tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676871741089018306.post3736383473144605767..comments2023-11-03T07:43:14.490-05:00Comments on The Monkeys and Me: What have I read lately?Nieceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15681974329929375828noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676871741089018306.post-87216220568705066682009-01-14T15:44:00.000-06:002009-01-14T15:44:00.000-06:00I'm totally with you on that one Dad.Even the hunt...I'm totally with you on that one Dad.<BR/><BR/>Even the hunting. Of course I'd never do it myself, but if you're a meat eater, hunting your own is the way to go. The animal gets to live in its own natural environment and eat the diet it was designed to eat, which makes a healthier meat for humans, and they get a quick, easy death, rather than being squashed on an assembly line, stunned, bled and skinned. Plus I think humans who hunt the meat they eat are more likely to respect the fact that this animal gave its life to be food, instead of the euphemistic package of beef from walmart, which of course never had eyes and never breathed. <BR/><BR/>But of course I'll still tease that you're a meanie for hunting :) Cause I have to.Nieceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15681974329929375828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676871741089018306.post-16886544152532135582009-01-14T15:24:00.000-06:002009-01-14T15:24:00.000-06:00I'm a big proponent of 'sustainable farming' and t...I'm a big proponent of 'sustainable farming' and the whole 'slow food' movement. <BR/><BR/>It's one big problem is that it's not economically viable for the average American household. Especially in a 'down economy'. That's why I recommend 'urban farming', where we grow,raise and, yes, hunt, as much of our own food as possible. We are doing it, and others can, too. Sure we can't do everything, because of Home Owner's Associations and the like, but we can all do a bit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676871741089018306.post-88121605941238144302009-01-13T19:52:00.000-06:002009-01-13T19:52:00.000-06:00Because I haven't read either of these books (and ...Because I haven't read either of these books (and I'm not likely to) I can not speak to the validity of either of these, however, as you know I believe "organic" is a current marketing trend the mainstream can not financially sustain. There's always been a certain segment of our population who maintain an organic lifestyle - however the high cost of most organic foods just makes eating this way too expensive for the average family. And unfortunately, the FDA does not strictly regulate what does and does not qualify as "organic". There are still many, many harmful pesticides that are used on so called certified organic foods making the overpriced "organic" choices just as harmful as the non-organic choices. <BR/><BR/>That being said, I do believe there is something to be said for living a "sustainable" lifestyle, as it pertains to our food. Getting involved in a local food co-op as well as gardening/growing as much of your own veggies and herbs as you possibly can is one of the best ways to ensure we're eating healthier and making smarter choices in our daily diets. Gardening is not only good exercise and reasonably inexpensive to do, but you can also be 100% sure what chemicals your fruits and veggies have been subjected to - ensuring your truly eating an "organic" food!snoboundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364804868273043973noreply@blogger.com