Philadelphia's Special Symbol of Evil

When I heard that certain stores were clamoring to get Vick jerseys, my first thought was - who would even wear one? It's a symbol of evil, like a swastika.

Then I realized the jersey probably would appeal to a certain demographic - dog fighters, other criminals and people with no regard for life or property. As well as their wannabees. Pop on a Vick jersey and suddenly, you're a bad ass. Someone to be feared, like the Gestapo.

Then there are the die-hard Eagles fans. Well known throughout the NFL for boorish, obnoxious and at times, even violent behavior - these fans will proudly display #7 on their back. An attack on Vick is an attack on their team and that makes it personal. They will fight back with any weapon they can get their hands on. In this case, it's the jersey.

I only learned in a conversation with someone whose son wanted and ultimately got a Vick jersey that there was yet another group hankering to get this hate symbol on their back. His son wanted the jersey to be "right in the middle of everything." Much like the Eagles fan categorized above, this type fan can talk trash all day. But that's it, all talk. No action. So after the incredible outrage raised by animal lovers and other good and decent people, these fine fans abandon their solid middle class roots and are now big-time supporters of Vicious Vick, because - they are Eagles fans after all! They try to justify by saying it was only a few dogs. It's not like he killed "somebody."

Yep, only a few dogs. Hitler started with only a few mentally retarded people. Then it was only a few Jews. Very few spoke up then. They bought the story that it was what was best for their country. Fortunately society has come a long way since those dark days. Eagles fans, you do what you think is best for your team. Display your symbol of hate and evil as proudly as the Nazis did their swastika. But know that you do not intimidate those of us who care for all living things. We will continue to speak out.

My little Logan went to the groomer today and he looks so handsome. His groomer always tells me he is good as gold and ever so sweet. Of course he is. He's a pound puppy after all! Logan and too many dogs like him have experienced neglect, abuse and abandonment. Others have wandered city streets or country roads looking for food and a place to sleep. So when shelter dogs find a forever home, they're totally devoted to their new family. And so eager to please!

Day 16 and one thing I've noticed about Vegan eating is that I am always hungry. I'm reminded of an old saying I heard as a kid, something like, "when you eat Chinese food an hour later you're hungry." Makes sense, I'm eating in a somewhat Chinese fashion. Their food is heavy on rice and veggies and very light on meat. Yet the Chinese have been eating this way for millenia and I don't hear them complaining about hunger.

Think about it. Let's take the Mediterranean diet. Lots of fruit, vegetables, grains and nuts. Lots of fish, little meat. Makes sense, it's warm there and these foods are abundant. Throughout the ages, please ate what was locally available.

Every cuisine reflects what was there to eat in each region of the world. People living in those regions evolved for many reasons but I bet a big part of it was diet.

Now, what was available to my northern European ancestors as they tried to survive through long harsh winters? Pigs! I am genetically programmed to eat meat!!!

14 Days to go!