Well we have the evil fairy, but where was the good one who saved the day and turned the princess's death sentence into a long long nap? We miss her when we think about the story.
Also about this idea transplanted to the 21st century. If the girl was essentially comatose, the story makes no mention of nutrition or anything like that. True, it's a fairy tale transported, but if you're going to make dad look like Mr. Rogers you might want to deal with a few details.
Costuming advice; make dad look a bit older as the introduction of the fairy tale characters is a bit shaky. Who is that man? Dad or the Prince Charming whose princess failed to wake up completely? The man looked too youngish given the fact that he should have looked 50-60 years old. This should be easy. Also while I assume that he depleted his kingly savings he looks a bit too working class for a king.
Still minor quibbles about a fun show. I could say you got me thinking a bit and that is fun too, but the opening ambiguity could be solved with the statement that he's the father of the "patient", not just that the last name is "king" as the prince would have become a king too.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Sprout city!
My pea sprouts look fabulous and my lentils are just starting to take off today with little shoots forming. Why people insist on buying those anemic beige bean sprouts is anyone's guess when you can make prettier, tastier, fresher sprouts at a fraction of the cost on your own counter top. And you do not need an array of fancy devices to do this. A jar, a piece of cloth, a rubber band, water and seeds. That is all.
I personally love the taste of raw peas fresh from the vine. They are very green tasting and sweetish. The frozen peas just don't have this flavor going on at all, and cooked peas....well I've never had a positive experience with these. Now a freshly sprouted pea gives you the fresh taste without the fresh price and takes only a couple days as legumes are quick sprouters. And as I mentioned previously, the nutritional content changes and you no longer have a piece of green starch but a green vegetable. Amazing stuff and with green peas (no splits thank you) you get a large supply for 99 cents a bag. Now you can also allow the pea sprouts to grow larger with no dimunition of taste AND you can grow all the shoots you can eat in a simple pot or two in your home all year round. No pods, but no rabbits and no special season required. All is good.
PS:Check out the nutritional value of sprouts at NutritionData.com. The soy sprouts are excellent in every way!
The Maximalist wonders what survivalists think of this sprouting business. They are busy storing grains and dessicated red meat, but it seems the sprout could be overlooked. I suppose they plan to store multivitamins as well.
Goodness how delicious, eating sprouted peas!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Naturally
I am not happy that the price of silver is down a bit, but I believe it is temporary. This also affords the Maximalist time to buy more cheap silver ahead of the curve. Silver lining.
Another litte gardening note; do NOT waste your money on packaged gardening seeds if pea sprouts appeal to you. Use the bags put out by Goya or some store varieties. You can get 16oz bags for far less than the little gardener brands. I am not sure how these would work for those desiring raw peas or specialty varietals, but for sprouts, cheap is good. And yes, you can sprout other packaged seeds as well. Lentils make especially good sprouts. Cheap, wholesome and nutritious. Yes, sprouting alters the nutritional value. You sacrifice protein for vegetable nutrients, but the Maximalist recommends combining protein with vegetables anyway and tends to favor fish and chicken. I am rather a chicketarian.
Just in case you think I am just regurgitating info from other sites, I have been sprouting since 1977. I lived in a weird student co-op and chose KP over vacuuming or bathroom detail. One of the duties was making sprouts. Others were making yogurt and granola. Maximalist is an old hand at sprouts. And I have started fresh pea and lentil sprouts today. Sadly, the modern kitchen is not conducive to making yogurt. The co-op had an old pilot light stove. I made superb thick yogurt...mmmmm.
Another litte gardening note; do NOT waste your money on packaged gardening seeds if pea sprouts appeal to you. Use the bags put out by Goya or some store varieties. You can get 16oz bags for far less than the little gardener brands. I am not sure how these would work for those desiring raw peas or specialty varietals, but for sprouts, cheap is good. And yes, you can sprout other packaged seeds as well. Lentils make especially good sprouts. Cheap, wholesome and nutritious. Yes, sprouting alters the nutritional value. You sacrifice protein for vegetable nutrients, but the Maximalist recommends combining protein with vegetables anyway and tends to favor fish and chicken. I am rather a chicketarian.
Just in case you think I am just regurgitating info from other sites, I have been sprouting since 1977. I lived in a weird student co-op and chose KP over vacuuming or bathroom detail. One of the duties was making sprouts. Others were making yogurt and granola. Maximalist is an old hand at sprouts. And I have started fresh pea and lentil sprouts today. Sadly, the modern kitchen is not conducive to making yogurt. The co-op had an old pilot light stove. I made superb thick yogurt...mmmmm.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Adding Pictures
Should I or shouldn't I?
When I first started blogging I toyed with posting pics of my fragrance choice of the day and a piece of silver in my collection, sort of a jewel of the day.
I never did either.
