Rebellious Energy! 1 week Run!

J. Jigour from Santa Clara University...
SCU is where I went as well. Let me tell you folks- it is a smaller school with a pretty teeny art department. Jenny was was one of its radiant stars and even her laconic modesty could not interfere with the prominent aura of Talent surrounding her.

The Twisted Lipstick film was conceived entirely by Jenny's imagination. From beginning to end the COMPLETED project took under 2 weeks. She executed her witty, convulsively funny, Guy Maddenesque vision on the nail! Major props to Sage, Melanie for their comedic timing and QGTP/Erin for facilitating cast and crew... Oh, and btw, it was also a pleasure to recall my poetry reciting days (they lasted throughout my adolescence, even claiming a prize in a Moscow regional reading commemorating M. Tsevaeva's 105th birthday) by intoning some early Tsetaeva. The poem you hear is from 1914 and is an ode to one of Marina Tsetaeva's Sapphic fixations- Sonia Gollidej. What could be more appropriate than Sarah Palin being trapped in a smoke-filled Communist lesbian den!? Please enjoy and spread the word as we come up on Election Day *catching my breath*...Oh and btw, Rolla Selbak will collaborate to score the film for its subsequent runs/life.

quick run-down of No on 8 arguments and protest specs.

These words are not mine...They have been compiled and passed on by everyone from lawyers at Equality California to activists on the BA- Sappho web list serv trying mightily to hone all possible fighting words. Just thought to repost them here if anyone needs more convincing to VOTE NO on 8.

These first ones are more like slogans/sound bytes:

*Stop the Hate

Vote No on 8!

*Please Protect Our Right To Marry

Vote No on 8

*Prop 8 Discriminates!

Vote No on 8

*No to changing the Constitution.
Vote No on 8

*Give a 684 Million Dollar Boost To The Economy-
VOTE NO ON PROP 8

*Prop 8 is BAD for the economy,
VOTE NO ON PROP 8

*Protect The Constitution-
VOTE NO ON PROP 8

*YOU or your children, may be next-
VOTE NO ON PROP 8

*Keep Discrimination OUT Of The Constitution!
Vote No On Prop 8

*Protect EVERYONE'S Rights,
Vote No On Prop 8

The Williams Institute at UCLA Law School reports that gay marriages will give the state economy a 684 million dollar boost, with 64 million of that happening over the next three years. Also, if prop 8 were to pass it would be the first step in the decaying of constitutional rights.

Week of No on 8 rants

-happy to do it.

My opening - a video...of celebrities speaking out against the biggoted Prop 8. When I met Rolla, she had a small celebrity crush on Amy Brenneman of Judging Amy...and I overreacted- surprise. Amy B. became creator and executive producer of the show in 1999, she's a gifted woman in film/television. But is she also Quuueer? My gf can only hope so. I have no desire to check if she's married- let the fantasy live on!

PSA No on Prop 8

Our dear Kundera has been implicated in having ratted someone out

Milan Kundera's denunciation
by ADAM HRADILEK
The author works in the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes.

This won't change our allegiance to the literary genius. The article is well written and researched. Kundera's whole writing career has been a mockery, albeit a humanistic one, of Communist party ideology/brainwashing and senseless cruelty. Czech history still has lessons to teach us and Czechs might reach the tipping point and forgive the Russkies one day. PLEASE rent "The Lives of Others" for a unique Kundera-like film experience. Long live Kundera!

Bill Ayers: 'What could I possibly add?'

Even the conservativy Chicago Tribune is letting Ayers of the hook for good behavior.

"He Lied" About Bill Ayers?

McCain cranks out some false and misleading attacks on Obama's connection to a 1960s radical.
analysis by FactCheck.org

Last nite was a John McCain yukfest. This guy swings low and his lies and accusations are detestable. His attitude is EXTREMELY condescending and arrogant and plain freakin' annoying- he needs to swallow some of that bile that's accumulated on his bib. In the polls, he's already paying a price for his race-baiting distraction tactics. McCain and Palin have beat Pinky and the Brain in their fussiness to take over the US.

Theses FactCheck.org kids don't try to paint a pretty picture for anyone. What they had to say about Obama and ACORN is contradictory to what the Obama campaign-funded "Fight the Smears" site's trying to prove.

is Jeff Koons on the level w/this ne0-traditional flower formation?

