I noticed a while back that Feedster had included this site, along with several other blogs that people actually read, in a category called “Life Experiences.” The description for the content channel is “Life Experiences from people around the world to give you a glimpse inside their lives.”

I don’t remember ever wanting to give people a glimpse inside my life.  I don’t even like to give up the subway seat next to me on a crowded train.

But it definitely put the pressure on, because I thought maybe I should share a life experience?  But what could possibly reach the powerful level of finely honed insight that this content channel clearly expects of me?  And then it hit me: the price of ground beef.  I am really ticked off about this.  I read articles about gas prices rising, and I even read something about a worldwide increase in coffee prices. But no one talks about the price of ground beef, although I’ve noticed that it’s edged upwards for several months.  What happened, did all the cows go on strike?

“Look, we’re not asking for more than our fair share.  We get it--you have opposable thumbs, we don’t.  We’re not asking to swap places on the food chain, or whatever.  But there’s got to be a basic concern for our rights as cows.  Nothing elaborate--more grazing hours, cleaner stalls, and cable TV.  Until you deliver, we’re refusing to be slaughtered.”

I’ve done the calculations, and I’ve come to the conclusion that if the price goes up another two dollars a pound, it will actually be less expensive for me to buy, keep, and kill my own cows. I’ve already started making preparations.  And I might even sell them on the marketplace.  Set up a “ground beef” stall next to Safeway, the way those alleged contractors hang out in front of Home Depot and try to do your landscaping.  I do have to work through some marketing questions, though.  For example, if the cows basically spend their time roaming around on the roof of my apartment complex, can I legally package them as “free range”?

Well, anyway, that’s my life experience.  And that felt great.  Thanks Feedster!  And I hope to share more “life experiences” soon!