Little Drawings Filled with Life: An Interview with “Mutts” Creator Patrick McDonnell. Plus, Niagara Veg Fest is Almost Here!

Little Drawings Filled with Life: An Interview with “Mutts” Creator Patrick McDonnell. Plus, Niagara Veg Fest is Almost Here!

The comic strip “Mutts” appears in over 700 newspapers — and creator Patrick McDonnell uses that platform to promote adoption of shelter animals, and awareness of other animal issues, too. McDonnell will talk cartooning, his work with animal charities, and whether Guard Dog will ever be free. Then, Keri Cronin and Laurie Morrison will tell us about all the exciting things to expect at Niagara Veg Fest, coming up this Sunday June 2nd! Continue reading

Happy Herbivore Lindsay Nixon, The Eyes of Thailand update, and Niagara’s first VegFest!

Happy Herbivore Lindsay Nixon, The Eyes of Thailand update, and Niagara’s first VegFest!

This week’s first guest is Lindsay Nixon, the Happy Herbivore.  Lindsay has amassed a loyal following with her blog and two cookbooks full of low-fat vegan recipes. Her second book, Everyday Happy Herbivore, took a back-to-basics approach necessitated by her move from New York City to a small Caribbean island. Her upcoming book, The Happy … Continue reading