Is the word ‘pet’ vegan?

Daily writing promptIf you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?View all responses I saw this prompt and thought that it was a good opportunity to talk about the word 'pet' within the vegan and animal rights movement. This is something that I have noticed change over the … Continue reading Is the word ‘pet’ vegan?

My ‘To Be Read’ List

Bloganuary writing promptWhat books do you want to read?View all responses A little late with this prompt but I thought it would help to put together a little list of the books that I am hoping to read this year. So, in no particular order: The Cat Who Taught Zen - James Norbury The Bees … Continue reading My ‘To Be Read’ List

Book review: Black Beauty – By Anna Sewell

Book synopsis: Black Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. As a young colt he is free to gallop in the fresh green meadows with his beloved mother, Duchess, and their kind master. But when his owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty goes from a life of comfort and kindness … Continue reading Book review: Black Beauty – By Anna Sewell

‘This is Vegan Propaganda’ by Ed Winters book review

Book description: Our choices can help alleviate the most pressing issues we face today: the climate crisis, infectious and chronic diseases, human exploitation and, of course, non-human exploitation. Undeniably, these issues can be uncomfortable to learn about but the benefits of doing so cannot be overstated. It is quite literally a matter of life and … Continue reading ‘This is Vegan Propaganda’ by Ed Winters book review

Floof Friday

I can alway tell when it is winter because all of the local squirrels who live in the trees around my house all look VERY chunky. I have worked out that not only are they ravenous when it comes to eating all of the bird feed from the many bird feeders dotted around the housing … Continue reading Floof Friday

The Pod by Laline Paull – book review

Official blurb summary: Ea has always felt like an outsider. She suffers from a type of deafness that means she cannot master the spinning rituals that unite her pod of spinner dolphins. When tragedy strikes her family and Ea feels she is partly to blame, she decides to make the ultimate sacrifice and leave. As … Continue reading The Pod by Laline Paull – book review

Can vegans wear wool?

I saw an interesting debate online the other day about whether wool was ethical or not for vegans. The most interesting part though was that some people seemed to be very much split down the middle. Now I always advocate that veganism is a lifestyle and not a diet, in that you can eat a … Continue reading Can vegans wear wool?

Beyond Meals spaghetti bolognese

Beyond Meat is probably one of the best meat alternatives on the market right now. The texture, appearance and taste is very close to meat - to the point where I do sometimes panic that I have accidentally picked up a meat product. So if you want a meat alternative that very accurately replicates actual … Continue reading Beyond Meals spaghetti bolognese

Endling: Extinction is Forever – Game Review

Aside from being a very passionate vegan, I am also a big fan of video games. I am a very firm believer in that a good video game can be just as comforting and rewarding as a good book. As much as I love curling up with a good book, I have found that video … Continue reading Endling: Extinction is Forever – Game Review

XL Bully dog debate

What is an XL bully? The American Bully was recognised as a breed by the US United Kennel Club in 2013. The organisation describes the breed as a “natural extension” of the American Pit Bull Terrier breed, that has been crossbred with breeds including the American Bulldog, English Bulldog and Olde English Bulldogge. American bullies … Continue reading XL Bully dog debate