Those Santa Monica cats are like that.
California
Goodbye Santa Monica
I had a great time visiting the Santa Monica area for a few weeks — bicycling the boardwalk, and hanging out with Debbie, Alena, Kevin, and Alexis.
Vegan Soul Food in Englewood
Today I joined my good friend Debbie for a late lunch at what’s got to be one of the best vegan joints in the whole wide world. The place is called “Stuff I Eat” and it’s in Englewood. The owner Babette is as delightful as the food here. We had the Soul Food Platter (yams with coconut, potato salad, coleslaw, vegan mac and cheese, and barbecue tofu), the Croquette Plate (carrot croquette with polenta cakes, carrot gravy, spinach, and salad with avocado) served with buckwheat and corn muffin, black-eyed peas, kale greens, and pozole soup. I’ll be fasting tomorrow.
Angel Hanz and Food Not Bombs
After staying in the Bay Area for a while, I headed to Santa Monica and have been living close to the beaches. I had the joy of helping Angel Hanz for the Homeless and Food Not Bombs. For a few moments, I was the personal assistant to the famous Dr. Armaiti May, the Vegan Vet. She attends to the pets of the homeless.
Bay Area Arrival
I rolled into the Bay Area around 11 last night. It took two and a half days to drive from Birmingham – a new record for me.
Direct Action in Los Angeles
I was happy to participate in a direct action with Direct Action Everywhere in Los Angeles back in July, after attending the Animal Rights National Conference. In this post on medium.com a few days ago, Alex Lockwood describes what it was like to be there, and he nails it. One of the high points for me was when the Sikh gentleman joined us.
“I wish I knew how to die more comfortably. Or for how long to remain dead. I’m a beginner at this. I’ve fallen down on my shoulder and my head’s not supported, so my neck is straining, but I don’t want to move — I’m dead, right? ”
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Happy 80th Birthday Alex Hershaft
When he was asked if having family die in the Holocaust had anything to do with his life being devoted to improving the lives of animals, he stated that it had everything to do with it. This is Alex Hershaft, co-founder of the Animal Rights movement in the US, right after being presented the lifetime achievement award at AR Conference in LA. He is 80 years old, and of course, vegan.
Priya, Wayne, and Kelly Speak
Priya Sawhney speaking on racial diversity, Wayne Hsuing speaking on social change, and Kelly Atlas telling us about DxE at the Animal Rights National Conference in Los Angeles. I met Wayne, Priya, Kelly, and many other great activists at the DxE house in Oakland last month.
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Shirley McGreal at Animal Rights National Conference
I’m with Shirley McGreal, who has spent the last 41 years protecting primates from mutilitation, neglect, and torture. Animal Rights National Conference in Los Angeles.
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