Attention: I am not posting the video, but the song... The Orchids - Califone.
15 November 2010
14 November 2010
09 November 2010
Food Inc.
Okay, I'm obsessing, I'll admit it. Last night I had to watch the documentary Food Inc. for my environmental class and it's literally all I've been talking about since. I blabbed my Mom and Dad's ears off, I called Max and made him listen to me for 45 minutes, I made a new friend at lunch today and then immediately started discussing the film with him. I told pretty much every person I ran into to watch it and everyone that said they had already seen it I responded with the quickest, "Oh my gahh what did you think?!?!" Just like that, straight Valley Girl.
I think the reason I am so obsessed with it is that it was not what I was expecting. I am already a vegetarian and didn't really want to sit and watch animal's being tortured for an hour and a half, I know that happens and I am already doing my part to not support it. But this movie isn't just about the inhumane practices, but is truly about the corruption that has been taking place in the food industry that no one seems to care about.
I don't want to tell you everything that happens, but I have a few key points.
1. I'm pretty sure McDonald's has enough power that if the CEO wanted to destroy the world he could. I wish I was a good writer because I am pretty much already creating the plot to a Vonnegut-esque novel in my head that I think could be pretty successful.
2. Unhealthy food needs high taxes, end of story.
3. I think EVERYONE should start to buy ORGANIC food. I already pretty much only eat organic, ruling out the Boulder salads I have in between classes. If the people demand it, they will get it. If you build it, they will come. Not a good reference, never mind. It's expensive now, but if it becomes the norm the prices will drop. IT IS WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY.
4. The revolving door of CEO's that head the FDA is sickening. Democrats can preach about their disapproval of big business, but everyone knows what is happening in Washington and it needs to be stopped. The food industry may be the biggest business of them all and it is run by a handful of companies that are controlling our lives whether you want to become aware of it or not.
5. As Americans we are consumers, and we're picky consumers. We need the best of the best. We return clothes when they don't flatter our bodies, we complain when we think we are being cheated or deceived in any good we buy. But, when it comes to food we turn a blind eye. The food we eat is probably the most intimate good we consume and yet no one ever questions where it comes from. We have completely enabled the food industry to get away with everything that they have done.
I think the reason I am so obsessed with it is that it was not what I was expecting. I am already a vegetarian and didn't really want to sit and watch animal's being tortured for an hour and a half, I know that happens and I am already doing my part to not support it. But this movie isn't just about the inhumane practices, but is truly about the corruption that has been taking place in the food industry that no one seems to care about.
I don't want to tell you everything that happens, but I have a few key points.
1. I'm pretty sure McDonald's has enough power that if the CEO wanted to destroy the world he could. I wish I was a good writer because I am pretty much already creating the plot to a Vonnegut-esque novel in my head that I think could be pretty successful.
2. Unhealthy food needs high taxes, end of story.
3. I think EVERYONE should start to buy ORGANIC food. I already pretty much only eat organic, ruling out the Boulder salads I have in between classes. If the people demand it, they will get it. If you build it, they will come. Not a good reference, never mind. It's expensive now, but if it becomes the norm the prices will drop. IT IS WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY.
4. The revolving door of CEO's that head the FDA is sickening. Democrats can preach about their disapproval of big business, but everyone knows what is happening in Washington and it needs to be stopped. The food industry may be the biggest business of them all and it is run by a handful of companies that are controlling our lives whether you want to become aware of it or not.
5. As Americans we are consumers, and we're picky consumers. We need the best of the best. We return clothes when they don't flatter our bodies, we complain when we think we are being cheated or deceived in any good we buy. But, when it comes to food we turn a blind eye. The food we eat is probably the most intimate good we consume and yet no one ever questions where it comes from. We have completely enabled the food industry to get away with everything that they have done.
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08 November 2010
Vogue Masquerade Party
Oh my goodness. I cannot even begin to handle my obsession with these photos. The things I would do to be able to go to something even slightly similar to this. Diane von Furstenberg's mask! She's amazing, everyone looks beautiful...uggghhh.
03 November 2010
Brown Betty Cupcakes
I stumbled across photographer Laura Novak's lovely photographs of Brown Betty cupcakes. I am completely obsessed with those cupcake stands! I have never seen cupcake stands before, I need them! Brown Betty is a family business located in Philly and after perusing the website I decided that I need to force Lauren to go there and give them a try, I don't think it will take much forcing. Two words: dessert boutique, brilliant.
check out Laura Novak's blog for more lovely photographs.
check out Laura Novak's blog for more lovely photographs.
01 November 2010
When life gives you lemons, listen to Talking Heads
Psycho Killer
Qu'est-ce que c'est?
fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa better
Qu'est-ce que c'est?
fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa better
Never doubt the power of Talking Heads to turn any moment into a party. Some of my favorite times ever have involved watching Stop Making Sense in Sam's basement or dancing to Talking Heads with Anna and Carter..
And I'll never forget the amazingness in seeing David Byrne at Bonnaroo '09, tied with Bon Iver in my personal rankings of the top performances that year.
And I'll never forget the amazingness in seeing David Byrne at Bonnaroo '09, tied with Bon Iver in my personal rankings of the top performances that year.
Haugen/Zohar Arkitekter -- Fireplace
The best things in life are from Scandinavia, end of story. Now, I don't really understand why this is considered to be a "fireplace for children" because frankly I wouldn't trust a child in there, but I would certainly love one for myself.
I think it's amazing. Check out the article for more details here..
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I think it's amazing. Check out the article for more details here..
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