# leslie (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover leslie. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Compromises We Must Make to Survive Fascism](https://jmsmith.substack.com/p/the-compromises-we-must-make-to-survive) _2026-08-19 · JM Smith · Harry's Last Stand Newsletter_ I haven’t been watching or reading much of the news this past month. ## [Their Marriage Wasn’t an Easy Ride. But It Had Been Their Ride.](https://jmsmith.substack.com/p/their-marriage-wasnt-an-easy-ride) _2026-08-16 · JM Smith · Harry's Last Stand Newsletter_ Today would have been my parents’ 79th wedding anniversary. ## [Love Among the Ruins: The Making of a Socialist](https://jmsmith.substack.com/p/love-among-the-ruins-the-making-of) _2026-08-12 · JM Smith · Harry's Last Stand Newsletter_ We are now at Chapter 6 of Love Among the Ruins, the second volume of Harry Leslie Smith’s The Green and Pleasant Land trilogy. ## [Hamburg, the city in the shadow of the Michel](https://jmsmith.substack.com/p/hamburg-the-city-in-the-shadow-of) _2026-08-10 · JM Smith · Harry's Last Stand Newsletter_ Love Among the Ruins was Harry Leslie Smith’s second volume in his The Green and Pleasant Land trilogy. ## [Why goat parasite issues increase in late summer](https://grazingwithleslie.com/grazing-meat-goats/goat-parasites-late-summer/) _2026-08-10 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Grazing timing, pasture rest, herd monitoring can help manage parasite pressure The post Why goat parasite issues increase in late summer appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Did Odysseus Start the Fire?](https://jenniferkarmstrong.substack.com/p/did-odysseus-start-the-fire) _2026-08-10 · Jennifer Keishin Armstrong · Pop Culture Is History_ Maybe it was always burning. ## [A Sign Hung Around His Neck Which Read: Coward](https://jmsmith.substack.com/p/a-sign-hung-around-his-neck-which) _2026-08-08 · JM Smith · Harry's Last Stand Newsletter_ There are no working-class memoirs from Britain’s occupation force in Germany’s second-largest city, Hamburg, apart from my dad’s Love Among the Ruins. It’s a brilliant read about life observed from the lower ranks when hope was reborn from the ashes of war. ## [A Summer in the Ruins of Troy](https://jmsmith.substack.com/p/a-summer-in-the-ruins-of-troy) _2026-08-06 · JM Smith · Harry's Last Stand Newsletter_ Love Among the Ruins was Harry Leslie Smith’s portrayal of his life as an ordinary occupying soldier in Hamburg following the Second World War. ## [Content Creation: A Marathon Where Nothing, Not Even You, Endures](https://jmsmith.substack.com/p/content-creation-a-marathon-where) _2026-08-04 · JM Smith · Harry's Last Stand Newsletter_ If you haven’t got the memo yet, this is dystopia, and it’s worsening by the day. ## [It Takes Grit and Luck to Survive History](https://jmsmith.substack.com/p/it-takes-grit-and-luck-to-survive) _2026-08-02 · JM Smith · Harry's Last Stand Newsletter_ My grandmother, Maria Theresa Edelmann, born 131 years ago today, survived the worst of the 19th and 20th centuries by the skin of her teeth. ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UAphMIE7BmEX) _2026-08-02 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Stocking your goat first aid kit](https://grazingwithleslie.com/raising-goats/goat-first-aid/) _2026-07-31 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ For treating injuries, monitoring goat health, and being prepared for emergencies The post Stocking your goat first aid kit appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [She Exhaled Racism Like Cigarette Smoke](https://jmsmith.substack.com/p/she-exhaled-racism-like-cigarette) _2026-07-31 · JM Smith · Harry's Last Stand Newsletter_ It was a few days ago, in an afternoon’s summer heat, that I walked across a grocery store parking lot. ## [Going Deep on 'Sex and the City and Us,' 'When Women Invented Television,' and 'So Fetch'](https://jenniferkarmstrong.substack.com/p/going-deep-on-sex-and-the-city-and) _2026-07-31 · Jennifer Keishin Armstrong · Pop Culture Is History_ Links to the articles that helped me write about 'Sex and the City,' women of early TV, and 'Mean Girls.' ## ["It's going to kill this land," he said.](https://jmsmith.substack.com/p/its-going-to-kill-this-land-he-said) _2026-07-30 · JM Smith · Harry's Last Stand Newsletter_ I have the insomnia again, so it is early morning when I write this. ## [Staying On](https://jmsmith.substack.com/p/staying-on) _2026-07-29 · JM Smith · Harry's Last Stand Newsletter_ Late last week, I became aware of the class action lawsuit against Anthropic in the United States over its harvesting of millions of books, more than a decade ago, without the permission of their authors or publishers. ## [The Washington Post features the meat goat industry](https://grazingwithleslie.com/marketing-meat-goats/washington-post-meat-goat-industry-feature/) _2026-07-29 