Angry Safer's New Writeupshttp://everything2.com/?node=New%20Writeups%20Atom%20Feed&foruser=Angry Safer2005-02-08T01:07:54ZThe Station Agent (review)http://everything2.com/user/Angry+Safer/writeups/The+Station+AgentAngry Saferhttp://everything2.com/user/Angry+Safer2005-02-08T01:07:54Z2005-02-08T01:07:54Z<p><b>The Station Agent</b></p>
<p>Director: <a href="/title/Tom+McCarthy">Tom McCarthy</a><br />
Starring: <a href="/title/Peter+Dinklage">Peter Dinklage</a>, <a href="/title/Patricia+Clarkson">Patricia Clarkson</a>, <a href="/title/Bobby+Cannavale">Bobby Cannavale</a>, <a href="/title/Michelle+Williams">Michelle Williams</a><br />
Run Time: 88 minutes<br />
Rated: R<br />
Theatrical Release Date: Oct 3, 2003<br />
Video Release Date: June 15 2004</p>
<p>A seemingly pointless movie about a <a href="/title/dwarf">dwarf</a> that is rather short. Uh, I mean the movie. The main character is <a href="/title/Finbar+McBride">Finbar McBride</a> (Peter Dinklage), who works at a hobby shop. His employer dies, and oddly enough, he leaves our hero an abandoned train station in <a href="/title/New+Jersey">New Jersey</a>. Finbar sets off on what might be called an adventure. I liked the movie, but I don't see what all the <a href="/title/hype">hype</a> was about.</p>
<p>Fin makes friends with a host of other strange characters, who only become half developed at best. The movie sets you up for a lot of things, none of which are resolved. The camera work is excellent, the acting is decent, it's quite funny, the music is cool, but it just doesn't go anywhere. I'd say check it out, you're<!-- close unclosed tag --></p>…Cream of Wheat sandwich (thing)http://everything2.com/user/Angry+Safer/writeups/Cream+of+Wheat+sandwichAngry Saferhttp://everything2.com/user/Angry+Safer2004-08-12T02:20:15Z2004-08-12T02:20:15Z<b>Disclaimer</b>
<p>I happen to enjoy my <a href="/title/Cream+of+Wheat">Cream of Wheat</a> <a href="/title/sammich">sammich</a>, however you might not. In fact, you might get sick to the stomach just <i>thinking</i> about one. If you are one of those unfortunate souls, I suggest you consider this <a href="/title/recipe">recipe</a> no further. However, if you aren't <a href="/title/vomit">vomit</a>ing into the tiny <a href="/title/trashcan">trashcan</a> next to your computer by now, you really should try my <a href="/title/sammich">sammich</a>.</p>
<p>This sandwich was the result of late night <a href="/title/hunger">hunger</a> and <a href="/title/The+Best">The Best</a>'s suggestion. I know what you're thinking, but I swear, you will like it. I am going to be making these things for breakfast, before school, on a daily basis. No more <a href="/title/Poptarts">Poptarts</a> for me!
<h4>Ingredients</h4>
<ul>
<li>1 Packet of <a href="/title/Instant">Instant</a> <a href="/title/Cinnamon">Cinnamon</a> Cream of Wheat</li>
<li>About 1 <a href="/title/cup">cup</a> of water</li>
<li>2 <a href="/title/hamburger">hamburger</a> <a href="/title/buns">buns</a>, top and bottom</li>
<li>Some <a href="/title/butter">butter</a></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Method</b></p>
<p>Alright, you've decided to risk it. I admire your <a href="/title/brass">brass</a>, now <a href="/title/let%2527s+get+cooking%2521">let's get cooking!</a> The first thing would be to toast your hamburger buns. You should<!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p>…Milkweed (thing)http://everything2.com/user/Angry+Safer/writeups/MilkweedAngry Saferhttp://everything2.com/user/Angry+Safer2004-06-29T18:31:10Z2004-06-29T18:31:10Z<p>Size: 3-5 feet high<br>
<i>Asclepias Syriaca</i> and <i>Asclepias Speciosa</i>
<p>There are several common <a href="/title/species">species</a> of Milkweed. I'm only describing the two most common <a href="/title/edible">edible</a> species. That's right, you can eat these things, if they are good enough for <a href="/title/butterflys">butterflys</a>, then why aren't we eating them?
<p>That's a very good question, because every part of the plant is edible, and tasty. <i>A. Syriaca</i> is found throughout the eastern <a href="/title/United+States">United States</a>, while <i>A. Speciosa</i> grows throughout the western United States. Both species look very similar. The plants are tall with long, <a href="/title/oval">oval</a> <a href="/title/leaves">leaves</a> that come to a rounded point at both ends of the leaf. The leaves are found in opposite pairs along the <a href="/title/stem">stem</a>. The undersides are slightly paler than the top, and covered with fine <a href="/title/hair">hair</a>s.
