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PETA’s Big “Fail”
Receiving a PETA brochure on the link between the dairy and veal industries helped inspire me to go vegan, and for a long time, I was a supporter. But over the years, I have come ...
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
When I was young, I looked forward to Valentine’s Day for one reason: free candy! Yaaay! I especially loved the colorful “conversation hearts” (as many kids do). BE MINE… TRUE LOVE…KISS ME… I’M YOURS. So ...
Rethinking The “Health Vegan”
These days, it seems like everywhere you turn, another celebrity is talking up the health benefits of “going vegan.” Venus Williams, Carrie Underwood, President Clinton, even fur-wearing Beyonce, are among the many high-profile people who are ...
The Last Turkey I Ever Bought
I like Thanksgiving. I like the idea of coming together with loved ones to give thanks and share a nourishing, delicious meal in the crisp Fall weather. What I don’t like, however, is what most ...
Just Be Kind and Do Your Best
Lately, there’s been a lot of discussion online about the “vegan police” – a small minority of people who have taken it upon themselves to publicly shame or criticize other vegans for not being vegan ...
We Can’t See The Truth Through Rose Colored Glasses
I recently finished reading In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. It’s the chilling story of the rise of the Third Reich from the perspective of the U.S. Ambassador to Germany, William Dodd, and ...
The Hardest Part About Being Vegan
When people hear I’m vegan, I can almost see the wheels in their minds churning as they imagine how truly difficult my life must be. Existing without cheese? Impossible! And what about dining out? Or ...
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