A White Chocolate Mess

BYE NOW

2010-04-24T11:47:00.000-05:00

WE'RE OUTTA HERE!

2010-04-22T14:30:00.005-05:00

We can no longer keep this blog going AND develop our sister blog Can You See My Pussy Now (NSFW) . "Pussy", as a "adult" content site with the appropriate warning label, gives Mess a new sense of freedom, free from self-censoring. WCM has been fun, for sure, but HAS as in HAS BEEN is the operative word. So, for those of you are not easily offended, come visit us at the dirty little sister blog. For those of you who are easily offended, there are plenty of good therapists in the yellow pages. Best of luck!
www.canyouseemypussynow.blogspot.com

AN EARTH DAY MESSAGE

2010-04-22T12:25:00.000-05:00

PAT TILLMAN

2010-04-22T12:14:00.002-05:00

The former Arizona Cardinal player was killed on this day in 2004 by alleged "friendly fire" in Afghanistan. He was 27.

JOHN WATERS

2010-04-22T09:36:00.000-05:00

The maestro turns 63 today. Don't forget the party food, Babs!

MADE IN TEXAS: GUESS WHO

2010-04-21T08:22:00.002-05:00

Multiple award winner from Terrell, Texas. Y'all know who this homeboy is?

IGGY POP

2010-04-21T08:15:00.002-05:00

The punk rock legend turns 63 today. In punk rocker years that comes out to about 117, so let's salute Mr. Pop's longevity.

NINA SIMONE

2010-04-21T08:10:00.002-05:00

The legendary musician passed on this day in 2003 at the age of 70. It was revealed after her death that Simone suffered with bi-polar disorder most of her life, explaining her erratic behavior.

ALL I WANT IS A ROOM SOMEWHERE...

2010-04-21T08:06:00.001-05:00

Le Meridien, Nice, France. http://www.lemeridiennice.com/

JESSICA LANGE

2010-04-20T14:13:00.001-05:00

Happy 61st birthday! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW5ryhrzYC4

CANTINFLAS

2010-04-20T14:06:00.003-05:00

Fortino Mario Alfonso Moreno Reyes died on this day in 1993 at the age of 81. He was often referred to as "The Mexican Charlie Chaplin". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBCydnIVmn0&feature=PlayList&p=FF6337F5C045503D&playnext_from=PL&index=0&playnext=1

DOES THE U.S.A HAVE TEXAS ENVY?

2010-04-19T15:32:00.005-05:00

The online magazine SLATE seems to reckon it may. http://www.slate.com/id/2250999/?yahoo=y

SURREAL ESTATE: LESS IS MORE

2010-04-19T13:23:00.008-05:00

We always love it when we are purusing San Antonio listings and we see a home that makes us think we are in another MLS - like Los Angeles or New York, perhaps. Not that we're accusing Texas of lagging behind in modern home design, but let's face it - simplicity is often wasted on us. We love our architectural nods to Tuscany or Tudor England or Sunday House or Villa, etc, etc.
So let's take a look at a "modern" home that doesn't sway from it's goal. Check out the builder's link for interior shots and a floor plan (oh, how we long for more floor plans in listings.....)
http://www.virtuosobuilders.com/available.html. The 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home measures in at 3700 square feet and is listed with Courtney Silver at $465K. http://www.courtneysilver.com/

TIM CURRY

2010-04-19T12:55:00.001-05:00

Tim Curry turns 63 today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUsQj_ha0zU

SUNDAY'S MESS-AGE

2010-04-18T11:49:00.000-05:00

DUSTY SPRINGFIELD

2010-04-16T10:00:00.004-05:00

Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien was born on this day in 1939. UK's original chunk of white chocolate passed on in 1999 from breast cancer. We've heard there will be a bio-pic one day, and we're putting our bet on Joss Stone to play Dusty. Any opinions from you casting agents out there?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95Xd8bgXLLA&feature=PlayList&p=B5851DEA33BB9930&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=4

RUTH FERTEL

2010-04-16T09:31:00.006-05:00

The New Orleans born Ruth Fertel passed away on this day in 2002 at the age of 75. She entered LSU at 15 to pursue degrees in chemistry and physics and later was the first female horse trainer in Louisiana. As a divorced mother of two she mortgaged her house in 1965 to buy a restaurant she had seen advertised for sale in the classifieds called Chris's Steak House. The rest is history. http://ruthschris.com/OurStory

ALL I WANT IS A ROOM SOMEWHERE...

