November 2011
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“I get worried for young girls sometimes; I want them to feel that they can be...”
– Amy Poehler (via lipstick-feminists) Favorite lady.
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My dog in a witch costume
This was the only decent picture. She moves a lot. But still, witch costume!
October 2011
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“There are two novels that can transform a bookish 14-year-kld’s life: The Lord...”
– “The Value of Nothing” by Raj Pate (via vintageanchor)
Sick burn.
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Festivities.
We went to our friend Dede and Thom’s annual Halloween party tonight, and it was awesome. They always have a theme, like “Come as you were” or “Come as you’d like to be.” Tonight’s was “Come as your favorite childhood costume.” So, this:
…became this:
So yeah, I basically slutted-up my really cute childhood butterfly costume. Oh...
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Halloween Treats!
These are Halloween themed Nanaimo Bars, aka the best non-categorizable dessert ever. I mean, they’re not really cookies and they aren’t really brownies, nor are they cake or pie. I guess you would just file them under “bars.” They are super delicious yummy treats and I made them for a party we’re going to tonight. You should make some too!
Nanaimo Bars
(the only...
“If we teach women that there are only certain ways they may acceptably behave,...”
– Harriet J on Another post about rape (via archenemies)
Oh my god, this. All of this.
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It's been a long week
and a particularly long day. Today my group did a big trauma release exercise that involved body work. I, as a therapist, usually get a little beaten up on days like this because I get pretty physically involved in the process. I am generally encouraging my clients to let go of their trauma through bodily release, like pushing, throwing rocks, hitting a block with a bat, etc. Most of my girls were...
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Pumpkin Pecan Muffins
Apparently I can’t get out of the kitchen today. But these are for work tomorrow. We have a new case manager who is seriously saving the day, and she loves all things pumpkin. I am going to try to make her happy so she will stick around because I loooooovvvvve herrrrrrr!
I also survived a war wound from the jagged edge of a can of pumpkin puree:
It looks small but there was a big...
5east asked: Here's one of my favorites: Slice two or three potatoes and saute them in olive oil until they've softened a bit and put them in a casserole dish. Separately, saute sliced mushrooms, red onion, and fresh garlic with whatever herbs and spices you like (I use an Herbes de Provence blend) and layer over the potatoes. Cover with foil and bake at 375 for about ten minutes, then remove the...
@5east
5east said: If you need more potato recipes, I got PLENTY.
Message me your favorites! If you don’t mind, of course.
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Slow Cooker Potato Soup
Our grocery store sells potatoes in 5 lb bags for $3.50 or in 10 lb bags for $3.99.
So.
I think it goes without saying that I have suddenly found myself with a surplus of potatoes, and no familiar recipes with which to dispose of them. I made a pot roast last week (with extra potatoes), and I am thinking of making some shoestring fries or homemade potato chips soon. Today I decided to...
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Kate, why are you watching Brokeback Mountain?
Do you want to have all the cries?
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“I did this radio show and the DJ asked me “What if you woke up tomorrow and you...”
– - Margaret Cho, from Beautiful
Love. Her.
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Ten Years Ago Today, Apple Introduced the iPod
mentalflossr:
On October 23, 2001, Apple launched “What It Calls an Easier to Use Portable Music Player.”
I remember this brick-looking mofo. I thought it was the coolest thing ever.
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Better than Lucky Charms.
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Ok, this:
is the cutest movie ever.
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My boyfriend and I went costume shopping today. He’s going as a ninja but also bought a creepy murderous dummy mask you know, just because. He is now chasing the dogs around the house and cackling.
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@upbeforthesun
upafterthesun said: Cute! And Yum!
It’s both! And we have taken to calling it Babycake.
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So, I made this
It’s a very tiny, very literal cake.
I have been experimenting with baking for two. I bake a lot (obviously), but since it’s just my boyfriend and me we end up sometimes wasting food. I try to bring in leftovers to work, but sometimes shit happens. SO, I am trying to figure out ways to cut our waste. Today I bought two tiny cake pans and halved a carrot cake recipe. The results...
