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Feedlot Road

Feedlot Road

Not long ago, my husband and I drove across the plains states. Unfortunately, our route entailed passing numerous animal transport trucks, as well as hundreds of farms and cattle pastures. Suddenly, we found ourselves on a 2-lane highway in the heart of what’s known...
Boo-blerries!

Boo-blerries!

Woo hoo, it’s Summer!  This is my favorite season and one of the reasons I love it is I eat more healthily. In winter, I’m always freezing and tend to avoid cold foods. When it’s warm out, I crave tasty fruits, veggies, and salads.  Boo-blerries When my daughter was...
The Sanctity of Sanctuary

The Sanctity of Sanctuary

Hi friends!   The first time I heard the words “animal sanctuary,” I asked, “A what?” My friend then told me about a local haven for rescued animals that I never knew existed.  As the animal rights movement grows, more of these animal refuges are popping up. Older...
A Dirty Dozen Animal Ag Facts

A Dirty Dozen Animal Ag Facts

Recently, I flew over the Midwest and gazed out the window at the patchwork of farmland blanketing the central region of our country. I reflected on how much physical terrain is dedicated to animal agriculture and how this industry is killing our planet, our animals...
My Mother’s Day Musings

My Mother’s Day Musings

I am a mom. When I was pregnant and after I had my babies, my body produced milk (duh, right?). Oddly, I was semi blown away when this happened. My body had already gone through numerous transformations to grow tiny people inside me (and get them out!), so what was...
Giving Thanks Compassionately

Giving Thanks Compassionately

There are hundreds (perhaps thousands) of yummy, cruelty-free menus out there and many organizations and individuals who are willing to help you go plant-based (for example, here)! I hope to whet your appetite and inspire you to give one (or all) of these recipes a...
What’s on Your Plate?

What’s on Your Plate?

Perhaps because it’s summer, I’ve been thinking about the contrast between plant-based and animal-based foods. A fresh tomato or veggies from the garden are among the season’s best offerings! And if you grew them yourself, there’s the added satisfaction of...
Vegan Eyes

Vegan Eyes

What comes to mind when you see this image? For me, it was the coronavirus. This is a pin given to me about 4 years ago by a dear friend who knows I like funky jewelry and vintage stuff. Being a pretty casual person and dressing up infrequently (even before the...