Every Sunday in church, the children get a handout that makes them think about how to become better, more caring people. Today’s handout listed four individuals that parents were to tell their children about. There was the Dalai Lama, Caesar Chavez, Rosa Parks, and Jane Goodall. We talked about all four, but as I was explaining who each was, I wondered how many adults know who Jane Goodall is. Goodall has spent the last 45 years of her life working with chimpanzees and it all started with a gift from her father. When Goodall was young, her father gave her … Continue reading →

I have blogged about green celebrities, green musicians, and green models, but there are also plenty of green athletes in the world. First, since the London Olympics are still fresh on everyone’s mind, let’s take a look at a few green Olympians. No doubt you heard the name Usain Bolt a few million times during the London Olympics. Okay, maybe not quite that much, but the self-proclaimed Fastest Man of Earth’s name was certainly mentioned a lot. Bolt took home gold in the 100 m, 200 m, and 2×100 m relay. But, he also serves at the ambassador of culture/sport … Continue reading →

Christy Turlington is another example of a beautiful supermodel who puts her good looks to green use. Turlington, who is married to actor Edward Burns, served as a guest correspondent on the “Today Show” back in the early 2000s. She reported on educational opportunities for Afghan girls in 2002 and also did an interview with the Dalai Lama in Dharmsala, India. She became interested in the health care field after her father died of lung cancer. It prompted her to not only quit smoking, but also participate in public service announcements for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the … Continue reading →