I just finished reading The Read Thread of Passion.
It brought up the idea that celibacy, properly done, isn't asexual but rather supremely sexual, since all sexual energy remains and continues to flow in the body. There has been so much talk of celibacy recently that I could not help but share.
In other news, there's not much other news except popcorn. I had...
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It brought up the idea that celibacy, properly done, isn't asexual but rather supremely sexual, since all sexual energy remains and continues to flow in the body. There has been so much talk of celibacy recently that I could not help but share.
In other news, there's not much other news except popcorn. I had...
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jamielee:
I'm a crochet n00b too. I rarely follow patterns. But arm warmers sound delightful and I think I'd like to make myself some. 
jamielee:
It's so hard to understand what someone is doing in crochet unless you see it yourself. You'll have to show me next time i'm in the citay.
If ice cream was a planet, part 2/topless produce enjoyment:
for Corinthia
Avocados are yummy. They are creamy, almost gelato-like. I wish I had some to experiment on right now, to see if I could make an ice cream from them.
My suggestion:
(serves one)
Planet Ice Cream
gently mash one avocado
add one pinch of salt
sugar to taste
mix gently
Do not freeze...
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for Corinthia
Avocados are yummy. They are creamy, almost gelato-like. I wish I had some to experiment on right now, to see if I could make an ice cream from them.
My suggestion:
(serves one)
Planet Ice Cream
gently mash one avocado
add one pinch of salt
sugar to taste
mix gently
Do not freeze...
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corinthia:
Okay, as long as you let me know when you're in town!
goatsgotohell:
real cow shit cleans up easier off machinery, fact. 
at least it was latex paint, so it came off of me when i was done
at least it was latex paint, so it came off of me when i was done
I asked, "Would you still love me if I were a cylon?"
He said, "Don't ask me questions like that."
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edited to add: I got a new book in the mail. Or rather an old book (1969). I love the way it smells. It goes with the sudden undeniability of fall.
As does my ginger binge. Ginger spread is my favorite new condiment!
He said, "Don't ask me questions like that."
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edited to add: I got a new book in the mail. Or rather an old book (1969). I love the way it smells. It goes with the sudden undeniability of fall.
As does my ginger binge. Ginger spread is my favorite new condiment!
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jamielee:
indeed!
Hope you're well. <3
indeed!
Hope you're well. <3
corinthia:
Ice cream with avacado on it?
Have you tried it before?
Have you tried it before?
The Death of Handwriting
This got me. Imagine a world without handwriting. Grandma's scrawl inside birthday cards. Handwritten love-notes. Bartleby the scrivener. All gone.
Of course, I am a handwriting freak. I love my handwriting flowing across the page. I make my to-do lists in cursive. I know this is rare. I see myself in my handwriting, changing with my mood. The loops on my...
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This got me. Imagine a world without handwriting. Grandma's scrawl inside birthday cards. Handwritten love-notes. Bartleby the scrivener. All gone.
Of course, I am a handwriting freak. I love my handwriting flowing across the page. I make my to-do lists in cursive. I know this is rare. I see myself in my handwriting, changing with my mood. The loops on my...
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corinthia:
I can write cursive just fine, but I tend to print because if I'm writing quickly, my printing turns out more legible than my cursive.
theinsomniac:
Actually, she never cooked for me. So, that's one up for you.
octological:
random
Where cheese comes from (or should)
I went out to the farm store in New Jersey this weekend. Saturday and Sunday I just sold cheese, bread, and meat in the shop. We were slammed. Between fall foliage tourism and apple/pumpkin-picking tourism, we had more customers than we could handle. Thankfully, it was a blur, and my time was bookended with awesome food.
Yesterday, the shop...
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I went out to the farm store in New Jersey this weekend. Saturday and Sunday I just sold cheese, bread, and meat in the shop. We were slammed. Between fall foliage tourism and apple/pumpkin-picking tourism, we had more customers than we could handle. Thankfully, it was a blur, and my time was bookended with awesome food.
Yesterday, the shop...
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aphexplotz:
moooooooo
Kickass cocoa
3 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbs sugar
3 tbs water
*dash vanilla extract
*dash cayenne
8 oz unsweetened soymilk (or milk)
Combine all ingredients except milk until smooth. Heat milk to desired temperature. Do not boil. Pour warm milk into chocolate mixture. Stir. Enjoy.
*This is the way I had it tonight. You can also give it a little gick with ginger,...
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3 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbs sugar
3 tbs water
*dash vanilla extract
*dash cayenne
8 oz unsweetened soymilk (or milk)
Combine all ingredients except milk until smooth. Heat milk to desired temperature. Do not boil. Pour warm milk into chocolate mixture. Stir. Enjoy.
