My thoughts and feelings are all over the place and I’m focusing my energy on not judging myself too harshly because of it. Over the …
Ukraine on the Brain
Accidentally “Naan” Vegan
My daughter, Gracie, and I love treating ourselves to Indian take-out, especially since the vegan options are plentiful. On New Year’s Eve, we ordered all …
Can I Get a Do-Over?
You know when someone says something about vegans or veganism and you want to respond but you don’t? Feels pretty bad, doesn’t it? I get …
Compassion for a Sociopath?
A few weeks ago, in early December 2021, my next-door neighbor was killed in a fire that was intentionally set by his stepdaughter’s boyfriend. That …
Let’s Play!
I’m writing this on January 2, 2022, with my attention predictably focused on resolutions. I have a process for developing goal-oriented, measurable resolutions but this …
My Inner Jackal
“the best advocacy grows from greater understanding and connection.”
Is CWAFV too “soft”?
Spoiler alert: The answer is HECK NO! Conversations with a Friendly Vegan (CWAFV) offers a framework to communicate in a way that supports connection, even …
You need a burger (and other befuddling statements)
S shared her experience with a family member who suggested she needed a hamburger following her Covid vaccine. S described feeling speechless, knowing from her …
The No-Bologna Way to Help
S asked a fantastic question about how to handle this situation: a neighbor asked her to participate in putting together bagged [and non-vegan] lunches for …
Fire-starting, Jewish Space Lasers?
At a recent-ish zoom meeting, a participant (S) asked something like: How do you reach people in a world where even elected officials believe there …