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River Run

"To stand tall, speak up and take no guff."

Xxx, ON, Canada
female
married, 1 child
Speaks: English, rusty French, Some others understood/read somewhat
Joined May 27, 2006
What I Want to Do:


 
River's Place

I'M BAAAA-AAACK! (AND I MISSED YA!) BUT, AS BEFORE,  PLEEZE, NO FORWARDED MESSAGES, NO CHAIN LETTERS OF ANY KIND, NO RELIGIOUS MESSAGES. BUT IF YOU WANT TO WRITE TO ME PERSONALLY, I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

LOVE TO ALL MY FRIENDS.

(Photo is of my wonderfully brave little Casey)

"Handle every day like a dog. If you can't sniff it, chew it or eat it, then pee on it and walk away." (Origin unknown.)


(Photo is of Misha, who of course owns us)

"The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a drunken man is happier than a sober one." (George Bernard Shaw)

"What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?" (Mahatma Gandhi)

"The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast. " (Oscar Wilde)

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Personal Professional Contact Singles
Joined May 27, 2006
1° Network
AirNuts - Travel Links
Activist Aspirations undeclared 
Here for Meeting Friends, Support a Cause 
Group Host of
Vegan World Cuisine (518) Vegetarian and Vegan Companion Animals (41)
Groups Atheist/Agnostic Alliance, Helping Vegetarians go Vegan, No Religion Too, Raw Vegan Recipes, Vegan, Vegan World Cuisine, Vegetarian and Vegan Companion Animals, rAw vEgAn
Hometown Stoke-on-Trent, UK 
Homepage http://beanvegan.blogspot.com  
Birthday Nov 22  
Languages English, rusty French, Some others understood/read somewhat  
About Me Evolving, changing, wondering, wandering being.
  Introduce yourself to River
  Lifestyle
Pets 1 beagle - Casey, 1 dsh cat - Misha  
Activist Aspirations
Political Leaning
Religions I hold a naturalistic worldview  
Eating Habits Everything Vegan  
Wild Fact About Me
My Philosophy Do the least possible harm.
What Gives Me Hope Very little right now.
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by Seriously? I wouldn't touch the job.
What/who changed my life and why
What Bugs Me Religious Messages, Spam and Spammers, Forwarded Messages, Chain Letters, Junk Mail  
Passions  
Inspirations  
What Scares Me Nationalisms, Racial and Ethnic Intolerance, Cruelty to Animals, Police States, The Religious Right, Superstitious Nonsense  
  Favorites
Role Models  
Quotation "As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular." (Oscar Wilde)
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"Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious." (Oscar Wilde)
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"Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it." (George Bernard Shaw)
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"The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a drunken man is happier than a sober one." (George Bernard Shaw)
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"Our task must be to free ourselves . . . by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty." (Albert Einstein)
Interests City Life, Architecture, Fine Arts, Genealogy and Family History, Walking esp. with my dog, Special Needs Companion Animals, Vegan Cuisine  
Books The God Delusion (Richard Dawkins), The China Study (T. Colin Campbell), How Are We To Live (Peter Singer), The Way We Eat (Peter Singer and Jim Mas, The Weather Makers (Tim Flannery, The Omnivore's Dilemma (Michael Pollan)  
Music Opera and Classical, Early jazz, a little nostalgia for the 60s  
Movies Old black-and-white classics, Kurosawa's films, Hitchcock's films  
TV Shows I've given up on most TV shows  
Favorite Foods Lots of Fruit, Highly Raw, Just Vegan  
Favorite Places libraries, islands, galleries, home  
Can't Live Without my dh and our companion animals, good theatre, good music, books, my laptop, good restaurants, beautiful things  
  Introduce yourself to River
 
Friends of River

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Denise M. (140)
Testimonial on Jul 9, 2006
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Nov 22, 2009 7:59 PM

Linda R. (175)


Hope you're having a fantastic day, & that hubby of your is spoiling you rotten!

Nov 22, 2009 3:46 PM

Laurie E. (94)

Dear River, how appropriate that your birthday falls during our Thanksgiving week, since I'm so thankful there are people like you in the world! Thank you for being born and for being you! Have an absolutely delightful birthday!!
Love, Laurie

Nov 21, 2009 7:22 PM

Elena P. (503)
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Nov 21, 2009 3:48 PM

Ivy S. (2209)
May your day be as special as you are my friend. May your dreams come true & may U achieve all that U aspire for on this your special day. May you be blessed with joy, love, peace & good health now and forever!
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Be happy always!

Nov 15, 2009 3:06 PM

Vicki R. (22)

Enjoy your special day!

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Sep 19, 2009 1:29 AM

Kathryn C. (449)



 

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 for being my friend

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Have a great weekend!

 

 

 

Thanks to be such a special part of my life.

 



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Sep 4, 2009 4:52 AM

Denise M. (140)
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May 26, 2009 11:51 AM

Ivy S. (2209)
Your friendship truly counts  in my life!
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May joy, peace, love, & good health reign forever in your heart my friend!
And... may your days be forever bright!
Be happy always!

Mar 30, 2009 2:20 AM

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Feb 14, 2009 8:41 PM

Vicki R. (22)
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Jan 24, 2009 6:23 AM

Ivy S. (2209)
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Thanks for being that precious friend.
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And..May joy, peace & good health reign in your heart forever!
Be happy always!
Love & peace - ivy

Jan 23, 2009 10:12 PM

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Dec 28, 2008 6:47 PM

Vicki R. (22)
I think in terms of the day's resolutions, not the year's.  ~Henry Moore

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Dec 20, 2008 10:05 PM

River R. (145)

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!

But please, no Christmas or other religious comments or images here.

Have a wonderful 2009!!!



Nov 27, 2008 1:11 AM

Laurie E. (94)
Happy Belated Birthday!
I'm so sorry I missed your birthday, River! We had no internet connection for nearly a week... and your birthday was right in the middle of it! I sure hope your birthday celebration was a smash, and that your special day was as delightful as you!
Love, Laurie

Nov 22, 2008 6:54 PM

foxy v. (120)

Happy birthday dear River!
Hope you have a great day
full of love and nice surprises!
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Nov 21, 2008 3:46 PM

Elena P. (503)

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Nov 14, 2008 9:51 PM

MysticCat C. (25)
Happy Birthday to you!

Have a great Birthday River!!!!!
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