Introduction - new member in central Utah

[Guest guest]

Hi, everyone,

Just want to introduce myself as I recently joined the group. The

other day I was marveling at how much has changed for me in the last

two years. I quit my cubicle job in Scottsdale and sold my big house,

small yard, in Mesa to move to my small house, big yard and pasture in

central Utah. I got my dream job as a museum curator, and a few months

later my husband and I got in a life-altering car accident. After a

year, I still have PTSD and my husband is still in PT. We lost our

greyhound in the accident and got two more. OK, not simplifying, but

vital for my therapy! A friend turned us on to the Maker's Diet, which

was literally a god-send for my husband's treatment of diabetes.

Though we were eating better, I was still feeding my dogs kibble, so

after some research, they are now completely raw fed. Through a member

of a raw feeding listserv, I learned about the Weston A. Price

Foundation of which I am now a member. I have found local sources for

raw cow and goat milk, and we got our first chickens a couple of weeks

ago. I'm still on quite a learning curve, but want to learn all I can

about healthy, simple living. You may think being in a rural area,

that would be easy, but it's surprisingly difficult.

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Kari! Thanks so much for the introduction. May i ask what is PTSD and PT? Sounds like you've had many challenges, but at least you've been able to move to the country and start a new life, which is commendable.

 

And I agree-pets are vital to mental health! :-)

 

Cyndi

 

In a message dated 9/20/2007 12:05:38 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, kari writes:

Hi, everyone,Just want to introduce myself as I recently joined the group. The other day I was marveling at how much has changed for me in the last two years. I quit my cubicle job in Scottsdale and sold my big house, small yard, in Mesa to move to my small house, big yard and pasture in central Utah. I got my dream job as a museum curator, and a few months later my husband and I got in a life-altering car accident. After a year, I still have PTSD and my husband is still in PT. We lost our greyhound in the accident and got two more. OK, not simplifying, but vital for my therapy! A friend turned us on to the Maker's Diet, which was literally a god-send for my husband's treatment of diabetes. Though we were eating better, I was still feeding my dogs kibble, so after some research, they are now completely raw fed. Through a member of a raw feeding listserv, I learned about the Weston A. Price Foundation of which I am now a member. I have found local sources for raw cow and goat milk, and we got our first chickens a couple of weeks ago. I'm still on quite a learning curve, but want to learn all I can about healthy, simple living. You may think being in a rural area, that would be easy, but it's surprisingly difficult.

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[Guest guest]

Welcome Kari (?)

 

You should fit in here perfectly! I can't believe that you are

feeding your dogs raw (so do I) and do your best to eat right.

Also great that you can find raw milk, which is the only milk

worth drinking I'm sure you also know about the benefits

of raw butter and virgin coconut oil, right?

 

So sorry about that car accident and the lost of your Greyhound.

They are one of my favorite breeds.

 

Hope you will continue on that way of simplicity and health.

 

Barbara

 

 

Hi, everyone,Just want to introduce myself as I recently joined the group. The other day I was marveling at how much has changed for me in the last two years. I quit my cubicle job in Scottsdale and sold my big house, small yard, in Mesa to move to my small house, big yard and pasture in central Utah. I got my dream job as a museum curator, and a few months later my husband and I got in a life-altering car accident. After a year, I still have PTSD and my husband is still in PT. We lost our greyhound in the accident and got two more. OK, not simplifying, but vital for my therapy! A friend turned us on to the Maker's Diet, which was literally a god-send for my husband's treatment of diabetes. Though we were eating better, I was still feeding my dogs kibble, so after some research, they are now completely raw fed. Through a member of a raw feeding listserv, I learned about the Weston A. Price Foundation of which I am now a member. I have found local sources for raw cow and goat milk, and we got our first chickens a couple of weeks ago. I'm still on quite a learning curve, but want to learn all I can about healthy, simple living. You may think being in a rural area, that would be easy, but it's surprisingly difficult.

[Guest guest]

I can answer that I am not not Kari. (Kari, I hope that you don't mind.)

 

PT = Physical Therapy.

PTSD = Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

 

Andrea

On 9/20/07, cyndikrall <cyndikrall wrote:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome, Kari! Thanks so much for the introduction. May i ask what is PTSD and PT? Sounds like you've had many challenges, but at least you've been able to move to the country and start a new life, which is commendable.

