So eat almonds, they are good for you,
drink almond milk, almond ice-cream,
have an Amaretto, but please
Do Not Eat Animals or their secretions
that is what is destroying the planet,
and killing billions of innocent beings.
There are some things money can't buy (like water when it's gone).
I watched the Democratic debate last night
against my better judgement,
but then again I am a registered Democrat
and I am ready for Hillary Clinton to be our next president
or even better... Bernie Sanders, I am really liking this man!
Bernie Sanders on him not being a billionaire and not
part of the Casino Capitalism, please watch this!
My favorite parts of this debate (thank you YouTube)
Hillary on paid-leave, women's rights, & Planned Parenthood
(thank you for mentioning Planned Parenthood Hillary!) A must watch!
And the political Gato, Herr Gato, makes a comeback,
he meows: is OK to vote this time, but only for Bernie or Hillary
Busy days
hectic days
a doctor's appointment today
will determine if the knife will get to my belly
or not... pondering, will it be a deep cut? smiler with knife?
I wish, if I could
transport myself to Ecuador
to see beloved Morrissey
on that November 7th
to his sentences of humanity, of love, and un-love
and to dream to the sound of his voice (his voice)
of planet with NO pain
where animals are NOT on plates
and there is no sickness, and just joy.
Public transportation in Ecuador, taken from true-to-you.net
A dusty public bus in Ecuador, even there, Morrissey's name, face, and voice, brings hope.
#ForksOverKnives #Vegucated
This weekend I was trapped at home not feeling so great
It was almost a 100° F outside and very dry.
Dry heat gives me migraines, so I stayed in, closed blinds.
My companions weren't that thrilled either.
Frau Kitty slept a lot on a position that clearly stated
Please, Do Not Disturb.
Frau Kitty says: Do not disturb...
Being inside I had time to re-watch these influential
documentaries, I recommend everybody to watch.
I watch them at the beginning of my vegan lifestyle journey Forks Over Knives, is packed with rational information
on why we are much better off health-wise on eating
an whole plant based diet (a good link for starters).
How all the sickness that is brought to our bodies
when eat animals makes this way of eating a bad choice
because this film is what actually offered to me a door
into becoming a vegan... the film follows 3 people
from New York City into the challenge of becoming vegan
for 6 weeks... I really appreciate that this documentary
offers a view into the horrible conditions on how
animals for food 'live' and the terrifying deaths they suffer,
it also takes a look at the environmental disaster
that is the meat industry, and talks about health too.
Vegucated is a 'lighter' version of many other vegan documentaries
and the fact that follows every-day people from different
backgrounds and different daily lives makes it
very easy to relate to, as the time-frame of the challenge
So it was about 3 years ago, after watching Vegucated
that I decided to take the 'challenge'
I never ate too much meat or animal products
but of course I had some parmegian cheese at home
and some eggs... I ate the little cheese left
and after a couple of days threw away the eggs,
and then I didn't buy any more animal products,
when going to restaurants I started choosing
vegan options, and luckily we have so many
vegan restaurants in San Diego...
I still clearly remember the 1st time I willingfully
deny the offer to eat a hamburger at a friend's bbq
and the first time I said no to a b-day cake at the office
that had eggs and cream...
My transition wasn't painful at all!
Right away I found so many food substitutes
from vegan hotdogs, to veggie burgers, to 'chick'n'
in many flavors and styles, it does taste like chicken!
My migraines became less frequent and less strong
I lost some weight, and my mind and soul felt lighter, clearer
happier!! Is like I got rid of this weight over my shoulders!
My asthma improved and my hormonal status too.
It was been about 3 years of me ditching animals
and I cannot think of ever eating or wearing an animal ever again.
Vegan Super Italian Meatball Sub with Sausage Seitan from Native Foods Cafe
My only regret regarding veganism is not having done it sooner
in life! Live a wonderful healthier guilt-free compassionate life
Go Vegan, try it for a couple of weeks, or months.
I am sure you will never go back to eat animals
(as a piece of advice, if you ever eat a piece of animal
don't blame yourself and go back to eating vegan,
also indulge in vegan treats when needed... I remember
at the beginning of my vegan journey craving hamburgers
so I just bought veggie burgers instead with a good dose
of french fries and ketchup, maybe not so healthy
but at least I wasn't hurting an animal or our planet,
confession: I still indulge in a lot of processed food
now & then, vegan junk food, but I do love food
vegan food that is, and all you eat, you can find a vegan version of)
#SeaWorld #NoBreeding #CaptivityKills
Yesterday (10/8/15) the California Coastal Commission
had a 10 hour meeting with SeaWorld, pro-SeaWorld public
and concerned animals rights activists.
