Saturday was Earth Hour. It was the third year Weretoad and I participated. A lot of people complain about it being a pipe dream with little impact, especially this year. Since we’re already environmentalists and go beyond the hour anyway, I feel that even one more little step can make a difference. I think it would be fun to do it with other people in the future. Maybe have a candlelit potluck dinner? I would at least feel less isolated!
Anyway, my husband and I enjoyed it this year. I meditated for a few minutes and then we played Scrabble with candles.
Author M. A. Phillips 
I wish Earth Hour would’ve been more widely advertised. I knew it existed but had no idea when it was taking place 😦 I participated last year though!
I agree. Treehugger, for example, usually has a lot of entries when it comes up. There was only one leading up to it this year. Grist didn’t have anything. I befriended Earth Hour on Facebook which will help next year, I hope.
I participated and blogged about it as well as posting about it on facebook…but still I heard from lots of people that they had no idea what or when it was!
Is there a link to Treehugger?
Willow,
Here’s a link to an article on this year’s Earth Hour from Tree Hugger. It’s one of my favorite environmental blogs.
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/03/earth-hour-barely-noticed.php
Peace,
Grey Catsidhe
According to Hans Rosling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZoKfap4g4w) even the most devoted environmentalists will give up their cars, televisions, cell phones but very few environmentalists are willing to give up their washing machines.