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So many feelings about this tragedy
Apr 16, 2023Disclaimer:This post is not about every child who experiences trauma. Not all children who experience trauma will resort to violence. This post is about how early intervention can be a lifeline and can help children to cope non-violently with trauma. I feel compelled to write something just about once a season as the world experiences another […]
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Matriarch Turkey: Freida May
Jan 23, 2023This photo shows Freida May in all her glory as the reigning fluffy white matriarch of our feathered flock. But her reign ended this past Monday. Three years was not long enough to be in her glowing white presence. But Freida May did defy all the odds by living into her 6th year. This is […]
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Volunteers are Essential Services
Dec 31, 2022In October, I wrote a letter to the owner of the property we have put an offer on. In part it says, “Kindred believes in community. We have 65 volunteers who care for the animals, land and buildings. I know our volunteers will be overjoyed to take care of your farm. We have been through many […]
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Elvis the most perfect cat
Aug 27, 2022No one is perfect, but Elvis was very close to being the perfect cat. He loved people. And that included every single volunteer and every person who ever came to the farm. He was so gentle. Never a scratch or a bite ever happened with Elvis. His signature move was nicknamed “the dolphin.” He wouldn’t […]
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Assault weapon in the hands of any child?
May 26, 2022Disclaimer:This post is not about every child who experiences trauma. Not all children who experience trauma will resort to violence. This post is about how early intervention can be a lifeline and can help children to cope non-violently with trauma. This post looks in hindsight at trauma in a troubled teen and access to assault […]
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Why is it people vs animals?
Mar 3, 2022I get asked, “how can you help animals when there is a war in Ukraine?” Why do so many people look at the world as people vs animals. Why can’t you help both? I look at the world as people and animals connected, forever intertwined and interdependent on each other. 1. Animals make the world […]