Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you
Dear Liz Phair,
There is something amazingly unsatisfactory about my night. My struggle to complete any sort of effective plan for the new queer political group next term was long and nearly fruitless. I feel very clear about what I want to do and when and why.But I'm having a hard time finding supporters for my mission. And the supports that I do find are just as busy as I am.
I met with this fairly helpful freshman dyke (don't assume) to hash out a rough plan. Yet that turned into a purely social event. She reminds me of Tyl, yet shorter, younger and far less decisive. Oh, that reminds me: HI TYL! :)
Having a journal now is really different than when I started that first journal so long ago. Remember how we didn't have the option of hiding the 'friends of' list. And remember how we didn't have the 'rich text' option. It was all done in HTML. But I guess not too many of the young and the restless know how to do the simple codes. It's easier, yet somehow not as fulfilling as <> and < / >.
But I digress. The thing you have to understand about this small town is that this small hick town is actually one of the more progressive places in TN. And that makes me rather frustrated and depressed. Compared to our old community, this might as well President Bush's vision of gay society. It's as if people think this is good enough. They don't know how much better they can have it. How can anyone live hir life not being able to be hir self?
Rather than dwell on that, I'd like to accentuate the positive and concentrate on all the great opportunities this town has for improvement. And rather than kavetch about it, I'll just claim this land in the name of Spain and turn it into one of my colonies. The natives will not know that come to reform and take over rather than to study. This feminist film festival is a very acceptable start. As is the quest for a new student group.
I believe many queers will come to my new group if I publicize the event. Those old posters of 'suck/blow/come' that the W4W turned down will be used for this new group. If you are not familiar, you'll email me personally, my little chickadees. That flyer is just edgy and risky enough to really send a message. That flyer will let the community know, "hey, we're queer, we're sexy, and we are just hip enough to have this sort of edgy humor" With a flyer that might be offensive, I believe we are guaranteed to attract the right kind of crowd.
Next Semester I want to put on another film festival that will be about mobilizing, revolutionizing, and overthrowing. It will be about drastic change. I think I'll call it films of the revolution. It will hopefully feature indy and obscure films about post-apocalyptic, post-modern, futuristic, prophetic, radical, and/or revolutionary situations. The basic theme will be people or cultures that undergo or face drastic change and have to deal with that change or enlightenment in order to survive.
My top Ten (in no particular order) are:
Yeah, I really can't think of any more. But I need some by next semester or the students will miss out again.
At this current film festival I want to change from Cabaret to Secretary. Because that Maggie G-- girl is much better than crazy Liza "with a z" Minelli. But I don't know if it's too late to reprint the flyers. Since the orginal flyers have already gone out, I don't want to confuse anyone or dissapoint any little person who is coming to specifically see Cabaret, but I just feel that Secretary will better represent. Also, I only chose Cabaret in the first place because Jen really likes it and she asked me to include it. And I can't say no to my Jen. But now it looks like she'll be working during that time slot. Plus, there is the issue of Cabaret not really being about a woman. It's more of a look at the hypocracy of Nazi Germany in the contrast of the strict military culture with the lush brothel night life. Where as Secretary is really about a woman. And I think that seeing this young girl's struggle to accept her own BDSM ways is far more affective for the young folks I am trying to reach than seeing Liza Minelli do the can-can. (not to judge)
Well, it's decided. I'll call Kelley right now and have her note the change for Monday. Well, I'll call her in the morning. Since this issue is not so time-sensitive. Right now I'll brainstorm about more options this Films Of The Revolution program for next term and work on that pesky volunteer training manual. The first training is March 1 and after today's meeting, I really don't feel confident that we are ready to train volunteers for the office. I want this to be a success because it really is my baby so I'd better get back to work and announce the manual updates at tomorrow's luncheon. Damn, I'm hard working. They should pay me millions.
Speaking of musicals and BDSM, I'm sick of this new media obsession with flamming gays. I've had enough of the Fag Five. Carson's lips are not sexy like Mick Jagger's. Although I'd totally like to fuck that cute little token brown guy, Jai. But, if my child ever wanted to be called "Thom" or "Kyan" or "Jai," I'd send hir twink ass to military camp in a heart beat. (don't judge) I'm just kidding! [or am I]
it's inevitable,
Liz Ph.
