I'm reluctantly selling this gorgeous vintage 3D Beatles pendant necklace. Opening bid is $50.

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When I hear about the recent controversy surrounding Michelle Shocked -- whose music I've not listened to, but who used to live in New Orleans and was reportedly a fan of my books -- I can't help but think of my former friend Thing. She was never particularly comfortable with sexuality or gender labels, but she was female-assigned at birth, ( Read more... )

eBay auctions ending in a little while:

Vintage 1980s pin badges - Robert Fripp and Brian Eno

Vintage 1980s pin badges - Duran Duran

Black and gold fleur de lis necklace/earrings set

More baubles for sale, long cherished but due for good new homes:


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I think one of the things we treasure most about music is how it can speak for us when we can't find the right words, or when, for whatever reasons, we can't/won't allow ourselves to say them out loud.

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I just saw Chris for the first time in two months. It was weird, especially since I wasn't expecting him. He came by the house to give me some money toward cat care and a peace offering of weed. We sat down and talked a bit even though I couldn't stop shaking and could barely look at him, mostly because I still love him even if I'm no longer in ( Read more... )

So I'm reading this rather purple-prosed biography of Dean Martin, Dino: Living High in the Business of Dirty Dreams by Nick Tosches, and everyone I mention it to says, "Oh, I love Dean Martin!" His popularity spans all generations, orientations, and tastes. I love his music, but I'm finding that this book only gets really interesting when Jerry ( Read more... )

The other night I was going to post this -- another cheesy '70s video that encapsulates my cheesy feelings.

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This guy isn't even as good a singer as David Soul. But these lyrics --

After you go
I can run through the house screaming
And no one will ever hear me
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