As part of my effort to choose JOY I continue to expand my list of musicians who use satire and parody to help us cope with the current political situation, and modern life in general. Music, comedy and politics- spreading JOY, educating, and encouraging #resistance. [read more]
DORA: A Headcase © 2012 by Lidia Yuknavitch Hawthorne Books, Portland OR ISBN: 978-0-9834775-7-0 This book is filled with examples of gorgeous if not stunning language and imagery: “the scent of something too sweet and lingering in the room. Like childhood.” (page 113) For those [read more]
We queer folk have centuries of experience saving ourselves, and often much of society, when confronted by hate. From f*ggots burned at the feet of ‘witches’ to ‘loving in the era of aids’ we will not surrender. We will not let them take our love [read more]
Dear Taleo; I hate to say it, but we can not go on this way. I know you are sincere in your desire to bring me great joy. No doubt it’s not just about the money, and it’s not like you judge me when I [read more]
Today is the 15th anniversary of the events of Nine-Eleven. Whether caused by the “intelligence failures” we were told, or any of the ‘conspiracy theories’ floating around (or most likely a mix of things), the deaths 15 years ago, and the destruction in their wake, [read more]
I’ve made mention here (and more so on my Facebook profile) of my financial struggles. Not that I believe I should have to justify or defend my current state of poverty, but perhaps my story will open some eyes. Between judeo-catholic guilt and protestant (heavy [read more]
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