Friday, April 30, 2004
get a free day pass
...to salon.com and read Rebecca Traister's article called "Making women's issues go away" that details A damning new report reveals that the Bush administration has quietly removed 25 reports from its Women's Bureau Web site, deleting or distorting crucial information on issues from pay equity to reproductive healthcare.
Thursday, April 29, 2004
putting the fugly in fifty
Not long after the ugly-ass newly-designed American $20 bill came into circulation, a fucking ugly $50 soon followed. What makes it so bad, you ask? The fact that it resembles the Bank of America logo-slash-flag is a good start. What is this people, a merger?
The overuse of the American flag since 9/11 has made it become downright trite. Insincere, even.
Is there no room to put a woman on a denomination? Think how convenient a $40 bill would be.
Even a Simpson's episode joked about how rarely the Sacagawea dollar coin is used. She herself may be getting replaced by faces of the presidents in order. I am not making that up.
The overuse of the American flag since 9/11 has made it become downright trite. Insincere, even.
Is there no room to put a woman on a denomination? Think how convenient a $40 bill would be.
Even a Simpson's episode joked about how rarely the Sacagawea dollar coin is used. She herself may be getting replaced by faces of the presidents in order. I am not making that up.
the shoe issue
Although I'm not in an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora like the bride and groom from Saturday night, I am in a photograph with Tricia. She came here from New York for the weekend and we were rebellious little prom girls like you see in NYC subways.
There we were on MUNI, in our accidentally sort-of-matching outfits, carrying the wedding present and sexy clutch purses. We gravely miscalculated the calf damage that would ensue, what with walking several blocks in high heels.
But just before that, Tricia stabbed her stiletto clean through our wooden back porch. Light now comes through a perfectly round hole, as if her heel were a drill bit.
When it happened, she shrieked, worried about the porch. Then I shrieked, worried about her shoe. All is well and no hospitalization was required.
Wednesday, April 28, 2004
Sharon Sharin' Her Fame
The National Center for Lesbian Rights honored Sharon Stone this week with their Spirit Award, recognizing Stone's "important contributions by allies of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community."
Over the years, Ms. Stone has consistently raised awareness -- and big money -- for AIDS research. Go Sharon, it's Sharon, go Sharon!
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
guerilla me this
Anyone at the March for Women who spotted one of these posters may know that they were made by the Guerilla Girls a stellar group of women who have been fighting for women's rights in a very unique way since 1985.
The Guerilla Girls are anonymous. They sometimes don gorilla suits to call attention to any inequality between the sexes in the realm of fine art, Hollywood movies and of course, the senate. Genius.
Sunday, April 25, 2004
a message to Mr. President
I'm glued to CSPAN today, watching coverage of the March for Women's Lives. The official count is 1,150,000 which makes this the largest march in U.S. history.
The message is clear, we will not allow Roe v. Wade to be overturned. We will not allow more women to die from unsafe, back alley abortions. We're saying to Bush, get out of mine!
To every marcher whether you are literally there (or marching in spirit) thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thursday, April 22, 2004
quotes for the day
"You gotta bring ass if you want to get ass."
-- Bobby Womack
"Whatever it takes to get you through 4 in the morning."
-- Frank Sinatra
"The artist represents the consciousness and memory of [the] times."
-- László Moholy-Nagy
-- Bobby Womack
"Whatever it takes to get you through 4 in the morning."
-- Frank Sinatra
"The artist represents the consciousness and memory of [the] times."
-- László Moholy-Nagy
Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Saturday Dolores Park noon-4 Local March for Choice Rally
San Franciscans who can't make it to the March for Choice in Washington DC this Sunday can gather in Dolores Park this Saturday from noon to 4PM to hoot, holler and otherwise stick it to the Bush-man.
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
my first luggage
I made a confession to a clerk at Macy's yesterday. I'm not sure what came over me, but it seemed really important to tell her as she handed me my receipt, "You know I've never had nice luggage." She replied with commission and vim, "You do now!"
The occasion is a bachelorette party to be held in New Orleans. It will be my first time there ever and I'm stoked. Part of what made the trip so affordable is that we'll be changing planes. Overhead compartment expandable red suitcase: check!