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True Story
When I was a kid at Halloween I always gave my mom my Heath Bars. She said they were her favorite. I didn’t mind because I thought that they were “Health Bars” and didn’t want them, because I assumed they were healthy and therefore gross. Once I finally tasted one I got with the program and stopped giving them away.
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Watchcityofpawnee:
Guys! New promo for NEXT weeks episode!!!
WTF no new Parks tonight? Oh well, here’s the preview for next week.
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Chamber of Commerce
Tonight I had to miss Parks and Recreation to attend an actual real-life local government event. This is my boyfriend and me at the Dickson County Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Dinner. Basically it was a banquet to give lifetime achievement awards to three dudes (one of whom was turning 100 years old tonight) and talk about stuff. One guy delivered a speech about community involvement that...
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“ESTPs are outgoing, straight-shooting types. Enthusiastic and excitable, ESTPs...”
– Portrait of an ESTP
Also, this is my boyfriend to a T. All of it. He is also the Gryffindor-est dude you will ever meet.
“Because the INFJ has such strong intuitive capabilities, they trust their own...”
– Portrait of an INFJ
Well, right after saying I am 100% ENFJ my boyfriend said “you know, you are actually pretty introverted. You spend most of your down time alone.” Even though I work with people all day I usually can’t wait to get home so I can be alone. So I looked up INFJ and...
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BRB
…administering an MBTI on my boyfriend, who shockingly has never taken one. Updates to follow.
“ENFJs are people-focused individuals. They live in the world of people...”
– Portrait of an ENFJ
Sometimes I am embarrassed to admit I’m an ENFJ because the descriptions are all so glowing- like the label “The Giver.” I like that this description talks about how ENFJs have the capacity to be manipulative, and also how they can use their focus on other...
DIY Autumn Leaf Bouquet
I don’t know what it’s like in your neighborhood, but when I step outside my backyard is filled with leaves. So I thought I would share with you a simple and fun technique to turn your leaves into roses.
Materials
10 colorful maple leaves per flower in various sizes (they should be dry & freshly fallen, so they are pliable).
short twigs
scissors
floral tape
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Crafty!
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You know, Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream takes a lot of shit these days, but it is totally my favorite. And this is the best ever:
It is supposedly “light” ice cream but doesn’t taste like it, and instead of just chocolate chips it has chunks of Thin Mints.
I am so glad I woke up early to put a pot roast in the slow cooker.
After a day like today, it is the actual best thing ever.
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This is a Poodle Hug™
I get them every day.
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Fall Garden Update
We have created baby spinach! It’s aliiiiiiiive!
The carrots and broccoli are looking great too, but no pictures because they aren’t as exciting. It will be salad time before we know it!
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Breakfast in bed
…well, not quite. Because he got up when he smelled the bacon. But close enough.
Bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwiches and fresh strawberries with Greek yogurt and granola.
Yes.
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“Stories you read when you’re the right age never quite leave you. You may forget...”
– Neil Gaiman (via maddyluna)
My childhood memories are all Tamora Pierce and Judy Blume.
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Milwaukee Public Middle School a Haven for Gay... →
According to Eliza Byard, Executive Director of the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN), schools like Alliance are only a Band-Aid solution to a tremendously urgent problem, but tackling the problem in any way does make a difference. “What we have seen is, when you take on the issue of anti-LGBT harassment and bullying, you see better results for students,” said Byard. To...
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So, just to recap
I know we’ve talked about this before, but it bears repeating. I have in my possession the most awesome canines in the world. Now I don’t want you to think my argument baseless, so I have brought evidence.
Point the First: Jowls
Jowls are the best part of the animal. Case closed.
Sadie’s jowls are particularly soft and pliable, with the added bonus of being covered in little...
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“I was obviously born to draw better than most people, just as the widow Berman...”
– Kurt Vonnegut, Bluebeard
(via greaterthanlapsed)
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“I am a goddess. A glorious female warrior. Queen of all I survey. Enemies of fairness and equality, hear my womanly roar!”
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