Summary: Welcome to the 331st episode of Our Hen House, featuring <a href="http://ericandpeety.com/">Eric O’Grey</a> with his story of double rescue. And <a href="http://theilluminatiball.com">Cynthia von Buhler</a> presents The Illuminati Ball. As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by us — <a href="http://www.jasminsinger.com" target="_blank">Jasmin Singer</a> and Mariann Sullivan.<br><br> <br> Hold on to your vegan hats! Today’s episode has loads of extra goodness. We squawk about spring, smart crows, tattoos, and how “we are everything to our animals.” Jasmin reads a question from an advice column, which leads to a charming Valentine’s day in Berkeley moment, among other topics. (Be sure to check out the latest from Jasmin’s book tour at <a href="http://jasminsinger.com/" target="_blank">jasminsinger.com</a>.)<br> You’ll hear how Eric O’Grey changed his life by adopting Peety (and a vegan diet). And artist, director, and playwright Cynthia von Buhler talks about her latest play, The Illuminati Ball, featuring plant-based fare and an animal-centric story line.<br> <br> This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://awfw.org/" target="_blank">A Well-Fed World</a>. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at <a href="http://awfw.org" target="_blank">awfw.org</a>.<br> All that, vegan banter, and plenty of “Rising Anxieties,” too! Pet your pets and let’s get squawking!<br> ***<br><br> You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-hen-house/id350069146">iTunes</a> or <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jasmin-singer/our-hen-house">Stitcher</a>! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/donate" target="_blank">making a donation</a>, or becoming a <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/ourhenhouse" target="_blank">member of our flock</a> (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week!<br> The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible <a href="http://michaelharren.com/">Michael Harren</a>, who is also OHH’s Social Media Director! Special thanks to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of <a href="http://www.loveloftstudio.com/">Love Loft Studios</a>. Don’t forget to also tune into Our Hen House’s two other podcasts: <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/cooking/" target="_blank">The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast</a>, and <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/animallaw/" target="_blank">The Animal Law Podcast. </a><br> <br>
