Comments for VINE Sanctuary Blog http://blog.bravebirds.org Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:15:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on Swine Flu = Bird Flu = Pandemic by bravebird http://blog.bravebirds.org/archives/26/comment-page-1#comment-2195 bravebird Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:15:49 +0000 http://blog.bravebirds.org/?p=26#comment-2195 Let's take it a step further and say that people should just stop eating flesh. Period. Let’s take it a step further and say that people should just stop eating flesh. Period.

]]> Comment on My Sister: A Story About Veganism by Bea Elliott http://blog.bravebirds.org/archives/459/comment-page-1#comment-2178 Bea Elliott Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:37:23 +0000 http://blog.bravebirds.org/?p=459#comment-2178 I echo the admiration and support to Miriam and her daughter. I know this decision will open up a world of abundance and peace as kindness is it's own reward. I echo the admiration and support to Miriam and her daughter. I know this decision will open up a world of abundance and peace as kindness is it’s own reward.

]]> Comment on Swine Flu = Bird Flu = Pandemic by David http://blog.bravebirds.org/archives/26/comment-page-1#comment-2176 David Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:10:29 +0000 http://blog.bravebirds.org/?p=26#comment-2176 This article is very informative. People should definitely try their best to avoid buying and eating meat from large agribusiness. They're only supporting the horrible conditions of factory farming. This would eventually lead to more factory farmed diseases, and we might not have the medicine to treat people with them. The overuse of antibiotics on farm animals has already caused an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. These bacteria are also the result of factory farming. When people eat meat tainted with these bacteria, there would be no effective medical treatment for them and they might die. This article is very informative. People should definitely try their best to avoid buying and eating meat from large agribusiness. They’re only supporting the horrible conditions of factory farming. This would eventually lead to more factory farmed diseases, and we might not have the medicine to treat people with them. The overuse of antibiotics on farm animals has already caused an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. These bacteria are also the result of factory farming. When people eat meat tainted with these bacteria, there would be no effective medical treatment for them and they might die.

]]> Comment on Hunters In The Woods Next to the Sanctuary: A Cautionary Tale by bravebird http://blog.bravebirds.org/archives/369/comment-page-1#comment-2172 bravebird Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:55:01 +0000 http://blog.bravebirds.org/?p=369#comment-2172 Anyone who makes loud noises around any animal whatsoever -- well, I have nothing good to say about it. One of several reasons I loathe July 4th "celebrations" as well as all gun, firework, and other explosive noises -- both "domestic" and wild animals cower in fright when that shit happens and for what? Anyone who makes loud noises around any animal whatsoever — well, I have nothing good to say about it. One of several reasons I loathe July 4th “celebrations” as well as all gun, firework, and other explosive noises — both “domestic” and wild animals cower in fright when that shit happens and for what?

]]> Comment on We Will Miss You, Snowball by CQ http://blog.bravebirds.org/archives/447/comment-page-1#comment-2158 CQ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:43:44 +0000 http://blog.bravebirds.org/?p=447#comment-2158 Victoria, the way you tell your simple story in such a heartfelt way, and the way you notice the feelings of your sweet chicken companions, is so dear. No one has to be a poet like Shakespeare or write about some earth-shattering event to touch lives and change the world. It's all about love. That is enough. Victoria, the way you tell your simple story in such a heartfelt way, and the way you notice the feelings of your sweet chicken companions, is so dear. No one has to be a poet like Shakespeare or write about some earth-shattering event to touch lives and change the world. It’s all about love. That is enough.

]]> Comment on Hunters In The Woods Next to the Sanctuary: A Cautionary Tale by bird brain http://blog.bravebirds.org/archives/369/comment-page-1#comment-2154 bird brain Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:08:06 +0000 http://blog.bravebirds.org/?p=369#comment-2154 I've deescalated a situation at a local parade with my donkeys. We, the three asses and the handlers and me where in front of someone that had a float that was shooting off pretend guns. The donks did not freak but were clearly unhappy. I sent someone back to quiet the float folks. Well, men, they go into it. Donks got upset, they usually LOVE parades and all the people. Sunny ended up getting diarrhea and was all I could do to hold him. He got close to a woman with shorts on and runny poop splashed on her leg. NOT the impression I wanted to leave. Anyway, at the end of the parade the bang bang folks came by and the men started to get into it. I opened my big mouth and took all the blame and partially diffused the immediate tension. ME, I don't care what people think of me. I just wanted peace and to have my donks enjoy the day away from their boring home. I’ve deescalated a situation at a local parade with my donkeys. We, the three asses and the handlers and me where in front of someone that had a float that was shooting off pretend guns. The donks did not freak but were clearly unhappy. I sent someone back to quiet the float folks. Well, men, they go into it. Donks got upset, they usually LOVE parades and all the people. Sunny ended up getting diarrhea and was all I could do to hold him. He got close to a woman with shorts on and runny poop splashed on her leg. NOT the impression I wanted to leave. Anyway, at the end of the parade the bang bang folks came by and the men started to get into it. I opened my big mouth and took all the blame and partially diffused the immediate tension. ME, I don’t care what people think of me. I just wanted peace and to have my donks enjoy the day away from their boring home.

