August 2009
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Homemade Eye Makeup Remover →
awesome link from http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/ via google reader like button
i am VERY strict about removing my eye makeup before i sleep. this sounds like a great recipe for the removal that will be gentle on my skin. i have babies in my life right now so i think i will sneak up there and steal some of that goodness from them and try it out!
Change Agent: little steps = big impact →
shared via google reader by http://www.fabulouslybroke.com/
i am avery into small actions to make the world a better place. i went to a conference on Friday that had all of the requirements to get off the couch and make change. i am going to be profiling that package and the resources i have over the next few weeks. check it out scratchblog.tumblr.com
Ted Kennedy and his idealism abroad →
A poignant piece about Kennedy’s foriegn policy interventions. I am having a very intense and emotional reaction to his death.
Simple Flickr image downloader →
Who KNEW such a beautiful thing existed!
Photographic representations of our dictionary →
“Because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 10 to...”
– http://verdenews.com/
word UP!
“Most people with headaches aren’t going to purchase an illegal drug. And soon,...”
– Is LSD Good for You? - Page 1 - The Daily Beast
i would do anything to crack my cycle of headaches… LSD as an option… hmmm…
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Summer Green Bean Salad
I call for all green beans here, but if memory serves me correctly the Contigo version had a wonderful mix of Romano, haricot vert, and standard green beans. I think you’d want to cook each type of bean separately to make sure the thinner ones don’t over cook. I’d also encourage you to dress the salad a bit more heavily than what you see in the photo - I...
“This is my contract with myself. When we make agreements in writing, we’re...”
– a girl & her journal - Home - {a physical representation of goals — a contract with yourself}
’Spicoli’ Burgers
2 tsp olive oil
1¼–1½ cups onion, diced
1/8 tsp sea salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup red bell pepper, diced
3 cups cooked short-grain brown rice (reserve 1 cup, see note)
1 cup shelled hemp seeds
2 medium cloves garlic, quartered
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp tamari
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp dried ground sage (or ½ tsp dried sage leaves)
¼...
Hemp-anana Smoothie
Our morning smoothies are also a cinch to whip up. I don’t usually follow an exact recipe, but here is one that you can use as a guide :
1/2 cup hemp seeds
1 cup plain or vanilla almond milk (I really like almond milk in this smoothie, but you can use another non-dairy milk if preferred)
1 cup water (or more non-dairy milk)
2 cups frozen sliced banana (fairly ripe/overripe is best)
1/2...
“Hemp seeds are definitely mighty little foods, delivering complete protein,...”
– Dreena Burton - Vegan Soccer Mom – Super Foods: Hemp Seeds - True/Slant
The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss →
is anyone reading this blog - i am more the ‘in praise of slow’ kind of girl but i am curious to see who this is for…
“I accuse the criminology profession and the whole “liberal” side of...”
– Youth crime and flawed statistics | rabble.ca
Cocaine Contaminates Majority of U.S. Currency →
mildlyannoyedrabbit:
Levels of cocaine ranged from .006 micrograms to more than 1,240 micrograms-the equivalent of 50 grains of sand-on U.S. bills, and $5, $10 and $20 bills on average carried more contamination than $1 or $100 bills.
oh my word - this is shocking and i am oddly not surprised at all…
“easiest cake ever (adapted from Not Derby Pie)
1 c flour
1 t baking...”
– everybody likes sandwiches: the easiest cake ever
“She had me at “butter.”
– For the love of Julia, please see this movie - CharlotteObserver.com
a great review for a movie i haven’t seen but plan to…
“Dear inhabitants of planet Earth: If you need a special class to make you like...”
– Don’t be this boring, ever « Kate Harding’s Shapely Prose
The Greatest Tofu Recipe Ever
Courtesy of Chefie Kim Stewart
1 1/2 lbs. firm tofu
1 tbsp. oil 1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. coriander
Cayenne pepper to taste
3-4 lg. cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. tamari soy sauce
1/4 c. nutritional yeast
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
Drain tofu and cut into 1/2” cubes.
Heat oil in skillet...
“Thierry (who is using the elegant “suicide genocide polkacide” as...”
– how to avoid ads in gmail
“So I wrangle Leta into the bathroom to brush her hair and teeth when all of a...”
– dooce®
Starbuck is SO NOT A CYLON!
“The bottom line question is: Would CNN run ads from Cigna that are positive...”
– CNN Refusing To Run Health Care Ad Critical Of Insurance Industry | The Plum Line
“It really boggles my mind what in a person’s brain goes off to make them think...”
– Book By Its Cover » A Sad Story- MUST READ
i am shocked every time this happens & it breaks my heart. i love being able to showcase and share art with others and feel inspired, not feel the urge to rob someones creations.
“Work is stressful for me on many levels, not the least of which is my constant...”
– CrazyAuntPurl: Tuesday bits and pieces
“Cats and dogs sometimes have weird ways of being given pleasure by people (no...”
– Cats that like to be spanked | Stuff.co.nz (via gardyloo)
BWAHHAHAHAHHA!! HAHAHAHAH !! HA!
“consider the following condensed version of The 8 Steps of How to Let Go and...”
– Why Is It So Damn Hard? | Crazy Sexy Life
my personal favourite is #4
Another post about rape
If women are raised being told by parents, teachers, media, peers, and all surrounding social strata that:
it is not okay to set solid and distinct boundaries and reinforce them immediately and dramatically when crossed (”mean bitch”)
it is not okay to appear distraught or emotional (”crazy bitch”)
it is not okay to make personal decisions that the adults or other peers in your life do not...
“For anybody who has ever watched the gendered social interactions of women —...”
– Another post about rape « Fugitivus
“As long as we live in a culture where the good guys sometimes sound just like...”
– On Being a No-Name Blogger Using Her Real Name « Kate Harding’s Shapely Prose
“You, dear male reader, are totally not one of those men. I know this, and I...”
– Kate Harding’s Shapely Prose
“Also, I am finishing up month two of a four month process of decommissioning the...”
– (via melanyouth)
i get angry that they never tell you when you start that it will take eons to get off and you might never have the strength to get off - i am so happy that you are making it through.
“That’s why I find racism so curious. There are so many reasons to dislike...”
– Shalom Auslander, This American Life (via molls)
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; while loving someone deeply...”
– Lao Tzu 