Last week, after I passed on Movie Quote Monday again, my sister-in-law, Elise, suggested a game called Movie-Actor-Movie. Super easy (I think), super fun (I think), and everyone should join in (I think)! Definitely everyone should play.
Here's how it goes --
Start with a movie: Grease
Next person commenting names an actor/actress from that movie: Olivia Newton John
Next person names a different movie that the actor/actress was in: Xanadu
Actor: Gene Kelly
Movie: Singing In the Rain
Actor: If you can't think of another actor/actress from Singing In the Rain, you can call End & Run of 5 (or however many links we got), and then throw out a new movie for people to play off of.
Anyone can end it and start with a new movie - but it will be fun to see how long we can go.
Does that make sense? Just link the movie to the actor to the movie to the actor to the movie to the actor and so on. Is this how you play it, Elise? Hope so...this will be the Dishes and Laundry version.
So...I'll start with a movie that has a lot of actors to go with:
Parenthood
Go.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
One World Cafe
For several months my friend Susan has been telling me about the restaurant that she and her mother like to go to: One World Cafe
I can almost guarantee that you've never eaten at a place like this...unless you have eaten there.
Last week, tired of Applebees and Chili's and all the other places that Ladies Who Lunch seem to frequent, four of us decided to make the trek downtown to this very unique little restaurant.
And I need to stop calling it a restaurant right here and now. It's a Community Kitchen.
These two guys were running it on the day we stopped by:
From their website, http://www.oneworldeverybodyeats.com/, this is what they believe in:
* We are dedicated to eliminating world hunger.
* We are dedicated to serving organic unprocessed food.
* We are dedicated to feeding and including all members of our community.
* We are dedicated to eliminating waste in the food industry.
* We believe that we can trust our customers to be inspired, honest and fair in their exchange of money and/or work for the fresh, gourmet, organic food we prepare both mindfully and in a heartfelt way each day.
* We will keep believing ...
Definitely not Applebees.
Anyway, as we walked through the doors of One World Cafe, we were met with wide smiles and a warm welcome. The guy on the right - who was wearing his hair in a thick braid down to the middle of his back - eagerly explained how it all worked.
The cold food (different kinds of salads) was in small dishes nestled in larger bowls of ice. There were two large pots of soup and a half dozen chafing dishes with all the hot food. He also pointed out a large dish labeled Free Food -- it had dahl (lentils)and brown rice - a complete protein. Some brown bread and and a bowl of butter and two dessert selections rounded out the offering.
Everything was organic, made from what food was available that day, and mostly vegetarian. There were a lot of cabbage dishes, both hot and cold, a few carrot salads, broccoli, a tofu entree, a green salad with a balsamic vinaigrette, orange slices, roasted potatoes, and several more things that I can't remember. The desserts were apple crisp or something called the Everything Cookie.
So if all that isn't unique enough, here's the kicker: There are no prices. After eating, you put money into a wooden chest, whatever you felt your meal was worth. You also grab a button out of a bowl and drop it into the chest - that's how they keep track of how many people ate there that day. If you are unable to pay, you can work for an hour in the kitchen, or, if it's summertime, you can work in the garden. And for those who can't pay or work...there is plenty of the dahl and brown rice.
I swear I almost started crying as he explained all this. It was really quite touching.
Since they are dedicated to eliminating waste, they served up our plates, assuring us that we were welcome to come back for more. The servings were small, just a spoonful or two, but my plate was filled with colorful,scary interesting food. All the plates and the silverware were mismatched. We served ourselves giant tumblers of water, and there was also coffee and tea provided.
We made our way down the hallway to find a place to sit and eat. It was an old house with tiny hallways and dark rooms filled with a hodgepodge of chairs and tables, couches and end tables. Lamps with dim bulbs and a few windows provided the light. Everything was old, but neat and tidy.
We found a table big enough for all of us and sat down and ate. I really enjoyed my food, especially the roasted potatoes and a cabbage dish that I've since duplicated at home. We were nourished.
