Why is it that the people who seem to have the most to say aren’t doing anything at all?

There is a stereotype that vegans talk about being vegan all the time. The irony is, once people find out I’m vegan, I quickly become their confessor, counselor, and sounding board.

How often do we talk just to fill up the quiet space? How often do we waste our breath talking about nonsense?

May our daily choices be a reflection of our deepest values, and may we use our voices to speak for those who need us most, those who have no voice, those who have no choice.

The phytochemicals, antioxidants, and fiber- all of the healthful components of plant foods- originate in plants, not animals. If they are present, it is because the animal ate plants. And why should we go through...

crave” animal-based meat, dairy, and eggs, but we do crave fat, salt, flavor, texture, and familiarity.

They’re not fat pigs; we’re mad scientists.

Feeling anger is necessary; it’s what we do with anger that will make or break us.

It’s a pretty amazing to wake up every morning, knowing that every decision I make is to cause as little harm as possible. It’s a pretty fantastic way to live.

My hope is that we can navigate through this world and our lives with the grace and integrity of those who need our protection. May we have the sense of humor and liveliness of the...