Beech Tree News Network

Kentucky’s present method of producing and distributing food based on global products and lots of fossil fuel use is unsustainable. The globalized food system which is at the heart of almost every problem facing the food system exacts a heavy price from all Kentuckians. Food from the global system is not only subject to more chemical applications, it is transported farther, processed more, contains more additives, and sits in trucks and on supermarket shelves longer—all of which compromise its taste, nutritional value, and safety.

Maybe it's just me, but I'm thinking winter just passed us by (and no complaints here). The buttercups have been bloomed for quite sometime. I thought with all this beautifully warm weather, I would post one to share this week. I love seeing the buttercups blooming, gives me strength knowing spring is around the corner and new life begins all around us. Spring is a time to clean...not just your house, but your soul, you mind, your heart. Start a new beginning for your life. Become to person you've always wanted to be. Spring toward your goals and passions.

Have you noticed that birthday celebrations are fairly joyous until about the age of 30? People seem to have a good time and not mind having another birthday until then. But at age 30, things begin to change.

I don't know how far this horse will carry me, I may--before "kindest regards"--go in a different direction. I'm going with it anyway.

A thought along that line just occurred to me. (true story): An old-time country preacher I knew growing up, loved to fox and coon hunt. One Saturday night he stayed out too late; he hadn't been into his sermon very long when he closed his Bible and sat down. A couple of the deacons rushed forward with the excited question, "Preacher are you all-right?"

"I'm fine," he said, "I just ran out of SOAP."

I have a thirty-pound cat.  I know how unbelievable that sounds, but Dougle’s records are on file at Heritage Animal Clinic in Morgantown.  My oldest daughter, Natalie, brought him home with her about twelve years ago.  At the time, I had made a no-more-cats rule, but one look at Dougle persuaded me to add an amendment.  He was, hands down, the cutest kitten I had ever seen.

FRANKFORT – This week, we returned to Frankfort with heavy hearts for the thousands of our fellow Kentuckians coping with the aftermath of last week’s devastating tornadoes. 

Over the weekend I made a grocery trip.  The difference on this trip was that my husband went with me. Usually it's me and Tucker, but this time both the kids stayed with their aunt. So, it was just me and the hubby. No list was prepared, which meant over spending was very probable! 

House Passes Bare Boned Budget

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The top duty of legislators was taken up this week as the House passed a new two-year budget for the Commonwealth by a vote of 78-17.  The best way to describe the biennial budget for 2012-2014 is bare boned.

Transparency not only makes government smaller, less costly and more responsive to its constituents. It saves lives, too.

The downside: It can embarrass government agencies and the bureaucrats who run them.

But ask me if I care more about assisting efforts by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services – which is shut up tighter than a pair of vise grips – to save face or finding out what really happened to Amy Dye, a 9-year-old Western Kentucky girl.

Sometimes the most beautiful sights are just right around the corner. The gorgeous town of Woodbury is one place that I enjoy photography every chance I get. This gorgeous Saturday morning the sky couldn't not have been more vibrant. It just relaxes me looking at this photo.

I hope everyone has had an incredible week and I wish you the same for next week.