Bloggy Stuff

When balloons fly, seabirds die

I don’t know how to describe how much I loathe balloons but a few adjectives come to mind…annoyance, anger, outrage, irritation, and just “pissed off.” During the last 30 days, I have heard about several separate balloon releases across the country to celebrate the lives of those who have died by overdose, car accidents, war,…

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JEWELRY FOR HOSPICE: Donate your unused jewelry making supplies

Do you have lots of jewelry making supplies that you no longer use? Would you like to give them a good home where they will be reused for charitable purposes? If so, you can donate them to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care (kchospice.org). Visit our website to see all of the services that we…

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Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

It’s a little late in the year for this recipe but I will repost next tomato season. I wanted to get it on paper before I forgot to share it. My tomatoes this year were a little hit and miss. I think it was just too hot most of the summer for a banner crop…

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Bear Bile Farming

I have not been able to stop thinking about bear bile farming. There are all types of animal abuse. All of it is abhorrent but I have been thinking about the bears a lot lately. So, I decided to do a little research to educate myself on this disgusting practice even though it is very…

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This is my blog to share my thoughts on interesting nature articles, tips to lead a more eco-friendly, sustainable lifestyle, or even a delicious new vegan recipe I’ve discovered or created. I may also throw in some totally off-topic random thoughts from time to time. My primary goal is to be just one more voice advocating for individual change so we all become better stewards of our planet.