Forget About Equal, How About Alive
You may have seen “Dog,” posted by Stephanie. If not, here it is . . . When I saw “From Science, Plenty of Cows but Little Profit” this morning in the New York Times, I immediately thought of “Dog.” I…
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Sep 22
On “The Age of Stupid”
Did you ever wonder why people become subjects in a documentary when they know that they’re going to look like fools? Or maybe they don’t know that, and that’s why they participate. Either way, there are many cringe-worthy moments in…
See “The Age of Stupid” TONIGHT
Tonight’s the night! There’s a live event in NYC, and the movie will premiere at the same time in 440 theaters across the US, as well as all over the world! Here’s an interview with the Director, Franny Armstrong. Interesting…
Sep 19
On Being Vegan “Friendly”
The Factual table I posted yesterday annoyed me a bit, and here’s why: the categories “vegan,” “vegetarian,” and “vegan-friendly.” Vegan: Got it. I can order anything on the menu without having to ask any questions. Vegetarian: At least it doesn’t…
Sep 17
New Factual Table for Vegans
Check out this new table by Factual that helps you instantly locate vegan restaurants in the US, and includes mapquest links as well as links to reviews. Would you use it? What do you think about the idea and how…
Sep 16
On Charles and Project Treadstone
Just in case you were wondering what an 85-lb red fawn greyhound looks like from the back with a couple dozen acupuncture needles in him. (And yes, that’s Violet Rays taking up most of his acupuncture bed at the homeopath’s…
Sep 15
On When Dogs Bite Infants
A friend (age 50-loves dogs, has had them forever, only rescues) recently married a woman (much younger, not that interested in dogs) and they had a baby (now about 8-months old). The friend has two dogs, one of whom is…
Thinking Critically About Happy Cows
Check out my guest post at Change.org today called “Thinking Critically About Happy Cows.” Thanks to Stephanie for inviting me to post!
Sep 12
On Blogs, Films and . . .
First the news, in case you haven’t heard: Animal Acres in Los Angeles now has a blog by Philip called Vegan Sanctuary. Check it out! Tribe of Heart’s heartbreaking yet inspiring Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home is premiering at the…
Sep 5
On the Freezing of Birds
I was watching a news segment on a wildlife rehabilitation center here in Florida. It was time to feed the bird of prey who was about to be released and while the rehabber was speaking with the interviewer someone emerged…
Sep 2
On Why You Should Post Videos Beyond YouTube
I received this from Chris in China, and it underscores the importance of posting videos beyond YouTube. Dear MFA, Youtube.com is blocked in China. Which means, none of MFA’s videos are available. Some, on your site, are viewable, but since…
Sep 1
Animal Stories Wanted
Now’s your (/my) chance! In my inbox yesterday evening was the following from the Associate Editor of Creative Nonfiction . . . UPCOMING THEME: Animals For an upcoming issue, we’re seeking new essays about the bonds–emotional, ethical, biological, physical, or…
