This month marks 5 years as a vegan for me. In some ways, it seems like forever. In others, I can’t believe it’s been that long. I didn’t get here overnight, though. The evolution has been slow, from transitioning to pescatarian as a new college student, to vegetarian later in adulthood, then finally to fullContinue reading “It’s my 5 Year Vegan Anniversary!”
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Shades of Gray: Freedom of Speech. Where do we draw the line?
In the landscape of ridiculousness that we see in our nation lately, one would think that a quiet county in a more rural part of the metro Richmond area would stay just that way: quiet. But someone saw fit to make some noise in our little slice of RVA. It’s really just agitators who wantContinue reading “Shades of Gray: Freedom of Speech. Where do we draw the line?”
About Writing
When I was a kid, I had dreams of writing an epic novel. It was mostly modeled after other beloved books I have read, but I did begin a story. One of my teachers in middle school took note, and she nominated my best friend and me to attend a young writer’s conference. I don’tContinue reading “About Writing”
Pho 95 Hai Ky Mi Gia: Vegan Restaurant Review
My daughter needed new shoes. Like, seriously. Her feet were on fire from standing up all day at a robotics competition the day before, where she was co-lead for building and driving the bot. (They won, by the way, for the first time in her school’s history!) But her poor feet just needed something withContinue reading “Pho 95 Hai Ky Mi Gia: Vegan Restaurant Review”
It’s Getting Hot in Here! (Tips for Summer Running: Part 1)
If the song by Nelly is in your head right now, I’m sorry. Or maybe I’m not? I set out for a run last week in less than favorable conditions. Temps were in the upper 60’s in the morning with a humidity of 84%. Yikes! It’s still March! But Mother Nature was just giving usContinue reading “It’s Getting Hot in Here! (Tips for Summer Running: Part 1)”
Notes from a Caregiver
“No!” This was my father-in-law’s response when I walked him to the car the other day, and I asked him to get in. My father-in-law, despite his Parkinson’s induced dementia, is still pretty congenial, so this reaction took me aback. As he paused to process how to get in the car, I realized that theContinue reading “Notes from a Caregiver”
Religious Freedom? Or Freedom from Religion?
I think I’ve discussed a bit about the goings on in my county, especially in regard to our school board. They recently voted 4-3 to allow a Christian group known for discriminatory practices to review our equity policy in our public schools. The only member to reply to my initial email with concerns was excitedContinue reading “Religious Freedom? Or Freedom from Religion?”
Sports Backers Half Marathon 2022: Race Recap
Who doesn’t love a hometown race? I mean, you get to sleep in your own bed, you typically see lots of friends on the course, and you are also usually familiar with the organization putting on the race! And another bonus: if you are a procrastinator signing up for races like me, there’s far lessContinue reading “Sports Backers Half Marathon 2022: Race Recap”
Minglewood Bake Shop: Vegan Restaurant Review
There’s nothing quite like the joy a vegan experiences when they visit an all vegan space! Remember my reference to the new vegan bakery in Carytown from my recent post about the rungries? This is the bakery I was talking about! Minglewood Bake Shop is in the heart of Carytown in Richmond, VA. Carytown isContinue reading “Minglewood Bake Shop: Vegan Restaurant Review”
For the Love of Books
I was a ravenous reader as a kid. I, of course, loved all of the Judy Blume books as a girl who grew up in the 80’s. I think I wore out my copy of Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, which not only tackled the mysteries of puberty, but also of spirituality andContinue reading “For the Love of Books”
Anne the Vegan 