The Oil

Well, 45 days ago, BP's Deep Water Horizon exploded and killed 11 people. That was only the beginning. Since then, oil has been gushing into the gulf hitting Louisiana wetlands hard, and heading toward the pristine beaches of the Florida panhandle.

Its been a while since we have been to the Gulf Coast. We took it for granted that it would just always be there.

After news of the spill got so big and we realized that the Florida beaches would be affected, we started making plans on making a trip down there before the disaster hit.

Looks like we are too late. News yesterday reported that the sheen from the oil has been spotted just a few miles off the coast of Pensacola. By next weekend, when we were hoping to head down, there is no telling how bad it will be. Im thinking I still want to go now just to see if I can see this shit for myself.

I cant help but think about the oil spill every time I get in my car and crank it. Then I look around and see all the things that come from pertrolium and it is overwhelming. How could we ever do without it??

I strongly believe, that until we the people make the effort to stop using petro products will our oceans and marshlands be safe from this dirty, dirty stuff.

There has to be a way!