Angels and Others

A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz have been stolen from a museum in Minnesota. Police Chief Leigh Serfling said: "There's not a whole lot of evidence. We're hoping that someone in the community has seen something." I think we know in just which community the chief should begin his investigation.

Joan d'Arc

It seems to early to tell just how badly New Orleans has been damaged by the big storm. Let's hope the destruction was minimal and that once again a hurricane is just something that makes frat boys throw-up on Bourbon Street.

Michael Jeter TONY Winning Actor Born 26 August 1952 Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, USA

"What irritates me is the bland way people go around saying, 'Oh, our attitude has changed. We don't dislike these people any more.' But by the strangest coincidence, they haven't taken away the injustice; the laws are still on the books." Christopher Isherwood Anglo-American novelist and playwright Born August 26,1904

Best of the New Fest Aug 26-28 The NewFest is proud to present highlights, award-winners and sold-out shows from their recent festival, featuring the best in gay/lesbian/bi/transgendered cinema. General Admission: $10 Buy online, by phone at 718.777.FILM (theater ID #545), or at BAM Rose box office.

THIS JUST IN.... WIGSTOCK 2005 IS ON!!SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 5-7pm TOMPKINS SQUARE PARK, NYC SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS PEOPLE!! & GET READY FOR TWO FULL HOURS OF ACTION-PACKED, WIG-TOSSING,NAIL-WAVING, GIRDLE-BUSTING,SUPPORT HOSE-STRETCHING OFF-BEAT ENTERTAINMENT! YOU'RE NOT GONNA WANT TO MISS IT! IT'S WIGSTOCK...THE WORLD'S MOST LEGENDARYDRAG-CENTRIC(& RETARDED) EXTRAVAGANZA

My goddess of the moment Kathy Griffin continues in her quest to make me pee my pants every Wednesday night at 10. Last night on her show My Life on the D-List Kathy got a gig working the red carpet for E Entertainment TV 's coverage of this years Grammies. Never satisfied with the typical " Who are you wearing ?" or "How does it feel to be nominated?" our Kath asked Sean Combs (a.k.a Puffy,Puff Daddy,P.Diddy,Diddy) "What's your favorite dish at Olive Garden?" and my personal favorite "What's up with Jesus ?" She also outted Harry Conick Jr. for which I will love her for the rest of my life. I can't wait until next weeks episode. Kisses and I love your work.

"All literature is gossip. " Truman Capote Southern Gothic novelist, journalist, and celebrated man-about-town Sept. 30, 1924, Aug. 25, 1984

In the zoo there are all kinds of animal families. But Tango's family is not like any of the others. Roy and Silo, two male penguins in the New York City zoo, spend every minute together--singing, swimming, playing. Their keeper decides, "They must be in love." This is the heartwarming story of Roy and Silo's journey to becoming father penguins. I'm sending a copy to my niece in VA. The book is available in most bookstores or you can order directly for A Different Light On-Line. Thanks to Keven.

Tom & Joy Antigua "Equal parts bossa nova, afrobeat and jazz with a splash of French chanson, Antigua is a beautiful fragant cocktail that gets better with every listen. " This groovy disk was released today. Check out Giant Step to give a listen or pick up a copy of your very own.

"Heterosexuality is not normal, it's just common" (American short-story Writer and Poet, 1893-1967)

"America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between. " Oscar Wilde Irish dramatist, novelist, & poet (1854 - 1900)

...when the world is mine your death shall be quick and painless" I have no real reason for posting this today. I'm just in a Stewie kind of mood.

Headquartered in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Strangely Familiar Music Club is a tribe, a family, an army of dancers, musicians, djs, and artisans from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. Dedicated to shaking up the music and art scene across the globe, SFMC assembles impromptu gatherings, parties, and performances based on the fusion of styles, genres, cultures, and classes .. aimed at opening minds and enabling creative thought and expression. SFMC is committed to expanding awareness of the arts by fusing the familiar with the unknown through dance, music, theatrics, and the visual arts. For those of you wondering just what kind of music we're into now. This is the place to find out.

Click here to find out what. Thanks David. I think.

I f like me you've ever wondered what it would sound like if Astrid Gilberto covered The Clash or Joy Division the answer is Nouvelle Vague. Nouvelle Vague is the latest release from French producers Marc Colins and Oliver Libaus " Nouvelle Vague is the marriage of "new wave" and "bossa nova," two incredibly precient yet improbable musical bedfellows... But it's really not that simple. The key twist is the fearless music that is translated (so to speak) into Nouvelle Vague." For samples and track listings check out Luka Bop Records .

Another great "mash-up" by San Francisco mixer D.J Earworm. This time he's mixing the Pussycat Dolls new track, "Don't Cha" with "Cyborg Dance" by Newcleus and Marvin Gaye's "Heard it through the Grapevine." Click the title link to check it out.

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As many of you know one of my new loves these days is wine. And one of the wineries I'm loving a lot is Bonny Doon Vineyards in Santa Cruz, Ca. Their wines are well made, inexpensive with most under $20 and very drinkable. Adding to an already sweet package is well...sweet packaging. Bonny Doon commissions artists and designers to do their labels which range from the elegant and whimsical to down right creepy. The label at the left is my favorite. It's for their The Exquisite Corpse, 2004 Sauvignon Blanc. A terrific blend of 95.5% Sauvignon Blanc, 4.5% visionary, Verdelho, Orange Muscat, and Marsanne. What's with that funky label? What kind of name is Exquisite Corpse for a wine? In Paris, circa 1925, the Surrealists developed a parlor game as a method of tapping in to the collective unconscious. Played by several people, the game involved writing a phrase on a sheet of paper, folding it to conceal the first portion, and passing it on to the next player, only to be reveale...

As a rule I will not be running cute animal pictures but this website is so cute/strange that I couldn't resist. Thanks to Keven for turning me on to the site. Click the title link for more pictures.

What's better than a trip to the beach? How about a trip to the beach in 1906? Postcards from Great Grandma's trip to the shore.

Remember to always wash your snake.

Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List Every Wed. @10pm On BRAVO I'm still laughing at last weeks show. Very funny stuff kids.

My buddy Raven has given birth to a daughter, Marlena Belen Vega. Doctors warn she should wait a while before baby's first CRAMPS concert. MOZEL TOV !

France’s Rugby Champions photographed in the nude by Fred Goudon . Stay tuned for more. via oh la laParis

I watched Lost In Space every day after school and even then I knew that Dr Smith and Robot were special friends. I guess now we know what became of that missing case of WD40.

Worried that your child might be (gasp) homosexual? Our favorite group of anti-gay bigots, Focus on the Family, has released a set of guidelines for parents so that they may judge whether or not they may want to prepare some electro-shock treatments for the kid, or perhaps wait a few years and send him to a brainwashing center . The guidelines include this gem: "A susceptibility to be bullied by other boys, who may tease them unmercifully and call them 'queer,' 'fag' and 'gay.'" (via Towleroad,Thanks Andy)

Pro footballers from Australia. Kindda makes that 23 hour flight seem not so long. Don't it ?

Madam Lee Paul

Every one else is doing it why can't I?