A blog about thinking globally, and acting locally.

Last week I attended the 20th annual South Plains Conference, and while I was sitting through some incredible and inspiring lectures, something revolutionary occurred to me: more than anything in my life, I own and have read more books on the food crisis, I have studied most about ethical consumerism, I have the biggest passion for local food, wine, music, art, and culture, and I have worked hardest to maintain a minimalist lifestyle. My true passions all have a common theme:

local ethics.


Now, I'll be fair. The idea of "thinking globally, acting locally" was first introduced to me via the Global Oneness project. It was through that organization that I discovered the importance of helping your neighbor, fighting for your city, and making a difference in your local community. Basically, if everyone fought to make their community as best as it can be, then so many of even our global issues would be solved. Acting at a local level, within the context of a global whole, is the most effective and sustainable way to make a substantial difference in this world. This paradigm shift in thinking made me realize that running off to "save the world" through the Peace Corps won't potentially make as big of a difference as the very steps I can take today, at home, in our city. With just a little bit of help, Lubbock can easily be as awesome as I know it wants and deserves to be.


My vision for this blog is to write about local consumerism, local environmentalism, and local social consciousness. I will cover topics that range from local issues that Lubbock faces and how we can help, to bigger issues like poverty and hunger in my state and my nation. I want to discuss what I've learned in my research on local agriculture, what I've studied in my conservation management classes, and the ways we can all support the local culture to help foster a sense of strong community identity. If we work together, talk about the important issues, commit to changing priorities and lifestyles, even in the smallest way, together we can save the world.