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Learn why production hasn't kept pace with demand, what's holding it back. The post The Washington Post features the meat goat industry appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Australian goat meat exports record high in 2025; impact on U.S. market](https://grazingwithleslie.com/marketing-meat-goats/australian-goat-meat-exports-2025/) _2026-07-20 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Australian goat meat exports reached record levels in 2025: production growth, record exports, and the U.S. remains the largest market. The post Australian goat meat exports record high in 2025; impact on U.S. market appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Rotational grazing: What saves labor and what doesn’t](https://grazingwithleslie.com/grazing-meat-goats/labor-saving-grazing-systems/) _2026-07-13 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Learn what saves labor and what creates more work with grazing systems. The post Rotational grazing: What saves labor and what doesn t appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Proposed Home Market Restoration Act: Impacts on U.S. goat meat industry](https://grazingwithleslie.com/marketing-meat-goats/home-market-restoration-act-goat-meat/) _2026-07-03 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Note: This legislation was introduced in June 2026 and has not been enacted into law. As with any proposed legislation, provisions may change as the bill moves through Congress. A newly introduced piece of federal legislation could significantly change how goat meat imports enter the United States and potentially impact the growth of our domestic \[ \] The post Proposed Home Market Restoration Act:… ## [Recommended reading: Farm business books](https://grazingwithleslie.com/marketing-meat-goats/farm-business-books/) _2026-06-25 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ As a life long learner, I’m always reading books and magazines and listening to podcasts. Most of the time I’m listening to audio books or podcasts while I do work around the farm, or even when I’m out for a walk or getting my dreaded laundry done. But there are definitely times when a physical \[ \] The post Recommended reading: Farm business books appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WT10MwzUeK7F) _2026-06-25 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [Supplies for goats during the grazing season](https://grazingwithleslie.com/grazing-meat-goats/grazing-supplies/) _2026-06-17 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Throughout the grazing season I rely heavily on my Gator to not only get around the farm to check goats and sheep, but also to haul the rotational grazing fencing gear and goat supplies I may need. The post Supplies for goats during the grazing season appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Links to Go Deep on My Book Subjects: 'The Mickey Mouse Club,' 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' and 'Seinfeld'](https://jenniferkarmstrong.substack.com/p/links-to-go-deep-on-my-book-subjects) _2026-06-15 · Jennifer Keishin Armstrong · Pop Culture Is History_ All the pieces that informed my books on 'The Mickey Mouse Club,' 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' and 'Seinfeld.' ## [5 common mistakes grazing goats on pasture](https://grazingwithleslie.com/grazing-meat-goats/grazing-goats-on-pasture-mistakes/) _2026-06-05 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Spring grazing can feel relatively easy when forage growth is rapid, temperatures are cooler, and parasite pressure is lower. But once warmer weather hits you may begin noticing issues with overgrazed paddocks, weaker fence performance, slower pasture recovery, and increasing parasite issues with your goats. For us in the Upper Midwest (where my farm is \[ \] The post 5 common mistakes grazing goats… ## [Better Living Through 'Parks and Rec'](https://jenniferkarmstrong.substack.com/p/better-living-through-parks-and-rec) _2026-06-03 · Jennifer Keishin Armstrong · Pop Culture Is History_ I'm leading an online study and action group that asks, 'What Would Leslie Knope Do?' ## [Ranking My Own Books](https://jenniferkarmstrong.substack.com/p/ranking-my-own-books) _2026-05-21 · Jennifer Keishin Armstrong · Pop Culture Is History_ My brutally honest, and also self-congratulatory, assessment of my own work ... which demonstrates the ups and downs of publishing. ## [New extension resource for grazing goats and sheep](https://grazingwithleslie.com/grazing-meat-goats/extension-grazing-goats-and-sheep/) _2026-05-06 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ New Extension grazing goats and sheep resource focused on livestock handling and stockmanship The post New extension resource for grazing goats and sheep appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Spring