RE: Walk with me - a sunny day in Aarau
I enjoyed this post @delishtreats and seeing that, as you indicated, the winter in your area seems a little bit … friendlier … that it has been “over here” … 😉
”Last Saturday, there were several 'Cubes of Truth' organized across Switzerland and a few of them needed some additional support.”
Hmmm. That sounds interesting. What are ‘Cubes of Truth?’ What is their purpose, as you indicate you were going there to be supportive?
”I didn't allow this little misfortune to spoil my day though!”
Not fun to lose things, but seems like you maintained a good attitude about losing your glove. Especially since you counted it as the best pair you had ever owned.
”Someone lost or forgot a wheelbarrow in the river!”
I didn’t know what to make of this picture, as I would’ve thought someone would’ve gotten it out of there. I also wasn’t sure what to make of painted trash cans either … We have a lot of murals painted on the side of our buildings in many of our small towns, but trash cans?! 😧 Oh well, what do I know … 😊
I really liked the close-up “spring is in the air” pictures. We are not anywhere close to that here, but I count Spring as my favorite time of year. It is such a wonderful time of renewal after winter …
Thanks for letting us “see” some of Aarua!
This year is very warm. We only had a little bit snow here and it was raining before. But now it's sunny and the temperature is very enjoyable :)
You can read more about the Cube of Truth here: https://steemit.com/vegan/@delishtreats/anonymous-for-the-voiceless-the-cube-of-truth :) It's basically showing what is happening in slaughterhouses to general public.
I hate losing things in general but especially when it's something what is really good. I was not happy about losing it but it wouldn't help me to become upset or angry so I just accepted it as a fact. And as the weather is so good this year I don't need them anymore and will have to get a new pair for next winter :)
I was also surprised to see it in the water. You usually don't come across such items in the rivers here but there must be reason why it's still there - maybe some sort of a decoration?
I actually love the trash cans idea as it attracts kids. I've seen many kids walking around and putting there some paper. It's important for them to understand where it belongs as sometimes some parents are not that great in explaining these things and putting it into a visual perspective might help :)
I love all seasons but spring has somethings special in it as everything is coming back to life again. I love seeing all those flowers, lush grass and small leaves. The air is fresh and it's not that cold anymore. It's usually not like this in February - this year is an exception..
Do you still have snow back home?
Thank you for stopping by and for your valuable comment. It's nice to see you over here :)
Okay, @delishtreats …
… thanks for the link. I read it. While I don’t share your vegan lifestyle, I can agree on at least part of it (as I understand it anyway …). That is the condition in some of the massive production facilities for producing our food, i.e. slaughterhouses, etc. And the state of them, the general conditions, etc. My focus, however, is not ”the suffering of animals,” but the overall nutritional value.
I could write a whole post about what that means to me, but likely won’t … Suffice it to say, we do what we can here to improve our overall nutrition by supporting local producers, small family farms, etc. Rather than massive, global “mega corporations” … I don’t know, of course, but I would like to think we perhaps might share at least some common interest there …
Maybe ”treading on thin ice” here, but curious what this (emphasis mine) means to you. If it helps you in responding, please don’t worry about offending me. Very unlikely … At the same time, if the question makes you uncomfortable, I respect that and will be fine if you would prefer not to answer.
We certainly agree on the marvel and wonder of the annual renewal experienced with every Spring season. Sounds like you have a very mild winter, which we have sometimes. But, at least here, that is generally combined with a lack of the snowpack we need in the mountains for an adequate supply of water. Much of the western U. S. is heavily dependent on getting adequate snow in the “high country.” Many reservoirs have been built to capture as much of it as possible, rather than lose it to “spring runoff” …
Yes, back home, I will try to do better at engaging, but I am unlikely to ever be a “top engager.” At least not for the foreseeable future, as I have too many other time commitments … I have always enjoyed exchanges with you @delishtreats, as you are thoughtful and very well-spoken. It is a blessing to me and exchanges with Steemians like you is what “keeps me going” … 😊
I hope that one thing is clear and that is that I don't judge anyone. I truly believe that everyone can do whatever they want with their life. Being vegan for me is actually less about the nutrition and more about animals. I made this choice as I didn't want let any other animal suffer because of my selfish needs. Of course I do keep close eye on my nutrition. I studied several books and I do researches constantly to make sure that I don't miss anything and I must say that I feel much better than ever before :)
This question doesn't make me uncomfortable and I would never even try to offend you :) I do appreciate that you read the article and that you ask the question. People are very often distracted by small things. This event is about the animal suffering and it is not a social event. This is why we are in the 'background' and just stand there quietly dressed in black with masks on our faces so that people don't get distracted by who we are. They focus their attention on what we do. When I say faith of the actual animal I mean death - that is the ultimate result of the meat and dairy industry. Very often people say that this can't be done in Switzerland, that this is not true. They are truly surprised by the cruelty that is happening behind the curtains. We had many people bursting in tears too. I must say that I was surprised that so many people don't realize how their meals come to the table.
As I say I don't judge anyone. But I believe that people must be informed to take right decisions (whatever it is) and this is what we do - we spread the information, nothing more, nothing less.
Oh, we have too much snow in mountains this year! There were so many issues. It was snowing and snowing and snowing.. Now it's finally better and I hope that there won't be any flooding this year once all the snow starts to melt..
I also struggle with my time recently. The more I work on the business plan the less time I have to spend here. And it's going to be less and less and less..
Thank you so much for your kind words! I do enjoy talking to you too :)
Okay, thank you for this explanation @delishtreats. Your perspective is now clearer to me. I can admire you acting on your convictions, as that is not common. At least in American culture. And … I am not the least bit offended or feeling judged … 😊
We come from different philosophical viewpoints and that is okay. “In here” we are adding value to our Steem blockchain, each in our own ways, with adherents to both …
We share this in common, although I am sure you have a better foundation of understanding than I, as you grew up on a farm. I have only admired “what it takes” mostly from a distance. I refer specifically to this in my “Big Hole Valley in Montana” post, as people too often take so much for granted …
I take it this is related to starting your own restaurant?
I have always been very open “in here” about the time commitment. In the “real world,” I am very (perhaps too much so …) sensitive to raising expectations that can’t be met … In some ways, if you’ll excuse the expression, it reminds me of time I spent in the past on the hobby of researching family history and hearing, from an expert, that it was …
Linked then to another well-known saying (over here anyway) …
With that, on into the rest of my day. With warm wishes for you @delishtreats on your business endeavors and your future success! 👍