Veg-Heads Potluck

VegHeads Unite 1/20/08

This vegan interest group spawned from the seed of need. While some geese are known to migrate if their situation proves unfavorable, others take a different route. These geese, the optimists, are known to ban together and find the flower in the weeds. The veggie community is no different. Scattered about, sand on the beach, we’re just a wave away from being sucked under. Banning together we create a mountain and stand strong.

On the surface, Korea’s face looks disappointedly into the eyes of Vegheads. The benevolent “he” provides minimal dining options, occasional odd glances, and lots of questions and shocked expressions. But peel back the top layer, do some networking, and the Vegheads always come afloat (and not like dying fish, we swim proudly).

January 2008 saw the Veghead’s first potluck, and calling it a success would be an understatement.

“It’s so much more than just good whole foods. It’s the support and the community aspect that draws me to this group, and this lifestyle,” reported Thenomad, who founded this group in a cold December studio, while simmering enough beans for two.

It’s true. There is a clear correlation between Vegheads and forward thinking. They look healthy, they care about the environment and animal rights, and they are, after all, optimists.

“I guess it just goes along with the whole persona,” Purple Feather digested. “You see, I can simultaneously chew on this carrot and think about how each crunch is another step to a greener world.”

Sure, some would say that regardless of crunches and steps, that’s a giant logical leap to make. But, the Vegheads do have some interesting ideas. And maybe not all of them are as hard to grasp as that last cherry in the tree.

Eat meat. Eat meat. Eat meat. It’s almost like a mantra for the ones not in the know. I, the linguist that I am, will be the first to point out that the word “eat” is encapsulated in the word “meat.” But that is not enough to draw any sort of etymological association.

It’s important to distinguish ourselves from the carnivores, and not only using exclusionary terminology. We do not define ourselves by what we don’t do, but rather what we do. As a result our mantra isn’t “Don’t eat meat.” Instead, it’s more along the lines of “Ram Ram Sita Ram.” It’s the same as defining a Jewish person as similar to a Christian, but doesn’t believe in Jesus. It’s both comical and completely wrong. For the same reason, defining a Veghead as similar to a carnivore, but doesn’t eat meat just doesn’t fit the bill.

And with that, may your year, you head, your stomach all be overflowing with love and greens.

Art Exhibit - Cafe Mentor

Greetings,
I am pleased to announce an event that we've been working on for over a month (and truthfully, much much longer than that). January 27th, at 8:30pm, Cafe Mentor in downtown Cheonan has its first ever art exhibit.
The featured artist is Andrew Ostapenko (www.spreadlove.ca).
The show will also have photography from me! and other members of the community.
Spread the word, because this opening will be special. Come for coffee, art, and good vibes. And an art lesson!