Year of Plenty

Mon., Nov. 23, 2009

Spokane vegan, Spovegan, responds to New York Times article

Go here for Spovegan's thoughtful response to my post. The accompanying comic strip copied above is hilarious.I suppose manna in the wilderness would be vegan approved so at least they had 40 years.

Here's the gist of her response:

The approach that Spokane Vegans takes is very much in line with my own philosophies on veganism. We strive to foster a dialogue on veganism in the community while promoting respect for all earthlings and have fun doing it. To me it just doesn't make much sense to talk about compassion for animals if that same compassion and respect is not extended to the intended audience.

And she's invited anyone interested to the Spokane Vegans next potluck. We just missed the November event so maybe December.

Posted Nov. 23, 2009, 12:29 p.m.

The Year of Plenty blog was created by Craig Goodwin in the winter of 2008 to chronicle the experiences of his family as they sought to consume everything local, used, homegrown or homemade. That journey was a wonderful introduction to people and movements in the Spokane area who are seeking the welfare of the community through local foods, farmers markets, community gardens, sustainable transportation, and more fulfilling and just patterns of consumption. In 2009 and beyond the blog will continue to report on these relationships and practices, all through the eyes of a family with young children. Craig manages the Millwood Farmers' Market, is a Master Food Preserver and Pastor at Millwood Presbyterian Church. Craig can be reached at goody2230@gmail.com