There is something amazingly unsatisfactory about my night. My struggle to complete any sort of effective plan for the new queer political group next term was long and nearly fruitless. I feel very clear about what I want to do and when and why.But I'm having a hard time finding supporters for my mission. And the supports that I do find are just as busy as I am.
I met with this fairly helpful freshman dyke (don't assume) to hash out a rough plan. Yet that turned into a purely social event. She reminds me of Tyl, yet shorter, younger and far less decisive. Oh, that reminds me: HI TYL! :)
Having a journal now is really different than when I started that first journal so long ago. Remember how we didn't have the option of hiding the 'friends of' list. And remember how we didn't have the 'rich text' option. It was all done in HTML. But I guess not too many of the young and the restless know how to do the simple codes. It's easier, yet somehow not as fulfilling as <> and < / >.
But I digress. The thing you have to understand about this small town is that this small hick town is actually one of the more progressive places in TN. And that makes me rather frustrated and depressed. Compared to our old community, this might as well President Bush's vision of gay society. It's as if people think this is good enough. They don't know how much better they can have it. How can anyone live hir life not being able to be hir self?
Rather than dwell on that, I'd like to accentuate the positive and concentrate on all the great opportunities this town has for improvement. And rather than kavetch about it, I'll just claim this land in the name of Spain and turn it into one of my colonies. The natives will not know that come to reform and take over rather than to study. This feminist film festival is a very acceptable start. As is the quest for a new student group.
I believe many queers will come to my new group if I publicize the event. Those old posters of 'suck/blow/come' that the W4W turned down will be used for this new group. If you are not familiar, you'll email me personally, my little chickadees. That flyer is just edgy and risky enough to really send a message. That flyer will let the community know, "hey, we're queer, we're sexy, and we are just hip enough to have this sort of edgy humor" With a flyer that might be offensive, I believe we are guaranteed to attract the right kind of crowd.
Next Semester I want to put on another film festival that will be about mobilizing, revolutionizing, and overthrowing. It will be about drastic change. I think I'll call it films of the revolution. It will hopefully feature indy and obscure films about post-apocalyptic, post-modern, futuristic, prophetic, radical, and/or revolutionary situations. The basic theme will be people or cultures that undergo or face drastic change and have to deal with that change or enlightenment in order to survive.
My top Ten (in no particular order) are:
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch
- A Clockwork Orange
- Happy Accident
- Jubilee
- Mad Max
- Tank Girl
- Dancer in the Dark
- Secretary
- Boon Dock Saints
Yeah, I really can't think of any more. But I need some by next semester or the students will miss out again.
At this current film festival I want to change from Cabaret to Secretary. Because that Maggie G-- girl is much better than crazy Liza "with a z" Minelli. But I don't know if it's too late to reprint the flyers. Since the orginal flyers have already gone out, I don't want to confuse anyone or dissapoint any little person who is coming to specifically see Cabaret, but I just feel that Secretary will better represent. Also, I only chose Cabaret in the first place because Jen really likes it and she asked me to include it. And I can't say no to my Jen. But now it looks like she'll be working during that time slot. Plus, there is the issue of Cabaret not really being about a woman. It's more of a look at the hypocracy of Nazi Germany in the contrast of the strict military culture with the lush brothel night life. Where as Secretary is really about a woman. And I think that seeing this young girl's struggle to accept her own BDSM ways is far more affective for the young folks I am trying to reach than seeing Liza Minelli do the can-can. (not to judge)
Well, it's decided. I'll call Kelley right now and have her note the change for Monday. Well, I'll call her in the morning. Since this issue is not so time-sensitive. Right now I'll brainstorm about more options this Films Of The Revolution program for next term and work on that pesky volunteer training manual. The first training is March 1 and after today's meeting, I really don't feel confident that we are ready to train volunteers for the office. I want this to be a success because it really is my baby so I'd better get back to work and announce the manual updates at tomorrow's luncheon. Damn, I'm hard working. They should pay me millions.
Speaking of musicals and BDSM, I'm sick of this new media obsession with flamming gays. I've had enough of the Fag Five. Carson's lips are not sexy like Mick Jagger's. Although I'd totally like to fuck that cute little token brown guy, Jai. But, if my child ever wanted to be called "Thom" or "Kyan" or "Jai," I'd send hir twink ass to military camp in a heart beat. (don't judge) I'm just kidding! [or am I]
it's inevitable,
Liz Ph.