Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Searching for vegans

I have lived in Moses Lake WA. for two years and have yet to meet a vegan. Even the vegetarians are few and far between. Am I looking in the wrong spot? Where to look seems to be the problem. Are they at Walmart? They aren't at Trader Joes because sadly we don't have one. I can't be the only one. I would love to discuss recipes and maybe trade secrets such as where to find nutritional yeast. Mostly I would just like to not feel so alone. Vegans give me hope for the planet. Plus, I like to surround myself with like minded people. How much of the "I love meat" mentality do I have to be exposed to? Granted, I work with mostly men and they don't seem to understand my choice of veganism, yet they are fascinated with my lunch every day. Thay say "that smells good" or "that looks good" and still they find a way to ridicule it. Do I say a word to them about the pus in their milk or the antiboiotics in the piece of carcass they are chewing on? It grosses me out but I keep my mouth shut because I believe that it really won't make any difference. It's really not in my nature to try and change the world. Maybe it should be. Wasn't it Ghandi who said to be the change you want to see in the world. Food for thought.

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