Veggie Me?

For some time now I've put off reading the book Skinny Bitch because I know it will turn me into at least a vegetarian, if not a vegan, and I just don't know if I could afford that.  Not to mention how much it will disrupt my family routine.


I mean sure, I could stop eating meat, but then Phil and I would have to prepare two separate meals for dinner most of the time.  And what about my Golden Retriever, Bailey?  He's turning 13 this year.  Am I supposed to expect him to suddenly change everything he's ever known about what's delicious, too?


Today I accidentally walked in the room while Phil was watching the documentary Food Inc.  Couldn't take it.  I love animals and I can't handle the way they're being treated or the way big business and law makers fail to protect us from the dangers of producing bigger, faster food.  


I have so much respect for people like actor Larry Sullivan, who is dedicated to animal rights and living vegan, and also happens to be one of the nicest people in the world.  Here are some quotes from his Facebook page:


"Saving one animal won't change the world...but it will surely change the world for that one animal."


"I don’t ask people to not eat animals to be a jerk or controlling...I ask because the animals can’t." 


Would love to hear from anyone who's made this huge, important change.  How much did the cost of eating go up and how difficult was it to integrate this into your life?

Gay Baby Meets the World!

 Tonight is a very exciting night for everyone involved in making the very funny and wonderfully-executed  short film, Gay Baby.  Tonight it will world premiere at FilmOut Film Festival in San Diego!  

Produced by Wonder Entertainment and directed by Kevin Kelly, Gay Baby is the story of two expectant parents who get some most unexpected news at the doctor's about their unborn, fabulous son.  Starring Larry Sullivan, Tye Olson, myself, and Richard Riehle, Gay Baby explores how one father comes to terms with the news, with a little help along the way!  
And... the festival programmer was kind enough to pay for my hotel accommodations tonight.  Delightful!

Gay Baby was also recently accepted into NewFest 2010 in New York City, Frameline 34 in San Francisco, and the 12th Annual Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.  Woo-hoo!