Monday, March 7, 2011
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
The 12 Whedony Days of Christmas
Earlier today, the lovely Julia (Twitter.com/XLadyJackal)suggested that a Whedony version of "The 12 Days of Christmas" be created. Through a collaborative effort of our friends and Whedony chat contributors, this is what we came up:
The Twelve Whedony Days of Christmas
"On the first day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
A space ship, called Serenity.
On the second day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the third day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the fourth day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the fifth day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Five freeze ray beams!
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the sixth day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Six gents a' floatin',
Five freeze ray beams!
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the seventh day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Seven minds a' wipin',
Six gents a' floatin',
Five freeze ray beams!
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the eighth day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Eight laywers dying,
Seven minds a' wipin',
Six gents a' floatin',
Five freeze ray beams!
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the ninth day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Nine watchers watching',
Eight laywers dying,
Seven minds a' wipin',
Six gents a' floatin',
Five freeze ray beams!
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the tenth day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Ten potentials whining,
Nine watchers watching',
Eight laywers dying,
Seven minds a' wipin',
Six gents a' floatin',
Five freeze ray beams!
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Eleven hammers hammering,
Ten potentials whining,
Nine watchers watching',
Eight laywers dying,
Seven minds a' wipin',
Six gents a' floatin',
Five freeze ray beams!
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Twelve Hellmouths opening!
Eleven hammers hammering,
Ten potentials whining,
Nine watchers watching',
Eight laywers dying,
Seven minds a' wipin',
Six gents a' floatin',
Five freeze ray beams!
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity."
Lyrics were taken from tweets that were RT'ed by Julia.
I tried spreading out the love for each of Joss' works.
Some alternate lyrics were
-2 pointy fangs
-3 vengeance demons
-7 slayers slaying
Final lyrics subject to Julia's approval.
Thank you to all those that contributed.
There is a fun project in the works.
We'll keep you posted via Twitter.
As usual, please join us every Monday night at 9pm-10pm EST. for the official #Whedony hashtag chat on Twitter. Details can be found at Twitter.com/Whedony
-Terr
The Twelve Whedony Days of Christmas
"On the first day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
A space ship, called Serenity.
On the second day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the third day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the fourth day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the fifth day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Five freeze ray beams!
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the sixth day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Six gents a' floatin',
Five freeze ray beams!
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the seventh day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Seven minds a' wipin',
Six gents a' floatin',
Five freeze ray beams!
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the eighth day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Eight laywers dying,
Seven minds a' wipin',
Six gents a' floatin',
Five freeze ray beams!
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the ninth day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Nine watchers watching',
Eight laywers dying,
Seven minds a' wipin',
Six gents a' floatin',
Five freeze ray beams!
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the tenth day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Ten potentials whining,
Nine watchers watching',
Eight laywers dying,
Seven minds a' wipin',
Six gents a' floatin',
Five freeze ray beams!
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Eleven hammers hammering,
Ten potentials whining,
Nine watchers watching',
Eight laywers dying,
Seven minds a' wipin',
Six gents a' floatin',
Five freeze ray beams!
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, Joss Whedon gave to me...
Twelve Hellmouths opening!
Eleven hammers hammering,
Ten potentials whining,
Nine watchers watching',
Eight laywers dying,
Seven minds a' wipin',
Six gents a' floatin',
Five freeze ray beams!
Four sharp stakes,
Three flowers in-a vase,
Two vamps with souls,
And a space ship, called Serenity."
Lyrics were taken from tweets that were RT'ed by Julia.
I tried spreading out the love for each of Joss' works.
Some alternate lyrics were
-2 pointy fangs
-3 vengeance demons
-7 slayers slaying
Final lyrics subject to Julia's approval.
Thank you to all those that contributed.
There is a fun project in the works.
We'll keep you posted via Twitter.
