Category Archives: animal rights
It’s a “Lifestyle Choice”
“You have just dined… and however scrupulously the slaughterhouse is concealed in the graceful distance of miles, there is complicity.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson “It’s a lifestyle choice”. That’s a common claim of friends and family when our discussion turns … Continue reading
Calling All Ethical Vegetarians: Ditch the Dairy
Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight. ~ Albert Schweitzer I can’t bear to watch this video, the product of the most recent undercover investigation by Mercy For Animals, documenting egregious torture of dairy cows. I … Continue reading
In the Company of Spiders: No Ignoring the Eight-Legged Elephant in the Room
Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace. ~ Albert Schweitzer As a compassionate citizen, I do my best to respect fellow earthlings, allowing them their own lives, and the … Continue reading
Kids Learn Where Their Food Comes From — Or Do They?
If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be a vegetarian. ~ Sir Paul McCartney A story was recently published in our local paper, the Daily Pilot, about a visit by a dairy cow to an elementary school. The Mobile Dairy … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Puppies
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. ~ William James A while back, in my post entitled “Tribute to a Neighborhood Mascot”, I wrote about the grief I experienced when a favorite neighborhood dog passed away. … Continue reading
Celebration For The Animals: Good Vibes, Good Food
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. ~ Margaret Mead I recently attended a potluck gathering at a friend’s home. This particular gathering was comprised … Continue reading
Welcome To My World
“Somewhere in the rain, there will always be an abandoned dog that prevents you from being happy.” ~ Aldous Huxley At the heart of this compassionate citizen, and many others, lies a deeply inextricable empathy which informs daily life. Sometimes this keen … Continue reading
Compassionate Citizen 