Here are some pictures of Sassy at a brighter time - helping out with our engagement photos. As many of you know, another vet came out Wednesday to run some tests on Sassy. While the scans were non-diagnostic, Sassy appears to be suffering from laminitis. Her condition worsened significantly on Monday but thankfully she appears to have stabilized and today was a tiny bit better. I was told Wednesday that she may only have a 10% chance of recovering at this point, but that’s enough for me. This condition often is associated with sugar in the diet so I have overhauled Sassy's feed. She is now getting special herbal tonics from Australia and medicine for Cushing's disease. We are still waiting for the results of a blood test taken Wednesday as well. Sassy is in pain but she is still eating and drinking, perky as ever, and trying to break out of the new stall we built to keep her resting. The last week has been a total whirlwind as I try to nurse her back to health while working and parenting. If we can get Sassy to hold up her leg long enough, we will attempt a special shoe. Sassy was born when I was 11-years old and has given 29 years of carrying my weight and now I am returning the favor. Some of you have asked about donating to help with Sassy's medical bills so I set up a GoFundMe. Please know, however, that if you're supporting me here you're helping too. I am so grateful for each of you - this has been a tough year but we will endure and persevere together. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-sassy-get-back-on-her-hooves?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
Here is a short clip from last Sunday's show where Carl DiPiazza of Organic Gut Solution and I discuss how candy and grocery store waste is often fed to cows, from beef to dairy - though I have seen reports that the same can be said for pigs. It is not just surprising to me that candy is fed to cattle with the wrappers included - but that so many mainline agricultural "experts" recommend this as part of a beneficial and cost effective calorie source for cows.
Calories are not just calories - and the same can be said about fish oils - which is why I get mine from Green Pasture. I started taking the fermented cod liver/concentrated butter oil 15 years ago and it stopped my seemingly endless battle with chronic cavities. They have lots of other great products and you can get 10% off with promo code "ALISON" at check out. https://greenpasture.org/
It would be easy to think Sassy’s behavior is accidental but I’ve watched her for 33-years now and she is excellent at sending messages in her own language. The other day I cleaned the goat stalls and put brand new shaving in them - only to have Sassy go right into one of them and lay a massive poop. Then, after I cleaned that, she pooped again right in the goat feed dish. Any guesses what she’s trying to communicate?
Don’t forget to grab your fermented cod liver oil/concentrated butter oil - which is how I protect my teeth to make sure I can communicate my disappointment with Sassy when she acts like this! 🤣Use promo code “ALISON” for 10% off at check out. https://greenpasture.org/
I have used this bread recipe so many times, I could make it in my sleep now. I got it from The Sweet Simple Things website but I changed honey to maple syrup. I’ll put their link in the comments. I have a sourdough starter ready to go, so I will be moving into sourdough territory soon. However, this is a great, simple and quick recipe if you need bread within a few hours. If you have bread recipe you use often, please share in the comments! Also I am looking for an easy sourdough recipe for freshly ground whole wheat flour.
You can even spread your fermented cod liver oil/concentrated butter oil on a piece of your fresh bread and maybe it will balance the taste a little. Protect those chompers so you can eat more than bread for years to come. (And… Let me know if you try spreading it on your bread!) Use promo code “ALISON” for 10% off at check out. https://greenpasture.org/
We went for a rare dinner out tonight for Father’s Day and this picture pretty much sums up why we usually eat at home. Well that and …don’t get me started on restaurant food. 🤣Happy Father’s Day to all the dads! In the comments, leave the best advice or funniest thing your dad ever told you. I’ll start. My dad @ChipAbrahamsen dropped me off in Paris for my junior year abroad in 2001 and at the Metro counter he asked for tickets to the Eiffel Tower stop (Champs de Mars) except what he said to the ticket lady sounded like “chien de merde”. She was very confused. (Google it.)
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Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister. Burnham's coronation awaits | Jun 22, 2026 | The Duran | Runtime 17 min.
@theduran : Episode 2550
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, but in a move that exposes how deeply broken British politics has become, he will remain in office for weeks, possibly all the way through September, leaving Britain effectively without a functioning government. Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris break down why Andy Burnham is now the inevitable successor, why the transition is being deliberately dragged out, and what the deep state is planning to tell Burnham before he ever sets foot in Downing Street. Is Britain about to swap one puppet for another, or is there any chance Burnham breaks from the script?
00:00:00 Starmer Announces Resignation
00:01:25 Why Starmer Lasted So Long Despite Failing
00:03:26 Andy Burnham Wins Makerfield and Changes Everything...