As usual, please join us every Monday night at 9pm-10pm EST. for the official #Whedony hashtag chat on Twitter. Details can be found at Twitter.com/Whedony
-Terr
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Terr's NYC
I'm not a New Yorker. Nor do I really pretend to be, but I'm in NYC frequently for various reasons. Since I live so close to the city I'm frequently asked to share some must-do/eats that I know of. soooo here's my attempt - this is not a definitive list by any means, but when I take people around, this is what happens:
Breakfast
-I don't know. I'm a believer that you should eat whatever you want at whatever time of the day so I'm not of real use. Stop in wherever is convenient - Starbucks is acceptable, I suppose.
If you're not from the area and it'll be a while to you can come around again, walk down 42nd Street and around Time Square. I'm not terribly fond of it myself, but its flashy and loud and worth taking pictures for a little while. JUST PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF *INSERT DIETY* DO NOT STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET THAT YOU ARE CROSSING TO TAKE PICTURES.
There's huge chunks of street around Time Square that are blocked off for this purpose. Heck you can even buy yourself a snack and sit at one of the lil tables there.
Also the New Years Eve Ball is there 365 days a year so that's somewhat interesting.
If you're lucky and its a weekday morning in the summer, walk down a couple more blocks on 42nd and 5th to Bryant Park and you might catch a free show of some sort.
If you like big name shops and stores, walk up 5th Ave and poke around or just window shop.
If you're there and you're Catholic and or just like architecture, St.Paul's Cathedral is just up the way. Say some prayers, light some candles or just walk around in awe of the building itself.
If you happen to be around Radio City or Rockefeller Center and looking for a quick cheap lunch the Halal "Chicken&Rice" carts on 53rd&6th are decent. Its' basically chicke or lamb on seasoned rice, ice berg lettuce, pita bread, and a selection of special sauces - get the white sauce (i believe is yogurt based, not mayo) I know people that rave on and on about it. It's OK. They also have lamb, and if you're vegetarian there's a dude on the other side of the block with Falafel - that's where you'd find me.
It's not in the general vicinity and of midtown, but if you're driving or will take a cab, check out the Metropolitan Museum of Art. That's always cool. If I remember correctly, they have this really cool wing that is devoted to suits of armor and weaponry and stuff. It's been a while, but I think there's a good pizza spot a few blocks away on 82nd an Lexington
If you have kids with you, take them to the American Museum of Natural History. They have dinosaurs and this really cool blue whale hanging from the ceiling in one of the rooms - shit now i want to go to that one.
If you go to either of these museums you'll be right next to Central Park which can be interesting.
If you're a Beatles fan, check out Strawberry Fields Memorial by the W. 72nd Street entrance across from the Dakota Apartments where Lennon lived.
If you like movies or tv shows that take place in NYC, go check out Bethesda Fountain. It should be along that same route on 72nd street, but i may be mistaken. Godspell, One Fine Day, Gossip Girl, Ransom, Enchanted, Home Alone 2 all have scenes there.
Places to Eat
-Hop Kee in Chinatown on Mott St. They have a great menu and if you're truly familiar
with Chinese cuisine, you can order from the Secret Menu. Here's the big secret, its not written down, tell them what you want in Chinese, and they'll hook it up for you.
-Magnolia bakery - 401 Bleecker Street - You like cupcakes don't you?
-Cupcake Stop - Think ice cream truck, but gourmet cupcakes instead - find them on twitter with their daily specials - they often have vegan and celiac friendly cupcakes that are delicious. Twitter.com/CupcakeStop
-Grays Papaya - Hot dog place featured in many movies and such. hotdogs are good and the juices/punches are even better. several locations and don't be fooled by Papaya King or Papaya Dog.
-The Meatball Shop on 84 Stanton St. it has mine and Kevin Smith's approval, and we're chubby guys and chubby guys know food.
-Junior's Cheesecake - P.Diddy likes them. I like them. You should like them.
