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Best intentions...
Well, that was interesting... I went to Druid Hill to work out, and as I was running around the reservoir, I saw that a large, heavy drain grate had been pried up and a branch stuck into the drain. Curious about why this had been done, I looked into the drain and saw a beautiful striped face looking back at me. There was an older man there and a ( Read more... ) -
as i complete my 33rd journey around the sun...
it's taken me nearly two days to read through all of the birthday greetings, and i've just gotten home from a second wonderful dinner with friends. i have to say that i have been overwhelmed by the love that's been thrown in my direction over the last 48 hours. all of you, all my friends and chosen family, are what make this amusement park rider ( Read more... ) -
(Untitled)
my mother just sent me a link to "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore", which is apparently the Oscar winner for Best Animated Short Film this year. It is beautiful, jubilant and uplifting. And a perfect thought to have right before my birthday. In the end, our only purpose in life is to be the best "us" we can be, and then share ( Read more... ) -
Have a Holly, Jolly, Fuck-You-We're PayPal Christmas...
Ok, everyone. Regretsy and PayPal. Let's sum up...
So, first, this happened.
And then there was some crazy huge internet rage, because apparently PayPal is one more corporation who hasn't figured out yet that the ubiquitous nature of social media on the internet means that news like this travels more or less instantaneously to every single ( Read more... ) -
giving thanks
there are a lot of things right now in my life that are challenging. for the last four years i've been out of work more often than in. i've endured some pretty serious betrayals of my faith and friendship. but more often...MUCH more often...i've been blessed with amazing experiences, remarkable opportunities, love that i never thought i'd ( Read more... ) -
some thoughts today about Occupy...
Unlike many people, I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing that the various "Occupy" movements don't always have a "clear" or "unified" message. However, i'm starting to feel like there's a disturbing pattern developing with many of them, and it's this: "if you open your mouth to speak out against something you think is wrong, the police will ( Read more... ) -
Black Friday Sideshow and Burlesque Variety Cavalcade
Black Friday Sideshow and Burlesque Variety Cavalcade
Friday, November 25,
Doors 9:00pm
Show 10:00pm
The Red Palace
1210-1212 H Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
www.redpalacedc.com
202-399-3201
Only $10.00!
The Cheeky Monkey Sideshow and Valentine Candy Burlesque, with Special Guest Maureen Andary of The Sweater Set!
One nerdy guy, four talented and beautiful ( Read more... ) -
Valentine Candy Burlesque Presents: Freaks & Oddities!
Valentine Candy Burlesque Presents: Freaks & Oddities!
Friday, November 18 at 8:00pm - Saturday, November 19 at 1:00am
The Red Palace
1212 H Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
http://redpalacedc.com/
202-399-3201
Two shows at 9:00pm and 11:00pm
21+ with ID
All for the bargain price of $10.00!
We know you ( Read more... ) -
things fade...
it's a rainy Mabon, and my reflection in the mirror looks sad.
Mabon is one of those especially quirky holidays in the neopagan Wheel Of The Year. I've discussed before how neopaganism takes hits for being a "made-up" religion and how silly a thing that is for critics to fixate on. All religions were "made-up" at one point or another. the only ( Read more... ) -
10 Years Ago
it's the 10th anniversary of 9/11. everywhere i look there are retrospectives and reflections - "what were you doing/thinking 10 years ago ( Read more... )