So I’ve been thinking a lot lately about who I am “as a vegan” (that sounds so intense…) and trying to decide where I want to go with this blog. I’m feeling a lot of pressure–all indirect and mostly self-imposed–to be a “better,” “real,” and/or “perfect” vegan. I hate these sort of feelings of not [...]
Archive for June, 2008
hmmm…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged being vegan, musings on June 24, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Earthlings
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged earthlings on June 14, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Wow. I forgot how powerful this movie is. I watched the first half a couple months ago, but couldn’t finish it. SO upsetting. I re-watched most of it today.
“Earthlings” is a documentary narrated by Joaquin Phoenix. In an unnervingly calm voice, Phoenix describes the many ways humans exploit and inflict suffering on other animals, [...]
Making Plans…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged fair trade, farmer's market, organic on June 5, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’m at home for two weeks, and then moving to DC to start my new job/life…it’s such a major transition, and kind of hard to wrap my head around, but I’m getting really excited about all these changes! Characteristically, I’ve been doing a lot of planning and list-making about everything I want to do this year…ranging [...]