2010-04-16T09:14:00.005-05:00

We love the beach and the desert but sometimes we just adore a penthouse view, like this one at the W New York. http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/photos/index.html?propertyID=97502

RAIN, RAIN AND MORE DAMN RAIN!

2010-04-16T09:07:00.003-05:00

Our part of Texas is getting hit hard with rain, and we haven't seen the sun in a week. According to the forecast, it should be like this at least until Tuesday, and this is truly putting a damper on San Antonio's annual Fiesta celebrations. Well, look on the "bright" side - we should have some really lovely pollen when it dries out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sti3uZPrRZs

CLAUDIA CARDINALE

2010-04-15T07:33:00.004-05:00

One of Italy's major film stars, Cardinale turns 72 today. We know her best from films such as 8 1/2, The Pink Panther, and The Leopard. The Tunisian born actress is also an author and activist for women's rights and GLBT rights as well.

JOEY RAMONE

2010-04-15T07:30:00.002-05:00

A major force in the Punk Music scene, Ramone died of lymphoma on this day in 2001. He was 49. Shown above (far left) with his manager Linda Stein, David Bowie and two other Ramones.

LORETTA LYNN

2010-04-14T15:44:00.002-05:00

The Coal Miner's Daughter turns 75 today. Check out this clip of her and Jack White (The White Stripes) doing a cut from their Grammy Award winning 2005 album, Van Lear Rose.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SHAX4z4sLg

DON HO

2010-04-14T15:30:00.002-05:00

The Hawaiian singer passed away on this day in 2007 at 76. He had ten children between his wife and his mistresses (his two back up singers). Talk about tiny bubbles!

NOTES FROM OUR EDITORIAL BOARD MEETING

2010-04-14T08:00:00.003-05:00

Our editorial board (shown above, Mess was taking the picture) met Sunday (after church, of course) and one of the highlights was the decision, rather than to revive the famous from San Antonio section, to do a weekly famous from Texas feature instead. Heck, we're all one big happy Texas state, ain't we? Plus, truth be told, we done run out of local celebs! Watch for it later this week.

DON'T GET MESS IN A TIZZY, Y'ALL

2010-04-13T00:05:00.001-05:00

Did you know that comments to a blogger are like applause to an actor, like dollar bills to a stripper? Well, act like you know! Good, bad or indifferent, we want to hear from you. And it's fun making up crazy ass names to sign your comments with. Here's an oldie but a goodie -take the name of your first pet and the street you grew up on....

MARILYN CHAMBERS

2010-04-12T11:55:00.004-05:00

Ivory Snow girl,Porn actress, dancer, model and one time Vice Presidential candidate Marilyn Chambers died a year ago today from heart disease complications. She was 56.

DAVID CASSIDY

2010-04-12T11:40:00.002-05:00

The seventies teen idol who played Keith in The Partridge Family turns 60 today.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7694093252159502758#

JOEL GREY

2010-04-11T11:59:00.001-05:00

The star of both the stage and screen versions of Cabaret turns 78 today. The Oscar, Tony, Golden Globe and BAFTA winner is also the father of Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey.

