Question of the Week: How Long Have You Been a Vegetarian?

[Guest guest]

I became a Vegetarian 25+ years ago and I've never looked back. In the

begining it was not easy only because at that time I was the first and

only Vegetarian in our family. No restaurants offered Vegetarian meals

and there was no such thing as organic in our area. I love and respect

all life including the gift of life that edible plants give to me.

I love being a Vegetarian and sometimes refer to myself as a " wanna be

Vegan " . I could easily become a Vegan except for wearing some fabrics

such as silk and wool.

I am so proud to be a member of this group.

Deanna in Colorado

[Guest guest]

Sounds like me. I have been a vegetarian for 30+ years, but I am

afraid I will never become a vegan. The food part would be easy, but I

am a knitter and I cannot imagine giving up the gift that sheep give us-

-wool. I could live without silk, but wool and all of its wonderful

colors, now that is another issue.

 

Knitters are Real Purls,

 

Kathleen

Eureka CA

 

 

 

I became a Vegetarian 25+ years ago and I've never looked back.>

Vegan " . I could easily become a Vegan except for wearing some fabrics

such as silk and wool.

[Guest guest]

Isn't there a word for those who are dietarily vegan, but still use silk and

wool. If there isn't, you should invent one.

Katie

 

" Kathleen M. Pelley " <kmpelley wrote:

Sounds like me. I have been a vegetarian for 30+ years, but I am

afraid I will never become a vegan. The food part would be easy, but I

am a knitter and I cannot imagine giving up the gift that sheep give us-

-wool. I could live without silk, but wool and all of its wonderful

colors, now that is another issue.

 

Knitters are Real Purls,

 

Kathleen

Eureka CA

 

I became a Vegetarian 25+ years ago and I've never looked back.>

Vegan " . I could easily become a Vegan except for wearing some fabrics

such as silk and wool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Yeah, it's tricky. I do understand that true vegans object to the term

being used loosely because it drives me crazy when someone calls himself

or herself vegetarian who eats chicken or fish. I follow a vegan diet

(mostly) but I do use silk and wool. So I don't say I'm vegan, but I

say I follow a vegan diet.

 

Vegans also don't eat honey, by the way. I can't remember the last time

I ate honey - I use agave and maple syrup to sweeten, but I wouldn't

refuse something that had a bit of honey in it either.

 

Sharon

 

Katie wrote:

> Isn't there a word for those who are dietarily vegan, but still use silk and

wool. If there isn't, you should invent one.

> Katie

[Guest guest]

I went for about four years eating chicken and fish, then dropped the

chicken for two, dropped the fish about a year and a half ago now.

Don't know why it took me awhile. I guess I was working out a plan to

make it a lifetime commitment. I do know I'm much happier with this

lifestyle, and I feel better in my spirit.

I feel closer to the planet and spiritually sound as a result.

My husband and daughter and I eat only vegetarian in our home, and

they've begged me not to go vegan--LOL. I don't see that happening,

but one never knows....

I don't insist on them following my choice, but they enjoy eating

vegetarian in our house. Heck, worst case scenario, what American

wouldn't do well to give up meat twice a day for health reasons alone?

I'm hoping eventually my family will make the all-vege choice, but I

know that everyone has to come to that place by themselves.

 

April