So, Alex ! I had my usual CBS Sunday Morning show on as I did Sunday morning stuff and I heard Charlie say something about "clotheslines". Egads, I said to my cat !! Alex's big effort is for clothelines. I have to find his number before this is on so he can see it." Nope, his card with the clothesline on it is nowhere to be found. I'll ask Information. "Oh, no," it's already starting....................Oh, MY G-D !!! It's ALEX..........This is YOUR clothesline project !!! Nice play, Shakespeare. I am so proud of you !! JRock Rocchio Communications Transcription & manuscript preparation from hand-written notes or e-mail; résumés, articles, manuscripts; facilitation of legal, medical, translator, and other resources; event planning (weddings, conferences, etc.)

Perhaps everyone is aware of the energy crisis that we are facing. Relying too much on machines, where in fact we could still do the natural way, may just put the situation worse. Brian Jennings has an axe to grind. Brian Jennings is the author of Censorship, a book about how conservative talk radio is a target of censorship by the Obama administration and others. The books website, censorshipbook.com, has more details. The book comes out right before the Henry Waxman's investigation of talk radio, and also an upcoming set of FCC hearings on the matter. Largely, it has to do with conservative talk radio run amok, which is restricting free speech. It is worth payday loans and more to preserve the freedom of speech, even if you don't agree with what Brian Jennings has to say.

We will be hiring students to install clotheslines in the Region of Halton, Ontario this summer; thanks to our government who put an end to the ridiculous clothesline prohibition last year. Can’t wait for the ground to firm up so we can get digging and start stringing up free power. Rather than giving away light duty retractable lines, look to your local Government and energy authorities for conservation rebate $$$ to subsidize clotheslines for those who need help investing in a permanent post and pulley line or a sturdy clothes tree. A few bucks towards durability will go a lot further in promoting long term use. With a little ingenuity and a whole lot of spirit communities can take a huge bite out of their energy consumption by simply harnessing the power of mother earth.

Project Laundry List received its first grant from us, the New England Grassroots Environment Fund, a public charity and funder/activist collaborative whose services include seed grants, skills building and grassroots networking. Check us out at www.grassrootsfund.org. Take a look at the 2008 Annual Report. In 1997 Alex and Project Laundry List were in the report, and a couple of other times, too. His grant request got me hanging my clothes on racks - was it possible for a family with a teenager and two working parents to dry all their clothes on a rack and/or outside? We did it for two months. We were using my grandmother's 22 year old Kenmore dryer, and without it, our electric bill really did drop by 30% a month. We are still drying our clothes, as now are the teen who is a young adult now. Thanks and great idea.

Green Pole Solutions in Milton, Ontario has a similar idea which was inspired by the great efforts of Alexander Lee and the devotion of Project Laundry List members and supporters. I thought I was alone in my quest to make the world a better place with clotheslines; until I met Lee and read the mix of pleadings from those still under clothesline prohibition, the many happy clothesline stories, and the great laundry tips. Lee’s dedication and leadership gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams and am proud announce the launch of my company and marketing campaign this spring. Project Green Pole will promote line drying, source locally made durable products; employ students; and help our communities stake their clothesline poles as a new back-yard landmark for sustainability and change. Thanks Alexander for all your hard work and inspiration. PS: To anyone living in Halton Region Ontario who needs help sourcing a clothesline. Drop us a line at greenpolesolutions@gmail.com; we will be glad to help. Angela