Now, that I have my garden started I thought of taking pics of my plants. I could probably start with some of my older acquisitions like the 800 daffodils I planted last fall to fill up an area wher the grass would just not grow. They looked lovely, not quite the daffodil scene from Dr Zhivago, but we're getting there.
So between gardens and silver maybe I could add a picture or two.
Or if I am looking for hits I should snap pics of all the Bonne Bell ads I have and mix them up with other "real girl" 70s ads. That seems pretty popular. To be sure even the "malibu-ties" looked real next to today's models. I have much to be grateful for growing up when the bar wasn't set way too high!
Something to consider.
When I first started blogging I toyed with posting pics of my fragrance choice of the day and a piece of silver in my collection, sort of a jewel of the day.
I never did either.
Now, that I have my garden started I thought of taking pics of my plants. I could probably start with some of my older acquisitions like the 800 daffodils I planted last fall to fill up an area wher the grass would just not grow. They looked lovely, not quite the daffodil scene from Dr Zhivago, but we're getting there.
So between gardens and silver maybe I could add a picture or two.
Or if I am looking for hits I should snap pics of all the Bonne Bell ads I have and mix them up with other "real girl" 70s ads. That seems pretty popular. To be sure even the "malibu-ties" looked real next to today's models. I have much to be grateful for growing up when the bar wasn't set way too high!
Something to consider.
Things I love today
The McCarter's modern interpretation of an old fairy tale, set to music. Sleeping Beauty Wakes.
That I found The Glass Slipper with Michael Wilding and Leslie Caron, another reinterpretation set to music. I can't wait!
That my garden is working out so well
That I finally discovered a great way to get to sleep that is essentially natural. I am enjoying my dreams a bit more too
Dreams. It's been a while since I remembered them or fought against them. Ever do that? Know that you are dfreaming and talk yourself out of bits and pieces, sort of steer your dreams into a more acceptable form, yes stay asleep? It's great.
Crystal Beads
Henna...have I posted about henna? If not I will, soon
That I found The Glass Slipper with Michael Wilding and Leslie Caron, another reinterpretation set to music. I can't wait!
That my garden is working out so well
That I finally discovered a great way to get to sleep that is essentially natural. I am enjoying my dreams a bit more too
Dreams. It's been a while since I remembered them or fought against them. Ever do that? Know that you are dfreaming and talk yourself out of bits and pieces, sort of steer your dreams into a more acceptable form, yes stay asleep? It's great.
Crystal Beads
Henna...have I posted about henna? If not I will, soon
Sleeping Beauty Wakes at the McCarter
Except for the volume, man it was loud, I loved it!
The voices were lovely, the casting was well done, and I liked the costuming as well.
The plot takes Sleeping Beauty, still asleep, to a 21st century sleep disorder clinic. Actually her father carries her in much to the surprise of the "real" patients, and the story of her awakening begins.
There are layers of meaning and some of the other characters wake up a bit too. I would hate to spoil this one for anybody, so I won't, but I urge anyone looking for nice music wrapped around a psychological feast to see Sleeping Beauty Wakes. It works if you don't read into it too as Mr. Maximalist liked it without my interpretations.
One more minor quibble. How in heck do you bring a stainless steel stretcher into an MRI suite? The M stands for Magnetic, people. It just wouldn't work.
After the play's run is over I will bore you with all my little insights and such. Part of it comes from being fairly familiar with sleep disorders.
Good night,
The Maximalist
The voices were lovely, the casting was well done, and I liked the costuming as well.
The plot takes Sleeping Beauty, still asleep, to a 21st century sleep disorder clinic. Actually her father carries her in much to the surprise of the "real" patients, and the story of her awakening begins.
There are layers of meaning and some of the other characters wake up a bit too. I would hate to spoil this one for anybody, so I won't, but I urge anyone looking for nice music wrapped around a psychological feast to see Sleeping Beauty Wakes. It works if you don't read into it too as Mr. Maximalist liked it without my interpretations.
One more minor quibble. How in heck do you bring a stainless steel stretcher into an MRI suite? The M stands for Magnetic, people. It just wouldn't work.
After the play's run is over I will bore you with all my little insights and such. Part of it comes from being fairly familiar with sleep disorders.
Good night,
The Maximalist
My pepper plants are in flower!
Joy!
Habanero and cayenne varieties are looking good!
My 4-in-1 apple tree is blooming on all four varietal branches. I doubt I will be eating my own apples this fall, but it is nice to see it thriving.
Am moving toward the cottage garden theory of gardening, mixing fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers all in a lovely melange of green and color. Will be hunting for more interesting plants tomorrow. Couldn't resist the pepper update today
Habanero and cayenne varieties are looking good!
My 4-in-1 apple tree is blooming on all four varietal branches. I doubt I will be eating my own apples this fall, but it is nice to see it thriving.
Am moving toward the cottage garden theory of gardening, mixing fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers all in a lovely melange of green and color. Will be hunting for more interesting plants tomorrow. Couldn't resist the pepper update today
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