Animals Are People is the title of my novel and the philosophy of Sentient Sanctuary. When I say those three words, I get one of two reactions: it’s obvious that animals are people, or it’s obvious that you’re wrong. Either way, I carry on and explain what I mean, because nothing is obvious about theKeep reading

After two years of joyful work, I’m thrilled to say that Animals Are People is published in paperback. Chapter One is available as a free sample. If folks enjoy reading my novel nearly as much as I enjoyed writing it, this book will be an international bestseller. I’d like to thank Jocelyn Edin for theKeep reading

I am a 54 year old beginner, and I feel like a fish. Not so long ago, I was at the top of my game. As an information architect, I made good money working with great people on interesting projects. Then I made a radical change. I left consulting and Michigan to start an animalKeep reading

I shared my dream of Sentient Sanctuary in Planning for Everything. A couple years later, we moved to Virginia and bought a farm. Ever since, I’ve been learning to care for goats, chickens, cows, and horses on 48 acres of field and forest while writing a novel. It’s idyllic. I feel blessed. But I wantKeep reading

When a friend in user experience asked for “tips on moving to veganism,” I realized I have a lot to say. So this is my story. It’s not advice. I only know what works for me. Look for the Levers In my late thirties, I was overweight and out of shape with high cholesterol. IKeep reading