We Mermaids and Mermen wonder about your holiday called “Halloween”.
I can understand flower festivals, sunshine, and exalting the Creator, but what do humans get out of indulging in thoughts of death?
By “owning” and participating in it, do you assuage your innate fears?
Of course, the cute little costuming is one thing, but we Mers strongly suggest that everyone who is a sane, caring individual human be on watch all the time - and especially on Halloween - and to protect every being on our Planet.
Keep reading
I'm listing information on how to report any suspicious activity or cruelty of any kind, danger, or threatening behavior.
Holidays should be fun for every being.
We don’t like the loud noises, and most beings do not like them.
Meanwhile, let's find some fun ways to celebrate the fun aspects of Halloween!
Below for Healthy Halloween Treats.
Protect
Army for animals is a worldwide group of kids and adults who love animals and protect them.
By doing daily acts of heroism, by helping to spread the word about being kind to all animals, we make the world a better place.
Joining the army for animals is as easy as downloading a sticker, or placing a banner and link o n your site.
Everyone who loves animals is invited to become a part of this wonderful group, who fearlessly stands up for those who cannot help themselves.
Keep watch
Please use these links to report any cases of animal abuse you see or hear about.
Remember to find out the contact information for your local aspca or spca, in case you find a lost or injured animal, or in case you see someone being unkind to one
Use this link to find your local aspca
http://www.aspca.org
Report
If you see an act of cruelty to an animal, call 911 immediately, and report it. They will tell the animal control people, and it's great to keep the phone number of animal control handy for such emergencies.
The Humane Society is preferable, in cases of lost pets, because they operate o n attempts to keep pets alive, while shelters often are so overpopulated with animals that they euthanize, meaning they put them to sleep. Some communities do not have a local humane society, in which case, please contact your local aspca.
http://www.hsus.org/ace/352
Adopt
If you hear of someone who is going to get a new pet, please encourage him to stay away from pet stores and from breeders - they cause much abuse to animals. Please ask him to adopt a needy dog or cat from the local shelter. It's so much better to save a life!
Get Fixed
Whenever you see someone with a pet who is not neutered or spayed, which means to fix them so they will not have to have babies, please ask the owners to get them fixed, since the millions of abandoned and unwanted overpopulations of dogs and cats cause so many to be eventually put to sleep at shelters.
If people get their pets neutered and spayed, then when someone wants to adopt a new pet, they can go to a shelter and rescue o ne, thereby saving a life!
This link will help you find low-cost and free getting fixed information!
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/spayneuter/
Heroism
By protecting the helpless, by standing up for those who cannot speak for themselves, take care of themselves, or even communicate with us, we are doing heroic acts.
See Save Babies
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Vegan Halloween Treats by Ocean
Vegan Healthy Tasty Halloween Treats by Ocean, Veganize.com
Vegan Rice Krispie Treats by Ocean, Veganize.com
Buy a big bag of brown rice Krispie breakfast cereal, organic, from the health food store
Heat 1c. of light corn syrup or brown rice syrup on the stovetop in a pan
Add 3/4 c. healthier brown sugar
Add 1T. soy margarine
Add 1/2 t. vanilla extract
Fold in at least 6 c. puffed brown rice cereal
Mash into a pan pre-sprayed with healthy olive oil, allow to cool, cut into pieces, and share!
Vegan Popcorn Balls by Ocean, Veganize.com
First, buy some organic popcorn, either pre-popped or pop your own.
Then,
in a saucepan on the stove, medium heat, put:
1 c. corn syrup or brown rice syrup
1/2 c. molasses, light, or water down - use only enough for your own taste
1 T. vinegar, use Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar
Stir the saucedpan mixture, (when candiedized - hot enough to form a ball in a glass of cold water), into:
4 T. soy margarine
Slowly pour the whole syrup mixture into a very large bowl already containing the salted popcorn - use Sea Salt! Mix with a large spoon or spatula, then, having greased hands with soy margarine, form into balls of various sizes and place to cool on waxed paper or in a glass pan. Enjoy!
Vegan Caramelized Apples by Ocean, Veganize.com
First, buy a bunch of small organic apples - we love Gala ones!
Then:
Vegan Caramel Sauce
First:
add
1 c. brown sugar
2 T corn starch
2 c. soy milk - use the full-bodied one, not the light soy milk
In saucepan, put first the corn starch after having stirred into it 2 t. of soy milk
Then:
add
the rest of the soy milk
brown sugar
Stir constantly and heat slowly until thickened.
Keep aside to add later, after:
Now:
in larger saucepan, put:
3 T. vegan margarine, stick type, and melt it on medium low heat.
Then, add:
1/2 c. corn syrup or brown rice syrup
1.c brown sugar
Bring these to boil.
Now, add the above mixture from the small saucepan. Have fun!
The above recipes are from Ocean's upcoming recipe book. Look for it at BookMermaid.com!
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