Must See Movie: Stoning of Soraya M

I have been on a 'documentary' kick here of late.  I have noticed Lionsgate Films does many movies with a message theme.  I read the book awhile back; when I heard there was going to be a film, I waited and waited to no avail.

It was not shown in my area.  What saddens me is, Americans by pass these kind of films; hard core gritty subject matter for FLUFF.

While I understand the concept of entertainment, I believe most have foregone the other side of the movie industry; TO INFORM.

Movie Info here:
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810039981/info

As a military member, I have travelled and seen first hand just how fortunate I am to be a woman in this country.  I am also well aware of 'mob rule' in a heated situations.  I have witnessed rather frightening mob scenes in which people have been killed. JUST NOT IN THIS MANNER, though I am sure it happens around the world daily and not to just women.

The scene where Soraya is buried up to her waist and then killed by the men in her villiage was horrific down to the sound of stones actually hitting her. Later those same men find out they had been duped by Soraya's husband and the religous leader. 

Let me say this,

If you control a country's women by denegration then you teach future generations to denegrate.  If you control women, you control (DESTROY) more than just her future but, your own through her children.  Inhumane treatment is a vicious cycle that consumes all in its path.

JMHO

This is a hard movie to watch but, See the movie......................

Mrs. Loosey's New Piglet

We got a surprise this morning.  Mrs. Loosey had her shoats.  There were only two, the one colored like Mr. Salad Fingers did not live but, this little one looks just like his/her momma.  She is not allowing us to get close to her baby.  Can't say that I blame her much.  Her teats are full, so I am quite amazed she only had two.

Isn't it amazing, this little one weighs about a pound about the length of a dollar bill.  Absolutely tiny compared to his mum.




Here is our only Americana Rooster, I think he looks rather studly.  But, the hens are not buying it, I think they know that he is not best in the show.  They prefer Sprocket the Spanish Rocket's advances. LOL

Life on the farm.....

Signs of Spring for City Folk

THIS JUST CRACKS ME UP!


I stopped this morning at a local supermarket and saw this display. I was thinking about Barbara and her blog found here:

http://3acrehomestead.blogspot.com/



She is a very observant, loving, caring blogger; who took the time to post some lovely photos of spring awakening in her area. I also realized until a few years ago I was one of those persons asleep to the natural bounty and beauty of Mother Nature.  My awareness was marked by the consumer passing of seasons found on similiar displays.


Thanks to all who write about their amazing lives.


Way to go, Barbara!

Blue Bonnets, Wet Toes

I took these this morning, on the way home from taking Saenz to school.  It was kinda tough to find a safe place to pull over and take a picture of Blue Bonnets for Randy & Dave the lost (no longer in Tejas) CHICKEN BOYS.  http://chickenesque.blogspot.com/

Seems these lovelies prefer to bloom in curves and bends along the highway instead of hanging out on our five acres.  Which now I have realized and plan to buy a few pounds of seeds for next year.

It never ceases to amaze me.  If I have troubles with a vehicle or have a flat; no one pulls over to help.  But, let me pull over to take a picture of something interesting and every cowboy farmer in a 30 mile radius will stop to lend assistance.  ROFL this just cracks my buns....

However, after decades of traveling and missing home; I know how Randy feels about certain things in life and missing small treasures that our Creator gives us for connection.  Wet toes are not a problem for friends and family.....

It's a Blah, Rainy, Wet Day

SO I leave you with a field of wildflowers...................

Going back to bed now!

Movie Review: TAKING CHANCE

Let me say, if you don't like dramatic movies about losing a solider do not watch this film but, it needs to be seen.  More Americans need to see the 'silent' witnesses to our freedom being laid to rest.  The traditions and honors paid to a soldier are breath-taking from the: silent acknowdegements of saluting, to body preparation, escorts, uniform prep, personal effects, and head lights of passing cars.


Kevin Bacon plays marine LTC (Colonel) Michael Strobl, who volunteers to escort PFC (private) Chance Phelps' body home.  Col Strobl is racked with personal guilt over not having 'volunteered' to take a tour to Iraq/Afganistan; thus checks the death count every night to see if his friends are among the dead.

More about the movie here:
http://www.hbo.com/movies/taking-chance/index.html#/movies/taking-chance/synopsis.html

This movie was made from an article written by Strobl.  I was bawling the entire movie because as a retired military person.  I have seen the flag drapped coffins and I have too felt the guilt of not having served in a forward area.  Every emotion is felt by Col Strobl felt from awe of strangers carefully paying respects for Private Phelps to sleeping in a warehouse on the trip home to ensure PFC Phelps is not left alone.


I guess my husband will never be able to understand the kinship I feel when ever I hear TAPS, Reveille, National Anthem, nor a funeral dirge.  I have summed it up best in a poem written a few years back. 

You May Not Know

The sound of the ramp hitting ground

Vibrations of boots plunking sound

You are here to liberate

Just leaving family, last week-late

You May Not Know

The sound of a heart in its chest

Pushing blood at its best

Saluting a woodened box draped in shroud

That could be you- silently thinking; not said--aloud

You May Not Know

(November 13, 2007)

Today and tomorrow, I will think and remember those who have gone before and after me.  They are my giants and I give them all my respect and honor...

4 Texan, others: Mini Cows, Goats

Here is a link for a farm in New Jersery which breds registered mini milk cows (3.5K)for sale.

http://www.mbfarviewfarm.com/Miniature-Jersey-Cows.htm

another
http://www.minicattlepros.com/jerseys.html

some classifieds
http://www.bestfarmbuys.com/classifieds/category.asp?category=Cattle+-+Dairy

another with lots of pictures
http://www.miniaturejerseys.com/jerseypics.htm

I just find them fascinating.  Small animals usually under 48in, less hay, less barn space and great milk proucers.  They size does not effect the butterfat in their milk.  They can still breed naturally or through artificial insemination.

Now for dairy goats:
http://www.miniaturedairygoats.com/