How do you want to retire? Quickly. And early. I believe the age of retirement for my age is 65, but I am also aware that this number grows each year, and with 65 being about 35 years away at this point, I am also aware that the laws and rules around retirement may change … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Category: Thoughts
How to keep pets cool in hot weather
Summer has now arrived in the UK and it is always a struggle. I won't repeat the usual stories you hear about the UK heat, but in summary is it humid, heavy and airless. And I am not even covered in fur to make it so much hotter! Over the years, I have worked out … Continue reading How to keep pets cool in hot weather
Is it ethical to have pets?
A professor at London School Economics (LSE) has recently written an article about the ethical implications of people having pets. Richard Healey is a moral, political, and legal philosopher, and his latest article argues that we have a strong moral reason to abolish the institution of pet keeping. His article is interesting, as it approaches … Continue reading Is it ethical to have pets?
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptDescribe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.View all responses A hot beverage in the morning. Bonus points if it is in a fun mug. Extra bonus points if it's also a quiet morning and I can enjoy my cup of tea and some morning TV with no distractions. … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Sunday Musings
What's the oldest things you're wearing today? I like to think of myself as quite lucky in that my body does not change all that much. I hit a growth spurt when I was about ten when I hit puberty, and have not grown an inch since. My weight obviously fluctuates as everyone's weight does, … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Easy vegan recipe recommendations
Daily writing promptWhat's one small improvement you can make in your life?View all responses Whilst I think my diet is pretty good, I am aware that I rely on processed foods quite heavily. I am slowly learning to cook new recipes, but I find that cooking takes up a lot of time, especially whilst I … Continue reading Easy vegan recipe recommendations
Krispy Kreme pistachio doughnut
I knew it would happen eventually, where Krispy Kreme finally let me down a little bit with one of their vegan offerings. Whilst this doughnut was fine, it was absolutely not what was advertised, so that counts as a disappointment in my eyes. There is very little pistachio flavouring to this. There is a slight … Continue reading Krispy Kreme pistachio doughnut
Vegan buys for a non-vegan household
Veganism is a personal choice, and with all personal choices it can sometimes be hard for others to understand why that choice has been made. So this a post for those who are not vegan, likely have no intention of ever going vegan, but still want to be supportive and respectful for their friends or … Continue reading Vegan buys for a non-vegan household
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptDo you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?View all responses 'In a world where you can be anything, be kind' This is the quote that probably guides the majority of my decisions, not just from what I choose to eat for my meals but also how I … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Happy May 4th!
To my fellow geeks out there today, May the Fourth be with you. I hope you spend the day doing whatever brings you peace, be that watching the Star Wars series in chronological order (yes, including each season of the Clone Wars and Rebels), or by doing an activity which helps you feel at peace … Continue reading Happy May 4th!
Taylor Talks Vegan 