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A story about "horned melon"

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Tue, 23 May 2006 19:29:44 GMT

There really isn’t such thing as a healthy food that is not worth consuming—trying new things generally makes for a good experience, even if the food is green and smooshy like a Kiwano. ;) With that said, I can’t honestly mark this as worth consuming. It’s just not my type of food.

A story about "Calm Tea"

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 01:11:42 GMT

Calm Tea

by Tazo

Let me be honest: as someone who knows a little bit about tea, I was hesitant to mark Tazo’s Calm as ‘worth consuming’. This is because Tazo fills up the package with quite a bit of nothing, and markets it as a pure chamomile and rose petal tea.

I suppose you could call this tea my guilty pleasure—I know that that Calm really does not need spearmint, lemongrass, blackberry leaves, safflower, peppermint leaves, sarsaparilla root, lemon balm leaf and licorice root to round the brew off, but the finished product is really not so bad when compared to what is offered at my typical New Hampshire grocery store.

All in all, I like Calm.

Why I want to consume "Scum Manifesto"

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 14:14:37 GMT

Scum Manifesto

by Valerie Solanas

I’ve dabbled in extreme feminism—reading some of the books, taking part in some of the discussions, and especially being outspoken about absolutely everything that I’ve learned and come to understand—but I’ve never read the Scum Manifesto in it’s entirety. What a shame!

I’m almost finished with it now. I must say, Solanas is absolutely brilliant, if completely mad (but really, what great revolutionary wasn’t blantantly insane, at least by society’s standards?). I’m taking a lot of ideas and truths out of it, and I can not wait to start a stir with what I’ve learned.

A question I have about "tea"

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 02:21:51 GMT

tea

by tea lover

Does anyone have the text of the story involving an Indian god (or was it a goddess?) being healed through the power of boiling water? I read a short description of it in a magazine article on tea, and though I only remember it vaguely, I would like very much to read it in it’s entirety! The magazine, I believe, was called Yoga.

On a slightly unrelated note, this is my eleventh All Consuming item tagged ‘tea’. :)

A story about "What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (What to Do Guides for Kids)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 23:12:31 GMT

What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (What to Do Guides for Kids)

by Dawn Huebner

This book about chronic worries and how to stop them may be written for the 6-12 years old range, but even us old ‘uns can relate to and benefit from the analogies provided.

Okay, so I’m only sixteen, hardly an old ‘un, but you get my point.

My mother happened to read about A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety in the local paper. She was absolutely enthralled with the author’s ideas, and politefully demanded that I read the book. A day or two later, I obediently read the guide. What harm could it cause?

None, apparently! As a matter of fact, this book drew absolutely amazing conclusions and analogies. It has helped me to overcome my anxiety in a huge way, and I haven’t even finished it yet! It just goes to show that good advice knows no boundaries.

I am happy to see that Huebner has been doing so well on the New Hampshire bestseller lists. Children’s books that truly know no age deserve a bit of attention!

A story about "The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You"

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 20:42:49 GMT

The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You

by Robert L. Leahy

This was the most recent book given away for free by Dr. Laura (whom I love to listen to on the radio—her advice always seems to relate to my life in some way). I wasn’t quick enough to nab it, so I ‘did the right thing’ (a bit of Dr. L humor for you there) and bought the book myself.

I’ll let you all know how I like it.

Why I recommend "Diet Coke"

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 15:01:40 GMT

Diet Coke

by Coca-Cola

Okay, so there’s really no comparing Diet Coke to original Coke; it doesn’t get any better than delicious carbonated sugar water. There must be eight spoons of sugar in one can! For fiends, friends and fans of sweet foods, there is no better beverage than Coca-Cola.

But every now and then, a fiend, friend or fan of sweet food has to establish better eating habits—perhaps even ‘go on a diet’. And when that happens, what a glorious thing Diet Coke is! The burn of the intense carbonation in your mouth, the sickeningly sweet sensation (this time caused by aspartame), the jolt of caffiene—it is all there, without the calories! What a fabulous little beverage!

As long as one allows oneself to sneak in an original Coke every now and then, Diet Coke is a great way to fill in the gap of regular sugar water sips.

A story about the last time I consumed "Dungeness crab"

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 14:48:56 GMT

Dungeness crab

I never consumed dungeness crab during my San Fransisco vacation, nor did I eat the stuff during my many Myrtle Beach Calabash restuarant trips. Strangely enough, my first time eating dungess crab was yesterday, in the comfort of my New Hampshire home.

It made for a good meal (especially since it was a side dish of sorts to some nice steak), and now I can’t help but wonder how great it must be in those places at which I passed the crab up! I will have to investigate this summer… Calabash buffets, here I come!

A story about the last time I consumed "The Hills Have Eyes"

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:10:46 GMT

The Hills Have Eyes

by Alexandre Aja

The following entry contains spoilers. If you plan on watching The Hills have Eyes—an action which is highly discouraged by the author—do not read this review.

I was really looking forward to this movie. Aaron Stanford is in it, I like horror and gore, and it generally didn’t look so bad.

Within the first ten minutes of the movie, I had already made a conscious decision that I was really going to hate it. The characters were very poorly developed, the dialogue left much to be desired, and none of the foundations of a good horror film had been laid out. But hey, at least I was going to get a good scare, right? Almost all gory movies promise that.

But unfortunately, I was not scared. I was offended and disgusted (by those who has made the movie—not the movie itself), and I walked out halfway through and demanded my money back.

