zagzagael ([info]zagzagael) wrote,
@ 2008-04-20 18:39:00
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A very, very sincere and heartfelt Thank You to those who took the time to comment on my Image Theft post. It really means a lot and I've had food for thought all day long. I think I've got a bit more clear idea now why the "theft" of an image posted online is such a discouraging and infuriating thought and experience for many artists and photographers!

I'm really excited about beginning to outline the Dollectable Photography Panels I'll be leading! And I'm hoping to have downloadable keynotes and slide shows after the con for those who attended and those who couldn't. I'm looking very forward to that weekend!

I had the Cute Boys (tm) over here all day long felling trees and limbing up others. It was fun to watch and I grabbed a few pictures. The mountain has a collection of these Cute Boys (tm) and these two just so happen to be cute and buff and little spider monkeys who love to climb. This particular CB is single, mid-thirties and has the most incredible body. And hair down to the middle of his back that is just gorgeous ringlets!!!

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And Sam -

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So, since I had to feed these guys and I hadn't planned that into the menu since this was a wondrous last-minute opportunity for them to show up and cut things up with chainsaws, I went for a stand-by that I think some on the flist might enjoy. Hearty Bean Stew. Easy and fast and the ingredients can be on hand all the time. A green salad and a loaf of shepherd's bread completes the meal.

Bean Stew
kielbasa or beef sausage - chunked small
2 cans stewed tomatoes with seasoning
1 can pinquitos
1 can white beans
1 can black beans
1 can kidney beans

Fry the chunked kielbasa in a dutch oven, do not drain. Add cans, do not drain. Bring to mild boil, turn down to simmer, serve anytime after five minutes.

This is really simple and surprisingly tasty. You can omit the kidney beans - but not the flavoured white beans.

I'm so anxious for Dollstown to restock their girl bodies. Now I'm wondering if the Elysia head will fit on the boy body - anyone know?


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[info]kittymaru
2008-04-21 01:58 am UTC (link)
Oooh! Another recipe! The last one was a success once again, though this time I spiced the tomatos.

And I'm so sorry my brain fritzed out in your last post, but I think it finally all got out. Eep!

I really wish I could go to Dollectible this year. Maybe next time around.

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[info]zagzagael
2008-04-21 01:29 pm UTC (link)
This recipe is so simple and very filling - let me know what you think!

Hey, you made perfect sense to me in my last post - I'm glad I got to read your thoughts in there.

We would LOVE to see you at Dollectable!!! *carries K around on litter at the con* :)

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[info]kellyhime
2008-04-21 02:14 am UTC (link)
Hey, I'm excited about your panels too! I was just talking to Am yesterday about arranging for my assistant to cover things a couple of times, so that I can actually attend a few of panels.

And thank you for saving dinner tonight! I was wracking my brain, trying to come up with something, but your recipe sounds great! I have a couple of cans of beans and tomatoes and I think that there is some veggie sausage in the back of the fridge. Yum!

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[info]zagzagael
2008-04-21 01:32 pm UTC (link)
I'm so deeply honoured and hugely full of gratitude, K, to you and your team for believing enough in me to let me work on these panels with you and for our Dollectable friends! I had such a great time last year and I'm really looking forward to it even more this year - for the work but also for the socializing!

I am excited as heck about these panels - I would love to see your happy, supportive face in the room. You anchored me a few times last year and it was really great!!!

Let me know how this tastes with the veggie and what beans you used - I'm always looking for a strong veggie dish for all my vegan friends here!

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[info]pandora_nervosa
2008-04-21 02:27 am UTC (link)
Send cute long-haired boy over here! I'm newly divorced, lonely and really horny. Okie dokie?

Oh, sausage and bean soup? The Coconut will go wild for that!

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[info]zagzagael
2008-04-21 01:33 pm UTC (link)
I cannot believe you two split, K. I'm sorry we weren't livejournaling together through that. I hope you're feeling strong now!

*packs up cute boy and ships him out*

Kids love this stew!

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[info]pandora_nervosa
2008-04-21 05:06 pm UTC (link)
Oh, hey, the split was really for the best. We get along so much better now that we don't live together and I don't have to put up with him any longer. He chose to do heavy drugs and I chose to leave. He was going down a path I couldn't follow (she said, quoting Star Wars ep 3). He did go to rehab and that's all well and good, but I know him and his behavior will repeat in a few years. Mark my words. At least he's 16 hours away and I don't have to play that game anymore. Thank God. The only thing I miss is his money. Crass of me to say, but it's true.

And I'm good. ~g~ Really. You guys make everything ok. ::hugs::

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[info]cazcatharsis
2008-04-21 04:34 am UTC (link)
Feeding big cute boys is fun, innit?

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[info]zagzagael
2008-04-21 01:34 pm UTC (link)
Hell yeah!

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[info]bakubaku
2008-04-21 05:00 am UTC (link)
Thank you for the recipe! I'm going to have to try this before the cold weather is all gone.

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[info]zagzagael
2008-04-21 01:35 pm UTC (link)
You're welcome - and let me know what you think!

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[info]nagasvoice
2008-04-21 07:36 am UTC (link)
Just a gentle note of caution, the treemonkeys I worked with many moons ago were all nuts. I mean, really loopy wildman stupid human tricks insane.
Just so you know...

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[info]zagzagael
2008-04-21 01:36 pm UTC (link)
Heh. Believe me, I know it - between my Old Man and these crazy young bucks we've got enough hijinks here to buy stock in BandAid!!!

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[info]thistle_verse
2008-04-21 12:41 pm UTC (link)
Oh Sam! The best dog ever.

Cute Boys, yum. And thanks for the soup recipe! I make that beef stew all the freakin time.

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[info]zagzagael
2008-04-21 01:37 pm UTC (link)
Yay for Sam!!! He's just such a happy-go-lucky guy! And I want pictures of your girl - I'm on a HUGE wired hair terrier kick and wondering if a dog addition here might work out....It's hard to find the long-coated ones, though!

That stew rocks and rolls for easiness and tastiness!

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[info]thistle_verse
2008-04-21 01:42 pm UTC (link)
Do you remember how gentle and kind he was to Sophia?

Ok, I will post pics of Bess today. She's really turning into a great dog. She doesn't have the wire hair, but she's till pretty cute. :) And I love that she's a small dog, but she acts, plays, etc like a big dog.

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[info]pjt377
2008-04-21 10:16 pm UTC (link)
i'm going to try the recipe, it sounds so easy.

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