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.
I noticed recently that a box of MREs in our feed room has been untouched by rodents despite the ravenous way they chew through the animal feed containers. The MREs were issued to my husband when he was in the USMC. I have no clue why we still have them but it certainly caught my attention. Only the best for our service members, right? Semper fi!
EDIT: since I have been getting so many comments on other platforms that they just can’t smell through the packaging, I want to add that they eat through boxes in our barn that have no food inside them, this includes camping gear, Styrofoam, towels, fertilizer. You name it.
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A few months ago I put our buck Tod in with the ladies so he could breed our mini Nubian dairy goat, Sundae. However, as is typical for my plans, it didn’t go as I’d hoped and Tod spent most of his time fighting with our alpha doe, Heidi. Though I figured my baby goat aspirations had been thwarted, I think Tod still snuck in a goal with Sundae because she is looking pretty fat right now but he didn’t waste any time getting back to the boxing ring.
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Today we went to meet a potential suitor for Maisy cow. He is a two-year-old mini Highland bull. His name is Moofasa. We have tried artificially inseminating Maisy with expensive and high quality mini Jersey bull semen but to no avail. Thus, we have been looking for the real deal and a friend introduced us to Moofasa’s owner. It looks like a good match but then again we are sort of at the “love the one you’re with” stage at this point. What do you think? Highlands are very “in” right now and I’m sure the calf will be very cute. Speaking of cute kids, one result of vitamin D deficiency in today’s kids is poor dental health including jaws that don’t properly fit a full set of teeth. This is one reason my kids take the fermented cod liver/butter oil from https://www.greenpasture.org/ which is packed with Vitamins A, D & K. Use “ALISON” as your promo code at checkout and get 10% off.
So, regardless of any differences I have with him. Dr. Marty Makary is about to be fired, per The WSJ. And a new Scamedic is on deck. You do the math...
Hantavirus Blamed on Climate Change - The Zoonotic Threat Realized - YouTube
You will not get this kind of on the ground investigative reporting from so-called artificial intelligence (AI).
“Contaminated: The Carpet Industry’s Toxic Legacy” (full documentary) | FRONTLINE (PBS) - YouTube
This is similar to some degree across the nation. But generally the politicians are for it. Which proves "representation" is not representative.
A Data Center Revolt in Missouri - The Journal. - WSJ Podcasts
https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/the-journal/a-data-center-revolt-in-missouri/05e598af-f37a-4c91-b6ec-602ffb4b798a
