Approximate Reading Time: 6 minutesI realized something recently about the way I become attached to things. And by things, I mean almost everything: animals, houses, land, furniture, tools, books, gardens, old objects, even relationships. My attachment grows through care. I clean things. Fix them. … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteBig things have been happening in my personal life. For now, I thought a simple update would be a good place to start. At 65 years old, I learned that I’m Autistic. That explains a LOT. This has prompted lots … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesSource: Are cheaper eggs just as nutritious as organic or free-run options? Marketplace tested 14 brands to find out | CBC News The small-farm organic eggs had an average of 3.25 mg of vitamin E per one large egg, which … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesDear Sunday Edition, CBC Radio: As I listened to your segment on old farm animals, I became more and more insulted. You see, I *AM* a farmer. I raise animals for meat. The implication that all farmers kill or discard … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutesSo, here’s an idea for dealing with ways to protect our natural resources. And, just to be clear, I am talking about wild spaces, as opposed to taking trees, or the extraction of oil and gas, or any other minerals … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 6 minutesWritten by Helga Ingeborg Vierich (*) The Kua told me one of their sacred stories – of the beginning times – in which the creator spirit saw a human being marrying an animal instead of killing them for food. “..So … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutes Once we knew we would not be able to keep Rubic, we started looking for a replacement. This is one of the many many places where having a reputable, caring breeder comes in handy. Not only did Rubic’s breeder … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesArrow grew into the absolute most trustworthy guardian any human could ever hope to ask for. He steadfastly REFUSED to harm ANYTHING (that didn’t belong on our property**). WARNING: This is not a fun part of the story, but … Continue reading