Last night dom_ino and I watched a Pedro Almodovar movie Dark Habits (Entre tinieblas). I love the way it wound the absurd, the farcical, tighter and tighter until it was nearly wrung dry. Almost 18th-century, done in the 80s. A nightclub singer goes into hiding in a convent where the sisters have names like Sister Rat of the Sewers, Sister Damned, and ( Read more... )

Yesterday, a set of the circle met to quickly secure the Sanctuary walls -- nothing lasting, just something to guard against further trespass and burglary. The work didn't take too long. And I have to admit that it did me good: to feel bodily tired, to do something physically productive with the group, to be in the sun and falling dust motes ( Read more... )

This past Wednesday, our local Radical Faerie circle made the decision to sell our Sanctuary. For about six months, the west wall has been collapsed and we still hadn't managed to find the time, energy, or resources to secure it. We've had a series of break-ins and burglaries. We've spent less and less time, as a group, in the space ... cold and ( Read more... )

Last night, dom_ino and I watched Elizabeth. The movie more than held up on its third viewing. One of the obvious strengths of the film is Cate Blanchett's ability to show the process from vulnerable to powerful, indecisive to resolved, all in a flicker of her face, in her every gesture and movement ( Read more... )

dom_ino and I were talking last night, and the topic of queer family structures came up. He and a mutual Faerie friend had been talking, comparing their relationship structures ( Read more... )

Apologies for being out of the loop on what's going on with folks. Had the hacking crud for the past few days, missed a day of work, and I haven't checked in with LiveJournal very thoroughly from home. Thanks to dom_ino for getting me helpful meds, special tea, a movie, dinner, etc. I am very sorry all I have given in return to this point is some weak ( Read more... )

This weekend was oddly busy. And good. Friday night, Joe and I just hung around the house with Puck and Patrick. Talked, had pizza, fell asleep early ( Read more... )

Got a packed card tonight ( Read more... )

There have been sudden winds and rain this past week ( Read more... )

Well, I decided to stay home ( Read more... )