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Judith Whitehead is back guest-blogging on this Inspirational Monday about her new found four legged friends that just might put some food on the table, so to speak. Judith lives in Amherst N.Y. has worked in the ophthalmology field of medicine for almost 30 years... (Blog and photo courtesy of Judith Whitehead) Over 10 years ago we decided to build a home in a more rural area where there were still woods around us and spaces between the homes. Of course we didn't want to get too crazy and made sure there were stores within a few miles of our house. We have enjoyed living in the outer suburbs immensely and have recently discovered a new treasure only a few miles from our home, an alpaca ranch. We Stumbled among these beautiful beasts one afternoon while taking a country ride looking for pumpkins for the upcoming Fall season, to decorate with. Unbeknown to us, there living in our backyard were alpacas of all ages who were as friendly as a dogs. They were very curious animals who are related to the lama family and have fur as soft as butter. They get sheared once a year and fill a bag of fur the softest of which you have ever felt. I decided it was time to take up my knitting hobby and bought some of the yarn for making scarves with. Turns out the owners of the alpaca farm are interested in my wares and so are their customers…..a new symbiotic relationship was born. So, with our cold weather that is just around the corner in New York, my knitting needles will be humming away providing warmth for my fellow neighbors and friends and now for my prospective customers. If it turns out to be a cold winter, my little four legged friends will be building a thick coat for next Spring to recycle. For more information and photo's of Alpaca's in Western New York, check out the following; http://www.alpacabreedersofwny.com/list/default.html |
Sunday, November 13, 2011
"Living in the best area of both worlds..."'Judith Whitehead' (Inspirational Monday)
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5 comments:
via facebook;" I'm on the same wavelength with Judith.
I enjoy access to both natural/rural amenities as well as the benefits of modern technology and culture.
And I do believe balance can be achieved and enjoyed."
and who said you can't have your pie (cake) and it eat too?
via facebook;"Yes, Kimo, we do not need to fall victim to the false "choices" some try to set before us.
Some "environmentalists" suggest we need to return to the days of being cave men, giving up almost all technology.
There is a time to enjoy the "ca...ve" lifestyle (pitching a tent -- in all meanings of that expression -- in the sea caves of Kalalau remains a treasured achievement in my life); but one does not need to forego all that which is bestowed by the grace of our humanity.
It is possible to enjoy that which reflects the greatest gifts of our human ingenuity without destroying (nay, on the contrary, enhancing and restoring) the environment out of which it evolved.
One can be a modern cave person without destroying the caves."
Doug, Don't know if you knew this about me, I lived outdoors for five years on Kauai, pitching tents in various secluded spots walking and biking distance to everywhere I needed to go. I never considered myself homeless, Home was my tent and it was one of the best times of my life. People think if you don't pay rent or have a mortgage or live in a house you are homeless, there are many with houses that are homelss in their hearts and souls...
via facebook;""I had a friend or still have, & she decided to live in a tent instead of the dorm when we went to college."
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