]]> Comment on We Will Miss You, Snowball by victoria figurelli http://blog.bravebirds.org/archives/447/comment-page-1#comment-2148 victoria figurelli Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:48:17 +0000 http://blog.bravebirds.org/?p=447#comment-2148 Yesterday My Chicken April Passed away. I found her dead in her nest box her sister Annie was by her side. After I removed April to her resting area. I put Annie in the day pen with the rest of the chickens she seemed Ok util dusk came and it was time to roost with her sister she was what seemed tt be crying and looking for her they have been together for 3 yrs in a coop to themselves .it does go to show you how chickens do have feelings.I will miss April. She was special Yesterday My Chicken April Passed away. I found her dead in her nest box her sister Annie was by her side. After I removed April to her resting area. I put Annie in the day pen with the rest of the chickens she seemed Ok util dusk came and it was time to roost with her sister she was what seemed tt be crying and looking for her they have been together for 3 yrs in a coop to themselves .it does go to show you how chickens do have feelings.I will miss April. She was special

]]> Comment on My Sister: A Story About Veganism by Christine http://blog.bravebirds.org/archives/459/comment-page-1#comment-2142 Christine Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:33:03 +0000 http://blog.bravebirds.org/?p=459#comment-2142 Thank you Jack & Miriam for the tips! :) Thank you Jack & Miriam for the tips! :)

]]> Comment on My Sister: A Story About Veganism by bravebird http://blog.bravebirds.org/archives/459/comment-page-1#comment-2140 bravebird Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:47:51 +0000 http://blog.bravebirds.org/?p=459#comment-2140 Hey Jack, I'm so sorry for your loss. And I hear you about the no need for cookbooks thing. Just follow your instincts about cooking in terms of spices, etc., and it will be just fine. However, Christine, if you really want a quick easy cookbook that's full of EXCELLENT recipes, we recommend "Vegan a Go-Go" by Sarah Kramer. It's amazing and a good place to start. :-) Miriam Hey Jack,

I’m so sorry for your loss. And I hear you about the no need for cookbooks thing. Just follow your instincts about cooking in terms of spices, etc., and it will be just fine.

However, Christine, if you really want a quick easy cookbook that’s full of EXCELLENT recipes, we recommend “Vegan a Go-Go” by Sarah Kramer. It’s amazing and a good place to start. :-)

Miriam

]]> Comment on My Sister: A Story About Veganism by Jack McMillan http://blog.bravebirds.org/archives/459/comment-page-1#comment-2134 Jack McMillan Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:37:31 +0000 http://blog.bravebirds.org/?p=459#comment-2134 Christine- You don't need to find just the right cookbook out of the maze of them. In fact, I recommend no cookbook at all. Veganism is really about another kind of liberation- lib from cooking. My wife was, for 32 years, a fabulous vegan cook, had all the wonderful vegan cookbooks. I learned thru osmosis how also to be an excellent vegan cook, but she did most of it. When she died in 2010 and my life was torn asunder, cooking was the last thing I could, or wanted to, focus on. So I just liberated myself from it- don't "cook" at all, and I eat just as healthily, perhaps more healthily, than before. I just throw together whatever I want- no recipe at all. Organic dense-type cereal with a banana sliced in, soymilk to the top, agave syrup dribbled over- what a breakfast! And about a third of daily protien needs right there. Dinner? Anything & everything. Be creative, throw things together. I'll make a big hearty stew fit for a bodybuilder- Several cans of hearty organic soup (Muir Glenn Classic Minestrone, hearty vegetable, etc,), use that as a base and augment it from there- add cans of organic beans, add fresh or frozen vegatables, boil up some pasta shells and some basmati rice, add some of that, maybe add a veg bouillion cube or two, then to really make it nutritious, chop up some fresh green leafies & toss in. That's just one thing to do- how about a big tall dagwood veggie sandwitch- slice up fav veggies- cukes, zucchini, y. squash, onions, tom's, carrots, oh, don't forget avacodo, anything, pile on slice of whear bread, douse with that amazing mayo clone- Veganaisse, salt & pepper, and just go for it. we don't need complex culinary formulas to get great, pure food taste and all the nutrition we need...cookbooks are great, but that can seem like a daunting task when trying to make the transition. Try this way first, remain liberated, and then gradually add the fancy recipes if you want to. Good luck. Christine- You don’t need to find just the right cookbook out of the maze of them. In fact, I recommend no cookbook at all. Veganism is really about another kind of liberation- lib from cooking. My wife was, for 32 years, a fabulous vegan cook, had all the wonderful vegan cookbooks. I learned thru osmosis how also to be an excellent vegan cook, but she did most of it. When she died in 2010 and my life was torn asunder, cooking was the last thing I could, or wanted to, focus on. So I just liberated myself from it- don’t “cook” at all, and I eat just as healthily, perhaps more healthily, than before. I just throw together whatever I want- no recipe at all. Organic dense-type cereal with a banana sliced in, soymilk to the top, agave syrup dribbled over- what a breakfast! And about a third of daily protien needs right there. Dinner? Anything & everything. Be creative, throw things together. I’ll make a big hearty stew fit for a bodybuilder- Several cans of hearty organic soup (Muir Glenn Classic Minestrone, hearty vegetable, etc,), use that as a base and augment it from there- add cans of organic beans, add fresh or frozen vegatables, boil up some pasta shells and some basmati rice, add some of that, maybe add a veg bouillion cube or two, then to really make it nutritious, chop up some fresh green leafies & toss in. That’s just one thing to do- how about a big tall dagwood veggie sandwitch- slice up fav veggies- cukes, zucchini, y. squash, onions, tom’s, carrots, oh, don’t forget avacodo, anything, pile on slice of whear bread, douse with that amazing mayo clone- Veganaisse, salt & pepper, and just go for it. we don’t need complex culinary formulas to get great, pure food taste and all the nutrition we need…cookbooks are great, but that can seem like a daunting task when trying to make the transition. Try this way first, remain liberated, and then gradually add the fancy recipes if you want to. Good luck.

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