"Green Genie" Debut(ted?) at Tarpon Talkers Toastmasters

Yes folks, that's right--Green Genie has made her official debut, at my Tarpon Talkers Toastmasters meeting last week--with great trepidation and even a few genuine chuckles, I have released my nom de plume (or is she a pseudonym...or just a stage name?) into the world!

I was actually quite surprised when the audience laughed at 'her' first couple of jokes--I've never tried any sort of "meaning to be" funny stuff in public. Now that I have, I do believe I'll do it again!

Green Genie was born to help me get the message out that it ain't so funny to be green--or maybe it is?

Three Easy Ways to Be Greener (according to Green Genie, of course):

1. Think Local: the more you buy close to home, the more you support your local economy AND save lots of energy in shipping.
2. Recycle: when we recycle our cans, glass, and plastic it;s much easier to be aware of what we are buying and how much of our "green energy" (aka dollars) goes to packaging, vs. the product itself!
3. Think BIG: When making larger purchases, such as automobiles or other transportation, as well as appliances and HOMES--look for energy-efficiency, such as higher mileage, or Energy Star ratings.

Green Genie has lots more suggestions on how YOU can increase the green inside your wallet as well as in your environment, so STAY TUNED for more posts from her!