I stumbled on these videos by the artist Louise du Toit and found her songs worthy of sharing - Especially in recognition of Mother's Day and the nurturing qualities I know my readers embrace.
I think you'll agree the messages that urge us to work for a better world are appropriate especially for a day that values healing kindness and love for our Earth Mother and all her children.
THE TIME HAS COME: "To do no harm, to help rebuild the lives that have been wrecked"
Earth Waltz
As fellow earthlings sharing the same planet, may we always strive to obtain, enhance and nurture each of the following virtues:
Altruism
Benevolence
Compassion
Devotion
Empathy
Freedom
Goodwill
Harmony
Indulgence
Joy
Kindness
Love
Magnanimity
Nonviolence
Order
Peace
Quiet
Respect
Salvation
Tolerance
Unity
Veracity
Worth
Xenial
Yot
Zeal
If you enjoyed these I know you'll find more here that you'll like as well.
Happy Mother's Day to all who repair, renew and restore - Unconditionally.
May 11, 2013
Apr 24, 2013
Colleen Patrick-Goudreau: Debunking the Myths of Veganism
While the animal industries are worried about the likes of hsus, peta and the ALF, they're passing draconian ag-gag laws in the hopes of hiding the secrets of the way they conduct their businesses.
But my take is that one of the most convincing methods that any vegan or animal rights activist has to sway a nonvegan closer to awareness is by directing them to listen to the ever-remarkable, compassionate and wise Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Here is her most recent talk given on April 23, at the Oakland Public Library.
May Colleen and the rest of us that speak the truth always remain --- Ungagged!
But my take is that one of the most convincing methods that any vegan or animal rights activist has to sway a nonvegan closer to awareness is by directing them to listen to the ever-remarkable, compassionate and wise Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Here is her most recent talk given on April 23, at the Oakland Public Library.
May Colleen and the rest of us that speak the truth always remain --- Ungagged!
Apr 22, 2013
The Irony of Growing Green Food --- For Livestock
In celebration of Earth Day I can't help but get enthusiastic about modern methods that will ethically sustain our nutritional needs. Anyone who's read my opines throughout the web or on this blog also knows what optimism I have in hydroponic food production. This along with veganic gardening and perma-culture - We actually stand a chance to feed ourselves in ways that don't destroy the planet or harm others.
In rural and suburban areas I love the idea of turning lawns into gardens and I praise guerrilla farmers in cities. In residences I think someday all homes will be equipped with food stations that add ever more to the possibility of sustaining a good life on this good planet:
And even in our future galactic travels plants are the answer!
Anyone can see the urgency that should motivate industrial and architectural shifts to producing good food for the generations to come.
This sustainable plant based food model might include floating barges at every port filled with all sorts of grains, legumes and leaf-foods... Grocery stores might have facilities on the roof that grow vegetables of all varieties... It would be processed on the spot and the "food miles" would be the elevator that moves the goods to the ground floor for sale and local distribution. The chaff and waste would be recycled to supply energy for the building and nutrients for the next growing crop. I mean really! Can you just envision what we could do if we shifted our mindset to what's healthier for us any way? (And also what's so much kinder to others too).
So now - You may roll your eyes as I have, at the ludicrous, daft, nonsense the meat industry shows in it's attempt to take these viable, modern methods of feeding humans to ironically --- Feed cows instead! :(
Greenhouse feeds gaining ground in livestock industry.
In rural and suburban areas I love the idea of turning lawns into gardens and I praise guerrilla farmers in cities. In residences I think someday all homes will be equipped with food stations that add ever more to the possibility of sustaining a good life on this good planet:
And even in our future galactic travels plants are the answer!
Anyone can see the urgency that should motivate industrial and architectural shifts to producing good food for the generations to come.
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| Advocates of 'vertical farming' say growing crops in urban high-rises will eventually be both greener and cheaper |
This sustainable plant based food model might include floating barges at every port filled with all sorts of grains, legumes and leaf-foods... Grocery stores might have facilities on the roof that grow vegetables of all varieties... It would be processed on the spot and the "food miles" would be the elevator that moves the goods to the ground floor for sale and local distribution. The chaff and waste would be recycled to supply energy for the building and nutrients for the next growing crop. I mean really! Can you just envision what we could do if we shifted our mindset to what's healthier for us any way? (And also what's so much kinder to others too).
