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G squared: Girl Scout cookies and a Greenling event

1/27/2010

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It's that time of year again (sigh). I think everyone simultaneously loves and hates Girl Scout cookie season. Unfortunately for me, one of my co-workers, has become the resident Cookie Crack Dealer, and brings boxes and boxes to the office. I have worked at this place for a cumulative five years and I have seen people that I have NEVER seen before come in our office. So, does this mean that Girl Scout cookies bring people together? My answer is a definitive no; there is no bother for introductions or other social niceties. People are here for the cookies and nothing more.
Once again I have seen how various lives are controlled by food. Needless to say, I was never a Girl Scout.
But I was thankful that he brought me a very special box....
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15 Calories for 4 cookies, 15 grams of protein, holy sweetness batman!
Ok, so maybe, just maybe it isn't a special box. Maybe in reality he just handed me a box, took my money, and went on his merry little way. But in MY reality (or altered reality due to some trusty white-out and and a fine tipped sharpie) he gave me a calorie conscious, protein packed, box of thin mints. Whatever makes my world go round, right?

Greenling

Now for a completely different turn, I went to a Greenling food soiree last Saturday. They have these events about once a month and people can bring food from their gardens or other local produce they get from various places. I really like the idea because it gives you an idea of different ways you can use seasonal items, which can be difficult at times. Since I was volunteering at the event I didn't get much of a chance to see all the items but I overheard some cool stuff.  I'm also weird about eating things in front of strangers so I didn't taste anything, but it looked good.
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A warm spinach and mushroom salad that looked delish.
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Some food was provided by Blue Dahlia, one of my favorite food spots in town.
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I never found out what this was but it looked very interesting.
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I have to say, I completely agree with the reader's poll on this pick.
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Sweet Leaf provided some local beverages as well as the makers of Fireman's Four. Mmmm, I love me some Fireman's Four!
And last but not least I learned to make some jewelry this weekend. I'll have to post pictures soon and I'm super stoked about my new found hobby! Be sure to stay posted for some of my blinged out creations.
6 Comments
Ralph
1/28/2010 03:30:22 am

Nice... By the way, I still have cookies...
Any time you need to "re-up", holla at ya boy:)

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L*3 link
1/28/2010 03:39:48 am

I think Brent might be upset if I brought any more cookies home. Besides, he doesn't know about the non-thin mint cookies I've purchased... until now.

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Brent link
1/29/2010 02:03:39 am

WHAT??? More cookies? I never saw them... hmm, time to start looking under the bed for hidden half eaten cans of cake frosting again. You didn't even mention mashing the front end of the Batmobile.

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L*3 link
1/29/2010 02:05:33 am

I shared the other cookies with co-workers and put them out for everyone to eat. I didn't mention my damage to the car because I try to keep this "Laura's Latest Love" not "Laura's latest tale of woe" but that does creep in here sometimes.

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Ralph
2/2/2010 01:02:22 am

OK Laura.
I'll promise not to mention all of the cookies you ate that other people bought if you buy another box:)

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L*3 link
2/2/2010 01:05:32 am

Ralph- man, your sales must be diminishing if you are trying to bribe me on the internet. Besides, my round face tells the story of all the other cookies I ate... thanks for making me say it.

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