DIXIE CARTER

2010-04-11T11:48:00.003-05:00

We just got the sad news that the Tennessee born star of Designing Women and Desperate Housewives died yesterday at the age of 70.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ0rtNNoHbg

SUNDAY'S MESS-AGE

2010-04-11T11:10:00.001-05:00

SHEMEKIA COPELAND

2010-04-10T11:49:00.003-05:00

An award winning blues singer, Copeland turns 30 today. She is the daughter of the late Texas bluesman Johnny Copeland.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui2hJLaqsKM&feature=related

NATALIE SCHAFER

2010-04-10T11:19:00.003-05:00

Shown here with co-star Jim Backus, the actress who played Mrs. Howell on Gilligan's Island passed away on this day in 1991 at the age of 90.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EgE6PbBEIc&feature=related

A WEEKEND SUGGESTION FROM MESS

2010-04-09T12:23:00.003-05:00

We were looking at the trailer for the upcoming movie Sex & The City 2, you know the series that tries to teach straight women how to be gay men, and suddenly craved a fun cocktail. We love our Hush Puppies (Soco and Sprite) but when we're in the mood for something kind of TART (Sorry,Samantha) San Pellegrino Limonata and Absolut Citron rocks our little world.

CHEETA

2010-04-09T07:46:00.005-05:00

The "Tarzan" star Cheeta turns 77 today, and he is reportedly one of the longest living chimps on record. He's shown here with a photo of his Tarzan co-star, the late Johnny Weismuller. Like many retired movie stars, he lives in Palm Springs, CA, where he usually can be found nursing on a banana daiquiri at Melvyns.

SURREAL ESTATE: BIG VIEWS, SMALL PRICE

2010-04-09T07:09:00.006-05:00

Although Mess would need to be sedated to tackle the notorious Highway 281 on a daily basis, this home in Country Place is our pick of the week for the big view, the pool and spa, and the $349K price tag.The 3 bedroom, two and a half bath hill-hugger comes in at 2,820 square feet and sits on 2.25 acres. Oh, and there are two fireplaces and one's in the master bedroom. That's right cozy! http://www.phyllisbrowning.com/content/PropertyDetail/mdbSingleRes/12930.aspx

BETTY FORD

2010-04-08T09:43:00.000-05:00

Our favorite former First Lady turns 92 today. Raise your diet coke in salute!

RYAN WHITE

2010-04-08T09:41:00.001-05:00

The HIV/AIDS activist passed away on this day in 1990 at the age of 18.

BILLIE HOLIDAY

2010-04-07T00:05:00.006-05:00

Lady Day was born on this day in 1915. She left us in 1959 at the age of 44 from cirrhosis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4ZyuULy9zs

BARRY NELSON

2010-04-07T00:05:00.004-05:00

The original James Bond (1954) passed away on this day in 2007 at the age of 89.

MESS IS ON THE VERGE....

2010-04-06T13:42:00.002-05:00

Sorry the blog hasn't been updated in a couple of days. Mess is a real mess and needs some rest.
Don't worry dear readers, it's not quite gazpacho time yet.

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL

2010-04-04T00:05:00.001-05:00

DAME JANE GOODALL

2010-04-03T12:07:00.000-05:00

The monkey queen turns 76 today. Make it a banana cake, okay?

SARAH VAUGHAN

2010-04-03T09:05:00.004-05:00

"Sassy" passed away on this day in 1990 from lung cancer. She was 66.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt8sIaMHBA4

ALL I WANT IS A ROOM SOMEWHERE...

2010-04-02T11:55:00.001-05:00

We love this ocean front room at the W Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, although we're not quite sure what that thing on the bed is!
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1522

LINDA HUNT

2010-04-02T09:33:00.000-05:00

Oscar winner Linda Hunt turns 65 today.

EDWIN STARR

2010-04-02T09:29:00.002-05:00

Best known for his 1969 #1 record, War, Starr passed away on this day in 2003 from a heart attack. He was 61.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01-2pNCZiNk

HERE'S A PEEP SHOW FOR YOU!

2010-04-02T08:33:00.002-05:00

In honor of Easter, coming up this Sunday (for all you heathens who didn't know) The Washington Post announces this year's peeps diorama contest winner, and shows some galleries of previous year entries. It's pretty amazing stuff!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2010/03/29/GA2010032903934.html

DEBBIE REYNOLDS

2010-04-01T10:20:00.000-05:00

The El Paso, Texas native turns 78 today.

CARRIE SNODGRESS

2010-04-01T10:12:00.002-05:00

The award winning actress best known for her work in the 1970 film "Diary of a Mad Housewife" passed away from liver failure on this day in 2004. She was 57.

