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.
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.
Dairy farming is next level insanity. Someone asked me recently, where we would have to go to get raw milk if we did not produce it here. I said “our friend delivers right to our door.” She said “why do you go through the trouble to do it yourself then?” I did not really have a good answer. 🤣I suppose it’s mostly because we love raising our kids this way, learning about where their food comes from and developing relationships with the animals. There is great value in this way of life, even if it makes no sense financially.
And speaking of the benefits of dairy, it is one of the best sources for vitamin K2, which you need for your bones to absorb vitamin D. That is why the fermented cod liver oil from Green Pasture is also mixed with a concentrated butter oil. Without the two together, you don’t get as much from either, which is why many fish oils are a waste of money. So go check out https://www.greenpasture.org/ and use promo code “ALISON” at check out for 10% off.
Got the pregnancy test results for our mini Jersey cross, Maisy after her second artificial insemination! Any guesses before you watch the video?!
The dairy cow pregnancy roller coaster is real. I think I was only a little more nervous finding out my own pregnancy test results. 😜 Good thing I have the great nutritional benefits of Green Pasture’s fermented cod liver/butter oil blend to reduce inflammation brought on by all the inseminating, testing, expenses and waiting. (Hint: think twice about buying a dairy cow based solely on the idyllic Instagram accounts you follow!) If you want a real food, not a supplement, to give your body a boost, go check out https://www.greenpasture.org/ and use “ALISON” as your promo code at check out for 10% off. They have lots of great stuff! I take the cinnamon tingle flavored gel for the cod liver /butter oil.
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