January First marked my official one year anniversary as a vegan. My veganiversary, if you will. In the year that seems to be taking veganism to the mainstream, I want to share what I’ve learned on my journey.
Category: Opinion
So, Have I Gone Vegan? (A Veganuary Update)
Tomorrow marks my three-month Veganiversary. But I’m still not calling myself a vegan. Why not?
My Veganuary Experience So Far… And Will It Last?
If you follow me on social media, you may already know that I’m participating in Veganuary this year. It’s something I’ve been meaning to undertake for several years running but have never quite found myself committing to.
Trophy – What is the Cost of Saving a Species from Extinction?
“That’s a textbook shot!” A proud father beams as his young son shoots and kills his first buck with a bullet between the eyes.
Animal Testing in Cosmetics: The Parent Company Debate
The issue of animal testing may not be as clear-cut as you think.Continue reading Animal Testing in Cosmetics: The Parent Company Debate
I’m a Vegetarian and I Ate Meat. Does it Really Matter?
Two weeks ago, for the first time in over ten years, I ate meat. Pork, to be precise.Continue reading I’m a Vegetarian and I Ate Meat. Does it Really Matter?
Why Leather Isn’t in My Wardrobe
As a firm believer in not eating animals, I won’t wear them either. Or put my cash and cards in them. Or upholster with them…Continue reading Why Leather Isn’t in My Wardrobe
Why I’m Not Betting on the Grand National Horse Race
Today there was a sweepstake at work for the Grand National horse race tomorrow. It’s a huge event that the whole country, race fans or not, gamblers or not, seems to get involved in.
Can’t You Just Pick the Meat Off? A Rant.
The meat industry doesn’t care whether the meat enters your mouth or not; they simply care that it enters your shopping bag. Whether you eat him or not, Babe has still died so that you can have that pasta lunch!Continue reading Can’t You Just Pick the Meat Off? A Rant.
Vegetarian Dating: Yay or Nay to Meaty Mouths?
I have never dated a fellow vegetarian. Asking a guy his dietary habits when he asks for my phone number is not exactly how I roll. Continue reading Vegetarian Dating: Yay or Nay to Meaty Mouths?