Selena Faulkner: March 2010

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Food

For quite some time I have teetered between high grade (Innovo) pet kibble, and home cooked or raw food for my animals. My dogs enthusiastically received my attempt at beginning a primarily raw food diet, but my vet adamantly opposed my decision when I told him of my plan to go primarily raw food with my dogs. I was discouraged by his lack of support and let my fervor wain for the raw food feeding program. However, I've been unable to shake the idea that raw and whole foods are inherently better for our four-legged friends as opposed to processed kibble, no matter the grade. If it's better for me to eat whole food, why would it be OK for my beloved friends to eat processed food? I've ordered a couple of recommended books by local holistic D.V.M., William Falconer to help me get back on track and successfully make the transition off of kibble for good (for my dogs *and* cats) to a diet that will hopefully improve and lengthen the lives of my furry companions.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Watch Dog Sings To Soothe Crying Baby Video

Super sweet doggy. I like how the dog stops to listen if the baby is still upset before continuing to howl.

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Saturday, March 20, 2010

MUSIC FOR THE CITY

Check out this up and coming organization for 2010. Don't know about you, but I'm going to find out how I can become involved...ASAP. Music + giving = bliss

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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Album of the Week: This Empty Northern Hemisphere by Gregory Alan Isakov, Gregory Alan Isakov

While engaging in my weekend tradition of browsing amazon.com MP3s for superfluous selections, I came across a lovely artist known as Gregory Alan Isakov for the first time. I always get a bit giddy when I randomly strike music gold...especially when it is tucked between albums that make better paper weights than examples of true artistry. I'm a huge fan of indie folk, which goes without saying, but that does not mean that I turn a deaf ear to album imperfections, or inferior artists just because it is one my favorite musical genres. There are indie folk albums that have left me wanting for a show of unique lyrical craftsmanship, though I must admit they've been few and far between recently. when I hear a great one, however, I know it. ;-) This little album by Isakov just undulates with soothing vibes and simple compositions that afford mental relaxation after a long day. As I listen to the tracks, I imagine myself on my back porch with a tasty adult beverage in my hand after the sun has set, peacefully gazing upon the stars and night sky. This is one album that I can put on and play through almost any evening, no matter the occasion and instantly be in a mellow mood. The album's modest, genuine melodies are calming to me, and the occasional sprinkle of tight guest harmony vocals by Brandi Carlile and a dash of lyrical cello wrap up the little package neatly for me. This is one artist to watch, if not already on your radar. There aren't any tour dates in this area listed on Isakov's official web site, but there's hope in me yet that he will wonder 'round this away before the end of the year. Give the album a listen and let me know what you think. I would love to hear your feedback!