“We habitually erect a barrier called blame that keeps us from communicating genuinely with others, and we fortify it with our concepts of who’s right and who’s wrong. We do that with the people who are closest to us and we do it with political systems, and all kinds of things that we don’t like…
Wild Rice Stuffed Squash with Pecans & Sweet Dried Cherries Today is Veterans Day in the United States. For our vegans outside of the USA, Veterans Day is an official holiday honoring our armed service veterans. I always feel emotional on this holiday. Veterans put themselves in harm’s way, fight battles, perhaps become injured and…
I am so happy that the elections are over but disappointed that proposition 37 failed at the polls. Proposition 37 would have required labeling on all food in California that has been genetically altered. Sounds like a no-brainer right? Why wouldn’t people in California want to know what is in their food? Why would they…
Is old age coming on? Are people encouraging you to slow down? How do you deal with that psyche? What are you going to do with all that power inside you? Aging can be difficult. It is essential to remember that even though your physical appearance changes, your spirit does not. It all comes down…
Writing this blog has given me the pleasure of hearing from countless people who want to become vegan. Some were awakened by their compassion for animals, while others knew that if they wanted to live a long and healthy life, becoming vegan was the only answer. For me, becoming vegan gave me health, happiness,…
Death is inevitable. Unfortunately, the people we love are going to die, as are we. This past week my cousin’s husband passed away. He lived a long, exciting life, but that didn’t make it any easier for her. As I watched my cousin navigate her loss, It got me thinking about grief, and the…
Avoiding GMOs When Eating Out & Vegan Pumpkin Ice Cream When we eat packaged and processed foods, most of the time they contain ingredients we didn’t count on including pesticides, herbicides and genetically modified organisms(commonly known as GMOs). According to The Institute for Responsible Technology, large manufacturers of these packaged and processed foods are playing “genetic roulette”…
One of the great things about being vegan is that food is no longer your enemy in the battle against fat. As a matter of fact, some vegan foods actually turn up the heat on your metabolism. Here, is a list of of my favorite fat burning foods and a delicious Mexican chili recipe to…
Recently, I heard a speaker give a compelling lecture about “emotional sobriety”. I have never heard that phrase before, and I was immensely intrigued. Understanding emotional sobriety isn’t difficult. Basically, if you build your whole life around being loved and accepted, you may need emotional sobriety. Ask yourself these questions. Do you need to validate…
Being famous comes with an array of benefits, including being able to influence people. Today I decided to create a top 10 list of the most compassionate celebrity vegans who are making a difference. Here, is my list of celebrities, in no particular order, who widen the circle of humanity in the world. Please share…