-Shake Shack - some of the best burgers in NYC - think 5guys, but better. The line might be insane, but worth it - plus you might see celebrities
-I wish i could say where to go in Little Italy. i've wondered into several spots with no big discernible name, but they were always delicious and most of them have a "secret menu" if you know what you're doing.
Other things to do
-Check out the old CBGB - 315 Bowery and Bleecker. its actually a store now by John Varvatos, but he's kept as much of it alive as he could without taking anything away - fixtures, floorings, walls, etc.
-if you're buying a trinket or clothing from a stand on the street you can almost always cut a deal when you buy more than 1 of stuff. boot leg dvds, belts, shirts, etc.
not sure what else to suggest...
not all new yorkers are rude, but many are. please walk with purpose or you might be trampled. many cops that are posted in public places are friendly and have great suggestions.
If something or some place feels sketchy, just leave.
Carry hand sanitizer and use it.
Have fun,
Terr
Breakfast
-I don't know. I'm a believer that you should eat whatever you want at whatever time of the day so I'm not of real use. Stop in wherever is convenient - Starbucks is acceptable, I suppose.
If you're not from the area and it'll be a while to you can come around again, walk down 42nd Street and around Time Square. I'm not terribly fond of it myself, but its flashy and loud and worth taking pictures for a little while. JUST PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF *INSERT DIETY* DO NOT STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET THAT YOU ARE CROSSING TO TAKE PICTURES.
There's huge chunks of street around Time Square that are blocked off for this purpose. Heck you can even buy yourself a snack and sit at one of the lil tables there.
Also the New Years Eve Ball is there 365 days a year so that's somewhat interesting.
If you're lucky and its a weekday morning in the summer, walk down a couple more blocks on 42nd and 5th to Bryant Park and you might catch a free show of some sort.
If you like big name shops and stores, walk up 5th Ave and poke around or just window shop.
If you're there and you're Catholic and or just like architecture, St.Paul's Cathedral is just up the way. Say some prayers, light some candles or just walk around in awe of the building itself.
If you happen to be around Radio City or Rockefeller Center and looking for a quick cheap lunch the Halal "Chicken&Rice" carts on 53rd&6th are decent. Its' basically chicke or lamb on seasoned rice, ice berg lettuce, pita bread, and a selection of special sauces - get the white sauce (i believe is yogurt based, not mayo) I know people that rave on and on about it. It's OK. They also have lamb, and if you're vegetarian there's a dude on the other side of the block with Falafel - that's where you'd find me.
It's not in the general vicinity and of midtown, but if you're driving or will take a cab, check out the Metropolitan Museum of Art. That's always cool. If I remember correctly, they have this really cool wing that is devoted to suits of armor and weaponry and stuff. It's been a while, but I think there's a good pizza spot a few blocks away on 82nd an Lexington
If you have kids with you, take them to the American Museum of Natural History. They have dinosaurs and this really cool blue whale hanging from the ceiling in one of the rooms - shit now i want to go to that one.
If you go to either of these museums you'll be right next to Central Park which can be interesting.
If you're a Beatles fan, check out Strawberry Fields Memorial by the W. 72nd Street entrance across from the Dakota Apartments where Lennon lived.
If you like movies or tv shows that take place in NYC, go check out Bethesda Fountain. It should be along that same route on 72nd street, but i may be mistaken. Godspell, One Fine Day, Gossip Girl, Ransom, Enchanted, Home Alone 2 all have scenes there.
Places to Eat
-Hop Kee in Chinatown on Mott St. They have a great menu and if you're truly familiar
with Chinese cuisine, you can order from the Secret Menu. Here's the big secret, its not written down, tell them what you want in Chinese, and they'll hook it up for you.
-Magnolia bakery - 401 Bleecker Street - You like cupcakes don't you?
-Cupcake Stop - Think ice cream truck, but gourmet cupcakes instead - find them on twitter with their daily specials - they often have vegan and celiac friendly cupcakes that are delicious. Twitter.com/CupcakeStop
-Grays Papaya - Hot dog place featured in many movies and such. hotdogs are good and the juices/punches are even better. several locations and don't be fooled by Papaya King or Papaya Dog.
