Horse Racing is Evil

There is no possible excuse to justify the use of horses for this purpose. My heart breaks for Eight Belles and all the other horses who are pushed past their physical limits--a form of abuse, I don't care what anyone says--all for the perverse pleasure of humans. It is cruel and it is unnecessary.

• SI Story
• A more reasoned, less angry take on the evils of horseracing from Animal Person

A Sigh of Relief

My dissertation defense is scheduled, and a draft of the document is in the hands of ASU's format police. Though the process isn't finished yet, I've made exponential progress in the last couple of weeks, and, finally, an end is in sight. Yea!

EFA May Charity

All the sales in the Etsy for Animal shop this month will be going to the Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary for farm animals in Colorado. I will also be donating a portion of the sales from my jewelry shop to the organization. Such an easy way to help animals...shop, get lovely goodies, and know that a portion of the sale price will be going to help adorable farm critters!

For more about Etsy for Animals, visit our website.

Heart Animals Treasury

Thanks to EnchantedFoundlings for putting my earrings in this fabulous treasury!



Available online until Sunday.

Where in the World is Aimee Dars?

I am sitting at my computer working on my dissertation. I must have a final draft finished tomorrow, so time for anything else is short!

The Talent of Etsy Treasury

My wire basket is in a treasury!



Available online through Tuesday, April 29.