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Girl: I think I am going to start banging him, then rip off the condom and surprise him by sucking him off.
Friend: You classy broad.

--Upper East Side

oh yeah, and this gem I found when I was cleaning off my desk... it's in Alice's handwriting.... LOL

I'm so tired I can't even keep my eyes open... and then I go to bed and my eyes pop open and stay that way. UGH.


Who wants to buy a black leather couch?

That was good.

Funny, I downloaded this week's songs several days ago and listened to them in Itunes, and wasn't all that impressed. In fact, I had a huge rant prepared about how over-rated Amber Riley's voice is. But as the episode aired, I was totally into it and loved every song except the last one.

It's really gonna suck having to go four months without this delicious feeling of anticipation and subsequent feeling of satisfaction every week.

http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/archives/021130.html

Horrified woman to cop: Um, sir? There's a homeless man by the garbage can with his pants down.
Cop, exasperated: Awwww, naked guy!

--Penn Station

Overheard by: Fi

Hello there, I'm doing a small survey for a journalism class on climate change, and was wondering if you had time, if you wouldn't mind anwsering a few questins? I really appreciate your imput, and if this isn't allowed here, please feel free to delete it!

How do you feel about the recent news about the stolen emails regarding climate change? Did the news change your opinion on the issue?

Do you think the media “over reports” or hypes up the issue of global warming? Do you believe to be as important as it is often reported?

Do you think “going green” has become a trend? Do you think companies take advantage of it as a marketing strategy?

What do you do, if anything, to lesser you carbon footprint/make the world “greener”?

Thanks again!

Hello all!

I'd like to see your best recipes for crock pot apple butter. I made a batch once, and it was entirely too clovey. I'd like to be able to jar some up to give out as gifts. So what's your favorite recipe??

Does anyone have a recipe for natural homemade dish soap? Does it work? I really like the Method dish soap, it lasts quite well for me (I can do 3 times as many dishes with Method compared to Dawn at one time), but I don't have a local place to buy anything :(

Hello all!

I've recently become interested in trying to live more sustainably/naturally/healthily. I've never been very good at moderation, sort of an all-or-nothing kind of girl, but I'm aware that this transition is going to take a little compromise, at least at the start (and probably much longer than that...)

I have tons of specific questions, but for now, I'm gonna go with: where does one start?! I'm interested in hearing about how others have prioritized which parts of their life to "go natural" in, especially when money is (incredibly) tight.

And then: I can't get over this feeling that I'm doing it "wrong." I know that's ridiculous, and I'm proud that I've finally found a level of awareness that I was somehow missing before, but with all the marketing these days I'm never sure if what I'm buying is actually good for the environment or healthy at all! I'm happy to spend time reading ingredient labels, but it all seems to be either a foreign language or a trick (coconut derived surfactant= SLS?! WHAT?!) I live in NYC, so I know I have access to a lot of great products...I just don't know how to find them!!!

In the meantime, I've joined the wait list for an organic CSA, started using a menstrual cup (LOVE IT), and practicing FAM for contraception. So...what next?!

Hello all, being snowed-in at home in WI has given me lots of time to surf the net today...

So I saw this article on Yahoo News, it's been reposted from Prevention magazine. Some of this I don't find surprising, and some of this I'm not so sure. Just looking for some dialogue, I'd love some info and opinions but plz no snarks! I don't want to remind anyone to be kind and considerate. If you have facts post them, or links or studies or whatever. Any thoughts or info, thought this article would be a good learning opportunity in the least, there's so much info and opinions out there.

Original article:
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/the-7-foods-experts-wont-eat-547963/

(hopefully I did the cut right, LJ seems to be having probs w/ it and my dial-up doesn't help)

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Girl on phone: Oh my god, mom! Aren't you so excited about these new reforms? I am so excited about these new reforms! Almost as excited as I am about my new water bottle!

--Barnard College Campus

Black guy to two other guys: And then he disrespected me... So I threw a bottle of Snapple at his head.

--Central Park

Guy selling water in the street: Ice cold water! Ice cold water! One dollar. Only a dollar. It's only a dollar, assholes!

--Harlem

Guy speaking to someone else: Juice! It's moose, with a j, holla!

--Highline Ballroom

Overheard by: Pasha

I'm not getting comments at all, from my lj or when someone replies to a comment I left.

of 2009



( i'm done )

i'm done





(at least for a few days. this is the last of the "2009 work". i have two major pieces that i'm going to start maybe next week, but they gonna take a while.)

tomorrow i pack up the studio. not sure where i'll be working this weekend, and then on. kitchen table? so long, studio.

tomorrow i also pack up most of the upstairs, and bits of downstairs.

moving used to be as easy as two big black garbage bags.
honestly it's still pretty much that easy, except for my pesky art collection and art studio. these things require a bit more attention. the majority of 'stuff' that has to go overseas has to do with 1) art making 2) art collecting 3) cooking. oh, to be a self-employed artist and housewife in switzerland.

tonight i spent 3.5 hours driving through a blizzard running an errand.
i say that's earned me a couple hours of beer, regretsy browsing, and sorting my back-issues of juxtapoz.

...for herbal teas

The cold has finally hit the northeast and I’m back to craving many warm teas to keep me going(for hydration, flavor and nutrition benefits). My partner at work just brought in a Kurig machine so while she makes coffee I have easy access to boiling water for my tea. I picked up a pretty cool cup the other day that has a little flip down refillable tea holder, it holds a nice large cup of tea …a PLUS my students get a total kick out of it and it’s a lead in to some good conversations with them.

What I need are some good tea combos to make up so I have a container of tea at work.

I made a small mix of nettle and hibiscus (iron, allergy help and Vit C with a taste I like), and may make mint tea soon…but what other simple teas would you suggest and why (medicinal benefits a plus). I do have other loose teas at home, but often not sure what to mix together for nutritional benefits that will be drinkable to me without having to add tons of honey. The nettle and hibiscus tend to be my base that I add other things too, but I’m looking for various ideas(with reasons behind). I like ginger but that is often the base of my teas in the evening so want something different for work.

What are your favorite and easiest blends?

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