Is there a chance that marriage equality in California will see the light in 2010? I ask this simply because, sad to say, what the hell is going on? What is happening with the 2010 movement? Where is the leadership? What’s with the infighting, childish bullshit? From talking to a number of folk I have [...]
Last night the husband and I attended the procession of Dia de los Muertos in the Mission. A yearly event here in San Francisco that follows friends Tom and Chris’ Day of the Dead house party (Tom owns Regalito Rosticeria). The party is always filled with good friends, good food and is a nice send off to [...]
With Katya Smirnoff-Skyy away in China doing missionary work (or smuggling diamonds–depending on who you ask), Summer Clearance and Ethel Merman stepped in to fill the void left in her absence at Martuni’s last night. Needless to say they were on top of their game.
Between the banter, jokes about Judy Garland and music by the Tom [...]
Come hear Summer and Ethel play…(in):
“While the Kat(ya) is Away, the Mice will Play”
Below is a lil’ info about the show.
Hi Friends,
Get ready for the Met to become Minsky’s as Ethel Merman and Summer Clearance take over for popera-diva Katya Smirnoff-Skyy on Sunday, October 18th, co-hostessing a night most definitely not at the opera. The [...]
Below is an email from my friend Bob who is attending the National Equality March in DC this weekend. I’ve already stated my feelings, negative as they are, toward this march elsewhere in this blog and I have need not repeat them here. So, on a positive note: as I type this post with the [...]
I came across this piece last night and it’s definitely worth the read — yesterday’s Daily Kos daily diary entry: “I’m Heterosexual and It’s Freakin’ Fantastic!” Yes, it stings, stings like a mutha’ fucka’ because it’s oh so true. So when the far right and their religious bed mates fling their god’s righteous bullshit at you, [...]
It was 1993 when I decided to cover up the Celtic armband. As I stated in the previous post I was never completely thrilled with the piece and with an influx of cash, i.e., graduate school loans, I decided it was time for some more work. Moving to Albany, NY to attend grad school. was [...]
Identifiable markers — Police terminology for tattoos (or birth marks, scars, etc.). Terminology I heard growing up, and whenever I visited home (along with “the perp’s home!’” — but that’s another story). Obviously, for those that have seen me, I possess a few identifiable markers; fourteen (showing) so far, with more to come, so long [...]
drawing by Bernie Wrightson
“Horror is not a genre… horror is an emotion.” — Douglas Winter
The Shining (1980) “A Masterpiece of Modern Horror” Absolutely one of my all time favorite movies. Ahhhh, the twins, “Hello Danny. Come and play with us… Forever.” While Jack Nicholson’s acting is incredible (truly one of the most memorable performances of [...]
drawing by Bernie Wrightson
Horror as fiction: “… Intended to scare, unsettle, or horrify the audience. The cause of the ‘horror’ has often been the intrusion of a disturbing supernatural element into the everyday human experience” – wikipedia
28 Days Later (2002) “The days are numbered” What a great concept: “They’re infected with, rage!” and it brought [...]
Two articles, two messages, one meaning — 2010 CAN BE OURS!!!
But we all need to get off our collective asses and move. Nothing is going to be given to us. The “hurry up and wait” mentality of Equality California (EQCA) and others is not the way. What next? Sing-alongs of we shall overcome? Safety is [...]
above drawing by Bernie Wrightson
Ya know my blog would be nothing without a list of my 40 favorite horror flicks (in no particular order). Not so much a synopsis of each movie (there are tons of other sites for that), just a lil’ look into my twisted psyche – i.e., what scared the shit outta [...]
I received this yesterday, but being at work all day, I could not get to it until now. Please circulate this far and wide. Thanx.
(Via LA Weekly Blogs)
It’s always interesting how things are never exactly what they seem when it comes to Equality California, one of the leading gay rights groups in the state and [...]
