Inspiration that helped me get here.
Keep your eye on the prize and hand on the plow. It's easy to lose sight of what you want, especially if you haven't gotten it. I know it's less work to put the wish away, to pretend that the wish itself has disappeared. But it's important to know what your prize is, because that is part of who you are. Whether it's financial stability, two children, a collection of poetry, or a happy marriage, take Winston Churchill's advice and never give in. Never give in. Never give in.
Food for thought
The increase in U.S. food prices from 1982 to 2009 rose 128%.In the same period, prices paid to farmers rose only 34%.
1 in 3 Americans born in 2000 is expected to develop diabetes in his or her lifetime.
Jargon-food sovereignty: the right of peoples to eat healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods, and their right to define their own food and agriculture systems.
(from the declaration of Nyeleni, 2007)
32 hours, 50 minutes- The amount of on-screen media, including television, videos and video games that American children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old consume each week, according to the Nielsen Company.
A must see film
Food, INC. by Robert Kenner is a must see film. You can rent it or buy it on Amazon for $10.00.
It will change the way you shop, the way you feed your family and the way you look at food and farming in our country.
For small hobby farmers, and health conscious people alike, please, please, see this film! It is eye-opening to say the least!
Chicken-ism
I loved this so much that I had to post it. I cannot take credit, I found it on the web.
All I need to know I learned from my chickens.
Wake up early, stay busy, but always stay alert.
Visit your favorite places every day.
Scratch out a living.
Routine is good.
Plump is good.
Don't ponder your pupose in life, your brain is too small.
Accept the pecking order and you know your enemies.
Weed your garden.
Protect your children fiercely, sit on them if you need to.
Take them for walks, show them the little things, and talk constantly.
Brag on your accomplishments.
Don't count your chicks before they hatch.
Protect your nest egg.
Test your wings once in a while.
Squawk when necessary.
As you age, demand respect.
Leave a little something for those who care about you.
Chase butterflies.