So now - You may roll your eyes as I have, at the ludicrous, daft, nonsense the meat industry shows in it's attempt to take these viable, modern methods of feeding humans to ironically --- Feed cows instead! :(
Greenhouse feeds gaining ground in livestock industry.
The Earth, the inhabitants and I thank you for consuming in an ethical, vegan manner.
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Apr 2, 2013
Dairy Fools - Not Unique to April 1st
I wish I could say this was a prank... An Onion piece... Or an April Fool's joke - But it's not.
Choopan Dairy in Iran just made claim to the world's record of the largest ice-cream cup. The celebration was in Tehran where thousands gathered to share in the media-blitz event. The ice-cream cup contents weighs 11,023 lbs topping the 2005 previous record holder Baskin Robbins. Citizens are a-glow in "national pride" over the "achievement".
"I'm here with my family to see the biggest ice-cream in the world in Iran and Iranians are making it and I think everyone is having fun," said another person attending the event.
Well... We in the know --- The ones who aren't fooled by the dairy lies, are certain that not everyone is having "fun" making ice-cream.
We also wonder where Iran is getting all the feed for the cows and all the water to process milk. Especially considering that it takes about 2,000 gallons of H2o to make 1 gallon of the stolen, liquid poison. Hum?
As a friend mentioned today... It's no coincidence that the word "evil" is "live" only inside-out. It's backward. It's contrary to everything that's true. For these cows and calves, for the U.S. and eventually Iran too - The lies will catch up when droughts, hunger and ill health abound because wrong, wasteful models of gluttony and greed have been hailed as "progress".
Best Vegan ice creams: Two scoops - Hold the dairy.
Choopan Dairy in Iran just made claim to the world's record of the largest ice-cream cup. The celebration was in Tehran where thousands gathered to share in the media-blitz event. The ice-cream cup contents weighs 11,023 lbs topping the 2005 previous record holder Baskin Robbins. Citizens are a-glow in "national pride" over the "achievement".
"I'm here with my family to see the biggest ice-cream in the world in Iran and Iranians are making it and I think everyone is having fun," said another person attending the event.
Well... We in the know --- The ones who aren't fooled by the dairy lies, are certain that not everyone is having "fun" making ice-cream.
We also wonder where Iran is getting all the feed for the cows and all the water to process milk. Especially considering that it takes about 2,000 gallons of H2o to make 1 gallon of the stolen, liquid poison. Hum?
As a friend mentioned today... It's no coincidence that the word "evil" is "live" only inside-out. It's backward. It's contrary to everything that's true. For these cows and calves, for the U.S. and eventually Iran too - The lies will catch up when droughts, hunger and ill health abound because wrong, wasteful models of gluttony and greed have been hailed as "progress".
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| He screams in the making of ice-cream |
Apr 1, 2013
On Having Faith In Kindness
I wanted to post this video after the high holy days of Easter were over. I didn't want it to be lost in the mix of other religious festivities. And yes the disappointments too, as many of us will agree that most religions haven't been particularly kind to nonhumans.
But I'm pleased as I think you will be too, that the interview with Father Frank Mann is nonsectarian and the biblical reference to any god is mentioned only once in regards to his idea that we should be treating others with justice.
Father Mann has created a Tablet Forum to explore the ethical dimensions of our society's relationship to animals. The first event is scheduled for May 10th and will host the NYC free premiere of Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home, an award-winning documentary about farmers and their change of heart about animals.
Be sure you check out the Australian premier of Peaceable Kingdom.
So no matter if you just got done celebrating Easter, Passover or if you hold no faith in any deity, it's fine to know that you won't betray your beliefs if you choose to be kind.
But I'm pleased as I think you will be too, that the interview with Father Frank Mann is nonsectarian and the biblical reference to any god is mentioned only once in regards to his idea that we should be treating others with justice.
Father Mann has created a Tablet Forum to explore the ethical dimensions of our society's relationship to animals. The first event is scheduled for May 10th and will host the NYC free premiere of Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home, an award-winning documentary about farmers and their change of heart about animals.
Be sure you check out the Australian premier of Peaceable Kingdom.
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| Change only the name and this story is about you. ~Horace |
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