-The Meatball Shop on 84 Stanton St. it has mine and Kevin Smith's approval, and we're chubby guys and chubby guys know food.
-Junior's Cheesecake - P.Diddy likes them. I like them. You should like them.
-Shake Shack - some of the best burgers in NYC - think 5guys, but better. The line might be insane, but worth it - plus you might see celebrities
-I wish i could say where to go in Little Italy. i've wondered into several spots with no big discernible name, but they were always delicious and most of them have a "secret menu" if you know what you're doing.
Other things to do
-Check out the old CBGB - 315 Bowery and Bleecker. its actually a store now by John Varvatos, but he's kept as much of it alive as he could without taking anything away - fixtures, floorings, walls, etc.
-if you're buying a trinket or clothing from a stand on the street you can almost always cut a deal when you buy more than 1 of stuff. boot leg dvds, belts, shirts, etc.
not sure what else to suggest...
not all new yorkers are rude, but many are. please walk with purpose or you might be trampled. many cops that are posted in public places are friendly and have great suggestions.
If something or some place feels sketchy, just leave.
Carry hand sanitizer and use it.
Have fun,
Terr
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
its never gonna be the same
There's a version of me that had long hair (shoulder length or more), a leather dog collar around my neck, leather cuffs and hair ties on my wrists, and generally care-free attitude. "Long hair - don't care," was my motto and I basically said and did whatever I wanted with no regard to any possible consequence. I hung out with whoever wanted to hang. I moshed whenever there was moshing to be done. I drank whatever was put in front of me. I partied where ever people were partying.
I eventually grew up and cut my hair. Pretty simple. Now I can go on about all the different reasons and what in my life changed when this all occurred, and all the stuff that has happened since, but I won't.
Cutting my hair was my way of accepting that life was going to change and my pursuit of becoming a Bayani Warrior.
Bayani Warrior is more than just a Filipino Martial Arts group. More than just name of the group. It's an aspiration. To be a Bayani is to be a hero in every sense of the word - placing the needs of others before your own - knowing that what is doing right isn't always doing what is easy. Being a Warrior isn't about being able to knuckle up and fight - knowing how and when to fight, how to approach situations, how to approach life.
There isn't a map or hand book to become a Bayani Warrior. Nor is it easy. If it was easy, then everyone would be one.
The long hair me, is me from a simpler time in my life. Few responsibilities. Few consequences. As much as I would like to go back to that sometimes, I know that I'll never be able to go back to that. Even if i grew my hair back out, life wouldn't be like the way it used to be. Life changed. I changed.
There's no turning back.
this entry is far too serious. pretend i just said something funny about farts or male genitalia.
I eventually grew up and cut my hair. Pretty simple. Now I can go on about all the different reasons and what in my life changed when this all occurred, and all the stuff that has happened since, but I won't.
Cutting my hair was my way of accepting that life was going to change and my pursuit of becoming a Bayani Warrior.
Bayani Warrior is more than just a Filipino Martial Arts group. More than just name of the group. It's an aspiration. To be a Bayani is to be a hero in every sense of the word - placing the needs of others before your own - knowing that what is doing right isn't always doing what is easy. Being a Warrior isn't about being able to knuckle up and fight - knowing how and when to fight, how to approach situations, how to approach life.
There isn't a map or hand book to become a Bayani Warrior. Nor is it easy. If it was easy, then everyone would be one.
The long hair me, is me from a simpler time in my life. Few responsibilities. Few consequences. As much as I would like to go back to that sometimes, I know that I'll never be able to go back to that. Even if i grew my hair back out, life wouldn't be like the way it used to be. Life changed. I changed.
There's no turning back.
this entry is far too serious. pretend i just said something funny about farts or male genitalia.