I was aware of how we looked - different than the other patrons that were eating right then. We had arrived in a very fancy SUV, we were dressed to go "out to lunch with the girls", we had makeup and nails done, and we carried purses from Kohl's and Target. I don't know about the other ladies, but I was wearing a fragrance from Victoria's Secret.
We were different.
After eating a two inch square of the Everything Cookie (delicious!!!) we scraped our own plates, put our money and a button into the chest, thanked our two hosts, and made our way back out the front door. A backpack, the kind that holds every possession in the world, was leaning up against a post on the porch.
We climbed into the SUV (thanks for driving, Marsha!) and went back to our very different world.
So now I've told you about it, but you really do have to experience it for yourself. It was the most interesting, thought-provoking place I've ever eaten. Give it a try. Check out http://www.oneworldeverybodyeats.com/ and be nourished..
I can almost guarantee that you've never eaten at a place like this...unless you have eaten there.
Last week, tired of Applebees and Chili's and all the other places that Ladies Who Lunch seem to frequent, four of us decided to make the trek downtown to this very unique little restaurant.
And I need to stop calling it a restaurant right here and now. It's a Community Kitchen.
These two guys were running it on the day we stopped by:
From their website, http://www.oneworldeverybodyeats.com/, this is what they believe in:
* We are dedicated to eliminating world hunger.
* We are dedicated to serving organic unprocessed food.
* We are dedicated to feeding and including all members of our community.
* We are dedicated to eliminating waste in the food industry.
* We believe that we can trust our customers to be inspired, honest and fair in their exchange of money and/or work for the fresh, gourmet, organic food we prepare both mindfully and in a heartfelt way each day.
* We will keep believing ...
Definitely not Applebees.
Anyway, as we walked through the doors of One World Cafe, we were met with wide smiles and a warm welcome. The guy on the right - who was wearing his hair in a thick braid down to the middle of his back - eagerly explained how it all worked.
The cold food (different kinds of salads) was in small dishes nestled in larger bowls of ice. There were two large pots of soup and a half dozen chafing dishes with all the hot food. He also pointed out a large dish labeled Free Food -- it had dahl (lentils)and brown rice - a complete protein. Some brown bread and and a bowl of butter and two dessert selections rounded out the offering.
Everything was organic, made from what food was available that day, and mostly vegetarian. There were a lot of cabbage dishes, both hot and cold, a few carrot salads, broccoli, a tofu entree, a green salad with a balsamic vinaigrette, orange slices, roasted potatoes, and several more things that I can't remember. The desserts were apple crisp or something called the Everything Cookie.
So if all that isn't unique enough, here's the kicker: There are no prices. After eating, you put money into a wooden chest, whatever you felt your meal was worth. You also grab a button out of a bowl and drop it into the chest - that's how they keep track of how many people ate there that day. If you are unable to pay, you can work for an hour in the kitchen, or, if it's summertime, you can work in the garden. And for those who can't pay or work...there is plenty of the dahl and brown rice.
I swear I almost started crying as he explained all this. It was really quite touching.
Since they are dedicated to eliminating waste, they served up our plates, assuring us that we were welcome to come back for more. The servings were small, just a spoonful or two, but my plate was filled with colorful,
We made our way down the hallway to find a place to sit and eat. It was an old house with tiny hallways and dark rooms filled with a hodgepodge of chairs and tables, couches and end tables. Lamps with dim bulbs and a few windows provided the light. Everything was old, but neat and tidy.
We found a table big enough for all of us and sat down and ate. I really enjoyed my food, especially the roasted potatoes and a cabbage dish that I've since duplicated at home. We were nourished.
I was aware of how we looked - different than the other patrons that were eating right then. We had arrived in a very fancy SUV, we were dressed to go "out to lunch with the girls", we had makeup and nails done, and we carried purses from Kohl's and Target. I don't know about the other ladies, but I was wearing a fragrance from Victoria's Secret.
We were different.
