A small break in format this week (Very Good Week links will be back next Saturday) to ask you if you are taking part in Earth Hour this year.

It’s pretty easy in theory — turn off your lights for one hour between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m in your time zone.

I like the idea of Earth Hour for a lot of reasons, but mostly because it is a reminder that little things do make a big difference, especially when we work together.

So tonight as my husband and I are putting two little ones to bed, we’ll read stories by candlelight or flashlight. The kids will love it, I think. It may begin a new night time ritual!

Will you be celebrating Earth Hour this year?