SeaWorld was asking approval to build a bigger tank
for the orcas held captive in San Diego, project Blue World
this apparently sounds like a good thing for the orcas.
But what SeaWorld really wanted was to get this bigger tank
full with MORE orcas, that they will get by keep on breeding
the orcas they already captured or bred before...
After 10 long hours of the CCC listening to both sides,
hundreds of testimonies from scientists and concerned public
for the welfare of the orcas, the CCC decided to Yes to the project
but with a major 'catch' (amendment):
SeaWorld can build their bigger tank, but will NOT be allowed
to house more than the 11 orcas already living in SeaWorld San Diego
nor they will be able to breed them or to bring orcas from other parks!
This is a victory for orcas, since this will stop the artificial insemination
program, they way orcas are bred in SW, and won't allow more
of these majestic animals to be born to miserable conditions
and to spend their entire lives in tanks.
Pleases sign this important petition:
Let’s End the Captivity of Orcas in California! http://tak.pt/i/klx0v6Hp
I wasn't able to attend the meeting in Long Beach because of work
but many of my dear friends animals rights activists were there!
And lovely Pamela Anderson, great animal rights activist & vegan
Hundreds of compassionate activists speaking for the end of captivity for orcas at SW
Pamela Anderson and Ellen Ericksen (organizes SW protests in SD) other activists before the meeting
Genesis, this girl fights for animals since she was 5 years old! Read her story.
Martha Sullivan, great activist in San Diego and friend
Joseph Moreno, another kid that knows compassion from an early age.
Last night I got to see Paul Weller in concert
at the North Park Observatory.
I am not a Paul Weller connoisseur,
I knew a couple of songs by The Jam
the superb That's Entertainment of course...
and some by The Style Council
also knew that mister Weller is a Brit legend
I was so gladly surprised!
You can tell with the first chords that you are attending
a high class concert and listening to 30+ years
of experience musicians.
Seeing Steve Cradock playing guitar was such a treat,
I can easily say he is one of the best guitarists alive.
No more words, images and sounds from last night.
The Observatory North Park is booking the best shows in town, thank you!
The Modfather Paul Weller himself!
Steve Cradock, one of the best guitarists ever!
Paul Weller band, professionals and so fun, great musicians!
I am thankful to have helped with the design
for the March Against Extinction in Los Angeles for 2015.
Dedicated activists and friends Brenda Calvillo and Ellen Ericksen
organized the march this year. I wasn't able to attend but
I volunteered by designing the banner design and poster.
Please check this list of animals who are: endangered, threatened, and vulnerable status.
Write letters to your representatives.
Educate people on how eating farmed animals puts wild animals on verge of extinction.
March Against Extinction banner displays some of the animals with extinction status
Farmed Animals, the ones we eat,
live horrible lives and die horrible deaths
October 2nd is International World Farmed Day
and FARM Farm Animals Rights Movement
organizes the event Fast Against Slaughter
in solidarity to the innocent animals who
die horribly to the hands of humans.
Why fast? Because farmed animals,
on their way to the slaughterhouses
are denied to drink water or eat any food,
for 24 hrs and up to 3 to 5 days!
The animals you eat, have starved
and had being thirsty and horrified!
So please, stop eating animals
and pledge to Fast Against Slaughter
so you can understand how food comes to your plate.
One of my dear dear friends crows died today
or I think he died today, early this morning.
The crows live around my office
I feed them every morning during week days
This morning I found his body.
It was so heartbreaking, to see his black little legs
his black feathered shinny body lifeless on the grass.
Was it a hawk that killed him?
Was he poisoned? Not sure why I got this idea.
Just yesterday or 2 days ago,
I saw the gang (murder) of 5 flying around!
And today, there is only 4 left.
These crows know me very well,
they come closer and fly over my head when they see me
specially if I am wearing my red sunglasses,
they like me wearing them,
some times they fly so close to my head,
I get a little afraid...
I feed them raw cashews and peanuts,
they have been my friends for years now.
I think one died before.
But I am not sure if it was the same murder.
I always recognize one of them that a
bald part on the neck, he seems older...
But in honor of this L.A. classic Morrissey song
I title the post like this
The First of the Gang to Die.
and I name my dead crow friend, Hector.
Good bye Hector,
your beautiful blackness crossing fast
against the blue skies, will be so missed
your loud cawing calling me will be no long.
You stole my heart away.
Rest in Peace, Hector, the crow.
Hector, the first of the crow gang to die
Hector black beautiful legs, lifeless
The rest of the crow gang (murder), this morning, not far from Hector's body
Crow murder saying good bye as I go back in the office
