Tag Archives: free-living animals

It’s not a country/city thing

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Just a note to point out that animal rights and veganism aren’t the territory of alienated city folk who ‘don’t know what farming is about’ or ‘don’t understand the realities of nature.’  These accusations are frequently slung at those who … Continue reading →

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green bees and bluebirds

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

A beautiful couple of days.  Yesterday working in the garden I was compelled by a beautiful bird song and turned my head to see an eastern bluebird dancing on the roof and flitting in and out of the chimney cowl … Continue reading →

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garden serendipity

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

Like usual, I’m a bit of a scavenger, and work has been fruitful lately.  Gardens change, prized plants start to overrun the beds, and squirrels bury walnuts and acorns that turn into trees.  All these mean that often, good plants … Continue reading →

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not much of a life, is it?

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

Veganism is making an impact.  No one can say that it isn’t.  When 1% or less of the population in North America is vegan, yet vegan dishes and recipe books are popping up everywhere, celebrities try on the diet aspect … Continue reading →

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Shitting on Chesapeake Bay

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

E-mail lists are a useful way to stay on top of what is happening in the world.  I’m subscribed to a few, now, and get news and opinions on issues I care about.  Linked to from the e-mail newsletter of … Continue reading →

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Live trapping of mice, successful

Posted on December 5, 2010 by

In a previous post, I wrote about a vegan, that is, non-lethal approach in dealing with unwanted rodents living in one’s home (or garage, or barn, or cabin).  If you are unfamiliar with the concept of animal rights, you may … Continue reading →

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Organizing my research, and being grateful for criticism

Posted on November 14, 2010 by

Finally I’m able to get my head back into the research on vegetarian history that I’ve neglected the past few months: a night course plus ten-hour work days did me in for a while.  And finally, somehow, in getting back … Continue reading →

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To go read: “No more palm oil please”

Posted on August 11, 2010 by

A wonderful post with informational links by the vegan baker known as Gone Pie can be found over here: No more palm oil please – Can’t we have true vegan alternatives? If you don’t know anything about the issues surrounding … Continue reading →

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Vegan art supplies

Posted on May 1, 2010 by

Art can uplift the spirit or agitate one’s heart.  But it also leaves a footprint.  How many artists actually think carefully about what materials they are using, and what sort of impact those materials might be making on the environment, … Continue reading →

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Thanks for trying, Mac Harb. The harp seals would approve.

Posted on March 15, 2010 by

Once again this year the Canadian Senator Mac Harb has attempted to introduce legislation to end the commercial seal kill in Canada.  Harb made waves last year by being the first to propose legislation to end the seal kill in … Continue reading →

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