Every day when I open the paper or turn on the news I see another story about the terrible condition of our earth.  Almost daily I read about simple things each of us can do to help conserve energy and protect our planet.  Small things from recycling our cans, glass, plastic and newspapers to putting in low flow faucets and toilets.  Some things take a little more effort and money than others - but then again some are very simple.  A couple of years ago I started giving my clients a small tote bag with our logo on it.  The bags are green in color.  Many of you have told me how handy the bags are and some of you have even came in for replacements between sessions.  One special client who is very eco-conscious told me that she used her bag for grocery shopping.  This helps cut down waste by not having to get plastic or paper bags when she goes shopping.  Inside her LGP GREEN bag she puts other bags to bag her groceries.  She has been doing this for almost a year and has not had to use one additional bag from the grocery store.  This launched my GO GREEN initiative where I encourage each client to become more creative with the use of the bags.  In addition, the GREEN bags will hopefully be a gentle reminder of the importance of “going green” a little more each day.  Edie Grace loves going shopping with the GREEN LGP bags.

Recently, DeWayne and I had the opportunity to spend some time again with an inspiring couple from Atlanta who have wrote the book on going green.  They built and live in one of the most eco friendly homes in the world.  They named their home “ECO Manor” and the house even has its on website.  I encourage you to take a second to browse this web site and see how passionate they are about living more eco friendly.  They are certainly inspirations to each of us. 

If the couple seems familiar - it is probably because they are.  This husband and wife duo is Rutherford and Laura Seydel.  Rutherford is an Atanta Lawyer and is the owner of the Atlanta Hawks and the Atlanta Thrashers.  Laura is the daughter of Georgia’s most famous citizen Ted Turner (founder of CNN, TBS, Headline News)  I have spoken to Laura about her coming down to south Georgia soon and meet some of you and discuss her passion of sustaining and protecting our precious environment.  As a mother of three, Laura is determined to be an example not only for her family but also for the world.  I salute that green “girl power”!

Join us tomorrow morning as Statesboro helps kick off stage two of the Tour De Georgia.  The race will bring 148 professional bicyclist to our city.  They will be available for autographs beginning at 9AM and the race will officially kick off at 11 AM.  Where is the starting line?  Out our front door.  The streets will be closed obviously.  If you want to come check it out - we will have some limited parking available in the rear of our building.

The race officially kicks off today at Tybee Island and will be completed in North Georgia the end of the week.  Read all about the race in today’s Statesboro Herald by clicking here.