Four and a half years ago I decided to do a cleanse. I had never done one before and thought it would be a great way to shed a few pounds and eat healthy, even for just a few days. I designed my cleanse based on what I had seen bouncing around on the Internet: no meat, no diary, no wheat, no alcohol, no caffeine and no soy. I decided to exclude fish and eggs as well to see how … [Read more...]
Annoying Things Vegans Say To Omnivores And What You Can Say Instead
Remember this article? As per numerous polite suggestions from my beloved omni friends, it was requested I write an antipodal article from the omni perspective. As a vegan, I, of course, do not think I say anything annoying, so I had to do some field research on this one. Here are some annoying things vegans say to omnivores, what they may be trying to convey, and what they … [Read more...]
Humphrey the Rescued Lamb Survives Against All Odds
Found clinging to his dead mother, Humphrey is one determined little lamb. Rescued at just two weeks old, the teddy-bear-like appearance of this merino cross is deceptively cute. Humphrey is a lot more resilient than you might initially imagine. Despite being what many would call "too young to go it alone," Humphrey took his survival into his own hooves. With determined … [Read more...]
Buy the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Toys, Not the Turtles
The highly anticipated reboot of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film series is opening this weekend, and I couldn’t be more excited. The Turtles were a part of my childhood, and I’m thrilled to see Hollywood bringing the series back to life so a new generation can experience the greatness that is Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo and Donatello. The franchise is great for … [Read more...]
Catskill Animal Sanctuary Turned My Life Upside Down
Catskill Animal Sanctuary My life was turned upside down in 2013 when I visited the Catskill Animal Sanctuary in Saugerties, NY. Until that day, I thought I was an animal lover and a person who longed for everyone on earth to have enough food and water to survive. I thought I had been living in harmony with my morals, but I soon discovered I was doing the exact opposite. My … [Read more...]