I have never, not ever, properly disposed of old batteries, yet I collect them and store them as if I might. I do not want them in landfills destroying our children’s earth nor I do not want them clogging up an entire kitchen drawer. As for my ridiculous freezer collection of blackened bananas– I have made fresh banana bread exactly twice in my life. Once though, I did make some no-cook protein balls using oats, dates, walnuts, and overripe bananas. In true addict fashion, I devoured the entire tray in one sitting standing and then felt ill and needed a nap. Shockingly, I have not since felt compelled to make the no-cook balls. WTF? Who does this? I want the bananas and batteries taken care of.
I do not like the options: to dispose of them, promptly and properly, use them or keep on collecting and pretending. Being honest about these patterns of behavior is not easy. I definitely am finding more proof of denial and apathy than genuine ambition. The struggle is real.
