Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Gentle reminder

This is a personal blog.

It is a place for my thoughts, opinions, causes, joys, sorrows, pictures, and such. 

It has no focus or limitations.

I protect the privacy of people in my personal life that do not want to be named or pictured in the blog, I do not talk about the children in my life I would sometimes love to brag on or vent about. Many topics are not appropriate.

What is game and is appropriate is anything and everything consciously posted online by an adult.

If I come across a topic or circumstance that I have a thought or opinion on and pause sometimes it becomes a blog post.

If a certain post doesn't meet your fancy don't stop reading it and skip over it.

There are often times your comments give me a different perspective and I certainly do appreciate all of them, regardless of where they are in the spectrum of my original thoughts and post.

With the exception of a few comments over the years I've never had to delete anything and that is pretty telling of those in this community.

We might not agree and that's a ok!

This is just a reminders first and foremost this little blog is simply my thoughts on whatever it is I'm thinking. This blog is not dedicated to certain topics, it's not a brand or business, and it doesn't generate any income. You all are part of this blog, without the comments it would be quite stagnant.  Please remember not every post will touch you or agree with you and there very well might be times I make a knee jerk assumption due to the lenses I'm viewing netherworld through at the time.

This is a free for all where we are in agreement that disagreement is ok.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Vegan

Is anyone out there a vegan?

#thetruthbehindayrshirefarm

Help spread the word about the pigs abused and neglected at Certified Organic Certified Humane Ayrshire Farm in Upperville VA. I worked there and what goes on is horrific. Loudoun County Animal Services refuses to publically acknowledge the abuse or press charges. 

https://www.facebook.com/ayrshirefarmabuse

I'm sorry for the graphic images of the pigs from Ayrshire Farm but need to show the extent of the problem. Untreated pigs with mange, pig lice, severe internal parasites, coccidia, etc. Not one vet was called to the farm during my 9 months working there to examine a pig. A vet never looked at any of these pigs.

#ayrshirefarmabuse

Certainly unsafe

https://www.youcaring.com/ryan-bailey-441312

What they have been doing is "certainly unsafe"?!

Sell one of the many carriages you own Patty and buy a more suitable vehicle and get the lift covered by insurance to keep your SON safe.

I simply can not fathom picking hobbies over the safety of a child which she is admittedly doing.

She and Jenna are 2 peas in a pod.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Holy GOS batman!


That's on point for pottery. SO impressive!

http://m.ebay.com/itm/ENGLISH-ROYAL-DOULTON-GLOUCESTERSHIRE-OLD-SPOT-PIG-/161839814423?nav=SEARCH

Jenna sadistic animal abuser woginrich

She's at it again folks.

Laughing at the suffering she inflicts on the animals under her care.

Email, comment on her blog, and respond on Twitter.

She is disgusting and an extremely disturbed and deranged individual. 

A sociopath that should not be allowed near animals, the elderly, the disabled, or children. She will use and abuse to advance her own agenda at any cost.

Jenna Woginrich is in need of a thorough psychological evaluation, medication, and possibly hospitalization.

People like her make society unsafe for others.  Her track record shows countless acts of abuse and cruelty against animals and fraud as far as the eye can see against people.

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Found it!

http://pennstate.craigslist.org/grd/5220497228.html

This is amazing!

I have a little wood stove I could install.

I'd live in this in a heart beat.

I love love it.

How to make it happen...

Boxes assumptions and blinders

Don't live in one or put others in one.

Don't have them about yourself or others.

Don't wear them, it limits the light.

Anyone else following Pope Francis as he speaks along the east coast?

I love the man.

Co-worker Hank and I have been listening intently as we paint, wash windows, and generally start to winterize the property.

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Graphic designer?

I'm in need of some pro bono graphic design work for the #piglivesmatter campaign.

I'd like a "pig tail" swirl to extend off the r in matter with the color to include pink, black, or white.

Perhaps the p in pig to have a pig snout somehow?

...any other ideas are welcome.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Positive thoughts for Duckmama and her daughter and daughters bf

I didn't know where (or even if) to post this. My daughter (age 27) and her SO were traveling to Peru to see the Mayan ruins. On the flight between Orlando (they are from Fairbanks AK) and Panama (layover) my daughter became very ill on the flight.

Her bf rushed her to the hospital in Panama, and she is in ICU diagnosed with Reye's syndrome. This is the deadly disease usually associated with children who take aspirin during/ after a cold flu. My daughter had a cold while she was traveling.

I am in contact with her bf, and even got a call through (tenaciousness here) to the Panamanian hospital and spoke with my daughter. She sounded good, but she is most definitely not out of the woods yet.

I'm just reaching out for your good thoughts. Thank you.

