Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer is an excellent read for people who love animals. This National Bestseller challenges the notion that animals are ours to “farm” and eat. This easy read sets the stage for what is the philosophy of being vegan. The essence of this book is its plain language in considering the…
Category: People Matter
Zen and the Art of Sushi
Sitting at the sushi bar of Sushi Zen in New York City, I am mesmerized by the sushi chef’s skill and artistic abilities. These gentlemen are true craftsmen and while I’m sure they appreciate the pay, I venture to guess they love what they do because each plate they deliver to the counter is prepared…
Oh Deer We Need a Tee Time
While golfing yesterday, my son and I saw nearly 100 deer on the course. These beautiful animals seemed to be enjoying the fall day as much as my son and I were. They were noshing on grass and lounging in the sun watching golfers as they passed by looking for their lost golf balls or…
Going Nuts at Wolfgang Pucks
In my previous post I talked about the “Peking Duck” experience at Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant in the Ritz Carlton Los Angeles and I mentioned the servers who work there. Upon further reflection, I remembered with great compassion, a server who once waited on me in Wolfgang’s Orlando restaurant in Downtown Disney. Upon a visit to…
On Your Plate and On Your Mind!
Welcome to the Compassionate Plate. Grab your fork, spoon and knife and be ready to dig into some delicious conversation. This is the place where we’ll talk about what’s on your plate … and on your mind.
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