It seems rather appropriate that I have the word ‘cow’ in my name. Like many other vegans I feel a deep affinity to these docile, beautiful, and maternal animals. Given the opportunity for empathy, contemplation and perhaps the actual meeting of a real cow, I believe most women could see the similarities between rearing their young […]
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Book Review: Do Unto Animals by Tracey Stewart
Like many people, I was pretty upset when Jon Stewart announced that he was leaving The Daily Show. But then I found out that he and his wife Tracey had purchased a farm in my home state of New Jersey, and they were planning on turning it into a sanctuary for farm animals, and that […]
The Absurd Idea That Humans are at the Top of the Food Chain and How They Use Hunting to Prove That to Themselves
“I don’t feel superior because I’m vegan. The truth is I am vegan because I don’t feel superior to others.”-Michele Mccowan Human beings are incredibly vain and feel the need to constantly prove how awesome they are to themselves. Why do humans still hunt? It is certainly not because meat is not readily available. All […]
Developing Greater Self-Compassion
If I had to choose one central message I try to convey through my work, it would be the importance of developing self-compassion. As I understand it, self-compassion means being kind and loving toward yourself when you are faced with difficulties, pain, or feelings of inadequacy. Self-Compassion and Veganism Vegans, in my opinion, may be in […]
The Responsibility of Animal Guardians
“Animals are such agreeable friends – They ask no questions, They pass no criticisms.”-George Eliot When you adopt a pet, you are henceforth responsible for that life. The animal is dependent on you for everything. It is part of your family and should be treated like a child. It is your responsibility to care for […]