March Monthly Playlist
Gold, Silver, and Bronze…. Pasties? Wait… WHA?
I’ve seen this news flash up on MSNBC about twenty times today, and seen the story twice in as many hours. Pole dancers are requesting the IOC seriously consider pole dancing an Olympic sport. Oh, sure, at first the comments are pretty predictable, but consider the fact that someone that looks at pole dancing from the point of view of it being a sport. It takes a lot of skill, dexterity, and muscular finesse to control one’s body... [Read More...]
Words That Are Okay And Why They Shouldn’t “B”
For those of you living under a rock or without the Internet for merely the last week, there was an article posted to Playboy’s website, online, that will appear in the March issue of the magazine. That article was an interview by John Mayer, and in it, he said a lot of things that have ignited a firestorm of debate around this country. This is not a blog that will either persecute him or exonerate him, but if you want either, let me know and... [Read More...]
Tie of the Month: February 2010: In Celebration of…
There are many days in her life that a woman never forgets. I mean like, ever. There are also many days that we wait patiently for, sure that they will never come to pass. One such day has been staring at many of us from our calendars, since the countdowns began last year. Today is the day Taylor Lautner turns 18. He wore his tux for the occasion. That’s right. Today is the day that Taylor Lautner is now officially no longer jail bait... [Read More...]
Valentine’s Day: Dear Cupid
Dear Cupid: I get it. I really get it. I understand how being symbolized wearing a diaper with fairy wings and carrying a bow and arrow could cause someone to gain a, shall we say colourful, sense of humour. It can’t be easy being the patron saint of “love” and being depicted as what can only be described as a small child. I understand that this could cause one to enact all sorts of revenge against the very people you’re supposedly trying... [Read More...]
“Super”bowl Sunday? I Don’t Think So…
With Sunday rapidly approaching, groups on all sides of the “Choice” debate are coming out, swinging at their opposition. For my part, I’ve read two in-depth articles on this point of view, both, admittedly from pro-choice writers, both pieces from women, but with two very different view points on this ad. The first was found in the Washington Post, and, by far, it was the more difficult to stomach. Journalist Sally Jenkins puts forth... [Read More...]
Playlist of the Month: February 2010
Not going to lie – some sentimental favourites on this list. Enjoy! Read More →
Tie of the Month: January: Vampires? Wait… Wha?
So, I have a friend named Kylie who is a BAD influence on all matters related to the television. “Have you watched….?” “Oooooooh! You’d really like….!” “I know it’s on a cliffhanger, but watch all the other episodes, until you get caught up with the rest of us, so you, too, can be a bundle of nerves while waiting for a show to start again….” While Kylie has NOT sucked me into True... [Read More...]
Wonderful Women Wednesdays: Miep Gies
You may have missed it, what with the important and tragic breaking news of the day that Simon Cowell will not be returning to American Idol next season ( / sarcasm), but a truly remarkable human being passed away on Monday. Miep Gies did not like the label “hero”. Isn’t that always the case? Those that define the word never feel as if they live up to it. In honour of her memory, I will not call her one, but I will say that she was an extraordinary... [Read More...]
Music Monday: Monthly Playlist and Tumblr SOTD
Happy New Year! I’m attempting to be somewhat more prolific with this blog this year. I have to tell you, though, going over my blogs from previous years, I don’t seem to be a “blogger” as much as I am a “writer”. The two are different creatures. Since I do well with the monthly tie of the month, I figured I’d do a monthly playlist of songs I’m listening to. Additionally, for those that do not... [Read More...]
