I was having lunch at Native Foods recently when I noticed a crowd around one of the tables. Upon closer inspection I found a woman who had taken the Julie and Julia challenge, vegan style. (You know that movie about Julia Child’s cookbook that all the vegans I know, including myself, refuse to see …
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As I age, I find my eating habits changing. I don’t eat big meals like I did when I was younger, and I snack even less. However, now and then I get a craving for a little treat. Instead of reaching for a soda pop or a bag of salty fried …
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I help animals by writing letters—lots of them. My letters are directed to the editors of newspapers and magazines, and they voice my opinion about articles regarding animal rights issues. I write letters for many reasons. One of those reasons is that I am somewhat shy and introverted, and …
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Whenever I need information on an animal-related subject, I go to PETA’s Web site, PETA.org. Everything from the latest campaigns to vegan recipes can be found—often right on the front page. I find PETA’s Web site to be …
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Summer is here, and it’s time to kick off those boots and put on your sandals. But oh my, as a 55-year-old PETA Primer, I need help with my old feet. I had a pedicure once in my life and didn’t enjoy it. I worried about all those germs I might …
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