tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.comments2014-11-21T06:27:45.935-08:00Amuse BoucheAlisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-5821397551640663512014-11-21T06:27:45.935-08:002014-11-21T06:27:45.935-08:00Funny you should mention goats...I just went out t...Funny you should mention goats...I just went out to a goat farm yesterday, and decided the buggers have personalities similar to cats, which fits your description too.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-80067505599550693832014-11-20T15:32:17.777-08:002014-11-20T15:32:17.777-08:00Hello. Interesting read. I have always liked goats...Hello. Interesting read. I have always liked goats and could never understand why many other people do not. I love a goat's attitude. The "I'm going to take what I can get and do whatever it takes to get it" kind of attitude.Andrew MacLaren-Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275686573421308677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-80674746112349853552014-09-25T14:20:14.215-07:002014-09-25T14:20:14.215-07:00I grew up near apple orchards in Ohio but never kn...I grew up near apple orchards in Ohio but never knew any history of them-- All I did was keep track of when my favorite varieties were in season!<br /><br />This was an interesting (and mouthwatering) story that made me a little homesick but happy-- I'm familiar with country roads :-)<br /><br />jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-367549660665476242014-09-21T17:34:16.608-07:002014-09-21T17:34:16.608-07:00Yeah; sadly, we're not going to the dinner!Yeah; sadly, we're not going to the dinner!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-50258254269768958062014-09-21T11:24:40.383-07:002014-09-21T11:24:40.383-07:00Apples. Mmmm. :-)Apples. Mmmm. :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-52204023902685312402014-08-06T18:36:24.285-07:002014-08-06T18:36:24.285-07:00Yes, this ending was easier to write than most. I...Yes, this ending was easier to write than most. I was relieved to know this family tradition has a solid future.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-89465974694301212852014-07-25T18:41:02.351-07:002014-07-25T18:41:02.351-07:00Good reading! I'm always impressed by the thin...Good reading! I'm always impressed by the things that people who live off the land know, and I'm glad there are new farmers coming along all the time.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-13081447803887849372014-07-25T18:35:23.196-07:002014-07-25T18:35:23.196-07:00All good points, Alison. You've made me think....All good points, Alison. You've made me think.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-6196631268321803912014-06-26T16:57:18.565-07:002014-06-26T16:57:18.565-07:00Alison, I really L <3 V E this blog and especia...Alison, I really L <3 V E this blog and especially this post! I shared it on my fb page. Thanks for the honesty!<br />xo<br />LeslieLeslie @ Farm Fresh Funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03970398718118889905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-45891143097154601942014-06-09T16:47:35.372-07:002014-06-09T16:47:35.372-07:00Yes, one of those "How did I get here?" ...Yes, one of those "How did I get here?" experiences.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-16762213640524824832014-06-09T16:46:50.259-07:002014-06-09T16:46:50.259-07:00There are lots of people and organizations availab...There are lots of people and organizations available, it's just a question of getting things moving together. Sadly, these things seem to take a lot of time.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-73655907043573267232014-06-08T10:24:35.671-07:002014-06-08T10:24:35.671-07:00Maybe someone needs to get the local service group...Maybe someone needs to get the local service groups involved - Rotary, maybe? They may be interested in this as a local project, or among their members may be someone who has, or knows someone else who has, a trucking/delivery/other business and is willing to pitch in. Good luck. The solution to a problem starts with identifying the problem.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-61465859247641014242014-06-08T10:20:55.458-07:002014-06-08T10:20:55.458-07:00It's amazing what like-minded individuals can ...It's amazing what like-minded individuals can do as a group. Sounds like a memorable evening. And a delicious one!jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-39152193368131391142014-05-29T09:41:21.844-07:002014-05-29T09:41:21.844-07:00Ah, thanks for the intro; I'll admit I was cur...Ah, thanks for the intro; I'll admit I was curious where you had sprung from! Thanks also for the link, looks like some useful information in there.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-75502149941156647282014-05-27T10:27:36.354-07:002014-05-27T10:27:36.354-07:00Hi again, Allison
First, apologies for not having ...Hi again, Allison<br />First, apologies for not having introduced myself as a co-follower of John Gray's blog where I'd noticed one of your comments and came to visit.<br /><br />Secondly, I just found the article I mentioned on my previous visit and thought I'd leave you <a href="http://www.cell.com/trends/biotechnology/fulltext/S0167-7799%2814%2900086-9" rel="nofollow">the link</a> to read at your leisure.<br /><br />Best wishessusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-38873214282792039452014-05-27T05:15:21.026-07:002014-05-27T05:15:21.026-07:00Sounds like an interesting, thought-provoking stor...Sounds like an interesting, thought-provoking story.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-6527692104462451352014-05-25T10:00:17.332-07:002014-05-25T10:00:17.332-07:00Although I'm not a vegan (we eat cheese, eggs,...Although I'm not a vegan (we eat cheese, eggs, and share half a chicken breast once a week), it was the documentary called 'Meat' that came out many years ago that changed my habits entirely.<br /><br />A week or so ago I came across an article, one I'm currently unable to find for linking purposes, that described being able to pet the pig on your way in to a shop where you could purchase bacon cloned from a tiny bit of its flesh. Although it's far from being possible now it does sound like a far more humane solution.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-81473172902443508272014-05-20T06:13:24.758-07:002014-05-20T06:13:24.758-07:00I still occasionally eat factory farmed meat--deli...I still occasionally eat factory farmed meat--deli meats, meals out, etc. The more I actively consider the process that gets meat to my mouth, though, the more motivated I am to avoid it.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-49348517458005359982014-05-20T06:10:47.066-07:002014-05-20T06:10:47.066-07:00Thanks so much for coming along!!Thanks so much for coming along!!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-18564832440719107052014-05-19T21:06:13.491-07:002014-05-19T21:06:13.491-07:00Very thoughtful piece. Prompted by my daughter'...Very thoughtful piece. Prompted by my daughter's conversion to veganism, I have tried to reduce my animal protein intake, but I still like meat, dang it. I really need to look into the free-range options in our area. It's a good middle ground.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3775618276616034322.post-5255990769936229302014-05-19T20:58:53.031-07:002014-05-19T20:58:53.031-07:00Alison, good to be reading over here! Excellent st...Alison, good to be reading over here! Excellent start.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.com