All Consuming : Katie Laird

Consumed "The Invention of Hugo Cabret"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie Laird) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:29:12 GMT

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

by Brian Selzick

WORTH IT!

Why I recommend "Skinny Bitch"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie Laird) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:41:59 GMT

Skinny Bitch

by Kim Barnouin

This book came into my reading queue at just the right time. We’ve been eating vegan and increasingly raw for a while now so reading a hip little book advocating some of that lifestyle is a nice fit.

Skinny Bitch is definitely not a book for every gal – particularly if you’re the kind of gal who gets offended by vulgar profanity and descriptive chapters of slaughterhouses.

To be honest, the vulgarity sometimes got a bit old and repetitive. While the messaging and general ideas definitely worked they definitely could be re-packaged a bit better. I get the whole ‘trying to be edgy’ thing and obviously it worked – I picked it up just for kicks and it was worth it.

How "The Master Cleanser" changed my life

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie Laird) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:20:59 GMT

The Master Cleanser

by Stanley Burroughs

Actually, the Master Cleanser hasn’t completely changed my life yet but it’s got me on the right path.

This book is, obviously, a must-read for anyone about to embark on a Master Cleanse (aka: lemonade diet… but I abhor most phrases that involve the word ‘diet’ as I feel like it’s always taken the wrong way…). Author and Master Cleanse founder Stanley Burroughs is quite brilliant, although I took some of the philosophy with a grain of salt but it’s really not over the top, like Dr. Bronner’s soap bottles or anything similar :).

What you don’t find in the book is real, actionable ‘how-to’ instruction. I mean, it’s there but it’s kind of muddled. I’m a ‘give it to me direct, straight and multiple times’ kind of girl—so I’m relying on other sources to really guide me through our upcoming cleanse.

No worries though, this was a great book and very quick/easy read.

Why I recommend "Shortbus (Unrated)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie Laird) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:06:32 GMT

Shortbus (Unrated)

It’s a love story with a lot of sex, but not the kind of movie sex that last for 30 seconds with celebrity actors under sheets. That is, the incredibly yawn-inducing kind…

Instead you get a compelling story with real people who seem genuinely attracted, interested and engaged with each other. Shortbus is a super story – sometimes witty, sometimes a little sad, sometimes hitting a little close to home on numerous levels; but certainly something worth watching (and probably re-watching).

And yeah, lots and lots of skin. Which can’t be a bad thing right?

A story about the last time I consumed "Tease!: The Beat of Burlesque"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Katie Laird) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:49:33 GMT

Tease!: The Beat of Burlesque

by Various Artists

I downloaded the Tease! album when trying to prepare for an upcoming burlesque drawing club in Houston called Dr. Sketchy (www.houstonsketchy.com).

Not only did it get our entire group in a cheeky burlesque frame of mind, it’s just an all-around solid album whether you’re needing something amazing to listen while at home doing mundane chores at home or, you know, being your sassy self. Good times, great music.