Trifecta Hemp Brownies

I've been infuriated with the legalization of Marijuana in Colorado. Its all anyone from out-of-state wants to talk about; both professionally and personally. And almost no one I know is even remotely into it! 

We used to be known for the Rocky Mountains, Denver Broncos, 14ers, world class ski resorts such as Aspen and Vail, healthy citizens, a terrible basketball team and a well educated workforce with a diverse economy. The Shining Capital of the Rocky Mountains. Now we are just the capital of Weed, Pot and Smoke. Pathetic. I can't wait for other states to legalize so we can get back to being known for things that truly make this state one of the best places to live in the world. (Not to mention the pending headquarters of the NWO after the Illuminati destroy the planet). 

I hate you Doctor Evil!! So what can I do? Ere, I may stretch forth my puny arm to halt the mighty Colorado River from its decreed course. So I shall embrace the change in my own special way: TRIFECTA BROWNIES. My own spin on "edibles" in the state of weed. 

I do this to honor my Mother who has venerated the virtues of Hemp Seed over the years. To make a full Trifecta, I have also included Coconut Oil and Ionized Water. The rest is the triple chocolate mix from Ghirardelli via Costco.

A moment of enlightenment as I embrace change - the only constant in life.

Full disclosure, I didn't have any actual ionized water, so I just nuked some water before putting it in the mix. You get the idea. Personally, I think they turned out delicious. I guess just about anything Colorado tastes good to me. 

Thundering Three Year-olds

I have an ax to grind with my chapel. In the 90s when it was constructed some ill-informed architect decided to build with a sub-floor and not on a concrete slab. Doesn't SOUND like a big deal does it? Until your 3 year old daughter who weighs about 35-lbs soaking wet can run down the hallway and it sounds like this:

HONESTLY. What is the blazes of all the saints and pioneer patrons were they thinking? It almost couldn't be louder if they tried. This is my reaction every time my kids get loose in the building:

In honor of  the impending Pioneer Day and the era when a Bishop could apply tithing funds to... whatever, I DEMAND THEY TAKE WHATEVER THEY NEED FROM MY TITHING TO PUT SOME BLASTED INSULATION IN THE SUB-FLOORING. 

I'm fairly certain this can be done.

http://learn.builddirect.com/home-improvement-info/sound-transmission/

Upon completion I'll be able to take my unruly children to the foyer and it will actually be quiet for those in the chapel. My plea tonight to any leader able to make a difference:

Patriarchal Domination

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In this case, when I installed this selfie as the lock and home screen on the boss's iPhone, one can only say: Patriarchal Domination.

Summer 2015 Movie Blitz

I've been told I run a movie blog, which is fair since I "speak in quote" most of the time. But make no mistake, this is a Horcrux and you risk being sucked into a misty vortex with John Williams music if my singularity decides possesses you, murder cats and write strange messages on the bathroom wall in blood. Just thought I should get that warning out on there.

Work has been very busy over the last couple of months so I've had a bunch of time to listen to some books and then take in some summer films on breaks. Let's start with the films since the odds of anyone catching up with my books are slim:

• Beyond the Madding Crowd - This film may not be a typical popcorn flick, but it is absolutely GORGEOUS. Nearly every frame could be used still work of art. I found it to be more impressive than Days of Heaven which has been hailed by many as one of the most beautiful films of all time. So yes, this gets my highest praise. Watch it as a piece of art not entertainment, but it still does that. Every woman should be so lucky as Carrie Mulligan to have a film like that to remember their youth later in life. Easily my favorite movie of the summer.

Wouldn't it be great if all prospective spouses said stuff like this? Bathseba: Ahead of her time -  Truth in advertising. 

• Jurassic World - Am I the only person underwhelmed by this movie? It was good, but nothing terribly special or new. DBH sports THE WORST HAIRCUT EVER and Chris Pratt was alright. I must be getting old.
• Avengers Deux / Ultron - A solid outing, always hard to top the original and the humor was still great. While it is cool to look at, after awhile the visual effects and action just seem tedious and there for the sake of "EXPLOSIONS!!!" I want a Super Hero Franchise to do something new with a character... Like Superman having a kid?? I guess we'll never know.  
• Mad Max / Fury Road - I know I just complained about non-stop violence and that's really all this flick does. Seriously. There are like two 5-minute breaks. My only complaint. I did love how there is almost no exposition and you just have to figure it out. Hats off for being very well crafted, shot and completely entertaining. I was both shocked and laughing throughout. Given the unending stream of Post Apocalyptic fodder heaped upon us in the media, I think I'd take the Zombie Apocalypse over dealing with flabby metal face and his hoard of heavy metal maniacs. 
• Inside Out - A return to form for Pixar. They make animation for adults that kids can also enjoy. Absolutely loved this movie in concept and how they balanced real life vs. the Emoties so it could pack more of an emotional punch. I always get choked up in these blasted movies. The only concerning thing is that there are 5 emotions and only one of them is positive. It also seems to lead kids to believe they are ruled by their emotions and didn't seem to demonstrate how to control them, just accept them. Don't get me wrong, that was a great message for kids and parents that you need to embrace sadness (grief, loneliness, etc.) to heal, but whatever. Its just for kids right? 

 I'll have to get to the books on another post.