Life update | First things first

Marsha — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:20:29 +0000

@Bethany: Oh don’t worry–I won’t forget you! I wrote this post before I heard from you. :)

Life update | First things first

Bethany — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:53:58 +0000

Wait wait wait! you won TWICE! Don’t forget us!

And it will come in two parts!

Life update | First things first

Marsha — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:47:12 +0000

@One Tall Rob: I agree with you about LotR. When I first saw Moria on the screen, I thought, “That’s exactly what it’s supposed to look like.” Jackson made a few changes I don’t agree with (e.g., Arwen’s increased prominence, Faramir’s initial refusal to release Frodo and intent to keep the ring), but overall I think the films are excellent. Let’s hope “The Hobbit” turns out all right, too. While you’re waiting for that movie to come out, get yourself a copy of “Watchmen” and read it–seriously.
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@Imperatrix: If you haven’t already read “Watchmen,” do try to read it before you see the film. There is so much detail on the book that just doesn’t make onto the screen (for example, posters in the background). With the book you can travel at your own pace and let your eyes linger on a panel and really take it in.
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@Shannah and Frank: By all means, go chipify some kale! I’m sure you will love it! And Frank, I’m sure if the same process would work for parsnips, but if you slice them very thinly (as in: you need a mandoline for this job) and deep fry them, you end up with DIY Terra Chips.

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Frank — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:05:51 +0000

We’ll have to try kale chips too. I’m not a huge fan of kale. I wonder if it would work for parsnips too?

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Shannah — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:24:51 +0000

Kale chips?! You have intrigued me! I must visit that website, and find the recipe… ;)

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Imperatrix — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:17:14 +0000

From the title, I was afraid the Do Over! book was about a SOD (start-over dad), and I don’t have much admiration for those people. I’ve been meaning to watch Watchmen — it is on our list!

So glad the kale chips worked out for you! I was nervous that I had billed them as more amazing than you would think. But, yay! (and yes– they are easily oversalted, aren’t they?) Now to get you to try kale in soup!

(As to Jenny Greenleaf: When the girls were toddlers, I would make Mother Wolff [as in, grandma whose last name is Wolff] soup from Sundays at Moosewood. The girls thought it was “Mother wolf” soup, and we had lots of interesting conversations about why a wolf mother would think to make this delicious soup for her pups.)

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One Tall Rob — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:09:18 +0000

I really enjoyed “Watchmen” although I’ve never read any graphic novel. (I have read some novels that were quite graphic, but that’s another story.) I’m a huge Jackie Earle Haley fan, who’s terribly underrated. And hey, seein’ blue guys nekkid is never wrong.

Your comment about it the “best realization possible” resonated for me for “LotR.” Perfect film series? Definitely not. Best that can be done with the vast expanse that is Middle Earth? I think so. Psyched to see how “The Hobbit” turns out.