Miniature Cattle

I think I have found my true life calling: I would LOVE to have a couple of acres of land, on the outskirts of a major city, and breed miniature cows for fun. They are the cutest animals EVER. But aside from their cuteness, they are twice as practical as regular sized cows. One mini cow can sustainably produce enough milk to provide for an entire family, about 2-4 gallons per day. I read that they make for tasty, tender meats. And, many have argued that they are a more effective use of space, produce less waist, and are less harsh on the grounds they live on. 

Mini cows are, at most, 42 inches tall and they require about 1/3 of the food that a normal cow would require. Mini cows are more docile to take care of than their bigger cousins, and they can make great pets too. You can raise a mini cow on as little as a 1/4 acre of land (although that might be a little tight, and the cow might get lonely if you only have one). These cows would be great for "weekend farmers" who want to participate in a growing niche market. Mini cows sell on average for at least three grand a piece!

Did I mention that there are tax breaks involved?

I have been looking at websites and articles all weekend. Here are a few that I like:
Article on Mini Cows by SacBee

TangleWood Farms

Mini Cattle Country

Hatch Farms

Pillards Miniature Cattle

M & B Fairview Farm

The pictures alone are to die for... I could just see myself on a mini farm, raising mini cattle. Maybe I'll add a mini pig as well, to keep the cows company.

I won't Comment

This would be funny, except its really not.

"KINSHASA (Reuters) - Police in Congo have arrested 13 suspected sorcerers accused of using black magic to steal or shrink men's penises after a wave of panic and attempted lynchings triggered by the alleged witchcraft."

Read Full Article Here, on Yahoo News.

Well, I think I've had enough religious-related news for one day.

Gone with the Wind

I found this article on CNN today. I was blown away (he he, sorry, couldn't help myself)... and quickly realized that I live in a very strange world.

"SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) -- A Roman Catholic priest who floated off under hundreds of helium party balloons was missing Monday off the southern coast of Brazil."

Read full article Here

[BITING TONGUE REALLY HARD]

I actually don't really understand why there is such a fuss about this situation. The man probably floated directly to heaven (except if he was a child molester, in that case he is probably going straight to Hell no matter how many helium filled balloons he was holding on to). Either way, he is probably fine where he is. I'm more worried about those of us still on earth.

I Have a Right to Wear Pants

While doing research for my Employment Law class, I came across this piece of CA Law on the FEHA website:

"Right to Wear Pants

Employers may not refuse to allow employees to wear pants on the basis of sex unless the employer has a good cause exemption (formally granted by the Fair Employment and Housing Commission) or the employer requires that uniforms or a costume (e.g., for dramatic roles or specific character portrayal) be worn as part of the employment."

This is why I love California.

We Win

I just found out that we won the Chili Contest! First Place! I'm not joking!*

Now I can finally fulfill my life-long dream of writing a cookbook, with award winning recipes. Its only a matter of time...


*Note: there were only 2 other people in the contest.**

** Note to Note: This affects nothing.

At least 7 pounds of Chili

I have never made as much chili in my life as I did last night. Alan entered a chili-tasting contest, and together we made A LOT of chili. We made so much chili it was actually kind of disgusting (especially considering that Chili has never been that cute to being with). The main ingredients, of course, were meat, beans, and hot peppers. The ultimate taste result: fabulous, meaty, hearty, made with love, amorphous mass that will be sure to clean out your intestines while making your taste buds crave for more.

Have you ever cooked 3.5 pounds of ground beef, ground pork and steak together? It was quite the event in our household. *


*Note: Do not recommend for vegetarians, vegans, or people repulsed by large quantities of edible dead animals.

News Flash

The following is a series of News Flashes from Margaret for the months of March and April:

- The Wedding is Canceled.
- The Wedding is on again.
- Wow. I miss Alan when he is gone on business trips. Even more than what I thought I would miss him.
- How did I end up spending almost $200 in pizza this week for my business class? I know, I'm a sucker.
- OMG! I'm going to Vegas for the first time in my life, next month.
- Note to self: Must stop looking at wedding packages in Vegas. Its getting creepy.
- Cloverfield; a guide for the main elements of a cheesy movie.
- I'm almost 24 years of age. I am impressed with my ability to not die over the course of 24 years. Can you imagine all the people who never made it to 24?
Think about it.

Easter 2008

Alan and I went to Salinas to celebrate this holiday with the family. It was lots of fun: there was tons of great food (Alan's mom cooked what seemed to be the equivalent of a baby lamb) and we did an Easter egg hunt. I think I overexerted myself during the hunt though... I was sore all the next week from all the running around and diving for eggs in the bushes. I did win the hunt though. I found over thirty eggs!

What to do, What to do

When you are in San Francisco for a weekend? Well, there are about a million things... But, before you get lost in a sea of daydreaming about possibilities, I would have to highly recommend  Beach Blanket Babylon. This show has been running continuously for 34 years in the heart of San Francisco! The show changes periodically according to the times, popular culture, and politics. It is so well known that part of Green street was actually renamed after this show. Where should I start to describe the many layers of laughter that it induced? Ahh yes,  the wigs. OMG. They were hilarious. Beach Blanket Babylon provides hearty, healthy fun for adults and politically savvy children.

Alan and I went to a matinee on Sunday. It was sold out.

Obama and Clinton do a musical show down. (Picture from official website)

Weekend in SF

Life is stressful. I work, I study, I try to be a responsible adult. I am on the verge of being burnt out. Alan and I have been talking for months about taking a much needed vacation. We have danced around the issue, and talked about it, and finally we just decided to take action. Every now and then I think it is important to have some "down time" and relax. We have thought about Vegas and Texas and Florida, but ultimately these location were out of our reach.  So, do to lack of being millionaires and time, Alan and I decided to have a weekend in SF. San Francisco is fabulous! It has everything you could possibly ask for from a cosmopolitan, world class city. It is amazing how different SF  is to the rest of the bay area.
More to follow soon.

Boot Shoot

Ms. Gwen C, the most awesomest photographer, was able to 

capture the beauty of my boots in an improvised Boot Shoot las weekend, in the surroundings of the Legion of Honor in SF.

Yes.

Power to my Apple
Thank you Niloo.

Today

Today I went to Shoreline Park, in Mountain view, and got obsessed with photographing this little weed flower as it swayed in the wind.