Let’s Talk About Microchipping
What does it mean to be vegan? For me, veganism isn’t just a diet—it’s the ethical choice not to exploit animals. The easiest way to determine whether something is exploitation… Read more »
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Is Groundhog Day Vegan?
This year, not long after more than a billion people around the world celebrate Lunar New Year, a smaller, regional holiday called Groundhog Day is celebrated. Growing up, this was… Read more »
A Foray Into Foraging
Foraging: the act of searching for food Today, it seems that the most foraging many people do is in their own pantry. As a species, humans have been foraging the… Read more »
Veganism and the Amish
South Central Pennsylvania County, Pennsylvania is a popular tourist destination known for its picturesque Amish countryside and rich cultural traditions. Visitors come from all over to experience the unique Amish… Read more »
Compassion for All
I was almost a man without a home, once. It could be said that I experienced homelessness for an afternoon. I was balanced right on that knife-edge between most folks’… Read more »
Compassion in the New Year
As the new year fast approaches, many of us take this time to reflect on the challenges and victories of the last 12 months, while considering how we might continue our… Read more »
Witchery: Plant-Based Dinner and Fire-Side Tales
Food, frolic, and scares! It’s all happening on November 7 when AASPCA presents Witchery: Plant-Based Dinner and Fire-Side Tales. This 4-hour culinary experience will offer guests the sumptuous creations of… Read more »
Get the Dirt: Transition to Veganic from Organic Gardening
Blood, bones, fish guts, milk powder, animal poop, and feathers. Yup, it’s ALL part of organic gardening. All of those animal ingredients and more get churned into the earth for… Read more »
What You Don’t Know Hurts Them
International Respect for Chickens Month, National Duckling Month, and National Egg Month were all wrapped up into the spectacular month of May! To celebrate these worthy individuals, let’s take a… Read more »
Foraging for Dandelions
Recently I got the privilege of being featured on the Animal Advocates You Tube channel to talk about foraging, another of my outdoor passions. If you want to check it… Read more »