Not a Vegan, yet
Not a Vegan, yet I recently read a book called, “Comfort Crisis” by Michael Easter. He talked about how disconnected we are as a society from the foods we eat, more specifically meat. Those that eat meat in general have no idea what process is used to take the life of that animal. I feel I very much understand that process. I grew up in a small-town hunting with my dad and brother. I have watched the life drain from an animal after it has been shot and killed. My uncle owned a butcher shop where I would walk through the meat locker knowing fully well what had happened to each one of the animals. I would say I am not as disconnected from the food that I eat in that way. I have always been thankful for the life that was lost and was feeding me. Recently though I decided to choose the vegan way of life. I would be lying if I said I was doing it because of the animals and trying to save their lives. This is a choice that has been a year in the making. The re...