March 2010
16 posts
Rule #?
Thou shalt not twist the actions of others to confirm one’s own fears.
Neglecting this rule may lead to one person being punished due to the mistakes of others.
“Don’t tease me about my hobbies. I don’t tease you about being an asshole.”
—Garden State
“Since he had heard those same words uttered by loose women or prostitutes, he had little belief in their sincerity when he heard them now: the more flowery a person’s speech, he thought, the more suspect the feelings, or lack of feelings, it concealed. Whereas the truth is that fullness of soul can sometimes overflow in utter vapidity of language, for none of us can ever express the exact human measure of his needs or his thoughts or his sorrows; and human speech is like a cracked kettle on which we tap crude rhythms for bears to dance to, while we long to make music that will melt the stars.”
—Gustave Flaubert, Madame Bovary
Chi-Chi-Chi...
Suddenly, Chia seeds have been creeping up all over the place. Apparently it’s the new (and superior) flax seed. I’m skeptical, especially since 16 oz of chia seeds cost $14 at Whole Foods. To buy or not to buy…
Why is a corporation a person? →
npr.org
My father directed me to this podcast last night. Very informative and timely considering the recent Supreme Court ruling. Thanks, pops.
Avocado Pudding? Yes please. →
ohsheglows.com
Those that know me know I like “weird” sweets. Tofu pudding cake, peanut ginger waffles, egg oatmeal, pumpkin butter on oranges just to name a few. So when I saw this recipe on my new favorite health food blog for a chocolate pudding made with avocado, I was stoked. I’m sure pictures of the experience will follow soon.