That movie was not going to redeem itself.

This is where the spoilers start.

In one scene alone, a man was burned at the stake while his wife and children watched, two sisters were gang-raped by horribly disfigured men (one of the sisters was a young teen, the other was a breast-feeding mother—the director drew an allegory that I’m sure that he thought was creative by having the rapist suck the same breast that the baby had earlier), a baby was stolen from its parents and two family members were murdered.

If you like your movies disgusting and violent without being scary, The Hills Have Eyes is the flick for you. If you’d rather not lose hope for humanity, I’d suggest staying as far away from it as you can.

A story about the last time I consumed "Filet Mignon"

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 15:46:45 GMT

Filet Mignon

Six ounces (almost more than I can eat of such a luxurious cut), with gourmet mashed potatos and lobster-stuffed haddock, all for $21.99?

Yes please!

One day I’ll be a vegan for more than a month. And when that day comes, it will be a sad, sad time for the beef industry.

Why it's taking me forever to finish consuming "Salad Fingers"

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 17:36:19 GMT

Salad Fingers

by David Firth

I’ve been watching Salad Fingers episodes on and off (mostly off) for at least a year now. My interest began based on the strange hilarity of the cartoons. Now I watch it from a different angle, using in-depth Wikipedia and Fat Pie forum theories on schizophrenia, nuclear winters and gender.

I can see how analysis would ruin the cartoon for someone just looking for a laugh, but Salad Fingers plus crazy theories really fascinates me.

If you want to have some fun with watching SF, a good way to start is by searching ‘salad finger theories’ on Wikipedia.

Why I recommend "72 Hour Hold"

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 17:27:23 GMT

72 Hour Hold

by Bebe Moore Campbell

If its good enough for Maya Angelou, then its good enough for me.

“I am grateful for Bebe Moore Campbell . . . Campbell fearlessly unveils the pain of loss and the ecstasy of love. Add to that courage, and the graceful ability to write very, very well.”

Well put, Maya. Well put.

A question I have about "Red Cherry"

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 17:23:56 GMT

Red Cherry

by Daying Ye

Why would they fabricate such an unsettling and all-around gross scene and put it in a movie based on a true story?

Who comes up with this stuff!?

A story about the last time I consumed "Red Cherry"

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 01:36:01 GMT

Red Cherry

by Daying Ye

The man who works at my local Hollywood Video is very cynical. Every movie you mention to him, he shoots down. He’s a pretty interesting character, and I have a sneaking suspicion that the only film he has ever enjoyed is Cool Hand Luke.

He went on and on about how weird and unwatchable Red Cherry looked, judging by the cover, when I rented it from him. I ignored him, because I like foreign films, and this one seemed unique. Unique it may be, but well-made it is not.

Next time I went to the video store, I rented Cool Hand Luke.

Why I like people who have consumed "Moxie Original Elixir"

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 16:24:28 GMT

Moxie Original Elixir

by Monarch Beverage Co.

Over time, I have come to the realization that no one really enjoys Moxie the first few times that they drink it. They appreciate it, certainly, but enjoy it? Rarely.

It takes at least a month of steady Moxie drinking to get rid of the rather unpleasant aftertaste that the soda brings. So why do we even start drinking Moxie, without knowing the sweet and root-y taste that can be savored once the aftertaste has disappeared? There are several reasons, the most predominate being the appeal of seeming interesting and cultured. Well, as cultured as someone can look while drinking a soda. The truth is, Moxie is not a very popular drink with the kiddies. The younger one starts drinking Moxie, the more it appears to ones peers that the drinker is unique, with aquired tastes.

There are other reasons, all closely related to the first. Some young people like to reminisce about a time period that they were never part of, and what drink is better to do this with than Moxie? Sure, root beer floats serve the same purpose, but Moxie is easier to come by and travel with.

The last reason is, it makes an absolutely excellent conversation piece. This is why I started drinking Moxie. Both the people hate the drink and the people who love it will fall all over themselves to tell you their opinion on the drink—try opening a can when going out to lunch with some friends, and you’ll see what I mean.

That is why I like people who have consumed Moxie—either they tried it once and took a risk with something that most young people vocally hate, or they put a lot of thought into what sugary carbonated beverage to consume. I like people who consume this often even better, for they stuck with it until the aftertaste was gone, and the delicious treat that is Moxie was discovered.

A question I have about "Yes, Virginia..."

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 23:14:47 GMT

Yes, Virginia...

by The Dresden Dolls

I love the tracks that I have from this album, but I can’t find Sex Changes or My Alcoholic Friends. Can anyone point me in the direction of a site that I can download these on?

Also, what happened to Ampersand?

How "Kissing Doorknobs" changed my life

nobody@allconsuming.net (digcleopatra) — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 11:27:36 GMT

Kissing Doorknobs

by Terry Spencer Hesser

It is funny to think about how a book like Kissing Doorknobs changed my life, especially after reading it for class as an older teen just two weeks ago. It doesn’t seem all that impressive now. But it was worth consuming just to read and remember how it looked through the eyes of a ten-year-old with debilitating OCD.

Perhaps it isn’t fair to say that Kissing Doorknobs changed my life; I read it at a time when my life was changing already, through therapy, medication and sheer will power. But while everyone that loved me was willing to help me get better, no one explained and informed me about what OCD really is better than this novel. I learned what I had, and how it looked to the people that loved me, through the eyes of Tara.