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living life on purpose
When I started this blog, I had very different expectations of my life than I do now. After years of searching, uncertainty, and hanging off of other people, things are coming into focus for me and I see what my … Continue reading
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Tagged advocacy, art, bonobo, organic farming, Portfolio, vegan, vegan farming, voluntary simplicity
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what indeed
What appeal can be made to people whose first instinct, on seeing a beautiful animal, full of joyousness and vitality, is to hunt or eat it? -Henry Salt, Seventy Years Among Savages (1921) Asceticism! Such is the strange idea with which, … Continue reading
STOP palm oil!
As the article below highlights, the trade in palm oil is devastating the forests of Indonesia and Malaysia, critical habitat for orangutans and other species, home to indigenous peoples, and an important portion of the earth’s living lungs (the forests … Continue reading
It’s not a country/city thing
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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Tagged animal activism, Animal rights, Donald Watson, free-living animals, Lyme Disease, urban deer, vegan
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Blogging successes in 2011
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
first summer harvest
Today was kind of a lovely day. In the morning I harvested bunches of oregano and spearmint, bundling them with elastic bands and hanging them to dry. Then on to the Italian parsley, and enough basil to make two cups … Continue reading
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Tagged "Food, Health, herbs, No-dig gardening, organic farming, vegan, vegan farming
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feminist vegetarian evolution: an interview with Carol J. Adams
Recently I had the chance to interview Carol J. Adams, a published author and well-respected name in the field of animal advocacy. Here is our interview, conducted via e-mail: JM. You are a feminist vegetarian, and you have made your … Continue reading
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Tagged activism, animal activism, Carol J. Adams, feminism, feminist, philosophy, social justice, theology, theory, vegan, vegetarian
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Vegan food for Japan refugee relief
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
Seven years of Street Newz
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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Tagged activism, community, Homelessness, poverty, social justice, vegan, victoria bc, Victoria Street Newz
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Industrial chemicals and animal testing: much worse than you think
There’s some awareness nowadays of the cruel and unnecessary practice of testing cosmetics on animals. Many people are questioning this practice and avoiding personal care products that are tested on animals, as well as those made from animal products. And … Continue reading
