Daily writing promptIf you had to be an animal for a week, which one would you be and why?View all responses My cat. Granted she is 16 - so about 80 in human years - so I am not surprised at her lethargy. The UK is also going through the second 'unprecedented' heat wave for … Continue reading Sunday Musings
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Pig Gas Chamber shut down and demolished
In 2023 Joey Carbstrong, an animal rights activist who creates detailed expose videos showing the horrors inside UK slaughterhouses, released a video called 'Pignorant' which showed the conditions inside a UK pig gas chamber. The 70-year-old facility in which they filmed, located in Ashton-Under-Lyne in the UK - which killed around 750,000 pigs annually - … Continue reading Pig Gas Chamber shut down and demolished
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat do you love now, that you hated when you were younger?View all responses Slow days. When I was younger, I would get really annoyed with myself if everyday was not filled with as much as possible - every book I read had to add to my knowledge base, everywhere I went needed … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptIf you could instantly master any skill, what would it be and why?View all responses How to properly prepare and cook tofu to get the different textures. So far I have managed to make tofu somewhat chewy, but other than that it always seems to be the same texture. So if anyone knows … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Sunday Musings
What’s something you’d love to see in the future, but know you probably won’t live to witness? The whole world on a vegan life style. I know that we are a long way from this, but I still live in hope that veganism will become the default during my life time. Wouldn't it be wonderful … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Candy Kittens Disco Dreams
A new find! I am a big fan of Candy Kittens, and usually don't get tired of what they offer, however I was starting to get a little grumpy that I only had the same two options to choose from at any of my local shops. So you can all imagine the little excited squeak … Continue reading Candy Kittens Disco Dreams
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What’s the first book you ever finished and still remember to this day? I can't remember the very first book I ever finished reading, but the one that I have the earliest memory of is Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. My copy from my childhood is literally falling apart, and I do credit it for … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat’s a word or phrase that annoys you?View all responses As soon as someone finds out that I am vegan, the first question is usually 'but where do you get your protein?!' I just...I feel at this point I need to print out little business cards with the protein information contained on it, … Continue reading Sunday Musings
No Mow May
No Mow May is a conservation campaign urging people to leave the lawnmower in the shed for the month of May. It is an annual campaign organised by Plantlife which urges everyone to pack away the lawnmower, let wildflowers grow freely, and help nature from everyone's doorstep to thrive. Not mowing a garden allows wildflowers … Continue reading No Mow May
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat’s a simple pleasure in life that brings you joy?View all responses The different plants in my garden have been slowly growing over the spring months, and now a few of them are beginning to bloom! I never thought I would be this excited to see a flower but I am checking the … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Taylor Talks Vegan 