butcher shop in Sicily.DSCF5364
by mariuca

Comment:
I was a happy carnivore until my husband suffered a heart attack and quadruple bypass 5 years ago. The cardiologist was livid and said it was totally preventable, and blamed our diet. He put my husband (and me by default) on the uber vegan Essylstein eating plan - no meat, no dairy, no eggs, no added oils, no coconuts.... if it has a face or a mother, he can't eat it. It was not an easy transition, but his health improved dramatically, and now, after five years, I do not miss rib-eyes so much. I'm not saying that it is appropriate for everyone, and I certainly don't advocate that anyone change their preferences, unless their health demands it. I still miss real cheese...

That said, I agree with Bill that our culture has totally sanitized the reality of consumption of meat. It doesn't just grow inside a foam tray with plastic covering. My kids were all in 4-H and raised various animals for market. They have all grown up being well aware of where meat comes from and what sacrifices need to occur to produce it.

Message edited by author 2019-03-06 14:32:43.

Cacti
by digifotojo

Comment:
And THIS is why I love spending time in my greenhouse... I just love seeing exotic plants flourish when it's bitter cold outside. It makes my heart happy, as does this cactus image :)

Spider Plant
by digifotojo

Comment:
Beautifully done!!

Drill In Plastic
by rodfulk

Comment:
Looks like something I would do... which is why I'm no longer allowed to handle drills :) Well done!!

phone pic .. whattha .. !! .. ;)
by roz

Comment:
Wow! Just Wow!!! I'm looking to upgrade my phone (s6) and I think you've helped me make up my mind! This is outstanding!

Interrupted Journey
by digifotojo

Comment:
OOoooh, nice! Great detail and lovely bokeh.

agendas
by roz

Comment:
Dogs and cats ARE somebodies :). I love the story this tells. Are they friends? Are they rivals? Are they playing? You can create a lot of scenarios. Great image and I love your processing.

Lights
by GinaRothfels

Comment:
Wow! Black and white minimal is so difficult (at least in my mind). You nailed it!!

Mar 01 - Gadget
by hajeka

Comment:
Great idea. I am so jealous of your little green buds. Our Spring is still a couple of months away.

img_3508
by JuliBoc

Comment:
I like everything about this - the shapes, the beautiful colors, the brushstrokes - everything!!