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Do you want beef with that?

As a result of "falling in love" with this cow standing in the bluebonnets in the Texas Hill Country, I have come close to being a vegetarian.

I have eaten meat all of my life, but something has happened to make me rethink my need for meat as opposed to my love for animals.
Yes, I still eat a little bit, so I am not there yet.

As I reach for that package of "sanitized" meat under plastic in the supermarket,
in my mind I see this gentle cow's face looking back and then I ask myself...

"Do I really need this or should I just get some veggies, pasta, beans, etc.?"

Obviously, this is reflective in more ways than one!

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carol j. phipps09-Aug-2011 22:40
Oh my! sad face! Brilliant reflection.
janescottcumming09-Aug-2011 01:06
Very clever idea and image! I am also rethinking my consumption of red meat. I find I even feel better when I limit my intake of beef. Once again, I really like your image. V
Maaike Huizer08-Aug-2011 08:35
Great and creative
Guest 08-Aug-2011 05:38
Ohh, beautiful :-))
Mieke WA Minkjan07-Aug-2011 09:17
excellent idea, should be on any plate with meat on it!
BV
borisalex07-Aug-2011 05:05
Interesting work and idea!
Jola Dziubinska06-Aug-2011 23:56
Creative dish :)
Guest 06-Aug-2011 23:38
looks like a Charolais cow, very great image. Vµ
Laryl06-Aug-2011 17:55
I have some issues eating meat too, but I do. I try not to think about it. great image for the challenge
Guest 06-Aug-2011 13:27
So funny, well done Fay!!!!!
Yvonne06-Aug-2011 12:02
I took the plunge many moons ago... its hard sending them off to market knowing they'll be on someone's plate in the next week or so. v
Cindi Smith06-Aug-2011 02:47
I'm so sorry but I gotta eat my meat. If we don't eat them then what are they for? They are sweet though.
LynnH06-Aug-2011 01:31
Sorry, I'm a meat lover. I grew up with hunting and fishing and while I love critters, I love to eat them too. I really like this photo and your thoughtful reflection!
Fay Stout05-Aug-2011 22:26
By the way... the red in the pasta... that's roasted red cherry tomatoes. No meat in this one. Also some parsley and capers.
Karen Stuebing05-Aug-2011 22:01
I love cow faces too. I rarely eat meat either. Thoughtful commentary and super reflection. V.
Janice Dunn05-Aug-2011 21:44
You're a real softy Fay. But is that a bit of red meat in your pasta dish???
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