August 2015 – VEGAN ANNIE

Speciesism, Anthropocentrism and Animal Rights Vigils

Speciesism, as I understand it, shares similarities with anthropocentrism, the definition of which is explained by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson in his book, “When Elephants Weep:The Emotional Lives of Animals”

Anthropocentrism treats animals as inferior forms of people and denies what they really are. It reflects a passionate wish to differentiate ourselves from animals, to make animals other, presumably in order to maintain humans at the top of the evolutionary hierarchy and the food chain. The notion that animals are …

Veganic (Stockfree) Farming at La Ferme de L’Aube, by Jimmy Videle

It started as an idea. Two people wishing to change their lives, find themselves, find balance, security, something tangible. A renewal of sorts and what better place than the great island of Hawaii. It was there, under the watch of the smoking volcano, red lava dripping into the ocean, new land being created, that our relationship was forged, a coming together based on a premise of discovery, truth and working with the land. As Pele’s volcano cooled and black terrain …

Furry companions and all beings are here for their own reasons and purposes

Let me begin by thanking everyone for the outpouring of love and sympathy offered to me after the death of my little kitty cat, Chimpy. I am truly overwhelmed and very grateful. I received e-mails, missives on Facebook and of course kindly comments on my website. It was my intention to follow up Chimpy’s tribute with a post outlining how my veganism has changed the way I think about all creatures on this earth and just much …

This Vegan’s Tribute to her Kitty Cat, Chimpy Boy!

He came into our lives almost ten years ago in the late fall. I can’t remember the exact date mostly because I did not take note of it. What I do remember with great clarity and affection is the moment this rambunctious little cat came barreling into our hearts. We had been “dog people” all of our married lives and had adopted and lived with four wonderful diggedy dogs who have long since crossed over the rainbow bridge. Our kids …