After eating a two inch square of the Everything Cookie (delicious!!!) we scraped our own plates, put our money and a button into the chest, thanked our two hosts, and made our way back out the front door. A backpack, the kind that holds every possession in the world, was leaning up against a post on the porch.
We climbed into the SUV (thanks for driving, Marsha!) and went back to our very different world.
So now I've told you about it, but you really do have to experience it for yourself. It was the most interesting, thought-provoking place I've ever eaten. Give it a try. Check out http://www.oneworldeverybodyeats.com/ and be nourished..
Monday, March 24, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
15 Minutes of Shame
Last Saturday started off with a calorie-burning bang. I went to Zumba- a Latin dance inspired exercise class - and worked up a sweat and a very red face. Serious fun.
Ate a healthy breakfast and then went to the grocery store with my mind full of all the healthy items I would be buying. For some reason, brussels sprouts were on my mind. I read somewhere that they are nutritional powerhouses and I was determined to eat them. But as I was driving around looking for a parking spot (it was Walmart on a Saturday morning, 'nuff said) I noticed that both entrances were staked out by cute little girls in uniforms.
Girl Scouts.
Crap.
They had posters and smiles and dynamic little personalities, and they weren't letting anyone by without a strong invitation to buy their cookies.
Again, crap.
I called Troy from the safety of the car.
"I'm about to be attacked."
"What's up?"
"Girl Scouts. At Walmart. They won't let you in unless you buy cookies."
"Just say you're not interested."
"They're at both entrances."
"Just walk on by. Pretend you're talking on the phone."
"But they're cute and smiling. With missing teeth. They have uniforms. And braids."
"So get some."
"I don't want cookies in the house. I bet they have Thin Mints."
"Goodbye."
Why, oh why did the Girl Scouts have to be at Walmart? I just wanted my brussels sprouts and whole grain bread and high fiber cereal and my soymilk.
But the braids...
I bought two boxes.
By the time I got home it was 11:30. The boys helped me put away the groceries (I did get my brussels sprouts, by the way) and as a reward, they got the box of Tagalongs and strict orders to eat them all.
I ate a healthy lunch and then changed clothes and went on a bike ride. Burned a few more calories and froze my ears. Home by 12:30.
The rest of the day went something like this:
12:30-1: Dishes, laundry, various other household things. Not eating Thin Mints.
1-2: More laundry, folding and putting away. Working on a Primary lesson. Drinking water.
2-3: Fixing food for the boys, a phone call, staying busy and NOT eating the Thin Mints.
3-4: Ate a healthy snack, showered and did my hair and makeup. Hey, it's Saturday.
4-4:30: Laundry, glance at the lesson, read blogs while NOT EATING the Thin Mints. Hehehe...I didn't really look at the lesson again.
4:30-5:45 Took Aaron to the doctor and then to Petsmart to buy a new collar for Ollie. He has hidden the old one.
5:45-6: Picked up Cam from a friend's house, came home, heated leftovers for the boys. Took a final load out of the dryer. Drank big glass of water.
6-6:15: Sat down to clear out the Tivo and ate an entire sleeve of Thin Mints.
6:15-6:20: Gave other sleeve to the boys with instructions to eat them all and not let me have any. Even if I begged.
6:20-6:30: Stole one Thin Mint every minute.
6:30-6:45: Rounded out my "dinner" with a half bag of steamed brussels sprouts, angry at myself and cursing the Girl Scouts.
Yeah, that's me.
Do you have a Girl Scout Cookie story of shame? Please share. Tell me I'm not the only one!!!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Movie Quote Monday
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Say this quote with an Irish accent (actually, do Irish, Scottish, Irish, Scottish, Irish), and then join in.
"Stephen is my name. I'm the most wanted man on my island. Except I'm not on my island, of course. More's the pity."
"Your island? You mean Ireland."
"Yeah. It's MINE."
"You're a madman."
"I've come to the right place then."
Go.
"Stephen is my name. I'm the most wanted man on my island. Except I'm not on my island, of course. More's the pity."
"Your island? You mean Ireland."
"Yeah. It's MINE."
"You're a madman."