herd health for goats: Preparing for kidding season](https://grazingwithleslie.com/raising-goats/spring-herd-health-goats-kidding/) _2026-05-01 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Spring herd health for goats: what to do and preparing for kidding. The post Spring herd health for goats: Preparing for kidding season appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Obamacore and Hopepunk](https://jenniferkarmstrong.substack.com/p/obamacore-and-hopepunk) _2026-04-24 · Jennifer Keishin Armstrong · Pop Culture Is History_ Why we need 'Parks and Rec' right now. ## [What Happens When We Connect with Each Other](https://jenniferkarmstrong.substack.com/p/what-happens-when-we-connect-with) _2026-04-07 · Jennifer Keishin Armstrong · Pop Culture Is History_ For one thing, 'Parks and Rec.' Also: 'Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat,' the Peabody Awards, and how to support my new book. ## [BTS Concert: A Symbol of Hope and Unity](https://thesecondprinciple.com/2026/03/28/bts-concert-a-symbol-of-hope-and-unity/) _2026-03-28 · oldgoofy · https://thesecondprinciple.com_ In her reflection, Leslie Owen Wilson highlights her experience watching BTS's concert after their military hiatus. She emphasizes the importance of emotional openness and individuality within unity, suggesting that their performance serves as a metaphor for cooperation and hope amid societal fragmentation. Their message resonates deeply with both youth and adults. The post BTS Concert: A Symbol… ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YXEN7LbcWtLD) _2026-03-28 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [New York 'Parks and Rec' Event!](https://jenniferkarmstrong.substack.com/p/new-york-parks-and-rec-event) _2026-03-26 · Jennifer Keishin Armstrong · Pop Culture Is History_ Get your tickets ASAP! ## [Seven ways to market your regenerative farming practices](https://grazingwithleslie.com/grazing-meat-goats/regenerative-farming-marketing/) _2026-03-20 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Learn how to clearly explain your regenerative farming practices, build trust, and strengthen your marketing strategy with consumers. The post Seven ways to market your regenerative farming practices appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [A beginner’s guide to raising meat goats](https://grazingwithleslie.com/raising-goats/beginner-guide-raising-meat-goats/) _2026-03-18 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Beginner’s guide to raising meat goats covering breeds, pasture, fencing, feeding, herd health, and marketing. The post A beginner s guide to raising meat goats appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Let's Talk 'Parks and Rec' ... in Person!](https://jenniferkarmstrong.substack.com/p/lets-talk-parks-and-rec-in-person) _2026-03-11 · Jennifer Keishin Armstrong · Pop Culture Is History_ I've got tour details, let's hang out IRL and connect over a very pleasant subject. ## [New Australian goat meat tariffs and the impact on U.S. market](https://grazingwithleslie.com/marketing-meat-goats/goat-meat-tariffs/) _2026-03-06 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ New U.S. tariffs increase on Australian goat meat imports. Analysis of the policy change and potential market impacts The post New Australian goat meat tariffs and the impact on U.S. market appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Performance buck tests: A tool for improving your goat herd](https://grazingwithleslie.com/raising-goats/performance-buck-tests/) _2026-02-26 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Learn how pasture-based buck performance tests improve goat herds by selecting sires for growth, parasite resistance, and resiliency. The post Performance buck tests: A tool for improving your goat herd appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Costco goat cubes: What you should know](https://grazingwithleslie.com/marketing-meat-goats/costco-goat-cubes/) _2026-02-26 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Learn about goat meat sold at Costco, both cubed goat meat and whole goat meat. The post Costco goat cubes: What you should know appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Goat birthing kit: Supplies for kidding season](https://grazingwithleslie.com/raising-goats/goat-birthing-kit-supplies/) _2026-02-23 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Goat birthing kit essentials including umbilical cord care, weighing tools, ID supplies, and post-kidding doe support. The post Goat birthing kit: Supplies for kidding season appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Giving Thanks for 'The Pitt,' 'Schitt's Creek,' and the Olympics](https://jenniferkarmstrong.substack.com/p/giving-thanks-for-the-pitt-schitts) _2026-02-22 · Jennifer Keishin Armstrong · Pop Culture Is History_ Plus: a