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Pathless Pilgrim

pilgrim@me.dm

<p>Online writer, essayist &amp; commentator known for thought-provoking reflections on animal rights, veganism, philosophy, ecology, and the decline of global civilization. Vegan for 40 years with a First Class Honours degree in Law.</p>

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    A hospital for houseplants? Edinburgh has one. 🌿🏥 At Hilda Houseplant Hospital, Rosanna Costello treats struggling indoor plants with repotting, pest removal and tailored aftercare. Patients can even receive drips or enter quarantine. Finally, houseplant care beyond “move it to another window and hope”. Which plant would you admit first? https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/uk-hospital-where-the-patients-are-houseplants/

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    “Lions eat meat. Why shouldn’t we?” If lions are our moral role models at dinner, why stop there? A troll convinced me to embrace my inner apex predator. My family, neighbours and the criminal justice system struggled to appreciate my commitment. “I Ate My Neighbour’s Baby” — a dark satire about what happens when “but it’s natural” becomes an ethical philosophy. No babies were harmed. Some arguments were. https://pathlesspilgrim.medium.com/i-ate-my-neighbours-baby-d914fd247d6c?sk=ebe642d7d3...

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    What are the best vegan superfoods for beginners? 1. Add blueberries or raspberries to porridge or vegan yoghurt. 2. Stir lentils or beans into soups and curries for protein and fibre. 3. Use garlic and turmeric to add flavour to everyday meals. This free guide explores five plant-based foods and simple ways to use them. https://pathlesspilgrim.medium.com/5-vegan-superfoods-you-should-eat-every-day-aa3395d87535?sk=27b7c649d8614d5f78e490b5cc5c017d

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    “All beings tremble before danger; all fear death… life is dear to all. When we consider this, we do not kill or cause to kill.” - The Dhammapada Buddhist Teachings On Eating Animal Products... https://pathlesspilgrim.medium.com/why-true-buddhism-is-vegan-988144a15037?sk=228e4bda7de2e33405da385da0c54b42 #Veganism #Buddhism

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    Vivisection Never Went Away. Britain thinks animal experiments are history. The figures tell another story. https://medium.com/@pathlesspilgrim/vivisection-never-went-away-12f34e50f1a1?sharedUserId=pathlesspilgrim #AnimalRights

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    Whitby’s decision to replace its whale-bone arch with bronze is progress. But why preserve a monument to whaling at all? History should be remembered honestly - not celebrated through the image of its victims. My latest article: https://ko-fi.com/post/A-Bronze-Whale-Bone-Arch-Is-Progress-But-Is-It-Pr-A4C324GDEE #Whales #AnimalRights #Whitby

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    Legal Rights for Sentient Beings: Argentina’s Legal Frontier #AnimalRights #Law https://ko-fi.com/post/Sentient-Rights-Argentinas-Legal-Frontier-Q5V723CJ0Q

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    This is HUGE. Argentina’s courts are beginning to recognise animals as rights-bearers, not property. From Sandra the orangutan to Fede and Magui the goldfish, the species barrier is starting to crack. Read: https://medium.com/@pathlesspilgrim/argentinas-animal-rights-revolution-6d24c7fb7c04?sharedUserId=pathlesspilgrim #AnimalRights #Veganism #Law

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    A billion sausage rolls a year — and almost no one asks what that really costs. My latest piece looks at the moral blind spots hiding in plain sight. #food #veganism #AnimalRights #ethics https://ko-fi.com/post/The-Hidden-Cost-of-Britains-Sausage-Roll-Obsessio-C0C61YTQA9

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    Few things illustrate the lack of compassion in our society better than the humble sausage roll. Two almost‑identical options on a shelf. One requires the suffering &amp; death of a fellow being; the other doesn&#39;t. Our choice reveals who we truly are. #food #veganism #AnimalRights #ethics https://medium.com/@pathlesspilgrim/the-hidden-cost-of-britains-sausage-roll-obsession-8a36801beef9?sk=35d7223c53ba9f0fa41998a34cb21fa8