SURREAL ESTATE: SOUTHERN COMFORT

2010-04-01T09:40:00.006-05:00

Some of our more antiquated and romantic thoughts about the Old South come to mind in this Bel Meade (now that's right out of Gone With The Wind) mansion. That long driveway certainly adds to the drama. Built in 1932, the 5017 square foot home features 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and guest (or servant) quarters over the garage.
Set on just over an acre, there's room for that final touch - a cement pond! Anyone want a mint julep? Fork up $985K and we'll start mixing!
http://rickkuper.com/Listings/0/77617/TX/San-Antonio/122-Brandon-Dr-W.aspx

CESAR CHAVEZ

2010-03-31T11:10:00.004-05:00

Farm worker, civil rights activist and labor leader Cesar Chavez was born on this day in 1927.
He died in 1993. Shown above is Chavez breaking a 25 day fast. Helen Chavez is seated on the left side of Robert Kennedy.

SELENA

2010-03-31T10:55:00.005-05:00

The "Mexican Madonna" was murdered on this day in 1995 at a Corpus Christi, Texas motel. The award winning Tejano singer was 23.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9kYLw-rew0

SHIRLEY STOLLER

2010-03-30T08:54:00.003-05:00

Actress Shirley Stoller was born on this day in 1929. Best known for her uncanny portrayals of villains in such films as The Honeymoon Killers and Seven Beauties, Stoller later took a comic turn as Mrs. Steve in Pee Wee's Playhouse. Stoller passed away in 1999.

TIMI YURO

2010-03-30T08:35:00.003-05:00

A pioneer of "Blue Eyed Soul", Timi Yuro passed away on this day in 2004. She lost her battle with throat cancer at the age of 63. When her huge hit "Hurt" debuted in 1961, many listeners assumed that Yuro was black.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPy-Memj0vE

ALL I WANT IS A ROOM SOMEWHERE...

2010-03-29T15:25:00.004-05:00

Like this suite at The Amangiri Resort & Spa in Lake Powell, Utah. http://www.amanresorts.com/amangiri/home.aspx

PEARL BAILEY

2010-03-29T14:34:00.006-05:00

The award winning entertainer was born on this day in 1918 and passed on in 1990. She was truly unique. Watch her breaking down some lyrics to Dinah Shore.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaxBVUOkyLs

JIMMY MC SHANE

2010-03-29T14:17:00.002-05:00

The lead singer of the 1980's one hit band Baltimora died on this day in 1995 from AIDS related complications. He was 32.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4QRm786nLE

SUNDAY'S MESS-AGE

2010-03-28T00:05:00.001-05:00

WHITE CHOCOLATE MESS TURNS ONE!

2010-03-27T10:32:00.003-05:00

Damn, hard to believe it's been a year since we began this little thang of ours. Just wanna give a shout out to all our faithful readers and fans - without you, we're nothing. Special thanks to Mama of the Realestalker for giving us the inspiration to get WCM off the ground, and another round of applause for our home girl Tiffany, shown above, who made us a real tasty birthday cake shaped just like our mobile home! You know we're gonna wash that bitch down with some ice cold Lone Star!

QUENTIN TARANTINO

2010-03-27T10:10:00.000-05:00

The director turns 47 today.

BILLY WILDER

2010-03-27T10:02:00.006-05:00

The director, producer and screenwriter died on this day in 2002 at the age of 95. His 60 films include Sunset Boulevard (shown above), The Lost Weekend, and Some Like it Hot, which inspired the epitaph on his gravestone that reads "I'm A Writer, But Then Nobody's Perfect." A refugee from Europe's Nazi regime, Wilder lost his mother, grandmother and stepfather at Auschwitz.

ALL I WANT IS A ROOM SOMEWHERE...

2010-03-26T00:05:00.010-05:00

Like this one at The Relais Santacroce in Florence, Italy. http://www.baglionihotels.com/en

MICHAEL IMPERIOLI

2010-03-26T00:05:00.009-05:00

The star of The Sopranos, Jungle Fever, Goodfellas and Law & Order turns 43 today.