 

And I agree-pets are vital to mental health! :-)

 

Cyndi

 

In a message dated 9/20/2007 12:05:38 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, kari writes:

Hi, everyone,Just want to introduce myself as I recently joined the group. The other day I was marveling at how much has changed for me in the last two years. I quit my cubicle job in Scottsdale and sold my big house, small yard, in Mesa to move to my small house, big yard and pasture in central Utah. I got my dream job as a museum curator, and a few months later my husband and I got in a life-altering car accident. After a year, I still have PTSD and my husband is still in PT. We lost our greyhound in the accident and got two more. OK, not simplifying, but vital for my therapy! A friend turned us on to the Maker's Diet, which was literally a god-send for my husband's treatment of diabetes. Though we were eating better, I was still feeding my dogs kibble, so after some research, they are now completely raw fed. Through a member of a raw feeding listserv, I learned about the Weston A. Price Foundation of which I am now a member. I have found local sources for raw cow and goat milk, and we got our first chickens a couple of weeks ago. I'm still on quite a learning curve, but want to learn all I can about healthy, simple living. You may think being in a rural area, that would be easy, but it's surprisingly difficult.

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Sorry, I shouldn't use acronyms! PTSD is post traumatic stress disorder, and PT is physical therapy. cyndikrall wrote: Welcome, Kari! Thanks so much for the introduction. May i ask what is PTSD and PT? Sounds like you've had many challenges, but at least you've been able to move to the country and start a new life, which is commendable. And I agree-pets are vital to mental health! :-)

Cyndi In a message dated 9/20/2007 12:05:38 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, kari (AT) houndgroup (DOT) com writes: Hi, everyone,Just want to introduce myself as I recently joined the group. The other day I was marveling at how much has changed for me in the last two years. I quit my cubicle job in Scottsdale and sold my big house, small yard, in Mesa to move to my small house, big yard and pasture in central Utah. I got my dream job as a museum curator, and a few months later my husband and I got in a life-altering car accident. After a year, I still have PTSD and my husband is still in PT. We lost our greyhound in the accident and got two more. OK, not simplifying, but vital for my therapy! A friend turned us on

to the Maker's Diet, which was literally a god-send for my husband's treatment of diabetes. Though we were eating better, I was still feeding my dogs kibble, so after some research, they are now completely raw fed. Through a member of a raw feeding listserv, I learned about the Weston A. Price Foundation of which I am now a member. I have found local sources for raw cow and goat milk, and we got our first chickens a couple of weeks ago. I'm still on quite a learning curve, but want to learn all I can about healthy, simple living. You may think being in a rural area, that would be easy, but it's surprisingly difficult. See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage.

[Guest guest]

Oh, yes, I have gallon of organic extra virgin coconut oil sitting right on my counter. And there's nothing like organic raw butter on sprouted grain toast with my eggs in the morning! I'm glad to hear you feed your dogs raw too. I have done so much research on the subject, I'm actually going to teach a one night seminar at our local college. I'm learning as much about human health and diet as I am about carnivore diet. Dental health is the foundation for general health for humans, canines and felines!Barbara <barbara3 wrote: Welcome Kari (?) You should fit in here perfectly! I can't believe that you are feeding your dogs raw (so do I) and do your best to eat right. Also great that you can find raw milk, which is the only milk worth drinking I'm sure you also know about the benefits of raw butter and virgin coconut oil, right? So sorry about that car accident and the lost of your Greyhound. They are one of my favorite breeds. Hope you will continue on that way of simplicity and health. Barbara Hi, everyone,Just want to introduce myself as I recently joined the group. The other day I was marveling at how much has changed for me in the last two years. I quit my cubicle job in Scottsdale and sold my big house, small yard, in Mesa to move to my small house, big yard and pasture in central Utah. I got my dream job as a museum curator, and a few months later my husband and I got in a life-altering car accident. After a year, I still have PTSD and my husband is still in PT. We lost our greyhound in the accident and got two

more. OK, not simplifying, but vital for my therapy! A friend turned us on to the Maker's Diet, which was literally a god-send for my husband's treatment of diabetes. Though we were eating better, I was still feeding my dogs kibble, so after some research, they are now completely raw fed. Through a member of a raw feeding listserv, I learned about the Weston A. Price Foundation of which I am now a member. I have found local sources for raw cow and goat milk, and we got our first chickens a couple of weeks ago. I'm still on quite a learning curve, but want to learn all I can about healthy, simple living. You may think being in a rural area, that would be easy, but it's surprisingly difficult.

