Many of you don't know that when I left TV news, I took a job shooting videos for the Washington Department of Natural Resources. It gave me the chance to build my independent media work in my personal time, which was not an option as a TV reporter given my contract in corporate news. When I was hired, I was encouraged to keep my social media presence. Recently, my bosses informed me that I was to stop all videos related to Covid safety, vaccines and mandates that “undermine” DNR's policies, as DNR is one of many state agencies with a vaccine mandate, though ours was enacted by Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz and separate from Gov. Inslee's order. My independent work was done on personal time with personal equipment and I never discussed my position at DNR. I also informed my bosses that I had a First Amendment right to continue, and that the policy of a state agency committed to science should align with robust discussion that includes a variety of viewpoints. They disagreed. I refused to comply and was terminated last week.
I am truly grateful for the many wildland fire fighters whose stories I’ve had the honor of telling, as well as the fuels crews fixing the forest health crisis driving historic fires. We nearly evacuated twice this year, and it’s not an exaggeration to say that the work of DNR staff across the state saved our home and thousands of others.
While there are many unknowns for our family, not the least of which is finding a new health insurance plan (any suggestions?), we are absolutely unwavering that it was the right decision. How could I continue covering censorship and allow myself to be censored on one of the most important topics of my lifetime? There are a great many people taking grave risks right now - many of them you've seen in my videos - and those of us who stand up for free speech and informed choice right now will hopefully pave the way someday for others to do so without losing their jobs. I got into journalism to follow the truth wherever it leads, and I will continue. I am planning to record a video to discuss this publicly on YouTube. Would you please let me know what questions you'd like me to answer in it? In sum, our family is incredibly grateful for your support here. I have absolutely no regrets. I said once that free speech is the hill I would die on - but just to be clear, as I've said before, I did not commit suicide. 😉 Be brave. We are in this together.
We moved Peter and Tod to a new pasture and with them, the bachelor pad they call home. Lynn put skis on it so he can pull it behind the tractor.
I was a little nervous when we first set out the shelter for them that Peter wouldn’t let Tod inside but the two share quite well. Someone once told me you can’t put two intact bucks together or they’ll kill each other. Our boys had it out the first day but since then have been the best of friends.
Did you know goats only have teeth on their bottom jaw up front? They have top and bottom molars in the back. I fixed my battle with chronic cavities by taking the fermented cod liver/concentrated butter oil from https://greenpasture.org/ which is packed with vitamins A, D & K along with omega 3s. The butter oil and the fermentation process are what really distinguish this from other fish oils, many of which do nothing. Use promo code “ALISON” at check out for 10% off.
The USDA says it’s protecting you while the CDC reports chronic disease is on the rise and more than 3/4 of Americans have one.
The system is set up for health and transparency to lose, as small farmers are pushed out by big corporations that own our government. Some USDA slaughterhouses kill 500 cows everyday. If the rules were about safety - why are we so sick?
If you’re a consumer who wants healthy food, dump the grocery store and buy direct as much as possible. Websites like EatWild.com are a great place to start. Tag your favorite small producer in the comments with a location and let’s build a movement.
It’s time to end the war on small food.
Our friends at The Wagon farm (who currently have Maisy cow with their bull at Love Camp) gifted us some of their worms to start our own worm farm. We were all very excited about all of the nutritious soil we’d soon have for the garden. That is, until rats decimated our new friends. 😫 I had no idea worms would be so vulnerable to rodents!
We will try again with a more secure container. There is always something trying to eat on this farm - some we like, some not so much.
Good thing I have the energy to start over again many times, which is required on any farm I suppose. We take the fermented cod liver/concentrated butter oil blend from Green Pasture, which is packed with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A, D, & K. Ditch the cheap fish oil that does nothing. Use promo code “ALISON” at checkout for 10% off. https://greenpasture.org/
This is why politicians love data centers, the money. They get more and decide how to use it. All the problems from data centers are your burden. They get the money, you get the hassles. And the only people who will see any of the money. Are people working for them, that they feel deserve it.
The teachers getting $50,000 bonuses thanks to a massive Meta data center
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/the-teachers-getting-50000-bonuses-thanks-to-a-massive-meta-data-center/ar-AA25qvQd
