Who knows how it is we come to great books, at least those that are not at the inescapable centre of “accepted literature.” I came to Jean-Christophe because I kept reading about it in (nonfiction) books about humanism and animal [...]
What is the meaning of Siddhartha? Why is it such an important, and meaningful, book, informing and shaping the lives of generations of readers? Day by day, each of us toil—in our psyche or in our calling or profession—and, by [...]
Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart were quick to point out the limits of satire—US Republicans control both houses and the Presidency—but the influence of the arts can be seen throughout our lives, from the toys and clothing that appeal to [...]
In no way do I like the idea of going in my sleep. Going away tranquilly, peacefully, tardily or otherwise. There can be no thing that makes the departure all right. An earthly legacy does not make it all [...]
Sometimes—and it is not necessary to say particularly these days—it seems unwise to express one’s views publicly. The immediacy today is the advantage and the problem of these communications. Human and nonhuman animal rights issues can be front and centre, [...]
Hello all, Today’s post is a vegan dessert recipe for Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sandwiches. This complete favourite of mine is included—recipe no. 18—in the cookbook by my partner and I, “Chill Vegan: 44 Delicious Ice Creams, No-Bake [...]
I thought that today (as no time can be soon enough for sharing a pertinent piece of writing) I would write about one of my favourite books from the animal rights movement—which is more accurately an intersectional book, and one [...]
This view is solely my own (limited to the restaurants that I have been lucky so far to visit), but I can’t help but think that if you were to decide on the best vegan restaurant in Melbourne, and perhaps [...]
Over the years (including during the five years that I lived there) I have made it my duty to seek out the best vegan restaurants in Sydney and, needless to say, it is an exciting time to survey the city’s [...]
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