Sweet lumpy minion, you're the only one that understands. Probably 'cause I haven't sucked the brain out of you yet.

Glory ,'Potential'


Natter 65: Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, pandas, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


smonster - Apr 03, 2010 2:25:26 pm PDT #20714 of 30001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.

Roll Bounce is legitimately awesome. Great music! Chi McBride! Nifty disco skating!


Trudy Booth - Apr 03, 2010 2:28:10 pm PDT #20715 of 30001
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart

I'm kind of impressed at how their routine still worked when they changed the music at the last minute. Especially the parts of the routine where they sing along with the song.

Figure skaters should do that!


Atropa - Apr 03, 2010 2:30:45 pm PDT #20716 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Happy birthday, Scola!

redressing a less-elegant Jilli this week.

As Plei said, that was our friend Leia. I just read the re-cap of the show, and saw them mention at least one item that I KNOW she bought from me at a clothing sale. Also, when they talk about tossing her "Victorian witch boots" in the trash, I wince, because I'm pretty sure those were her Fluevogs, and all I can think is "Noooooo! Send them to me!"


meara - Apr 03, 2010 2:31:55 pm PDT #20717 of 30001

Hee. I watched Roll Bounce as an extension of my willingness to watch any dance movie. :)

Now I want oatmeal even though I just ate a big breakfast burrito and potatoes!

Edit: also, I'm watching WNTW OnDemand, and it's not Jilli's friend Leia, but it's some other girl who wears clip in pink dreads. So, similar! :)


Calli - Apr 03, 2010 2:54:16 pm PDT #20718 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I usually cook oatmeal in milk, and I frequently add a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter. The combo usually keeps me full until lunch, and it's delicious, too.


aurelia - Apr 03, 2010 2:56:37 pm PDT #20719 of 30001
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

Jilli, I work with someone who is a fan of yours. She's also the proprietor of this place [link] . She was making some of these yesterday.


megan walker - Apr 03, 2010 2:56:59 pm PDT #20720 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

You people who eat oatmeal, do you do something to add protein? All-carb breakfasts leave me hungry again an hour later.

This is why I make my own muesli. Plus, then you don't have to cook it.

A more complicated recipe from Jamie Oliver:

Composed Muesli (to store):
8 large handfuls oats
1 handful raw pumpkin or sunflower seeds
1 handful chopped walnuts
1 handful slivered or chopped almonds (or cashews)
1 handful chopped dried dates
1 handful chopped dried apricots (or other)

Preparation (the night before):
Add the amount of cereal you want for the next couple of days to a bowl or Tupperware container, cover fully with milk, and stir. If you like, grate in half an unpeeled Granny Smith (or other) apple, and stir immediately to stop the apple from discoloring. Cover and place in the refrigerator. By the next morning, the oatmeal should have a silky texture and be slightly sweet from the dates. Serve plain, or with a mashed up banana, honey, and/or yogurt.

An easier recipe from Mark Bittman:

Muesli:
5 cups oats
3 cups nuts and/or seeds
1 cup unsweetened coconut
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups dried fruit
salt

Both these recipes can take a lot of tinkering, put in whatever takes your fancy. Dates add sweetness, so if I use these I usually don't add sugar. Whole foods sells chopped dates rolled in flour, which is convenient.


Dana - Apr 03, 2010 3:01:46 pm PDT #20721 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

I add almonds and dried cranberries to my oatmeal.


Hil R. - Apr 03, 2010 3:26:22 pm PDT #20722 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

Man goes on rampage, destroying beef in grocery store, to save little girls from eating the meat and getting fat. [link]


Atropa - Apr 03, 2010 3:26:50 pm PDT #20723 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

aurelia, her work looks gorgeous!