Life versus Quality of Life

Life is for the living. Quality of life is for those who love living. If you grew up in and around the 80’s sitcoms you probably remember 3’s Company- slap stick, funny, superb cast and characters which achieved cult status. Now love or hate the TV serial there were mini threads of wisdom if youContinue reading “Life versus Quality of Life”

The Real Fear of Fake Meat

The fear is real and palpable. They cringe, raise hands in protest and heads shake violently! Are they protecting themselves from an almost certain fatal assault? It is the mere mention, not consumption of meatless meat or ‘fake meat.’ Could it be the angst of learning a kinder alternative to animal flesh is easily accessibleContinue reading “The Real Fear of Fake Meat”

Illiteracy in Action

 “primum non nocere” “first, do no harm” these are the words a doctor in Jodhpur, a city in the state of Rajasthan, India, took on qualifying to practice medicine. This is from all reports a renowned plastic surgeon. We’re shocked and horrified this helpless dog is mercilessly dragged through the streets. News reports state theContinue reading “Illiteracy in Action”

Donkey slaughter ban a ‘historic decision for whole species’

Originally posted on Tuesday's Horse:
THE IVORY COAST The slaughter and export of donkeys has been banned in Ivory Coast (also known as Côte d’Ivoire) following an announcement by the government earlier this month (13 July). In recent years, hundreds of thousands of donkeys across Africa have been slaughtered for their skins due to…