Friday, April 16, 2004
Leather Permitting
Our friend Tricia likes to refer to Fantasy Football as "Imaginary Football" which is really a pretty apt definition of the game. People who play it get mad when they hear that description. If anyone knows what makes "fantasy" a more dignified word for the sport, you should really let me in on it.
And as I type, I am admitting that I married a man who is not only playing in a Fantasy Bass Fishing League, he is also winning. His team is named Leather Permitting.
And as I type, I am admitting that I married a man who is not only playing in a Fantasy Bass Fishing League, he is also winning. His team is named Leather Permitting.
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Here's looking at you, cat. And you, and you, and you!
If Sausalito, CA based Genetic Savings and Clone is a legal cat cloning farm, where are the ones we don't know about?
I'll bet you a trip to the moon that there are human clones dragging their knuckles around on some deserted island laboratory somewhere. There's got to be.
I'll bet you a trip to the moon that there are human clones dragging their knuckles around on some deserted island laboratory somewhere. There's got to be.
a pic I took
This snap is from Kelley's show at Great American Music Hall. One of my favorite moments was when some guy in the crowd yelled between songs, all agitated-like, "Why are you so GOOD?!"
He's right, it is difficult to pin down why he's so good. I reckon you'll see for yourself one day.
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Catch Right-Wing Eye the movie!
"I give it 8 chomps"
That's a quote from my friend Chris, giving the Dawn of the Dead movie a great rating.
I loved it. The story unfolded in a very realistic and suspenseful way. As expected with a generous serving of gore. But it wasn't scary per se. Entertaining, yes, especially for those of us who love zombie movies.
Get theeself to the theater, it's playing on a ridiculous number of screens and is best viewed big.
I loved it. The story unfolded in a very realistic and suspenseful way. As expected with a generous serving of gore. But it wasn't scary per se. Entertaining, yes, especially for those of us who love zombie movies.
Get theeself to the theater, it's playing on a ridiculous number of screens and is best viewed big.
Tuesday, April 13, 2004
what do Julianne Moore, Alan Cumming and Gloria Steinem have in common?
They'll be in Washington DC on Sunday April 25th at the March for Women's Lives. The current list of celebrities registered to march is here and includes Ileana Douglas, Ewan McGregor, Frances McDormand, Ed Asner and approximately one million others of varying degrees of fame.
Now. org website states that this will be "the most significant and massive abortion rights march in over a decade."
If you can make it to the march, we salute you! Or if you will march in spirit, please give your signature to this trusty petition because women's lives quite literally depend on it.
Now. org website states that this will be "the most significant and massive abortion rights march in over a decade."
If you can make it to the march, we salute you! Or if you will march in spirit, please give your signature to this trusty petition because women's lives quite literally depend on it.
Friday, April 09, 2004
eyeball that jewelry
Reuters reported that a few people in Amsterdam have had miniature hearts or moons sugically installed into the layer of membrane which hugs the eye. The experimental procedure is called "JewelEye." Would I? Nah.
I don't know about you, but it reminds me of nail charms stuck elsewhere.
"Hey, you've got something in your eye!"
Thursday, April 08, 2004
Kelley Stoltz tonight at Great American Music Hall
The inimitable Kelley Stoltz is headlining tonight at the drop dead lovely Great American Music Hall. MP3s here.
Also playing are Rogue Wave, Bart Davenport and Neil from Smile.
Go and you will regret nothing. Tix are here.
Thanks to Deb who took Kelley's lovely photo. Sans flash, even!
Wednesday, April 07, 2004
Reverend Pepper
Look out, people, I'm getting myself ordained. The church of what remains to be seen but there are several sites on the Web where I can legally perform a wedding ceremony in the state of California.
I will be granted approval to marry Peter and Jeanne and I will report true tales along the way. I am honored to be a part of their future and past and I promised them love and laughter on their wedding day.
SFGate's Daily Dish (where I get my hard news) reported that Alanis Morrissette recently got ordained online in hopes of perfoming same-sex wedding ceremonies.