The indearing mongrel: "Missing" and "Rescued" in Toronto to Bilbao

I have a feeling he's up to the same "old" that we've all seen. Is it bad for an artist to get too much visibility too soon- hard to keep up?

In case it's hard to read: close to 1 million begonia flowers used to create 300 meters of flower carpet based on medieval design. It's purdy AND sophisticated.

family ties

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it was very touching and heart-warming to see the families stand behind the couple, extending their arms out not only in acceptance, but love and support.

the dashing brides themselves

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Catherine and Kristen

end of wine-tasting day- Napa

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Here we are walking away from Luna Winery in Napa last Friday.
Rolla is stalwart in holding onto the cold tea to-go cup from Dean and Delucca's, instead of dabbling in the drink of the gods. We had a great time. In the picture are (left to right): Catherine, Rolla and Brian.
Catherine and Kristen got married last Sunday- it was the first same-sex wedding we have been to and seemed the more poignant for it. Brian is a friend of Catherine's from her last job and a sweetheart. A great weekend was had by all!

Honestly- it's so baseless, it's laughable.

that "ugly roots" analysis goes side-by-side with this sound/video byte.

The GOP goes back to its ugly roots

plse. read compelling Salon.com article by By Gary Kamiya

yep, they're desperate... race-baiting. That's some ugly stuff, but devastatingly appealing to some folks we may or may not personally come in contact with in our NorCal lives. The Republican track record seems to twist and turn inside out depending on the convenient truth- but does their base care about Republican financial policies, or are they after the elusive Christian, exclusivist America, which can stave off an internal 'black takeover'?

sassy is as sassy looks

On Mars
210 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 252-9958

5 star rating

10/02/2008

I am writing from the salon as my gf is getting her own personalized do. No one is holding a gun to my head...why that would mess up my new style...and plus they deserve kindness voluntarily.

It might seem like I am a sucker, because all I've been giving out are 5 stars. But, I mean it folks! I am wiling to drop a few shillings to get the full hair cutting experience at On Mars salon.

I can't vouch for anyone else, but going for a cut with ASHLEY is like meeting up with an old friend that understands your persona, enough to give you some therapeutic words of wisdom and a flattering and fresh crop. She will contemplate about la vie with you or discuss politics (did I mention she's a UK transport- refreshing)- whatever your cup of tea. Oh yeah, and you get offered tea, water or wine before and after she takes care of business.

I waltzed in with fashion pictures of Cate Blanchett's short to medium haircuts and came out with my own Mission-fabulous brunette version, so huh Cate!

This was my 2nd consecutive time cropping and clipping with Ashley and I look forward to the next shear with the dear.

I give my full recommendation for Ashley at On Mars Salon!

eroding popularity for Ms. Anita Bryant II

Palin’s new plan: Go after Biden

Biden is no sweet cherub, (i.e. adorable, innocent neophyte) but she's "ya know", stuck in her weather girl, debate tactic days of pointing fingers and making obnoxious and/or adooorable faces at the camera. Ironically, "experience" is gonna work against Biden as it might've been used by Obama to characterize McCain as a same-old Neo-Con olde farte.

Midnight eel

Nara Sushi
1515 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 567-1515

Category: Sushi Bars
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

5 star rating

10/01/2008

Yes, I am picky; usually hesitant to give a place full star decorations, but this place was a surprising wonder. I love sashimi: tuna, albacore, hamachi, sake- you name it! Gimme those Omega-3 essential fatty acids.

My gf and I waltzed in in grungy workout clothes, 30 minutes before they were to close- and btw, they close at midnight on weekdays and 2am on weekends. They were attentive, extremely polite and even funny. The head chef also made fresh fish recommendations. The chefs began working on our order and the dishes were served up onto the bar, pronto, one by one.

The albacore sashimi was the primer- served up with visual pizazz. The Spicy Lambada Roll had great texture and a spicy kick and the portion was very generous. Polk St. Roll (pictured above...and to the right) had an affirming eel essence and was easy on the eyes.

The H.O.T. Roll blew my mind- it's a signature dish of theirs, which comes warm, crispy and spicy.

The tab for 1 sashimi and 3 specialty rolls (enough for 3 people) was a BARGAIN- $35!

All I can say, is that I can't wait for the next time it's sushi time, *mmm*!!