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Lutherville Timonium, MDUSA
(Hometown: Lutherville)

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November 6, 2003

Organizer of this Meetup Group since

November 6, 2003

Introduction

I'm Don, 61, married, been veggie 20 years, vegan for 19. Always had a warm place in my heart for vegetarians because they do something to help animals each day. I host monthly vegan dinner/lectures for EarthSave. See http://earthsaveb....

How easy or difficult have you found it to be vegan, or to move in that direction? Is there a specific way that you would like to be supported by this group, or a discussion topic that you would especially appeal to you?

It was a big challenge, so I took it a step at a time, starting with burgers. And at the end of a year, I reluctantly let go of the chicken filet sandwiches from McDonald's. I had learned too much about how bad the living conditions are for chickens.

Additional Information

"I write a free e-newsletter for Earthsave, a nonprofit that helps people make healthy, Earth Friendly Food Choices. The e-news will keep you updated on our monthly Veg Dinner Ed series. http://donations.earthsave.org/civicr..."

What Don Robertson is saying about this Meetup Group

The group members are very friendly, and are always willing to give attention and helpful suggestions on diet and lifestyle.

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Latest activity

  • New Discussion
    Don Robertson started a new discussion - Aug 18
    Don Robertson

    Wednesday Night Meeting

    "Hi Meetup Member, Just wanted to let you know that Wednesday night's vegan Meetup at Mr. Chan's in Pikesville will be held in the private room. Use the door to the right as you enter the restaurant...."

  • New Discussion
    Don Robertson started a new discussion - Aug 12
    Don Robertson

    Raw Spirit Festival in DC

    "Hi Meetup Member, There's been a growing interest in the raw foods diet, which is often referred to as Living Foods or Live Foods Diet (or maybe you'd prefer "livit", rather than "diet") The Earthsave dinner attendees who saw the film documenta..."

  • New Discussion
    Don Robertson started a new discussion - Aug 12
    Don Robertson

    Zia's Cafe Raw Dinners

    "Zia's Cafe in Towson has monthly raw food dinners. Past dinners have been well appreciated and attended. The next two dinners will be held on Sat Aug 22nd and Sat Sept 26th, and the cost is $39...."

  • New Discussion
    Don Robertson started a new discussion - Aug 12
    Don Robertson

    DC VEGFEST - Saturday, September 12th

    "DC VEGFEST - Saturday, September 12th DC VegFest is a FREE festival that highlights how easy and delicious it is to choose vegetarian foods in and around the nation's capital...."