I will be granted approval to marry Peter and Jeanne and I will report true tales along the way. I am honored to be a part of their future and past and I promised them love and laughter on their wedding day.
SFGate's Daily Dish (where I get my hard news) reported that Alanis Morrissette recently got ordained online in hopes of perfoming same-sex wedding ceremonies.
Tuesday, April 06, 2004
dude, where's my archive?
Big, big ups to Ted for rescuing my blob, I mean, blog. He restored my archives, now visible in handy monthly format. Scroll and you will find!
One day, I will send him a nice fruit basket. : )
One day, I will send him a nice fruit basket. : )
Monday, April 05, 2004
lost in karaoke
Lost in Translation is so many wonderful things, including inspiration for grabbing the mic and making a fool of yourself before a live audience. Fortunately last night, most of the crowd at The Mint was no stranger to liquor.
Maybe they'll forget that I forgot how to sing the 1970 hit American Woman by a Canadian band called the Guess Who.
All Music Guide says of the band: "The group performed for President and Mrs. Nixon and Prince Charles at the White House. (Pat Nixon requested that "American Woman" be dropped from the set list.)"
Maybe they'll forget that I forgot how to sing the 1970 hit American Woman by a Canadian band called the Guess Who.
All Music Guide says of the band: "The group performed for President and Mrs. Nixon and Prince Charles at the White House. (Pat Nixon requested that "American Woman" be dropped from the set list.)"
Friday, April 02, 2004
rack 'em up, Bob
Bob Dylan to appear in television ads prancing in Venice with Victoria's Secret models? It says so here. A compilation of Dylan tracks will sell at the filmy lingerie stores for $10 a pop.
Now is a great time for spreading political music out in the world. I am a big supporter of that. But still, I can't shake thinking of the models giving a new meaning to Blonde on Blonde.
Now is a great time for spreading political music out in the world. I am a big supporter of that. But still, I can't shake thinking of the models giving a new meaning to Blonde on Blonde.
plushies breakdancing
"What are those called, when it's porn and stuffed animals?" Ted asked me last night. After a pause, I said "plushies!" He said, "oh yeah."
He then suggested that I post this video here and he's right. Find the third one down in the far right column with the guy in a teddy bear costume about to breakdance. Watch it and it will make you happy.
Friends and I used to forward this video around and it never ceased to be both politically apt and completely hilarious.
He then suggested that I post this video here and he's right. Find the third one down in the far right column with the guy in a teddy bear costume about to breakdance. Watch it and it will make you happy.
Friends and I used to forward this video around and it never ceased to be both politically apt and completely hilarious.
Thursday, April 01, 2004
moved to tears in song
Local pal Garrett Kamps came to a teeny, intimate secret show in Austin at sxsw starring Kris Kristofferson. He namedrops Nick Tangborn aka my husband in this week's SF Weekly and tell us what he saw.
But something he didn't see was backstage after the show when Kris remembered Nick and the two of them hugged. I got choked up just watching them have "a moment." We also met his wife, Lisa Kristofferson, who was as sweet as the day is long and looked steady and strong as she carried Kris's guitar in a big heavy traveling case that had clearly seen the world.
Like Kamps, I also stood near Jason Lee and can attest that his hair did look totally weird. It was as if Crispin Glover's hairstylist was mad at him and acting out with product on Jason Lee.
Fewer tears (hopefully) will be shed one week from today at the Kelley Stoltz show at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. A night to remember, guaranteed. Tickets here. Only twelve doll hairs.
But something he didn't see was backstage after the show when Kris remembered Nick and the two of them hugged. I got choked up just watching them have "a moment." We also met his wife, Lisa Kristofferson, who was as sweet as the day is long and looked steady and strong as she carried Kris's guitar in a big heavy traveling case that had clearly seen the world.
Like Kamps, I also stood near Jason Lee and can attest that his hair did look totally weird. It was as if Crispin Glover's hairstylist was mad at him and acting out with product on Jason Lee.
Fewer tears (hopefully) will be shed one week from today at the Kelley Stoltz show at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. A night to remember, guaranteed. Tickets here. Only twelve doll hairs.
