Daily writing promptWhat movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times?View all responses Now don't judge me on this... Movies Jurassic Park trilogy Harry Potter series Lord of the Rings trilogy The Alien movies (the first 3) Legally Blonde (1 & 2) Clueless The Lion King Tangled Beauty and the Beast The … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Category: Thoughts
What plants are safe for dogs?
With the warmer months approaching, I have no doubt that so many of us are beginning to make plans for our garden. It always surprises me what plants - and what beautiful flowers - are actually highly toxic for companion animals, and as a result I have prepared a helpful list to help me plan … Continue reading What plants are safe for dogs?
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhich animal would you compare yourself to and why?View all responses Where do I begin... A koala, because I would like to be able to sleep for 18 hours a day. A fox, because they are mysterious, adorable, and adaptable. A cat, because I am very independant but can also be very affectionate … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Sunday musings
Daily writing promptWhat is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months?View all responses I think it goes without saying that these past 6 months have been a struggle. With work being manic, moving house, and the general dreariness of the British winter, I have been feeling very burnt out. I do … Continue reading Sunday musings
Buttermilk choc wafer bar
It seems there has been a bit of a hole in my life since the vegan kitkat has been discontinued. There are still great chocolate options out there, but sometimes there are itches that no amount of dairy-free chocolate can scratch. I still get a little grumpy when I walk through my local groceries and … Continue reading Buttermilk choc wafer bar
What is the problem with Brigitte Bardot?
An interesting conversation has arisen within the animal protection world since the death of global superstar Brigette Bardot. She was known throughout the world as a beautiful bombshell of the silver screen, but she was also a very active member of the animal rights movement. However her death has also started a wider discussion within … Continue reading What is the problem with Brigitte Bardot?
Happy New year!
Happy New year everyone! Goodness me was 2025 a bit of a rough year. A lot of big things happened, but not all of them were good, and as a result I completely lost myself in the chaos for a while. I am hoping that 2026 is going to be far calmer a year, and … Continue reading Happy New year!
Happy Halloween!
I hope you can celebrate this day however it is you want to, and that the holiday is a fun and refreshing welcome for the winter months. I like to spend Halloween reconnecting with the dead, and taking the day to remember the spirits of all those I have lost - both human and animal. … Continue reading Happy Halloween!
What is the right to rescue?
No doubt many of you will have seen the news this week about Zoe Rosenburg, a student in California who is currently on trial for taking chickens from a factory farm. She carried out this act with other members of the animal rights group, Direct Action Everywhere, whose members are routinely in court for carrying … Continue reading What is the right to rescue?
Should meat come with a warning label?
In the news this week there has been a lot of debate on whether or not meat (in particular bacon and red meat) should be labelled with a warning labl similar to those found on cigarette packets. Bacon has been focused on in particular because Durham University academics tested alerts on 1,000 people and found … Continue reading Should meat come with a warning label?