#global warning

I don’t have a cartoon syndicate and I’m not in newspapers. But I get to do this for a living because lots of readers support my Patreon with mostly small pledges! I also have prints and books for sale.

About a month ago, I posted a thread asking if any of the Nancy Drew books contained references to the games. Didn't receive much of a response, but as it turns out, the eighth Nancy Drew Girl Detective graphic novel included Dr. Malachi Craven from CRE as one of the suspects, with Nancy making several references to the events of the game. The culprit in the book even dresses up as Kane Okala at one point (referred to as Okala Kane instead)! I can't believe I never knew about this before (but then I never really got into this particular series). This should be talked about more!”

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TO THE GRAVE-SEVEN BILLION REASONS WHY

Over the last couple years since I started Queer Brown Vegan, I've had people message me asking if it's hard to go vegan and I had to sit down and reflect on what I experienced. For starters, I ate meat and dairy for many years of my life. It was normalized that any products I ate had some animal-based derivative. Here are some points that I had debunked before I went Vegan: 1.) "Vegan products are expensive" The idea that vegan means expensive... Well, processed Vegan foods are expensive or similar to non-vegan processed foods (re: fake meat). However, there are so many fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based alternatives that are cheaper but not always considered. In many cultures and in history, meat was a specialty, not necessarily a daily meal. For example, rice and beans are vegan, things like veggie bowls, salads and burritos as well. Veganism isn't rooted in replacing animal products with their substitute equivalents, but rather redeveloping your relationships with food systems. 2.) "I don't have enough time to cook/I eat take out" Cooking takes time, there's no way around that. However, it's an investment in yourself, your health, and saves money in the long run. Make it a weekend plan to recreate the recipes you made growing up or from your culture and to add plant-based alternatives instead of meat. Veganism invites intention and can even spark a newfound interest in food. Explore new recipes that match your budget, time, and preferences. Also, meat takes longer to cook, so you save more time with dishes made of fruits and veggies. 3.) "How will I know if it's vegan?" When I first went vegan, I was always reading labels because I was paranoid that it would have milk or eggs, but soon after, I learned what products to avoid. You'll realize that there are a lot of Vegan options out there. 4.) "Where am I supposed to start?" Reflect on why you'd like to go vegan and pursue small, incremental goals (one meal a week, one day a week, two meals a day, etc). My purpose first was to see how I could reduce my own impact as an individual and advocate for healthy options for myself and loved ones. 5.) "What if I mess up?" Try again and again. Many Vegans have accidents or consumed food that had an animal based-derivative. The first time I went Vegan, it was two weeks in, and someone gave me almond cheese that had milk in it. There are no Vegan Police like in Scott Pilgrim, so don't be too hard on yourself. You're a human and your identity is not black and white. -queer brown vegan

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