Peace and Fitness

vegan thursday

ALL Lives Matter. It’s bigger than US, people!

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Black lives matter, cops lives matter, your life matters... ALL LIVES MATTER All lives matter.  Your life matters.  What you eat matters.  Animal lives matter. It seems the surest way to take care of your own life, the lives of the animals and the life of our planet, as well, is to eat more cancer preventing, heart healthy, life supporting foods like fruits, veggies, nuts, … [Read more...] about ALL Lives Matter. It’s bigger than US, people!

Cherry Cherry Boom Boom!

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Thanks to the good folks who put out the Forks Over Knives newsletter, for this recipe.  I haven't tried it yet, but I am absolutely going to as soon as I get the cherries.  I am going to get the already pitted frozen cherries.  Low in calories and free of animal products.  Sounds like a total win-win.  We are big on the Dole Banana Dippers because the banana really does mimic … [Read more...] about Cherry Cherry Boom Boom!

Lions and Tigers and Cows, Oh My!

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This being Vegan (Feast) Thursday, it seemed appropriate to address the issue of Cecil the lion.  NEVER wanting to be one to offend, I tend to stay pretty quiet about my choice to thrive on a plant-based diet and refrain from purchasing animal products.  After all, the more time spent in meditation, the more clear I feel about NOT being a judge and jury of anyone else. It … [Read more...] about Lions and Tigers and Cows, Oh My!

Life According to the Lorax

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Yesterday, while running at a track I frequent, I finally had the perfect opportunity to say "thank you," to the man who is always there walking but also feeding the beautiful stray cats who live there.  He comes on his bicycle, parks it and starts walking the trail, filling bowls he has placed in designated spots at the back of the park.  On many occasions I have witness how … [Read more...] about Life According to the Lorax