Austin is currently coated in ice, leaving me stuck at home feeling like I should be hibernating, not writing. I spent most of the day feeling like a truant, draped over my giant armchair in my pajamas drinking cocoa and watching The Three Amigos. The seers at the Weather Channel predict even worse conditions tomorrow, so I may very well be off work another day.
Since I find myself completely unmotivated toward anything useful, I thought I would post a list of my favorite blogs, from all genres. It's not deep and spiritual as far as posts go, but at the moment I'm far more concerned with finding my toe socks than with pursuing enlightenment.
Sylvan's Favorite Blogs - Paganism/Spirituality
Pagan Godspell - One I've pimped repeatedly, so I won't belabor the fabulousness.
At the End of Desire - Author Inanna posts thoughtful entries on all manner of Pagan subjects.
The Gaian Tarot Journal - Joanna Powell Colbert's chronicle of her work on the Gaian Tarot; I daily resist the urge to harangue her to hurry up and finish the deck, as I have every intention of owning it, stroking it, loving it, and calling it George as soon as it's available for purchase.
Veganism and Animal Rights
I don't go in much for the issues-heavy blogs; I prefer the ones focused on food and lifestyle that don't get bogged down in negativity. (I feel the same way about Pagan blogs, actually.) So you won't find endless photos of slaughterhouse floors or diatribes about the evils of honey in the blogs I love, just inspiration and good eats. If you're looking for a good (and funny as hell) veg issues blog, try SuperVegan.
Food for Thought - Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's blog, mostly transcripts of her fantastic podcast. Reading her posts is a valuable shot in the arm on days when I find my veganly enthusiasm flagging.
Vegan Lunch Box - One of the coolest blogs of any sort, and has won the awards to prove it; Jennifershmoo's photos and recipes of the amazing lunches she sends with her son to school (or, sent; unfortunately Shmoo is home-schooled now so the entries are less frequent, but they're still awesome).
Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World - blog of my favorite cookbook author, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, or more specifically her recent cupcake book, which may in fact be holy scripture. No one can ever believe the cuppies from this book are vegan--let the pics speak for themselves. Mmmmm, cupcakes.
Fat-Free Vegan - awesome recipes and gorgeous food porn.
Random Topics
Dykes to Watch Out For - home of my favorite comic strip and author Alison Bechdel.
The House Next Door - television, movies, and other media; reviews, links, lists, thoughtful essays...something new every day.
The Happiness Project - Gretchen Craft Rubin spent a year, in researching a book on happiness, trying out every piece of advice about happiness she could find, and continues as she writes the book itself. Some really great ideas, and some crappy ones, but always interesting.
Deus ex Malcontent - when I feel a need for some serious snark, I surf here; covers politics, entertainment, and all sorts of subjects.
And now, I will retreat to my cocoon of flannel sheets--stay warm out there.
I'm working as fast as I can, honest!! Lately it's been one card a week, at around 25-30 hours per card. I'm as anxious as you are to see it done.
I've just recently discovered your work and your blog, thanks to Inanna and Chavala . . . looking forward to reading more. Stay warm!
Posted by: Joanna | January 16, 2007 at 10:39 AM
I too drool over Joanna's work and can't wait for the deck! :) And I love Vegan LunchBox!
-S
Posted by: Sara | January 16, 2007 at 11:59 AM
Welcome Joanna! It's lovely to see you here. I think a week per card is admirable progress, especially given how gorgeously they turn out. (The Three of Fire is fantastic!)
Stay warm yourself. :)
Posted by: Sylvan | January 19, 2007 at 02:08 PM
add more plants and put out food for them
Posted by: jason kenny | January 16, 2009 at 12:44 AM