Abe Voelker shares an in-depth and well documented insider’s perspective on family farming, Dairy farm & the systemic changes brought by big agra and CAFOs — a long read with much food for thought and well worth the time!
Author: lanselmi
Not rich. Not famous.
Just a woman with a voice and some thoughts to share.
Growing Designer Snowflakes
There is something magical and compelling in the delicate artistry of snowflakes. It’s as if nature decided to show off … More
Words: “Be An Intelligent Toiler… “
May we each understand the need, and strive to be, an intelligent toiler… “An infallible test of civilization is that … More
For The Joy of Animals: A Tail Dragging Bald Eagle
When you watch bald eagles being raised in near blizzard conditions, you might get the impression that they are pretty … More
Words: “Water …The Vital Humour Of This Arid Earth”
Leonardo Da Vinci was a keen observer and student of nature. His notes on The Nature of Water, from The … More
Downed Power Line PSA — This Might Shock You
Power lines come down for many reasons — sleet, hurricanes, tornados, accidents, etc. Know what to do before you are … More
Can We Ever Feel Too Valuable?
We all have an innate need to be valued in life — to feel we are valuable as individuals and as members of our community and to feel that our contributions are worthy and appreciated. But can we ever feel too valuable?
Tis The Season…
Tis the season — to share love and laughter among friends, family and furcritters…
Beautiful And Cute But Still Voracious Predators
If something is beautiful or cute we tend to think of it as friendly, happy or, at the very least, benign. But few things look and act that simply.
Words: “The World Of The Individual Person…”
Recently, Pew Research asked thousands of Americans where they find meaning in life. Instead of presenting group responses, they highlighted the … More
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