Ben-Hur

(Eric has hijacked Jessie's blog as she sleeps through the 2nd half of Ben-Hur.)

In high school, we watched Spartacus in World History class. In fact, we watched it for weeks because our teacher, Mr. Seymour, had a habit of nodding off, and when he did, someone would invariably get up and rewind the video. Lest ye think public school failed me however, note that Jessie got to watch not only Spartacus, but Ben-Hur, in Catholic school. And she was paying extra for that education.

Anyway, I'm catching Ben-Hur for the first time during TCM's Oscar week. And I have to say... its pretty much like Spartucus without the Kirk Douglas chin dimple. Which, strangely, I mean in a good way.

Sound Guy

Tiny Magnet groupies tonight! Thought I'd post now in case we don't get back in time to post before the day is out. They've decided to have an early show since all their friends are old though. :) Love it.

I am sort of forming a thing for vintage music in Spanish. I especially like the old school Mexican stuff, but my Spanish teacher just decorated the walls in old Spain Spanish record covers and it thrilled me. I got a list of people to look up. I know. I'm getting more less cool.

Easy Peasy Wonton Soup

I swiped this recipe from traderjoesfan.com. I thought it was most tasty:

Saute half of a medium yellow onion in some canola oil
When translucent add,
1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
1-2 Tablespoons of fresh ginger, julienned
Cook another minute.
Add 1 box of vegetable broth
When hot, turn heat down to simmer
Add
1 bag Chicken Cilantro WonTons, frozen
1/2 cup frozen peas.
Slow simmer till heated thru about 6-8 min.
Garnish with Soy sauce.

Gong Bath

Allison put out an invite to a gong bath at the studio where she does yoga. As you may know, I cannot pass up trying new things.
You: What's a gong bath?
Me: Pretty relaxing (though I discovered that I may be the only person on Earth who doesn't like the sound of the gong). You lie on the floor and a gong player goes to town for a good while. It felt like a slumber party (especially when people started snoring) (and I swear someone was eating Cheetos). LK said it felt like a church lock-in (but with a gong) and then she flicked me in the arm.