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Blogging successes in 2011

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

A note of appreciation for all the people I’ve connected with over the last year through my blog and through other online venues, like Twitter.  Had some really interesting comments on my blog from cool bloggers, and found some great … Continue reading →

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we’re not fancy vegans

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

For those unfamiliar with veganism, who may wonder “Without the meat, what’s left to eat?”, a vegan diet may sound esoteric, expensive, and unappealing. Not true, not true, not true. Though still within the top 11% of the world’s wealthiest … Continue reading →

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being gay in the countryside

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

Funny, I haven’t added any homo content to this blog for a long time.  I guess that’s because I don’t really feel gay, living in the countryside.  I feel like a farmer, proudly pulling weeds in my pyjamas and toting … Continue reading →

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shout out to Earthsave Canada

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

Just wanted to share my appreciation for a group located in Vancouver, BC, which is dedicated to promoting vegetarianism and increasing awareness of the environmental and health consequences of eating and using animal products. From their e-mail list I get … Continue reading →

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International Workers’ Day

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

Some good links for May Day – International Workers’ Day (today), a day of solidarity for all wage-labourers.  Why do we need solidarity?  Because the system of wage-labour is an unjust one.  Our work provides goods and services that are … Continue reading →

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Vegan food for Japan refugee relief

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

Volunteers and chefs from a vegetarian restaurant in Tokyo brought curry, salad, bread and 800 kilograms of fruit and vegetables to refugee shelters in north-east Japan on Sunday: http://www.ffl.org/2011/they-were-so-happy-food-for-life-in-japan/ So wonderful.  I donated to this organization (Food for Life Global) … Continue reading →

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Seven years of Street Newz

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

Just a note to wish “Happy Birthday” to the Victoria BC publication, Victoria Street Newz, which is produced independently and sold by low-income individuals on street corners in the city.  Saw this blog post about the celebration of Street Newz’ … Continue reading →

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A worthy reply to “Vegan No More”

Posted on November 27, 2010 by

Recently, a vegan food blogger re-canted their vegan commitment in a very long and emotional blog post, claiming that severe vitamin deficiencies caused by the vegan diet had led to health problems which could only be cured by returning to a … Continue reading →

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Healing in the Harvest: Thistle Farms

Posted on September 7, 2010 by

Came across a beautiful blog yesterday, and had to share. Thistle Farms is a social enterprise run by women who have survived lives of violence, prostitution, and addiction. By hand, the women of Thistle Farms make natural bath and body … Continue reading →

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Natural Buildings and why I’m in love with them

Posted on November 9, 2009 by

A very large part of the spirit and philosophy of veganism is not merely respect for animals, but for the whole planet – for the connected biospheres which are our support and our home, and the home of all creatures.  … Continue reading →

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