*This is the way I had it tonight. You can also give it a little gick with ginger,...
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cairo:
Haha, no. We're gonna have something a little more parent-friendly for our engagement photos. 
theinsomniac:
There's something yummier than Midol? Who knew?
No recipes today. I've been eating strangely. Nonstop snacking. Picnics on the floor. Nibbling grapes like a sulking Minerva. An entire bag of Spicy Thai Kettle Chips. I gotta get my ass down to the LES for a doughnut soon. And where is my chocolate? Where is my chocolate?
Boyfriend is out of town. Out of the country. An ocean away. And I'm conducting a...
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Boyfriend is out of town. Out of the country. An ocean away. And I'm conducting a...
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corinthia:
Oh, Rachel! Hi! It's good to see you.
corinthia:
You post recipes? Sweet. Maybe I should start doing that.
Today for lunch I made a sandwich of sauteed garlic, tempeh bacon, and sundried tomatoes - with melted provolone cheese, pesto sauce, and bread.
Today for lunch I made a sandwich of sauteed garlic, tempeh bacon, and sundried tomatoes - with melted provolone cheese, pesto sauce, and bread.
As per SaintInsomniac's request, I will continue to post a recipe when I make something good.
Most awesome baked potato
Start with a medium to large russet potato, preferably organic.
(Yes, I love the fancy potatoes too, but you want a plain brown one like the ones your midwestern mama kept on hand.)
Cut off all the funny bits.
Wash it and dry it...
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Most awesome baked potato
Start with a medium to large russet potato, preferably organic.
(Yes, I love the fancy potatoes too, but you want a plain brown one like the ones your midwestern mama kept on hand.)
Cut off all the funny bits.
Wash it and dry it...
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ineedtocomeup:
Your intentional kindness and faithful service shall most certainly secure your place in heaven's highest favor. Now I'm hungry.
james
james
jamielee:
I'm taking the Apex Bus. It'll drop me off at 88 E. Broadway around 4:00 am. Then I get to find my way to Grand Central where I'll take the Metro North redline toward New Haven. It's going to be a loooooong weekend, but well worth it!
I should be back in the city around 7:00 pm or so. If you'd like, I can let you know where I'm going to be and we can meet up.
I should be back in the city around 7:00 pm or so. If you'd like, I can let you know where I'm going to be and we can meet up.
Too long between posts...
I hadn't realized it was so long.
Since I last posted, I roasted a chicken (recipe to follow), made risotto for the first time in 9 months, and got a job selling cheese at the greenmarket in my neighborhood.
The job actually came out of the risotto in a way. I was up walking around on a rainy Thursday morning, passing...
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I hadn't realized it was so long.
Since I last posted, I roasted a chicken (recipe to follow), made risotto for the first time in 9 months, and got a job selling cheese at the greenmarket in my neighborhood.
The job actually came out of the risotto in a way. I was up walking around on a rainy Thursday morning, passing...
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einglaswein:
heh, yes, it's def. make-up.
i made the dress myself, too, although technically it's a top and a skirt.
it pays to be craftyyyy
heh, yes, it's def. make-up.
i made the dress myself, too, although technically it's a top and a skirt.
it pays to be craftyyyy
theinsomniac:
Trust me, people, her risotto is something to pine for. Look at me, pining away.
So, hon, are you going to make recipies a common feature of your journal? I'm wholeheartedly for the idea.
So, hon, are you going to make recipies a common feature of your journal? I'm wholeheartedly for the idea.
I'm all moved but not all unpacked.
I do not have any birthday festivities planned for this weekend (even though I thought I would) because Mr Boyfriend ended up having to work this weekend as well as late on my birthday. But he did surprise me with a cake on my birthday. And since we were still in the studio at that point, he made...
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I do not have any birthday festivities planned for this weekend (even though I thought I would) because Mr Boyfriend ended up having to work this weekend as well as late on my birthday. But he did surprise me with a cake on my birthday. And since we were still in the studio at that point, he made...
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theinsomniac:
Congratulations, hon! You're living the dream!
lightmeetsdark:
Good idea on what to say to my coworkers! Hope that you're living it up in New York and that your job hunt is going well!
Hope that you're living it up in New York and that your job hunt is going well!Today is my birthday, so I'm drinking mimosas. Cheers!
And I'm moving tomorrow, moving and cleaning. Busy week. I'll be celebrating in style (with food) this weekend.
And I'm moving tomorrow, moving and cleaning. Busy week. I'll be celebrating in style (with food) this weekend.
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thestate:
is that a State quote i smell?
theinsomniac:
How did the move go? Enjoying the new place?
Excuse me, I need to go sleep for like 12 hours...
Excuse me, I need to go sleep for like 12 hours...