I wholeheartedly encourage any steps in the right direction, in whatever time frame works for the person on the path.

I am all too human, I don't always do the right thing, so how can I expect others to perform perfectly on the issues that are my top priority?

Indeed, a report from the United Nations has revealed that the livestock industry is the number-one contributor to global warming gasses - higher than even the transport industry. Plus, the effect of the livestock industry on our waterways and oceans is disastrous.

Mostly, I make sure to stay keenly aware of my own shortcomings so that I am more patient with others.

I met my first turkey at an animal sanctuary in 2000. The sanctuary owner brought out a turkey named Olivia who had been rescued from a factory farm. As I sat on the grass and reached out to pet her, she climbed into my lap and fell asleep. I was flabbergasted and charmed.

Animal rights is a serious subject, but I do my best to find humor where I can.

Some of us seem to be born with a drive to try to make the world kinder.