The April Peaceable Table is now online

[Gracia Fay Ellwood]

In this issue:

* In the Guest Editorial, Pam Ahern of Victoria, Australia tells of
two animal handlers she encountered who "looked into the heart of an
enemy and found there love and understanding."

* The NewsNote describes a rescue of two whales by a smart and
compassionate dolphin.

* One of the Gems, by ancient Pharaoh Akhenaten, praises compassion.

* A Film Review describes The Spiderwick Chronicles, one of whose
protagonists is an animal-loving vegetarian.

* The Vegan Oat Cakes featured in one of the Recipes will give cooks
and diners a fresh and delicious experience.

* The Pilgrimage this month is not, as it usually is, a journey into
nonviolent eating but a story of mutual healing by a raptor and a
human being.

* The April Pioneer is ancient philosopher Proclus, a compassionate
pagan who espoused vegetarianism.

* In the Poetry feature, "Martins: September" by Walter de la Mare,
the narrator reflects on the birds' eagerness and freedom compared
with his own earthbound state.

Readers are invited to respond with letters, comments, and submissions
or suggestions for future issues.

You can ready this issue online at http://www.vegetarianfriends.net/issue42.html

May compassion embrace the earth.

Gracia Fay Ellwood
Editor