I usually make it a point to do something special, or in this case, green, on Earth Day; that being the annual day for ecological rejuvenation, environmental awareness, and celebration of the beauty of our planet. One day, just one, to do something that should be done every day.

What was I doing? Inside doing homework because it was raining and I had the day off. I feel like I’ve disappointed the planet, something I care about deeply. Yet I was shackled by other responsibilities, and couldn’t really do much else to acknowledge the day beyond lip service. It came, then it left, and I feel all the worse for not acting.

Why not an Earth Week? Earth Month even? I don’t think one day is enough.