Where do vegans get their protein from?

Daily writing promptWhat is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.View all responses This has to be the most common question that I am asked as soon as someone finds out that I am vegan and honestly I am so bored of having to explain it. You'd think in this day and age that … Continue reading Where do vegans get their protein from?

Book Review: The Cat who Taught Zen by James Norbury

Book blurb: This is the tale of a cat wise in the ways of zen, journeying to discover a fabled ancient pine, under which infinite wisdom may be found.Along the way he meets a vivid cast of animals: from an anxious monkey and a tortoise tired of life, to a tiger struggling with anger, a … Continue reading Book Review: The Cat who Taught Zen by James Norbury

Can vegans take medication?

This is a question that I see asked a lot on online forums. There seems to be this (rather toxic) attitude to veganism that it is an 'all or nothing' approach, which is obviously not always suitable. It also isn't helpful. If you feel that you are able to completely avoid animal products in every … Continue reading Can vegans take medication?

Time for a pause!

This year I am very much trying to focus on my rest and my wellbeing. Last year was very full on and having started a new job this year, I am trying to implement healthier routines. I have always associated my worth with how productive I am, which is the main thing I am trying … Continue reading Time for a pause!

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptDo you need a break? From what?View all responses World news. As much as I like to keep up with the news, so I know what is happening around the world and current topics, I need to take regular breaks from it. I know they say 'no news is good news' but goodness … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year everyone! 2025 begins today and I am so excited for this year. I have a lot of plans for this blog for the year ahead and I am always so grateful that all of you are here for this journey. I hope 2025 brings you exactly what you want and that this … Continue reading Happy New Year!!

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptAre you a good judge of character?View all responses I love these types of questions! I like to think that yes, I am a good judge of character, and in all seriousness I think that is due to the amount of time I spent working in retail whilst I was a student. I … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptWhat cities do you want to visit?View all responses 2025 is fast approaching and as such, I am starting to look at my plans for the year ahead, including planning some trips away. 2024 has been a pretty tough year, so the trips have all had to be very short weekend breaks in … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Best Christmas gifts for vegans

It struck me today that it is December next week. I know it sounds like a cliché, but honestly where has this year gone? But the start of December means that it is time to focus on the end of the year and, most importantly, the Christmas period. Now for a bit of context, I … Continue reading Best Christmas gifts for vegans

The Wildlife Trusts Hope Week 2024: Day 7 – The Final Day!

What a week! I hope you have found this week as reinvigorating as I have, and we are not quite done yet. This week has helped me take a step back from the everyday mundanity that is activism and has let me see just how far the entire movement has come, and how much is … Continue reading The Wildlife Trusts Hope Week 2024: Day 7 – The Final Day!