"I've come to the right place then."
Go.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Who Wants Advil? Oh, Let's Just All Take Some.
What's a day at the orthodontist and dentist if you don't bring along your camera? Not nearly as much fun.
I am soooo looking forward to that.
How about a nice shot in your gums? That oughta brighten your day. Breathe deep through your nose, baby, breathe deep.
Cameron's in the next room getting the same treatment. He doesn't have any cavities, but he's getting two permanent teeth pulled as the next step in his orthodontic journey.
The dentist came in and with a few wiggles and a gentle yank (or two), Cameron's mouth and his teeth parted ways. I wish wish wish that I could have been at a good filming angle, but I wasn't. So this will have to suffice:
It's every bit as deep as it looks.
We can add these to the collection of teeth:
I bought him a shake and he tried to eat it, but it just kept falling out of his mouth. He would NOT let me take a video of him trying to eat. I had to promise to stop laughing, but darn it if that wasn't the funniest thing I've ever seen.
Aaron was the first one with an appointment yesterday. He had his Rapid Palatal Expander installed. We're just going to call it The Crank. As in, "Let's crank your mouth apart every evening at bedtime".
I am soooo looking forward to that.The Crank is only mildly uncomfortable, however, Aaron's having a hard time talking. He's got a full-blown speech impediment now, and if I'm not looking at him it's hard to understand him. And since he can't put his tongue up to the roof of his mouth, swallowing is difficult. Also, his mouth thinks the Crank is food and is trying to break it down by producing lots and lots of saliva. Saliva that he can't figure out how to swallow.
By the time we get to the dentist so his two cavities can be filled, Aaron's pretty tired of me asking him to repeat himself, he's hungry (but can't eat), and he's got a mouth full of saliva (that he can't swallow). This day is awesome.
How about a nice shot in your gums? That oughta brighten your day. Breathe deep through your nose, baby, breathe deep.
Cameron's in the next room getting the same treatment. He doesn't have any cavities, but he's getting two permanent teeth pulled as the next step in his orthodontic journey.
He took to the nitrous oxide reeeeeeeally well.
The dentist came in and with a few wiggles and a gentle yank (or two), Cameron's mouth and his teeth parted ways. I wish wish wish that I could have been at a good filming angle, but I wasn't. So this will have to suffice:
It's every bit as deep as it looks.
Cam's supposed to keep his tongue away from the clots and he can't drink through a straw until it's all healed. Drinking with a straw could dislodge the blood clots and he'd get something called Dry Socket, which is so horrible and so painful that I've thrown away all the straws in the house. Just in case.
Still a little glazed, lips stretched beyond recognition, needing some Carmex, missing two teeth, mouth tasting like blood...and yet, Mom wants a picture. I thought there would be more coddling.
Still a little glazed, lips stretched beyond recognition, needing some Carmex, missing two teeth, mouth tasting like blood...and yet, Mom wants a picture. I thought there would be more coddling.
We can add these to the collection of teeth:
We headed home and Aaron attempted one smile in the elevator. Great. Now his lips and cheeks don't work either.
I bought him a shake and he tried to eat it, but it just kept falling out of his mouth. He would NOT let me take a video of him trying to eat. I had to promise to stop laughing, but darn it if that wasn't the funniest thing I've ever seen.
Dinner was tomato soup, yogurt, and a smoothie - spoon eaten, thank you very much. Nobody feels like chewing tonight.
And Advil. Lots of Advil.
No MQM Today
Holy Busy Day, Batman!
I'm working at the school, taking Aaron to the orthodontist for his palate spreader, Aaron to the dentist for fillings, Cameron to the dentist for sealants and the removal of two permanent teeth (I'm anticipating a heavy Advil use in our home tonight), and I just don't have time to play.
There will also be considerable coddling, sympathy giving, smoothie making, and the tending to every little whim and need.
No one does over-zealous mothering like me.
Have a great day!