class on Pop Culture vs. Authoritarianism, my moment with Jason Alexander, and a 'Parks and Rec' Goodreads giveaway. ## [Stockman GrassFarmer: troubleshooting goat fencing article](https://grazingwithleslie.com/grazing-meat-goats/stockman-grassfarmer-troubleshooting-goat-fence/) _2026-02-22 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ My latest Stockman GrassFarmer feature shares eight key factors to review when goat fencing problems arise. The post Stockman GrassFarmer: troubleshooting goat fencing article appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [U.S. goat meat industry featured in Offrange magazine](https://grazingwithleslie.com/marketing-meat-goats/us-goat-meat-industry-offrange/) _2026-02-22 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ The U.S. goat meat industry is featured in Offrange magazine. The post U.S. goat meat industry featured in Offrange magazine appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [65 goat jokes from a real goat farm](https://grazingwithleslie.com/on-the-farm/goat-jokes/) _2026-02-17 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ 65 goat jokes that are family friendly, farm inspired, and perfect for kids. The post 65 goat jokes from a real goat farm appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Riverwind vs Barn Owl cameras for kidding and calving](https://grazingwithleslie.com/raising-goats/riverwind-barn-cameras-vs-barn-owl-cameras/) _2026-01-30 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Riverwind barn cameras vs Barn owl Cameras: compare cost, installation, field of view, and use for monitoring kidding season. The post Riverwind vs Barn Owl cameras for kidding and calving appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Barn cameras: A set up guide for kidding, lambing and calving season](https://grazingwithleslie.com/raising-goats/barn-cameras/) _2026-01-27 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Barn cameras for livestock, including WiFi and no-internet options. Setup tips for calving, lambing, and kidding in metal barns. The post Barn cameras: A set up guide for kidding, lambing and calving season appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Bale feeding with bale grazing \[results, sheep + goats\]](https://grazingwithleslie.com/grazing-meat-goats/bale-grazing-results-with-sheep-and-goats/) _2026-01-24 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ When it comes to winter bale feeding your livestock, there are many different approaches you can take, including bale grazing. The post Bale feeding with bale grazing \[results, sheep + goats\] appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Directory: State Departments of Ag for meat processing questions](https://grazingwithleslie.com/marketing-meat-goats/directory-state-meat-inspection/) _2025-12-23 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Last reviewed: September 2025This page is reviewed periodically as agency structures and program oversight change. Because of this, links may change over time before we are able to make updates on our end. If you’re new to meat processing regulations or want a clearer overview of how inspection type affects what’s legal, start with this \[ \] The post Directory: State Departments of Ag for meat… ## [Goat meat processing regulations: what’s legal and what’s not](https://grazingwithleslie.com/marketing-meat-goats/goat-meat-processing/) _2025-12-23 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ A guide to goat meat processing rules, inspection types, and legal sales options for farmers. The post Goat meat processing regulations: what s legal and what s not appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Meningeal worm in goats and small ruminants](https://grazingwithleslie.com/grazing-meat-goats/meningeal-worm-in-goats/) _2025-12-16 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Understand meningeal worm in goats: early signs, diagnosis, treatment protocols, and management practices to reduce risk. The post Meningeal worm in goats and small ruminants appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [National meat goat survey: your input matters](https://grazingwithleslie.com/marketing-meat-goats/national-meat-goat-survey/) _2025-11-12 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Share your voice in the national meat goat survey shaping the future of our industry. The post National meat goat survey: your input matters appeared first on Grazing with Leslie . ## [Goats in heat: How to tell when does are ready for breeding](https://grazingwithleslie.com/raising-goats/when-do-goats-go-into-heat/) _2025-11-08 · Leslie Svacina · (untitled)_ Here’s what to look for, when heat occurs, and how to support your herd’s health and nutrition leading up to breeding. The post Goats in heat: How to tell when does are ready for breeding appeared first on Grazing with Leslie .