F.Y.I. In case ya didn’t know
(as per the organizer’s email):
Over the past 5 years, we’ve strived to put on some really great events. And thanks to wonderful support from the community, volunteers and sponsors (especially Budweiser), our Hairrison and AIDS Lifecycle efforts have raised close to $300,000 for a variety of non-profit organizations — an [...]
Below is a statement from Yes! on Equality regarding Equality California’s decision to wait until 2012:
“We are extremely disappointed, but not surprised, by Equality California’s decision today to wait until 2012 to go back to the ballot for marriage equality in California, especially since every poll we conducted shows majority support within the LGBT community [...]
I heard about this via The Gay Buzz so I have to throw my two cents in.
Equality California has done it again. Sticking to their “hurry up and wait” mentality and going against the wishes of their own membership EQCA announced today that they will wait till 2012 to return to California voters with an initiative [...]
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(Just to set the record straight, again, there was a decision made at the Marriage Equality Summit Meeting last weekend. The decision was that we will move forward with 2010. This meeting is to discuss how we will proceed (not if). This is a copy of an email sent to me. Please pass it on).
PLEASE [...]
(To start: My sources are my friends and customers whose trust I will not betray [barbers are kind’a like priests,‘cept when there’s sex, it’s always consensual]. Thus I do not repeat what is told to me, or, if given permission to do so, I do not attach a name. Nothing here is probably new or [...]
F.Y.I.
As the sign on the front door says, May’s Sandwich Shop (aka/ M & L Market — 691 14th St, just off of Market) is reopening this Monday, July 6 (YES!). As far as I’m concerned, May’s is the best sandwich shop in San Francisco. Don’t get me wrong, Ike’s Place, a couple of blocks [...]
(above photo: Jesus Christ: In the Name of the Gun)
As reported in Friday’s New York TImes, Pastor Ken Pagano of Louisville, KY proselytized to his congregation that Sunday would be “bring your gun to church day.” After mass there will be a handgun raffle, firearm safety lessons and a picnic (YUM!). In a half hearted attempt [...]
Anatomy of a tattoo disaster: the good
After leaving the Cow Palace, I ended up at BrainDrops on Haight St to talk to a tattooist. Though I never had a tattoo done there, I did have them do some ear stretching. I liked their attitude and customer relations. This is where I met Josh Visher.
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Anatomy of a tattoo disaster: the bad (continued)
I unwrapped the bandages and OMG! What the hell happened?!?!? What was this horror on my arm? How could he have done this to me? I mean, I trusted him!
If you can’t see what’s wrong with the piece, let’s take a closer look:
On the left — the outline [...]
Anatomy of a tattoo disaster: the bad
Going to the tattoo show in San Francisco’s Cow Palace is an exciting time for me. I just love watchin’ all the work being done, hearing the buzzing of the machines, checkin’ out all the hot cholos strutin’ around and having it culminate in getting a new tattoo [...]
And now for something completely different…
For a limited engagement we re-present: Chris Conn
Ten (10) Chris Conn tattoo sessions to be raffled off on eBay starting June 1, 2009. For details click here.
Chris Conn (aka/Chris Askew) is one of those rare individuals that appear from time to time to grace us with their talent. His tattooing [...]
As expected, in a 6-1 decision the California State Supreme Court upheld Prop 8 while leaving the 18,000 same-sex marriages intact. The sadness I discussed last night is in my heart. Though Gustavo and I remain married, it is a hollow victory. We screamed out in our frustration while the numb-nut haters applauded and cheered [...]
(On the night before the decision)
As I write this it is a typical spring night in San Francisco’s fog belt. Cold, with a chill that goes deep to the bone, and tonight, into my heart and soul.
Tomorrow morning the California State Supreme Court announces it’s decision on Proposition 8. I fear the worst, [...]
Kudos to the Alameda Unified School District this week for wanting to implement “LGBT Lesson #9 — inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender lesson plan” as part of their anti-bullying curriculum for K-5 schools. The district’s aim is to address the issue of bullying and harassment of gay students by offering a positive view of [...]
