The morning article in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle regarding pets and hazardous lawn chemicals reminded me of a phone conversation I had this spring. Upon hearing of this phone call, all my friends exclaimed, "You've got to blog it! Poor guy, did he get the wrong house!"

Me "Hello"

Them "Good morning Mrs Smith, I am calling from the 'Name intentionally left out chemical company' and I have a special offer for your household today."

Me "Sorry but we don't put toxins on our lawn."

Them "If I could just have a minute of your time, I would like to tell you about some of our chemicals that are less toxic and mostly organic."

Me (I pause, not really sure I heard what I just heard)

Them "Mrs Smith..."

Me "Less toxic and MOSTLY organic? Isn't that like being a little pregnant!!! Sorry but we are not interested. What is it about Americans that they need to have uniformed little green pieces of grass that all match. It's unnatural. Maybe I like weeds! Weeds are good for the eco system, and water from my yard empties into Capisic pond, and then out to sea. I love my 3 kids and my dog and I will not risk their health for an unnatural lawn that is not found anywhere in nature. What is wrong with you people? Aren't you concerned about your own health spraying toxins all day? Have you seen the studies about bladder cancers in Scottish Terriers from the University of Perdue?
Hello? You still there?"

For more info try these links:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4797699/
http://www.emagazine.com/view/?2476&printview

This blog is dedicated to Shelby, a Lab/Aussie mix who died from cancer.

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