<p>Milkweed features small <a href="/title/purple">purple</a> or <a href="/title/white">white</a> <a href="/title/flower">flower</a>s which <a href="/title/bloom">bloom</a> in <a href="/title/summer">summer</a>. After flowering, they bear green <a href="/title/seed+pod">seed pod</a>s about 4 inches long and covered with soft <a href="/title/spine">spine</a>s and hairs. They eventually split open and<!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p>…Dogbane (thing)http://everything2.com/user/Angry+Safer/writeups/DogbaneAngry Saferhttp://everything2.com/user/Angry+Safer2004-06-29T15:12:13Z2004-06-29T15:12:13ZSize: 4-24 <a href="/title/inch">inch</a>es high<br>
Other Names: <a href="/title/Indian+Hemp">Indian Hemp</a>, <a href="/title/amyroot">amyroot</a>, <a href="/title/bitter-root">bitter-root</a>, <a href="/title/rheumatism+weed">rheumatism weed</a>, <a href="/title/Swamp+Fox">General Marion</a>'s Weed<br>
<i>Apocynaceae</i> family<br>
<p>Dogbane looks similar to <a href="/title/Milkweed">Milkweed</a>, it may prove difficult to tell young plants apart. They have pairs of opposite <a href="/title/oval">oval</a>-shaped <a href="/title/leaves">leaves</a>. The surface of the leaves is dark green, while the underside is paler and covered with fine <a href="/title/hair">hair</a>s. The <a href="/title/stems">stems</a> are tough but <b>not</b> covered with hairs. The plant has clusters of pink, <a href="/title/bell">bell</a>-shaped <a href="/title/flowers">flowers</a>. Dogbane can be found along <a href="/title/stream+banks">stream banks</a> and the edges of <a href="/title/woods">woods</a> across <a href="/title/North+America">North America</a> and parts of <a href="/title/Europe">Europe</a>.
<p>Dogbane is related to the deadly <a href="/title/oleander">oleander</a> and contains <a href="/title/cymarin">cymarin</a> and toxic <a href="/title/glycoside">glycoside</a>s. <a href="/title/Ingestion">Ingestion</a> could lead to <a href="/title/cardiac+arrest">cardiac arrest</a> and possibly death.
<p>Dogbane can be used as <a href="/title/cordage">cordage</a>. Native Americans also used it to treat <a href="/title/intestinal+worms">intestinal worms</a>, <a href="/title/fever">fever</a>, <a href="/title/asthma">asthma</a>, <a href="/title/dysentery">dysentery</a>, and <a href="/title/indigestion">indigestion</a>.
<p><a href="/title/BrianShader">BrianShader</a> says I feel you should point out that <a href="/title/dogbane">dogbane</a> is an<!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p>…Soapwort (thing)http://everything2.com/user/Angry+Safer/writeups/SoapwortAngry Saferhttp://everything2.com/user/Angry+Safer2004-06-28T19:03:03Z2004-06-28T19:03:03ZSize: 1-2 feet high<br>
Other Names: <a href="/title/Bouncing+Bet">Bouncing Bet</a><br>
<i>Saponaria officinalis</i>
<p>Soapwort can be found along <a href="/title/roadside">roadside</a>s, in <a href="/title/ditches">ditches</a>, and other <a href="/title/waste+area">waste area</a>s. Soapwort has a single, unbranched <a href="/title/stalk">stalk</a> with pairs of leaves along its length. The Leaves are <a href="/title/elliptical">elliptical</a> and have <a href="/title/veins">veins</a> running down the middle. The leaves wrap around the <a href="/title/stem">stem</a> so that it appears to be passing through them. Large, pink <a href="/title/flowers">flowers</a> are attached to the stems above the highest pairs of leaves.
<p>Soapwort contains <a href="/title/saponin">saponin</a>s. They are natural <a href="/title/soap">soap</a>s, and can easily be used instead of soap. But, just like you wouldn't think of eating the soap in your <a href="/title/bathroom">bathroom</a>, you don't want to eat this either. If the plant is eaten severe <a href="/title/irritation">irritation</a> of the <a href="/title/digestive+system">digestive system</a> results.
<p>Sources:<br>
Hall, Alan. <u>The Wild Food Trail Guide</u>. Holt, Rhinehart, and Winston. 1945.</p>
<!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p>Moonseed (thing)http://everything2.com/user/Angry+Safer/writeups/MoonseedAngry Saferhttp://everything2.com/user/Angry+Safer2004-06-28T15:50:08Z2004-06-28T15:50:08ZMoonseed, also known as <a href="/title/Yellow+parilla">Yellow parilla</a>, is a poisonous plant that is dangerously similar to <a href="/title/wild+grape">wild grape</a>s.
It has heart-shaped <a href="/title/leaves">leaves</a> with long <a href="/title/stalks">stalks</a>, similar to that of a grape. It is a climbing <a href="/title/vine">vine</a>, like a grape, however, it <a href="/title/twine">twine</a>s around whatever it is securing itself to, rather than sending out <a href="/title/tendrils">tendrils</a>. It has clusters of purplish-black fruit, again similar to grape. Moonseed is found throughout North America.<br>
<p>Moonseed and grapes even <a href="/title/ripen">ripen</a> at the same time, early <a href="/title/summer">summer</a>. They grow in the same places, <a href="/title/thickets">thickets</a>, <a href="/title/stream+banks">stream banks</a>, and <a href="/title/woods">woods</a>. Moonseed contains an <a href="/title/Alkaloid+dauricine">Alkaloid dauricine</a>. It is highly toxic, the convulsions are a <i>dead</i> giveaway that you've been poisoned. It could prove fatal.</p>
<p>Now that I've scared the pants off anyone who likes to eat wild grape, I will tell you how to tell these plants apart. Firstly, the stems do not get as woody as grapes, they are lacking the loose <a href="/title/bark">bark</a> as well. The final method to differentiate them is also the most precise, the<!-- close unclosed tag --></p>…