While the Republicans have nothing better to do than be stupid, other people, like Sir Paul McCartney, have some helpful and reasonable suggestions. He is urging consumers to fight global warming by going vegetarian at least once a week.
If I were to become a vegetarian full time, I wouldn’t do it for my health or well being. Believe me, I feel pretty good after eating steak. No, I’d do it for the health of the cows and the chickens. I know, I know, heart attacks are God’s revenge for eating his little animal friends, but because I lack the discipline, organization and cooking skills, I’ve failed miserably at conversion many times. However, as long as ice cream remains a vegetarian food, Sir Paul’s call to arms seems realistic and doable to me.
Starting next week, I will designate Monday as Side Dish Monday. Every Monday, I won’t eat anything that can have children. That’s right vegans. That’s my definition. As far as I know, cheese, eggs and ice cream cannot bear offspring. Cheese, eggs and ice cream do not have eyes. Cheese, eggs and ice cream are not my furry friends.
So here I go. Again. I hope you join in as well.
Wish me luck and check in on Tuesdays to read how it went.
P.S. If you have not already seen Food, Inc., it’s out on DVD and I highly recommend it.