'm not a car person.  Give me something with 4 tires, a steering wheel and a back seat and I'm fine, but this car has captured my attention.  I began researching the Prius in 2006 and when I would see an owner, I'd ask them:  "how do you like the car?  Without exceptions, the owners were enthusiastic; some looking to purchase their 2nd Prius.

Since I use this car for real estate, as well as personal, I needed a hatchback, because I haul plants and trees.  I'm a gardener, as well as a realtor.  The back seat in the Prius is very roomy.  The driver amenities are huge!!  I have a back-up camera, so I have no excuse for hitting something as I back up.  The temperature controls are on the steering wheel, as well as the volume for the stereo/cd player.  The steering wheel is just the right size; but BEST OF ALL, I'm averaging over 50 miles per gallon of gas!!!  I am so impressed with this vehicle.  i sound like a commercial, and I don't mean to, but for anyone who'se looking for a great, economical, roomy car, check out the Prius.