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G R I M E S: I don't want to have to compromise my morals in order to make a living

i dont want my words to be taken out of context

i dont want to be infantilized because i refuse to be sexualized

i dont want to be molested at shows or on the street by people who perceive me as an object that exists for their personal satisfaction

i dont want to live in a world where…

I love you, Claire.

April 24, 2013

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Red Pen Valentine Cookies for Teachers

The PTO asked for contributions to the dessert table in the teacher’s lounge, and these Red Pen Cookies were part of my offering. I’m really thrilled with how they came out, and I hope the staff got a kick out of them. I wish I’d gotten a better pic but alas, it was early hours when I got everything finished and was making do with poor light and bleary eyes. Ah well.

The secret to good, sharp cut-out cookies is refrigeration. No matter what dough I’m using, as soon as the ingredients are combined, I use my hands to form a ball and plop it on a sheet of waxed paper. I cover with a second piece of waxed paper and use a rolling pin to roll it out to the desired thickness. Then I carefully slide the dough with the paper onto a cookie sheet and put it in the fridge for an hour. After that, I will either take it out to start cutting, or wrap it up in a freezer bag til I’m ready to cut and bake cookies. Since I don’t need to use extra flour to roll out the dough, it doesn’t change flavor or consistency as I collect and re-roll the scraps (rechilling as needed). Kewl.

THIS IS GENIUS. It’s even better that I know the creator! Awesome job, Christie!

February 18, 2013

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