PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE - Don't Let the EPA Allow More Chemicals on Your Veggies! - Food & Water Watch

Don't Let the EPA Allow More Chemicals on Your Veggies! - Food & Water Watch



Do you ever eat carrots, sweet potatoes, flax or sunflower seeds?

Most of us think of these foods as a nutritious part of our diet, providing us with the vitamins we need to stay healthy. But the EPA is considering a rule that would change that, by raising the amount of Roundup chemical residue that's allowed on many vegetables and seeds that we eat every day. Tell the EPA that you don't want to be exposed to more chemicals on your food!





Monsanto's ubiquitous weed killer, Roundup, has been sprayed on farms across America for decades. Now, 14 varieties of Roundup-resistant "superweeds" exist, creating enormous hassle for struggling farmers. To combat the superweeds, Monsanto wants farmers to buy and spray evenmore Roundup on their crops, perpetuating an endless cycle of toxic chemical overuse. To make matters worse, they are pressuring the EPA to change the rules and allow for more chemical residue on the vegetables we eat.

Take action today for your health and the environment: 
https://secure3.convio.net/fww/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=809

OMG, I'm feeling girlie! Quick! Call someone!

It doesn't happen very often, but once in a while I forgo my tomboy leanings and have an overwhelming urge to be girlie.  I don't think there is anything wrong with being girlie, it was just never my thing.  When I went to grade school way back when, the boys used to take delight in flipping up the skirts of all the girls they caught at recess.   Granted, we are talking about 3rd grade or so, but still.  It can be traumatic.  I was so worried that whenever my aunt had me wear a skirt I would always wear shorts underneath - just in case.


In the end, my skirt never got flipped.  It probably didn't help that I was taller than pretty much my entire grade level. And rather husky.  So, maybe they were slightly intimidated.



As I was happily working scrolling through my Pinterest homepage I found this these awesome nails that just made me SQUEE like a fan girl smile. Now I have been known to get manicures and pedicures - I am a firm believer in both because the money is well worth it for the massage they make me feel good. Typically I stick with plain colors and no "accent" nail for me!





[I still can't believe how fashionable this became, all because of the Olympics.  Then again, I did live through moon boots, harem pants and Members Only jackets. And Flock of Seagull hair. And Devo heads. And disco. So by now you would think that I wouldn't be so surprised when trends start.]

But the picture that made me SQUEE smile... Wow.  I'd gladly do that design on purpose -- unmatching nails and all!  I absolutely love the speckled gradient nails (left) done by Alice at One Nail to Rule Them All.  Youtube tutorial here. I don't think I could give you a good answer about why they called out to me, but I believe I am drawn to their overall chaotic-ness, that matches my chaotic soul.  Or I could have just been feeling happy.  Nope, sticking with the chaos theory.  Had to happen, right?

And it didn't matter that instead of diligently working away taking a break I was drawn into Alice's pictures and tutorials and blogs.



Then I found her "franken" colors. Alice is such a bold minx!  The greens weren't my cup of tea, but I loved this royal and copper penny mix (below).

And I found myself exploring the other artists that she was linked through by blog contests.  And all of a sudden, this grey gloomy day had some color and shine for me.  And even though the Pintester herself wasn't able to do water marbling, the tutorials by ProfessionalDQ and ilovemylongnails made it look easy!






Normally you would find me running away from these bold, neon colors.  There is something about the water marbling that reminds me of butterfly wings and somehow the colors become okay to my mind.  I absolutely love the combo of these Zoya Beach Collection colors.





I was lucky enough to stumble upon this pic (left) and tutorial from Chelsea Franklin at The Nail Network.











And once my mind got used to the bold marbling, I really appreciated the gradient half moon design done by Felice from S-lacquer (right).

















And who doesn't appreciate the beauty in a butterfly wing?

Sign the Bill of Reproductive Rights - The Petition Site

Sign the Bill of Reproductive Rights - The Petition Site

I empathize with all of our elected officials. This is a very sensitive topic and leads to many hot debates. Everyone has an opinion, whether it is from a scientific or religious viewpoint.

If you are able to step back and remember to separate the church from the state, the topic becomes clearer.  Former President Reagan once said, "Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives."  Ultimately, reproductive choices are the responsibility of the individual and not something that should be selected by the government.

Those of us who believe in reproductive rights are not asking you to force others to follow our beliefs, decisions or choices.  We are simply stating that we believe in a person's sovereign right to make and follow their own beliefs, decisions and choices.

By attempting to limit an individual's reproductive rights, you are electing to deny the rights of a sovereign person in lieu of the rights of a legal non-entity. No matter what scientists, researchers, religious groups and people argue about or agree upon, we must remember that personhood in the United States starts at the moment of birth - not conception.

No one wants to see the return of back alley clinics. Neither do we want people to be forced to cross borders to have medical procedures. Restrictions would see to the reemergence of both.

This quote sums up my beliefs:  "I am free because I say I am. My freedom is not dependent on any government benefit or piece of legislation. My rights are inherent in the fact that I was born a sovereign being. They are non negotiable. Government can list and protect them, but my rights are not theirs to give away."