I want to learn to let go of things that constrain me - attachment to material goods, the coveting of material things, rules to think and behave a certain way which have been imposed upon me by society.
Hm.
December 5th
“ It’s important for people to have a sharp, ongoing critique of marriage in patriarchal society — because once you marry within a society that remains patriarchal, no matter how alternative you want to be within your unit, there is still a culture outside you that will impose many, many values on you whether you want them to or not. ”
— bell hooks, who echoes some of my own sentiments on marriage (via lenachen)
20091205 @ 1713
December 4th
» Why I gave away my company to charity - Derek Sivers
20091204 @ 1854
It’s refreshing and helpful to get such a clear and original perspective on one’s personal relationship with money.
via davemorin.
I’m not gonna lie, I’m inspired.
December 3rd
Delicious Dish — Eggplant Parmesan
Do your man a favor and sneak him a veggie meal this weekend! You know he’ll love it.
“Lazy Sunday…Dinner”- Eggplant Parmesan with Spinach, Mushrooms and Onions
On Sunday nights, I’m never in the mood to make too much of a mess in the kitchen, but I’m also not one to just settle for leftovers. So last night I got in the mood for eggplant and decided to make a quick and easy eggplant parm.
What You Need (Feeds 2):
1 Small-Medium Eggplant (Sliced thin- lengthwise)
1/2-3/4 Cup Ricotta
1 Cup Frozen Spinach (cooked and drained)
1/2 Pkg. Baby Bella Mushrooms (Sliced)
1/2 Yellow Onion (Chopped)
3/4 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Italian Seasoning (to taste)
2 Cups Tomato Sauce
Red Pepper Flakes (to taste)
Salt/Pepper
Set Oven to 400 degrees Convection.
1. Place the sliced eggplant on a greased cookie sheet and place in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until eggplant has become tender and relatively dried out. Then remove from oven and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat a greased saute pan on low-medium heat. Add in the onions and cook until tender (do not let them brown). Then add the mushrooms and allow to cook until tender as well.
3. Then, in a small bowl, combine the mushroom mixture with the ricotta and about 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Season with Italian seasoning, salt/pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.
4. Next, grease a casserole dish. Pour just a small amount of tomato sauce in the bottom of the pan. Next, take a piece of eggplant and spoon a small amount of the cheese mixture onto the eggplant then place it in the casserole dish (cheese side up). Pour a small amount of tomato sauce on top. Repeat until you have about 4 layers. Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese on the top layers.
5. Place casserole dish in oven for about 20 minutes. At the last 3 minutes, turn the oven onto broil and allow the cheese to crisp.
(via thenutritionator)
“ The objective of my work is to observe the impact of pornography on the sexuality of men, and how it shapes their perception of men and women. We started our research seeking men in their twenties who had never consumed pornography but we couldn’t find any. ”
20091203 @ 1042
December 2nd
Pride and Prejudice
How much do I love this movie?! But let’s not forget the classic HBO series.
“ The most unfair thing about life is the way it ends. I mean, life is tough. It takes up a lot of your time. What do you get at the end of it? A Death! What’s that, a bonus? I think the life cycle is all backwards. You should die first, get it out of the way. Then you live in an old age home. You get kicked out when you’re too young, you get a gold watch, you go to work. You work forty years until you’re young enough to enjoy your retirement. You do drugs, alcohol, you party, you get ready for high school. You go to grade school, you become a kid, you play, you have no responsibilities, you become a little baby, you go back into the womb, you spend your last nine months floating…
…and you finish off as an orgasm.
”— George Carlin (via meepmeepmeep) (via featherinherhair)
20091202 @ 1309
