Sense of Place Interview

      I interviewed my grandmother for this journal about sustainability.  She discussed with me the problems of younger generations today.  We take up too many resources and do not live sustainably she stated.  For instance we always need the latest technology whether it is a TV, computer, phone, or other modern device and then we throw away something that is perfectly good just, because something new and better came along.  Growing up on a farm in Massachusetts, she learned the value of hard work and to respect nature.  Her family tried not to take more than what they needed form nature.  Since she grew up on a farm I believe her lifestyle, as a child was totally different from mine.  She thinks that it is great that we are learning about respecting nature and sustainability.  Teenagers today get too caught up in the latest trends and consume too much.  “It is wonderful to see students learning more about their environment today,” said Lorraine Perry.