"Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future"-Paul Boese

The Definition Is This

Vegan: A person who does not eat or use animal products of any kind (including meat, dairy and leather items).
Vegetarian: A person who does not eat meat products.
Pescetarian: A person who eats no meat products with the exception of fish. A lot of people will use this as a bridge to convert to vegetarianism.
Tofu: A soft, high-protein food made from soybean milk.
Tempeh: A food that originated in Indonesia, made from cultured soybeans. Since it retains the whole soybean (unlike tofu), it is a source of higher protein, fiber and vitamins. It also has firmer texture and stronger flavor, and is a widely used meat substitute.
Seitan: A meat substitute made entirely of wheat gluten. It is an alternative to soybean-based substitutes like tofu, and has texture and consistency very similar to meat.


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Diamonds Are Not This Girls Best Friend

Just a few short months ago, my husband and I went out shopping for my new diamond ring. We're celebrating our ten year wedding anniversary this year and I suggested getting a new wedding set.... I felt as though I should get a newer, bigger diamond because I had somehow earned it and that it was owed to me. Chris had me try on rings that cost more than I would spend on a new car and as beautiful as they were to look at, they didn't feel right on me. There was something unknown that just didn't sit well. Our anniversary is fast approaching and so I have been learning as much as I can recently in order to make the best decision. I've spoken to many retailers and diamond specialists and have learned a lot about cuts, clarity, colour, weight etc.
Then.... through research online, I discovered articles on the unfair labour, bloodshed, brutality and the loss of precious life that comes as a result of people like myself who purchase these precious gems. I honestly had no idea. I know... I've lived a sheltered life but this is no excuse to not know about something this huge! I've been misinformed about these stones and feel ill reading about all that goes on in the diamond industry. Conflict diamonds, blood diamonds and child labour articles are swarming the internet, yet still we don't talk enough about them. It's so easy for people to turn a blind eye when their eyes are filled with the gleaming sparkle of carats I guess.
I've since taken a good look at the role I play in our marriage and have put much thought into what it is I thought a big shiny diamond ring would do for me. I've realized wearing it would represent many things to many people's eyes, but the feeling I'd have would not be a good representation of who I am or of the word "reward" at all. It would go against all that I stand for in terms of world peace first of all and second, the love I get from my family is the ultimate reward for being who and what I am to them. Thanks anyways, but no diamond needed here.

I've Lived This Story!! Love It.

From Protester To Parent story found on the PETA site.

I'd Rather Be An Eco Terrorist Than A Corporate Terrorist. Watch Burn it Down - David Rovics

This, I believe.....

“We are spiritual beings having a human experience."-Oprah

I LIKE IT! ~Enrique Iglesias-(Jersey Shore Version) feat. Pitbull

Vegetarian Thai Red Curry With Soy Chicken

2 tsp veg oil
1 small shallot or onion
4 cups of cut up Veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, sweet peppers, celery, mushrooms... whatever works)
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 vegetarian soy chicken-less breasts + 2 tsp veg oil
1 can of Coconut milk
2 tbsp Red Curry paste
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 chopped green chilies
Dash of salt
Chopped green onion to garnish
Rice noodles or brown rice

In a wok, stir fry the shallot/onion in 2tsp veg oil until transparent
Add in the mixed fresh veggies. Stir fry the veg but keep it crisp.

Fry the soy chicken-less breasts in 2 tsp veg oil until golden brown (about 3 minutes on each side)

In a separate sauce pan, simmer 1 can of coconut milk with the red curry paste over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add brown sugar, frozen peas and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in chopped green chillies, then pour the sauce into the wok of vegetables and mix in. Cube the soy chicken-less breasts and add in. Prepare the rice noodles or rice according to the package directions and serve with the curry! Garnish with green onion. It's THAT simple : )

The Trollsen Twins

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Gandhi

"There are many causes that I am prepared to die for but no causes that I am prepared to kill for."-Gandhi
"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind."-Gandhi