The essays contained here are my reflections on various aspects of vegetarianism. There are essays discussing why I am vegetarian and why I am vegan. Also here are essays discussing my own experiences becoming vegetarian and then vegan. I've posted a few recipes that we enjoy, descriptions of some of the foods we buy, and I've organized a few thoughts about restaurants and stores in the area that may be useful to vegetarians and vegans. Finally, there are a few links to related sites, by no means exhaustive nor representative of the variety that is available on the web. I intend these pages to provide insight into my choices, and perhaps information for those considering becoming vegetarian or vegan.