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A Year of Turkey Portraits
Posted on April 28, 2018 Leave a Comment
In 2018, I’ll be putting a turkey portrait on a paper plate every day for a year. 365 turkey portraits and no two will be alike–just like turkeys–each one an individual!
Thanks to The Pollination Project and A Well Fed World
Posted on January 3, 2017 Leave a Comment
The 46 Million Turkeys Project was one of 61 projects/individuals who received a 2016 Impact Grant from The Pollination Project and their community partner A Well Fed World. The 46 Million Turkeys Project creates awareness—through creative and fun community participation—of the staggering number of animals killed for a single Thanksgiving day in the United States. Participants are […]
Changing Hearts and Minds
Posted on November 21, 2016 Leave a Comment
A guest post by Val Giguere It was around 23 years ago that I decided to become vegan while reading Diet for a New America by John Robbins. The book impacted me on many levels, but at the forefront was what was happening to animals as a result of the food choices we make. There […]
A Gracious Welcome
Posted on November 3, 2016 Leave a Comment
A guest post by Holly Pearson I don’t ever recall having such a gracious welcome and I admit, it came as a complete surprise. As we entered their house, everyone inside looked up. Many, many pairs of eyes were on us. Then, in unison and very slowly, they turned and made their approach. The more […]
What Katie and Sophie Taught Me About Turkeys
Posted on November 4, 2015 2 Comments
Story, photos and paintings by Twyla Francois I’ve been fortunate to get to know many farmed animals through my work as an animal cruelty investigator. All of the animals I’ve met have been unique beings worthy of kindness, respect and life, and while I love all animals, turkeys hold a special place in my heart. I’d like […]
A Vegan Thanksgiving Celebrates Good Food, Activism and Hope
Posted on November 3, 2015 Leave a Comment
By Ginny Messina, MPH, RD Reprinted with permission from The Vegan R.D.-Thoughts on being Vegan-A Dietitian’s Perspective When I sit down with friends to carve the Tofurky on Thursday, it will feel a little bit like lighting a candle in the darkness. People eat meat every day, of course, but somehow a holiday that places such […]
A Vegan Thanksgiving Story
Posted on November 10, 2014 6 Comments
By Tanya Janish Thanksgiving is a special day for me. It is the day I began down a compassionate path, even though I didn’t know it at the time. The day I decided to make a change, not understanding the profound impact that change would have on my life. It is the day I decided […]
Their Lives Are Important to Them
Posted on December 29, 2013 Leave a Comment
Story & Photos by Rachel Curit The winter holiday season is arguably the most magical time of the year. Spending time with our loved ones, whether they are friends or family or companion animals, is what makes the holiday so special. These holidays, whichever you choose to celebrate, remind us of love, gratitude, and compassion. […]
What Connects Us All
Posted on December 18, 2013 Leave a Comment
Story & Photos by Heather Bolint Growing up in Maine, I had always been familiar with the wild turkeys that would frequent the apple trees and bird feeders around our house. They were fascinating to watch and especially impressive if we were lucky enough to witness them flying into the pine trees at night to […]
46 Million Turkeys 