Friday, September 25, 2009
it's going to be a good day
It's 6:40am. I just looked out to the sky and saw the sky was a mix of blue, purple, pink and orange. I remember the last time I saw the sky like this. If memory serves me right, it was the end of July in 2003 and I was laying in my bedroom when I noticed my white walls had an odd tint on them from the light coming through my east facing windows. I sat up and looked at the sun's reflection off of the top of the George Washington Bridge.
I got up and went to the roof of my apartment building and sat against a wall and watched the sky gradually change color. Faintly I could hear showers running and the furious chorus of my neighbors hair dryers going as they got ready for work. I could smell the bread being baked in the bakery behind my apartment. The hum of cars below as their engines were being warmed up.
When the skies had finally lost their beautiful hues, I went back down to my apartment and said bye to my mom as she left for work. I sat at my computer and told a friend what I had seen. She told me that today is called the present because it is a gift.
I got up and went to the roof of my apartment building and sat against a wall and watched the sky gradually change color. Faintly I could hear showers running and the furious chorus of my neighbors hair dryers going as they got ready for work. I could smell the bread being baked in the bakery behind my apartment. The hum of cars below as their engines were being warmed up.
When the skies had finally lost their beautiful hues, I went back down to my apartment and said bye to my mom as she left for work. I sat at my computer and told a friend what I had seen. She told me that today is called the present because it is a gift.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
foot prints in the sand
Last week I got to spend some time at Monmouth Beach, here in NJ. I've never been there and found it to be pretty clean and it was pretty empty since college kids are gone and a storm out some where made the water un-swim-able(sp? maybe not even a word, but you get it).
Not having any plans for the day, I decided to take a stroll down the shore, just above where the water hit the sand. I walked about 2 miles until I hit the barrier for the private beach and walked back.
As I walked back to where I started, I found that my own footprints were hard to recognize as I tried to literally retrace my steps. I thought about it and realized that it was a metaphor. As you get older, you get to a point in life where when you look back, your former self is almost unrecognizable to who you are now. And that's not a bad thing as long as you got to where you were going in a way that you wouldn't be ashamed of how you did it.
oh damn, that bordered on being deep huh?
INSERT PENIS JOKE HERE
-
T
Not having any plans for the day, I decided to take a stroll down the shore, just above where the water hit the sand. I walked about 2 miles until I hit the barrier for the private beach and walked back.
As I walked back to where I started, I found that my own footprints were hard to recognize as I tried to literally retrace my steps. I thought about it and realized that it was a metaphor. As you get older, you get to a point in life where when you look back, your former self is almost unrecognizable to who you are now. And that's not a bad thing as long as you got to where you were going in a way that you wouldn't be ashamed of how you did it.
oh damn, that bordered on being deep huh?
INSERT PENIS JOKE HERE
-
T
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Not a vegetarian anymore
I've been a pescatarian/vegetarian for the past 2 years now. The only kind of meat that I've eaten has been fish; no beef, pork, chicken, fowl etc. It's been a really healthy way to live and I've enjoyed it and never felt inconvenienced by it. No matter where I've gone out to eat, there's always been something on the menu that I could enjoy.
I got into it because I wanted lose some excess weight and heard that this could be a good way to do it and it was. I no longer felt weighed down by what was in my stomach and I felt healthier.
After I had lost some weight and was considering going back to normal eating habits, a friend of mine showed me the "Meet Your Meat," video from PETA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIjanhKqVC4
I felt disgusted by the common practices of the meat industry and decided that I would continue being a vegetarian as a protest against the industry.
I have found and validated the idea that we, as Americans, live in a society where we don't have to eat meat and conform to the average world. We can choose to lead a cruelty-free life style (which I encourage) and not eat meat or purchase goods containing animal by-products or were tested on animals. heck alot of the things on store shelves are cruelty-free and you can easily make the switch. Things you may not have known were already vegan: http://www.peta2.com/stuff/s-accvegan.asp
PETA2 has a bunch of links and search engines to help you along with some cruelty free food and clothing shopping http://shopcrueltyfree.peta2.com/index.aspx
here it comes...
