Great post Alex. I cant believe I missed this weeks question as i'm on vacation. Great question! Ill be reading them all soon with my full voting power since I have been away. All great things on your list. In principle buying local helps keep big box stores away. I go out of my way to buy local for many reasons. I also buy material items used when I can. Food is such an issue and one I struggle with in all honestly. I try hard to buy local, organic, etc. But I cant afford to buy all my food at local health food stores. I need to get more self sufficient in that way....

Well since I missed this week. Ill just say this -
Everything we do, from the smallest gestures to the grandest sacrifices makes a difference. Everything we do maters. Every smile , every frown and every word effects someone or something. Its important to try to do things with purpose, kindness and love. That one small thing, that interaction with the neighbor could be the thing needed that begins a cascade of events ... etc. etc.