Sunday Meditation

“The thinking man must oppose all cruel customs 

no matter how deeply rooted in tradition 

or surrounded by a halo... We need a boundless ethic 

which will include the animals also.” 

-Dr. Albert Schweitzer

Calling all animal lovers!

 

(photos courtesy of Farm Sanctuary)

Let's help end the largest and most 

pervasive form of animal abuse

remaining in America - factory farming.

It's not fun to think about, 

but it's important to understand that factory farms 

dominate food production in our country today. 

These horrific mega factories 

employ systematically abusive practices 

that maximize agribusiness profits 

at the expense of

animal welfare

not to mention 

the environment, 

our communities, 

and even our health. 

It's frustrating. But here's an easy way to 

help do something to stop it.

Sign the petition started by Farm Sanctuary that

urges the administration to support policy and legislation 

protecting animals, 

the earth, 

and citizens

from factory farming’s harmful effects. 

They need 25,000 signatures by July 5, 2012.  

They are half-way there.

Your signature matters!

Please sign today!

Kathy Freston's Daily Lean

I adore Kathy Freston. 

She is a New York Times best-selling author 

with a concentration on healthy living 

and conscious eating.

She is beautiful inside and out

and has become an inspiration to me.

She just started The Daily Lean, a

daily bite-size nugget of helpful 

information for all of you out there

trying to live healthier, more

compassionate lives.

I love the concept of "leaning into" change.

Nothing harsh. No judgment.

Just a gentle focus on improving.

Gotta love that!

Enjoy!

Retro gold shoes

I just saw these shoes on Beyond Skin and thought 

they were so fun!

I can imagine wearing them with so many things...

white skinny jeans and a white shirt

white skinny jeans and a bright green top

dark denim skinny jeans and a white top

dark denim wide leg jeans and a white tank

I could go on...

I always have fun imagining new outfits.

You can do so much with

the basics and a

fun pair of shoes.

The good news is that

animals never have to

suffer to satisfy your

fashion fix - there

are so many non-leather

options out there now!

Sunday Meditation

Sunday Meditation

“If all the beasts were gone, 

men would die from a great loneliness of spirit, 

for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to the man. 

All things are connected. 

Whatever befalls the Earth 

befalls the sons of the Earth.” 

-Chief Seattle of the Suquamish Tribe, 

letter to President Franklin Pierce

Spring Blooms

I seem to have a lot of flowers in my

house right now. Which I love!

So I thought I'd share some vignettes

before these lovelies fade away.

Sunday Meditation

Happy Easter!

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” 

~ Oscar Wilde

Inspiration: Navy and Orange!

Inspiration: Orange and Navy by princessandthepeace  Fashion doesn't have to harm animals!

Easter EggNots

Dying eggs is a tradition many of us grew up with at Easter.

 I remember loving it as a kid. It was a fun way to 

let some creative energy fly!

The problem today as that most eggs come from hens living in

unnatural (best) or inhumane (worst) conditions. Because of

poor regulations even those eggs marked "cage free", "natural",

and "organic" are most likely not eggs from healthy, happy hens.

Who wants to celebrate Easter by perpetuating cruelty to animals?

Ew. Not me. And I'm guessing not you either.

So - here's a great alternative - EggNots - a dyeable ceramic egg!

What an amazing idea!

They look and feel just like a real egg, but they are

non-perishable and vegan/eco-friendly.

Ready to dye any color your creative little heart desires.

Easter bunny approved!

Sunday Meditation