I'm working at the school, taking Aaron to the orthodontist for his palate spreader, Aaron to the dentist for fillings, Cameron to the dentist for sealants and the removal of two permanent teeth (I'm anticipating a heavy Advil use in our home tonight), and I just don't have time to play.
There will also be considerable coddling, sympathy giving, smoothie making, and the tending to every little whim and need.
No one does over-zealous mothering like me.
Have a great day!
Monday, March 3, 2008
Science Fair Finale
So the District Science Fair was last Friday night. I Cameron had an awesome project so we were fairly hopeful that he could continue on to the state level. Rumor has it, there's a pizza party when you attend the state science fair, so Cam was all excited about that.
We set up on Thursday night, standing in various lines to be assigned table space and interview times. We had to be back at 5 o'clock on Friday for his interview, then wait around for the judging and viewing of all the projects. It was going to be a long evening and we were told to bring food and stuff to do while we waited in the cafeteria.
And boy-oh-boy, it was all about the waiting. I had a backpack with crackers, water bottles, M&Ms, cheese sticks, paper and pencils, a Nintendo and a book - also Excedrin. There were, I'm guessing, around 1000 people crammed into the school's small cafeteria. The noise was terrific and all the bodies were making it uncomfortably warm. We were sitting crosslegged on the floor for about 2 1/2 hours - my hips still hurt.
Cam was cool and collected - chillin' and listenin' to some Jonas Brothers. Waiting isn't so bad when you've got good music to listen to.
How're those braces feeling? Not bad - especially since it's just the brackets. He won't get the wires until he has some teeth pulled in a couple weeks. Don't the braces make him look grown-up?
He totally notices.
We set up on Thursday night, standing in various lines to be assigned table space and interview times. We had to be back at 5 o'clock on Friday for his interview, then wait around for the judging and viewing of all the projects. It was going to be a long evening and we were told to bring food and stuff to do while we waited in the cafeteria.
And boy-oh-boy, it was all about the waiting. I had a backpack with crackers, water bottles, M&Ms, cheese sticks, paper and pencils, a Nintendo and a book - also Excedrin. There were, I'm guessing, around 1000 people crammed into the school's small cafeteria. The noise was terrific and all the bodies were making it uncomfortably warm. We were sitting crosslegged on the floor for about 2 1/2 hours - my hips still hurt.
Cam was cool and collected - chillin' and listenin' to some Jonas Brothers. Waiting isn't so bad when you've got good music to listen to.
How're those braces feeling? Not bad - especially since it's just the brackets. He won't get the wires until he has some teeth pulled in a couple weeks. Don't the braces make him look grown-up?
Uh oh. Aaron is ticked that Cam has music to listen to and he doesn't. And Cameron isn't about to share with him - 'cause eeeewwwww, sharing ear buds is nasty. (I don't blame him; I've seen the inside of Aaron's ears) See how Cam is pretending that he doesn't notice Aaron on the verge of a music-jealousy meltdown?
He totally notices.
Hey, Aaron. Remember it's your birthday in a couple months. Bet you get an mp3 player. Also, you can empty all of Dad's music off of his ipod and load it up with yours and use that until you get your own. Whew...meltdown prevented.
In the end, we all stayed in a good mood. Around 7:30 they opened up the fair to the public and we could walk around and look at the 309 displays. After an hour or two of that, they started reading off the winners...and Cam wasn't one of them. I think we both felt an equal mix of relief and disappointment. I assured Cam that his project was every bit as good as the 120 projects that did go on to state, and I promised him a pizza. Good enough for him.
He was a little sad, but we were also kind of science-faired out. And every once in a while, a little disappointment is good for the character, don't you think? Good experience, very interesting, loooong night, and a pizza party with just me and m' boys.
Now if only my hips would stop hurting.
Movie Quote Monday
Good morning.
Just because I watched a few minutes of this one yesterday, I'll start off with...
"Nine million terrorists in the world and I gotta kill one with feet smaller than my sister."
Go.
Just because I watched a few minutes of this one yesterday, I'll start off with...
"Nine million terrorists in the world and I gotta kill one with feet smaller than my sister."
Go.
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