I have come to realization that as an American and vegetarian, I've become poorly prepared for disasters, some of which experts are saying are inevitable; natural catastrophes, economic collapse, terrorist attacks, social collapse. How am I so unprepared? well if the "shit hits the fan" and the power grids go off, well then the contents of my fridge will only get through a few hours to a few days before they become hazardous to eat. If soil outside is contaminated,then the vegetables in the garden won't be safe to consume. If things get really bad and my personal stockpile is depleted (eaten or stolen) and the dude next door can offer me a can of spam, how am i supposed to refuse that? And if I do take it and eat it, will this be a time when I'll be hunched over feeling like garbage because my body is having a hard time breaking down the food. What if I am hunched over and I can't make a run for it or my family is being attacked by looters? How about if I'm forced into the woods and the only source of food are bugs and the animals that can be hunted?
I'm not saying that vegetarians and vegans are screwed when a disaster happens, but I do think that they will encounter more hardships.
I'm not saying that vegetarianism is lame or anything - I highly encourage people to try it.
I'm not saying that I'm going to go eat big slabs of steak from now on either, I just won't be a strict pescatarian/vegetarian.
What I am saying is that bad things happen. And you have to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. And no longer being a strict vegetarian is a way that I'm doing this.
I have more reasons for doing this, but this is the main reason. Email or message me if you want to discuss those reasons or anything else.
Be Safe,
T
I got into it because I wanted lose some excess weight and heard that this could be a good way to do it and it was. I no longer felt weighed down by what was in my stomach and I felt healthier.
After I had lost some weight and was considering going back to normal eating habits, a friend of mine showed me the "Meet Your Meat," video from PETA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIjanhKqVC4
I felt disgusted by the common practices of the meat industry and decided that I would continue being a vegetarian as a protest against the industry.
I have found and validated the idea that we, as Americans, live in a society where we don't have to eat meat and conform to the average world. We can choose to lead a cruelty-free life style (which I encourage) and not eat meat or purchase goods containing animal by-products or were tested on animals. heck alot of the things on store shelves are cruelty-free and you can easily make the switch. Things you may not have known were already vegan: http://www.peta2.com/stuff/s-accvegan.asp
PETA2 has a bunch of links and search engines to help you along with some cruelty free food and clothing shopping http://shopcrueltyfree.peta2.com/index.aspx
here it comes...
I have come to realization that as an American and vegetarian, I've become poorly prepared for disasters, some of which experts are saying are inevitable; natural catastrophes, economic collapse, terrorist attacks, social collapse. How am I so unprepared? well if the "shit hits the fan" and the power grids go off, well then the contents of my fridge will only get through a few hours to a few days before they become hazardous to eat. If soil outside is contaminated,then the vegetables in the garden won't be safe to consume. If things get really bad and my personal stockpile is depleted (eaten or stolen) and the dude next door can offer me a can of spam, how am i supposed to refuse that? And if I do take it and eat it, will this be a time when I'll be hunched over feeling like garbage because my body is having a hard time breaking down the food. What if I am hunched over and I can't make a run for it or my family is being attacked by looters? How about if I'm forced into the woods and the only source of food are bugs and the animals that can be hunted?
I'm not saying that vegetarians and vegans are screwed when a disaster happens, but I do think that they will encounter more hardships.
I'm not saying that vegetarianism is lame or anything - I highly encourage people to try it.
I'm not saying that I'm going to go eat big slabs of steak from now on either, I just won't be a strict pescatarian/vegetarian.
What I am saying is that bad things happen. And you have to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. And no longer being a strict vegetarian is a way that I'm doing this.
I have more reasons for doing this, but this is the main reason. Email or message me if you want to discuss those reasons or anything else.
Be Safe,
T
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