Dining

Vegan at 35,000 Feet

We’re on a flight from Atlanta to LA. Clyde, bless him, has finagled first-class seats. The flight attendant leans in, putting her lipsticked slash of a mouth closer to the ear of the passenger in the seat in front of me. “Today, I have...

August 1, 2014
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Vegan Airline Dinners (35,000 Feet Up)

We’re on a flight from Atlanta to LA. Clyde, bless him, has finagled first-class seats. The flight attendant leans in, putting her lipsticked slash of a mouth closer to the ear of the passenger in the seat in front of me. “Today, I have the sausage...

August 1, 2014
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Moments

Bad Numbers, Hard News

For eight weeks now, I’ve eaten a vegan diet. No animal protein, but plenty of protein from vegetables, beans, and other sources. Fewer carbs, but the carbs I have eaten have been whole-grain. I’ve allowed myself one small fried veggie...

July 26, 2014
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Dining

The Reluctant Vegan

So, I’m vegan. Again. For those who don’t know, vegans don’t eat animal protein. More plainly: we don’t eat meat, or animal products of any kind (including eggs or dairy). Some people are vegan because of their compassion for animals. (I like...

July 23, 2014
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A Guide to Tarot Card Meanings

I’ve written a detailed, comprehensive book called A Guide to Tarot Card Meanings. But here’s the real news: I’ve released the text of this book into the public domain, so it’s free for anyone to use in any way. You can...

July 6, 2014
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Travel

Biscuits and Jam (New Albany, MS)

We know we’re in a great local market when we’re greeted by “Good morning, y’all,” given a free hot biscuit with Sugaree’s strawberry jam, passed a cup of strong coffee, and offered a pamphlet for a local church. This is Biscuits and...

June 14, 2014
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