Sunday musings

Daily writing promptWhat book could you read over and over again?View all responses So many! But I think the one book that I have read over and over again, to the point where my copy is truly falling apart, is Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. I have spoken before about how this book likely contributed … Continue reading Sunday musings

Sunday musings

Daily writing promptIf you could have something named after you, what would it be?View all responses The idea of having anything named after me makes me feel quite uncomfortable - I'm not really that sort of person who likes a big fuss so this would be wildly out of my comfort zone. Also, in the … Continue reading Sunday musings

Should cat cafes be banned?

This week, the RSPCA and Cats Protection called for a phase-out of so-called "cat cafés" after revealing a remarkable 44% increase in licences granted for the cafés during the last financial year. According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, there are currently over 30 cat cafes within England and of those 30, 44% were … Continue reading Should cat cafes be banned?

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptWho is the most confident person you know?View all responses My cat. In fact, every single cat I have met, have been the most confident people I have met. Every cat fully believes that they are the greatest being on earth and they do not let you forget it! Cats have been revered … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Book Review: Marley and Me by John Grogan

Story blurb: This No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller tells the heart-warming tale of how a wiggly yellow fur ball of a puppy could grow into a barrelling, ninety-seven pound stramroller of a Labrador retriever who would prove that unconditional love comes in many forms.John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in … Continue reading Book Review: Marley and Me by John Grogan

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptWhich animal would you compare yourself to and why?View all responses I really do think I would be a cat. I like to be alone (true introvert here) but I enjoy quiet company at times. I can have my guard up when I meet new people, but am actually quite a goofball once … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Sunday Musings

If there was a biography about you, what would the title be? Permanently Exhausted Pigeon. Try as I might, I am not an early bird. Catching worms isn't a very vegan activity to partake in, but I also love being cosy in bed too much. Yet I am also not a night owl. Again, because … Continue reading Sunday Musings

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?

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptAre there any activities or hobbies you've outgrown or lost interest in over time?View all responses Growing up, I used to love performing - musical theatre especially. Even though I cannot sing, cannot dance, and can just about form a sentence. I am still a massive musical theatre nerd (the new Wicked movie … Continue reading Sunday Musings

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