[Guest guest]

I buy the coconut oil by the gallons also LOL It is cheaper that way and you don't have to scramble so often when you are going too low on it. Using organic raw butter for cooking and everything, too.

 

You are right about the dental health!

 

Barbara

 

 

 

 

 

Oh, yes, I have gallon of organic extra virgin coconut oil sitting right on my counter. And there's nothing like organic raw butter on sprouted grain toast with my eggs in the morning!

 

I'm glad to hear you feed your dogs raw too. I have done so much research on the subject, I'm actually going to teach a one night seminar at our local college. I'm learning as much about human health and diet as I am about carnivore diet. Dental health is the foundation for general health for humans, canines and felines!

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Andrea!

 

Cyndi

 

In a message dated 9/20/2007 5:40:01 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, AndreaGuastadisegni writes:

 

I can answer that I am not not Kari. (Kari, I hope that you don't mind.)

 

PT = Physical Therapy.

PTSD = Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

 

Andrea

On 9/20/07, cyndikrall <cyndikrall wrote:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome, Kari! Thanks so much for the introduction. May i ask what is PTSD and PT? Sounds like you've had many challenges, but at least you've been able to move to the country and start a new life, which is commendable.

 

And I agree-pets are vital to mental health! :-)

 

Cyndi

 

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[Guest guest]

Oh, no problem, Kari. I do the same thing all the time. I remember when my mom was in a car wreck. She was traumatized for a very long time.

 

Cyndi

 

In a message dated 9/21/2007 8:19:28 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, kari writes:

Sorry, I shouldn't use acronyms! PTSD is post traumatic stress disorder, and PT is physical therapy. cyndikrall wrote:

 

 

 

Welcome, Kari! Thanks so much for the introduction. May i ask what is PTSD and PT? Sounds like you've had many challenges, but at least you've been able to move to the country and start a new life, which is commendable.

 

And I agree-pets are vital to mental health! :-)

 

Cyndi

 

In a message dated 9/20/2007 12:05:38 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, kari (AT) houndgroup (DOT) com writes:

Hi, everyone,Just want to introduce myself as I recently joined the group. The other day I was marveling at how much has changed for me in the last two years. I quit my cubicle job in Scottsdale and sold my big house, small yard, in Mesa to move to my small house, big yard and pasture in central Utah. I got my dream job as a museum curator, and a few months later my husband and I got in a life-altering car accident. After a year, I still have PTSD and my husband is still in PT. We lost our greyhound in the accident and got two more. OK, not simplifying, but vital for my therapy! A friend turned us on to the Maker's Diet, which was literally a god-send for my husband's treatment of diabetes. Though we were eating better, I was still feeding my dogs kibble, so after some research, they are now completely raw fed. Through a member of a raw feeding listserv, I learned about the Weston A. Price Foundation of which I am now a member. I have found local sources for raw cow and goat milk, and we got our first chickens a couple of weeks ago. I'm still on quite a learning curve, but want to learn all I can about healthy, simple living. You may think being in a rural area, that would be easy, but it's surprisingly difficult.

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Kari, good for you! It sounds like you have done your research thoroughly, and believe in the same principles we do here. Good luck passing on the word to others!

 

Cyndi

 

In a message dated 9/21/2007 8:25:09 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, kari writes:

 

Oh, yes, I have gallon of organic extra virgin coconut oil sitting right on my counter. And there's nothing like organic raw butter on sprouted grain toast with my eggs in the morning!

 

I'm glad to hear you feed your dogs raw too. I have done so much research on the subject, I'm actually going to teach a one night seminar at our local college. I'm learning as much about human health and diet as I am about carnivore diet. Dental health is the foundation for general health for humans, canines and felines!Barbara <barbara3 wrote:

 

 

 

Welcome Kari (?)

 

You should fit in here perfectly! I can't believe that you are

feeding your dogs raw (so do I) and do your best to eat right.

Also great that you can find raw milk, which is the only milk

worth drinking I'm sure you also know about the benefits

of raw butter and virgin coconut oil, right?

 

So sorry about that car accident and the lost of your Greyhound.

They are one of my favorite breeds.

 

Hope you will continue on that way of simplicity and health.

 

Barbara

 

 

Hi, everyone,Just want to introduce

 

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