tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662156573208048976.post5987826546445374237..comments2023-09-26T02:53:55.909-06:00Comments on My Random Life Story: VechtablesKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13768786324207810131noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662156573208048976.post-47376877406277804012013-10-28T19:42:21.803-06:002013-10-28T19:42:21.803-06:00I can so, so, so, so relate. I've long been s...I can so, so, so, so relate. I've long been somewhat ambivalent about eating meat in general (not that you said you are) but w/ being prone to low blood sugar it seemed too hard to not have instant protein... (And at the point I started having my concerns I didn't enjoy tofu.) Anyway, I guess it's not even that important why it was hard for me to think about going vegetarian; meat products are such an integral part of our eating, it's hard for anyone raised in an average way to contemplate that step. And it seemed like such a difficult, drastic thing. But, finally, I realized that even if I think I'm fairly okay with the idea of eating meat in an acknowledging the circle-of-life sort of way, I also realized that constantly causing animals to live entire lives of misery just so my food can be CHEAPER was horrendous. But, still--what to do? Where to begin? All felt like so much. Then, a series of events over a long period of time made me realize that although being absolute and perfect was nigh impossible, that making ONE change at a time (ie, free range eggs--remember?!) WAS doable and made some kind of difference. If only to make me feel less like an indirect but still guilty perpetrator of casual evil. Anyway; the whole thing is a heavy deal... But your story impresses me a lot for 2 reasons--you seemed to realize overnight (compared to my many months or even years of struggle) that significant-but-not-absolute, flexible changes (and, even, single doable changes at a time) are possible. (I started off transitioning to free range meat, but, just at home and even then not exclusively--but it's become easier and easier to eat guilt-free as I've altered my habits and even, expanded some preferences... It just seems natural. And equally tasty. Although it's hard to eat out, sometimes. Anyway, all the sudden, a month or two ago I realized I'm practically a pescatarian, now. The only gap I can't figure out is cheese--where is the cheese made from happy cows & where can I get it??!!!) The second thing I'm so impressed with is how clear but POSITIVE your story is. I felt like such a total asshole w/ my place in the cruelty-to-animals thing... I think when I've talked to people I've not been clear what my concerns are, nor been good about sharing, in a joyful way, the freshness and openness of conscientious flexibility that you've described so beautifully. I'm envious of that, but pleased for you. And Paul would hurrah your not turning down pot roasts and so on... He thinks being a good guest is important. (I, on the other hand, am nothing but annoyed when my own mother tells me excitedly that we're having ham for Xmas when I've not eaten red meat in over a decade.) See? I'm Eeyore. You and Paul--uh. One of the other ones. :)heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02194614616594881998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662156573208048976.post-2041770810365109752013-10-28T08:31:37.610-06:002013-10-28T08:31:37.610-06:00Yay for flexiveganism! Yay for flexiveganism! Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115006736782572101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662156573208048976.post-11581022790756291812013-10-25T15:51:45.179-06:002013-10-25T15:51:45.179-06:00I watched that show awhile ago also. Eric and I ha...I watched that show awhile ago also. Eric and I have talked about getting a cow butchered, but it's kind of pricey.A friend of his grew up on a ranch, and his dad still raises cattle. We also have a pig farm on our street that raise pigs for slaughter. Not sure how much it is, but it's a small farm and you come pick the pig. Most people where I live have their own chickens for meat and eggs. I'm sure your neighbors would love that option. I'm not sure I could go vegan. Vegetarian maybe, but I'd have to give up burgers all together cause I've never had a veggie burger or any meat substitute I've liked. Majority of our breakfasts are meat free, and I try to have at least 1-2 dinners a week also, as I'm think about it, a lot of our lunches are too..... well more power to you if you can do it. Good luck!Budslyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01176566935117173513noreply@blogger.com