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I went out of the web site business officially, at the end of 2010.
I spend so much time at my day job, I basically stopped learning anything NEW when I started getting customers for this. I miss learning. I'd like for this to be FUN AGAIN. :) I also realized that maintaining sites for people who were basically greedy, and less-than-honest, REALLY wasn't very much FUN... and I could FIRE them. ;)

I WANT TO GO OUTSIDE....... :)
Y'ever see Wes Cravens' "The People Under the Stairs"--? Remember the part at the end, where the little kid frees the prisoners, and they're all stumbling out into the street for the first time...? Yeah. My skin was starting to take on that TONE. :)

DANCE BREAK! :) Because I WANT to....

Never tell me you poison dandelions, or I'll drive past your house and blow out seeds.

Please see my own 'helpful links' below. They are in no particular order, unfortunately, but are broken into categories of "Animals, People, Planet, and Politics." All subjects we pretty much couldn't live without. :) Just click the "mini-pic" to jump to that category. Each category is also marked by a video clip from an episode of the Twilight Zone I found appropriate... because I CAN. ;)

This food made an incredible difference in the condition of my pets, their customer service is great, and it's a bit more affordable than a lot of the natural foods available. Made in USA is ALSO a consideration!

Organic pet food for dogs and cats made with natural healthy ingredients by PetGuard

And, when I don't have time to drive the 25 miles to the nearest Whole Foods, these guys are GREAT:

My Bestest

Buddy
You never know what stray will wander up to your door, and change your life forever. :)
[And thus was the basis of all my boyfriends...none of whom has lasted as long. :)]

I think these people are the best option in the area:

Tender Care Animal Clinic
Our goal is to maintain your pet's good health and happiness so you can enjoy many years together. We want you and your pet to feel comfortable in our office and to know that the special bond you share is important to us. The pet health care team at Tender Care shares your love of animals and is dedicated to their well-being.

One Horse At a Time is in pursuit of the well being of all horses. Every year there are over 100,000 horses that suffer terribly through neglect and abandonment, abuse that goes unchecked or suffer the ultimate indignity and pain of being shipped to slaughter houses in Mexico and Canada. Because horses are so expensive to care for and because of the bad economic times we are now experiencing we expect the numbers to far surpass 100,000 this coming year. And, although the number of horses requiring assistance can be overwhelming, there are many small rescue organizations working hand and hand to helping horses one at a time. We are one such organization. Please join us in the journey.

Old Friends began as a retirement and rescue facility for pensioned Thoroughbreds. Then news broke of the inconceivable death of Kentucky Derby winner Ferdinand in a slaughterhouse in Japan in 2002 (read more about Ferdinand). The discovery gave even more impetus to our organization. "We went from getting five emails a day to hundreds," noted President and founder Michael Blowen. We knew such a death must never happen again. And so the plan became to bring at risk racehorses--those whose racing and breeding careers had come to an end--to Old Friends, provide them with the dignified retirement they deserve, and open the space to the public. By promoting these one-time celebrated horses through a campaign of education and tourism, we realized we could draw attention to all retired Thoroughbreds and all equines in need.

Looks Just Like You In a future where everyone must undergo an operation at the age of 19 to make them identical to everyone else, one woman desperately tries to hang onto her own identity. PEOPLE

Pay It Forward In Memory of John Dye started life as a Facebook group set up by Dyann Steelerluvr Carroll shortly after the death of John. Not only was it a tribute to his life but also an outlet for his fans to come together for the purpose of performing random acts of kindness in his name. Rather than a fan site, the hope is that the web pages will be a lasting tribute to John and a place where people can share their experiences of what they are doing to "Pay It Forward" in their communities.

Taking Root tells the dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracy—a movement for which this charismatic woman became an iconic inspiration.
For more information on Wangari Maathai’s life and the Green Belt Movement, please see www.greenbeltmovement.com.

Toxins in our Hair and on our Faces
Skin Deep is a safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products brought to you by researchers at the Environmental Working Group.

Veritey (ver/eh/tey) n., 1. A site comprised of healthy products tailored for your life. 2. A community getting to the root of healthy living. [Ver/i/te comes from the Latin root word Veritas meaning truth, combined with the sound of tai in tailored, plus the y stands for your.]

'AFFORDABLE' is a big deal in my world. :) THEN, there is the added bonus of:

Quest Farm

Farm for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Quest Farm's support comes from a tuition, financial contributions, corporate grants, and volunteer work done by individuals or groups. We do not receive any state or federal funding. Although tuition is kept modest, there are farmer's families that need assistance. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please designate Scholarship Fund on your donation. We have also developed an Endowment Fund. There are always going to be needs and they seem to keep growing. It is important for Quest Farm to have its needs met so that the farmers can receive a quality life. The Endowment Fund is managed by a professional group so any gifts toward the Endowment Fund will be used in the most practical and professional way. Stocks, bonds, memorials, honorariums, and insurance policies are great ways to contribute to the farm and the Endowment Fund.

Amnesty International - Working to Protect Human Rights Worldwide

Why FAIR TRADE matters.
"We see chocolate as a medium to save species, conserve habitat and honor human life."

Most people don't realize why they oughta DROP THAT HERSHEY!

The Old Man in the Cave "A look at man's inhumanity as well as man's assumption that mankind is the only possible intelligience." PLANET

Ian Somerhalder Foundation The IS FOUNDATION aims to empower, educate and collaborate with people and projects to positively impact the planet and its creatures. We are a team, a group of people, who view the environment as an interconnected organism of which we are not separate but a part of. There is no differentiation between all living things: trees, rivers, animals and humans. We are all one interdependent organism.

http://www.builtofbarnwood.com/home BOB is a collaborative effort between two multi talented brothers. Built of Barnwood is based in the charming coastal town of Bay St Louis Mississippi. They are focusing on reclaiming, recycling and re-purposing vintage wood and building materials. Once reclaimed they are turned into usable artwork, home furnishing and design accent pieces. Together Bob Somerhalder and Ian Somerhalder strive for a greener more sustainable economy. With this green desire in mind, they have launched a clean and sustainable business that is a hot and trendy product line for home decor and furniture.

Preserve® makes stylish, high performance, eco-friendly products for your home. As a company, we strive to combine socially and environmentally responsible business practices with groundbreaking design to create products that people feel good about having in their homes. We believe that choosing eco-friendly products doesn't mean having to sacrifice quality, price, or performance.

The Last Mountain

Organic Consumers Association Research and Action Center for the Organic, Buy local, and Fair Trade movements.

Environmentally Friendly Lawn & Garden Supplies --They send out a great newsletter, too!

"Its time to stop Americas addiction to foreign oil. T. Boone Pickens has a plan."

Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth, and to defending the right of all people to a healthy environment.

Welcome to Green Home, your home on the Web for environmentally friendly products. In addition to being one of the first, largest, and most respected online resources for green products, we offer advice and information on greening your world.

Monterey Bay Spice Company
I've found this to be a safe place to buy herbals.
Remember--ALWAYS CROSS-CHECK herbal side effects and interactions!

Here is a good place:

DrugDigest®
DrugDigest is a noncommercial, evidence-based, consumer health and drug information site dedicated to empowering consumers to make informed choices about drugs and treatment options.

I personally go with splitting the list in half, in the obvious fashion.

When to Go Organic
People always ask whether buying organic is healthier, and the answer is yes. Eating organic protects you from potentially harmful chemicals such as pesticides. But going green is rarely cheap, and it’s not always essential, which is why we’ve created 3 simple rules for when you should spend your green to go green and when to save your cash with conventional foods.