Falling off the Eco Wagon Over the Holidays
I feel kind of like an alcoholic who constantly finds herself in a bar. You might notice I used passive voice there. That’s to avoid taking responsibility for myself.
I’m in beautiful Pennsylvania as usual for the holidays, where we all have a friend. I flew into JFK, then drove to the little PA town where I grew up. On the way, I passed by a seductive collection of outlets called The Crossings in the Poconos. The prices amazing, and on top of that there is NO TAX ON CLOTHING in Pennsylvania. I just wanted Christmas presents for my mom and grandmother. An innocent endeavor! But soon I am faced with JCrew, Cole Haan, Burburry, Adidas and all manner of stores that make me wanty. I went to JCrew for a gift for my husband, but ended up getting one or five other things for myself. They had this here silk dress i coveted in the summer catalog, and yellow pants that will be fantastic on my next vacation! But everything is made in China and they don’t use organic cotton. I’m not even beating myself up as much as I should, because I really like the stuff I got. I’m just sayin, it’s not easy trying to be green when you are: 1. female, 2. in close proximity to very cheap eco-enemy clothing, 3. in a state that does not tax clothing.