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 …
Compassion for a Sociopath?
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 …
Just Say It Already
How do you bring something up without making people feel like they have to protect you (i.e., avoid certain topics in your presence)? D, a …
Meat Makes Me Sad
Sometimes being around people eating meat stresses me out. Here’s how I responded to a zoom participant who asked for support and guidance with this …
Being Vegan is Emotionally Confusing or Why Marshmallows Bum Me Out
Yesterday, October 28, 2021, a man tried to give me a bag of marshmallows. The employees of a local factory decided to walk around town …