Melody’s Musings
Growing up to be a fire truck
When my eldest daughter was three years old, she decided to grow up to be a fire truck. No matter how many times someone tried to correct her based on their world view, she adamantly proclaimed she wanted to be a fire truck. She knew best what she wanted to become. She no longer wants …
Life is like a box of Cracker Jacks
The answers are on the inside, like the prize in the box of Cracker Jacks. Stop looking for an outside fix. Lead your own life. Tell your own story. No one can fix you. You are not broken. Yes, you can become a better person, but only if you dig deep. The prize is within.
Reflection vs. Projection
One day, walking along pondering life and my problems, I came upon Giraffe. I told Giraffe my dilemma and she said I looked down on everyone. That might be true, I thought. Next, I came upon Hyena who told me that my problem was that I didn’t take anything seriously. That might be true, I …
Why am I vegan? Part V
Our last in this series, I am answering a question I am often asked, “Why are you vegan?” I am not here to change anyone, but if you are curious as to why I make the choices I make, read on. When I decided to become a plant-based eater my health changed for the …
Why am I vegan? Part IV
This is part four of a five part series answering a question I am often asked, “Why are you vegan?” I am not here to change anyone, but if you are curious as to why I make the choices I make, read on. For about $20,000 each year in the United States, you could be …
Why am I vegan? Part III
Here we are in the middle of the series. I am answering a question that I am often asked, “Why are you vegan?” I am not here to change anyone, but if you are curious as to why I make the choices I make, read on. In January 2010, Scientific American published an article by …
Why am I vegan? Part II
Starting last week and over the next few weeks, I will be answering a question that I am often asked, “Why are you vegan?” I am not here to change anyone, but if you are curious as to why I make the choices I make, read on. When humans hunted for game as part of …
Why am I vegan? Part I
Over the next few weeks, I will be answering a question that I am often asked, “Why are you vegan?” I am not here to change anyone, but if you are curious as to why I make the choices I make, read on. Eating animal products in and of itself, is neither bad nor …
Personal vs. Private
Social media encourages sharing. But sharing too much can get us into all sorts of trouble. But not sharing can make us come across as aloof. So how much is enough? And what is too much? If information is about you (and you only) and can help or support another person or group of people …