Wow, I can’t believe it’s been a week since I last posted! Traveling without my laptop was a lot easier than carting it with me everywhere (especially through airport security), and I enjoy un-wiring for a few days from time to time, but it does excommunicate one somewhat. Well, that’s over.
Someday I’d like to visit Seattle and actually see a few sights–this is the second time I’ve been, and both times I saw my hotel room, the inside of PCC Market, their kitchen, and the inside of the Seattle Center. Okay, slight exaggeration; I did see the city briefly, and marveled at how green (and wet) everything is . Vegetarians of Washington generously provide me with a driver/assistant, and this time he took me for a walk in an arboretum, which was pretty spectacular. Everything was drenched and mossy, even the bridges and steps. Seattle is a gorgeous place, with nice people and terrific food. I managed to squeeze a little schmoozing time in, making the rounds of the various booths at VegFest, checking out the latest veg-stuff, meeting people, exchanging business cards. My new friend Robert Cheeke was there, promoting his book, Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, and Vega Sport Optimizer products–putting to rest that “where do you get your protein?” nonsense.Then there was the audience at my two presentations–and to be honest, they made the whole trip worthwhile. I love being in front of people who have a keen interest in food, health, and improving the plight of both humans and animals. There’s a wonderful openness and sincerity in their faces (and a couple of unabashedly bored husbands who I’m guessing were there to support/placate their eager wives). There are always some good questions (and a few oddball ones), And of course, I sell and sign a bunch of books, which is always a good thing. All in all, I have to say, I love what I do.