Duckmama

Update:

Thank you all. It's been stressful, but I'm in communication via FB chat with her boyfriend who has been dealing with all this. I did get to talk to her a couple times on the phone, but now hosp. staff says she cannot receive calls. I cannot financially travel there. Today she's getting a spinal tap, as her arms and legs are still weak due to spinal cord swelling. The earliest she can leave there is Thursday. Hoping for the best.



Thinking of you Duckmama.

I'm so sorry you are unable to be there with your daughter.

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Take 2

Yep

Meme

Google your name and meme and check out the images.

More past pumpkins

Need to get my age in this photo.

Wish my parents would have capitalized on my looks when we had the chance! I had about a 2 year window to be a little model.

Oh what oh what was going through my mind at the time.

Past pumpkins

My youngest brother and me.

He is 5 and a half years younger than I am.

I was a mini mommy.

I brought him for show at kindergarten that year.

Pumpkins

PA to VA

From my father's garden.

I swear pumpkins beat flowers as a romantic tolken in my book.

A white lumina pumpkin would make me melt.

I day dream about going pumpkin picking with my beau and spotting that one white pumpkin in a field of orange...approaching it to see it was "planted" with an engagement ring on the stem.

Sigh....

I love pumpkins.

Stockings for sale

My aunt is making Christmas stockings.

I didn't take a picture of my favorites but did take a photo of one made out of my bosses old curtains (and my mom's old dress) to show her.

The company is called Recycled Thredz.

She sells in PA and VA.

I'll get pictures of the rest including my favorites.  Currently there are only 5 for sale.

Price is $50 and I think it's a steal. These stockings are thick, durable, and sturdy. 

I'd buy all 5 if I had the money!

I asked her if I could offer them for sale to this crowd before she sends them off to retailers. She said yes! I'll get pictures and post them individually.

It's possible I could get a "blog" price as well.  I'm so excited about these stockings!

I might just maybe do a giveaway with a trivia question from historical blog posts.

I pulled my sewing machine out of the trailer today...let the magic begin!

That pit bull face

I know they don't really "smile" but the term certainly fits the look.

Empty nest

The last puppy went to her new home with Johnathons parents today.

Her name is Stella and she was the only surviving  female.  In fact, she is the very special c-section puppy!

Thank you for following along with the puppy saga and I will update with pictures as I see them through the years.

A special thank you for the sweet soul who donated after my frantic cry for help from the emergency vet parking lot.

Reality Check

What are you thankful for?

Let's count our blessings!

Want to try and number them?

Let's go for 1000 blessings!

1. Generosity
2. Understanding
3. My car

Keep them coming...add as you see fit!

Thursday, September 17, 2015

A lot changes in 3 years

http://m.leesburgtoday.com/meredith-amonson/image_3bd71078-d66e-11e1-b06b-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=jqm

When that picture was taken...when that article was written, when I was awarded on of Loudoun County's Upcoming 30 under 30 year olds I had no clue the challenges ahead.

Fire
Death
Destruction

I try to stay positive but sometimes it's SO hard.


Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Falling for fall

How are you spending your free time this September? 

For some I know it's far and few between.

Lets get some links up...or personal stories/memories

Canning tutorials?

Favorite fall crafts?

Interests you haven't gotten to be might want to share?

Harvest numbers?

Best places to go in the fall?

Fool proof fall foods?

Flea markets?

Let's create some excitement and community!

Please comment. Any thing and everything.

Look forward to getting to know you all better.

Monday, September 14, 2015

Ayrshire Farm Abuse

Huge break through.

A major national animal rights organization is on it.

I'm going to be tight lipped through this next investigation.

Never give up.

https://www.facebook.com/ayrshirefarmabuse

The cleanest animal

Pigs are one of the cleanest animals people!

No pig will soil their living quarters.

Nothing highlights how smart and clean pigs are like taking care of dogs....then again puppies are blind and immobile for weeks so can't really fault them for rolling in their own crap. Piglets would be mortified. Refined from day 1.

Puppy - 0

Piglet - 1

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Infj inc

I'm going to start a company or non profit one day and call it that.

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Little clownfish and speckled sadie

Legalize it!

That's a medicine right there.

Natures pill.

Don't even get me started on hemp.

Our government is so corrupt.

Anyone else following the vegan mayo debacle?

Legalize eggless mayo!

To each their own

As long as nothing is abused!

Energy Bites

Making no bake energy bites for my cousins ex boyfriend care package as their family supports him through the Army PJ pipeline.

I think we have mailed him 50+ pounds if energy bite bricks since I've been in PA!

Friday, September 4, 2015

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Alpaca Tuesday

Fed and watered at a local alpaca farm today.

Alpacas are the opposite of pigs.

Respectful of your space, aloof, and quiet.