Editor’s Note

All the trees, with orange-y leaves so dry as hay,... the autumn soon will lay.…………...bare.

But they are… still yet… an inspiring show, which none shall regret, of warmly golden-n-glorious glow.

Yes, we know. “Yes,” we say, “away… the colorful leaves must go. ”

Go as a spring day…greeting the snow…without a ..………...care.

Autumn leaves; …bare tree-branches; …the forest, it seems, is a hill of thorns; …days are shorter and colder……. (Is anyone getting feelings of…change? “Life’s---BIG---changes?” Mortality perhaps.).

1)- First things first… autumn is beautiful. 2)- Secondly… our spirits are… positively destined to transcend mortality; so, we have grace-worthy rhymes of that, here and now, such as …autumn. 3)- Thirdly, …change. Which are the prospective “changes” worth bringing to mind, during this… fabulous fall… (into winter’s hands…?)

“They” are already happening. By “they,” I am…….. naturally…….. referring to the… betterments of ‘veganism.

’ The science and art of veganism, is presently involved in, purging bloodshed from human hands. For those who have not followed this line-of-thought, through… to its obvious conclusion… veganism is not a diet.

Veganism is non-violence; veganism is social-justice. Veganism is “Humans living peace-fully with Mother Nature. ”

When humans stop making ‘animals’ bleed... the human belly-mind will, consequently, stop making ‘humans’ bleed. Non-violence…… i.e., peace…… is the hallmark of veganism.

The new millennium “did not remove” our difficulties. Human difficulties continue; being emphasized, now, by a global pandemic. Furthermore, as a consequence of this misfortunate, yet positive, reality; humans are showing more appreciation for: their own health; and by self-extension, Earth-health. Holism, will soon be installed upon the world-throne. And then, all kings and queens… by the obvious principle of inclusion …will, finally, appreciate animals, as citizens… of a, truly, high society. Vegans are not suggesting that animals be allowed to “vote” during public office elections. Vegans are saying, “Bloodshed is …bloodshed. ”

During this 2022 season of autumn holidays… I wish to formally celebrate each and every vegan, ……right now… by invoking the new world…… the vegan world…… imminent and timely. Congratulations to………… and appreciations for ……YOU.

You know… I can’t help it… perhaps you think me pompous and conceited for ‘celebrating you’ …but nothing moves me more than …the vegan purpose. Since I could not grow it myself, alone, I must say, “Way to go, gang. ” After all, who else, is raising veganism, but you… and you… and you……..

heartnsole3@yahoo.com …if you want to contact me, I’m here to help. ---Cook With Compassion & Eat Without Violence---