Meanwhile, some self-described "libertarian and anti-feminist blogger" has a bizarre and APPALLING screed on how rape is the reasonable, justifiable and obvious way for men to achieve equality with those thieving women demanding their rights. pecuniumhas a write up.
If I hang out with you in RL and you are going to the vintage beach picnic tomorrow, get in touch. I've just been to Costco and there will be big cooking tonight. If you want to pitch in with a few bucks or other goodies, we are willing to include you in our food plans.. I've just found out we're not allowed to bring our own food and drinks, and because of my celiac disease I can't eat anything on the menu. I've left a comment about my frustration on the event's facebook page and Patty and I are currently planning a plan B. If you're interested, let us know.
DanceAfrica, what we went to at BAM last night, was THE BEST THING EVER and since it happens in many cities around the country, if you have a chance, you should go. We are so totally going every year now. Also, all the tributes to our ancestors stuff was seriously on point to my current work and was a huge bonus.
Like many of you who are about my age and remember Gary Coleman as someone other than a punchline, I find myself surprised at how sad I am at this passing.
I have just heard about Dennis Hopper's passing, and am gutted.
The BP oil spill terrifies me. I fear we won't be able to stop it. Ever. That it will keep going for however long it takes for all the oil to come out. That this is how it happens, how the earth winds up looking like every post-apocalyptic story or movie that I love(d). Even if we do stop it, I think this much is true: there is no going back from here.
Today I got mistaken for an alcoholic because someone on the street mistook the mini hand sanitizer bottle half sticking out of my pocket for booze.