HALSTON

2010-03-26T00:05:00.004-05:00

The designer whose name became synonymous with 1980's New York decadence and night life died of AIDS related complication on this day in 1990. He was 57.

ARETHA FRANKLIN

2010-03-25T11:03:00.005-05:00

The Queen of Soul turns 68 today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CUI-PafCxs

ANNABELLA SCIORRA

2010-03-24T11:00:00.002-05:00

The Italian/Cuban actress who makes nearly everyone's sexiest women over 40 lists turns 45 today. She's best known for her film work in "Jungle Fever", and for her small screen roles as Tony Soprano's ill fated "gumar" and in Law & Order.

RICHARD WIDMARK

2010-03-24T10:58:00.001-05:00

The actor who began his career in film noir and later went to adventure, action and westerns died on this day in 2008 at the age of 93.

GAY JESUS COMES TO TEXAS!

2010-03-23T15:45:00.002-05:00

STEPHENVILLE, TX -- Security will be increased at Tarleton State University when a play in which Jesus is portrayed as gay will be presented on Saturday. The production called "Corpus Christi" is being directed by student John Jordan Otte, who says he wants to offer a play that portrays tolerance and unconditional love. Critics say the play is blasphemous. School police Chief Justin Williams says university officers will be assisted with security by police in Stephenville, a city of 17,000 located 70 miles southwest of Fort Worth. Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio has said the play will be allowed because the school is committed to protecting and preserving freedom of thought, speech and expression.The Terrence McNally play premiered in New York in 1998. (Editor's note: now we're really gonna see who's reading!)

GIULIETTA MASINA

2010-03-23T12:22:00.006-05:00

Often called "The Female Charlie Chaplain", the equally comic and tragic wife of Federico Fellini passed away on this day in 1994 at the age of 73. Watch her at the end of "Nights of Cabiria", smiling after what could have been the ultimate degradation of her spirit. If you have not seen this film, Mess will go out on the proverbial limb and say you can't call yourself a movie buff. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F86ZscT_kLw

SURREAL ESTATE: THAT GOOD OLD KING (OR QUEEN) OF THE HILL FEELING

2010-03-23T12:06:00.007-05:00

Here's a new listing in The DOUGH-minion that struck our fancy for the bathtub alone! The rest is just gravy. The 7460 square foot, 5 bedroom, five and a half bath beauty sits on almost 3 hill top acres. Listed with Kuper Sothebys at $3,495,000. http://kuperrealty.com/Listings/0/101722/TX/San-Antonio/42-Vineyard-Dr.aspx

CHAKA KHAN

2010-03-23T11:53:00.003-05:00

Yvette Marie Stevens (CHAKA KHAN! CHAKA KHAN! CHAKA KHAN!) turns 57 today. Check out this clip of her covering Marvin Gaye's big hit. So damn effortless! Sister tears it the hell up and doesn't even bust a sweat! Can you tell Mess loves us some CK? Holler!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdKYCm9_iQg

MAY BRITT

2010-03-22T08:21:00.002-05:00

The Swedish actress and one time wife of Sammy Davis Jr. was born on this day in 1936. She met Sammy Davis, Jr. in 1959. They began dating, and, after a brief engagement, were married on November 13, 1960. Their wedding caused controversy. A rumor or myth, John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy told Frank Sinatra to tell Davis not to marry May until after the 1960 Presidential Election. At that time interracial marriage was forbidden by law in 31 U.S. states, and only in 1967 were those laws abolished by the U.S. Supreme Court. Prior to the wedding, Britt converted to Judaism Once married, Britt left the movies.They divorced in 1968 after Davis reportedly had an affair with dancer Lola Falana. After the divorce, Britt resumed working with sporadic TV guest appearances, the last in 1988. Since then she has been retired and mainly involved in painting. She currently resides in California with her third husband, Lennart Ringquist.

SUNDAY'S MESS-AGE

2010-03-21T10:02:00.001-05:00

We've already booked us a pew! Can't wait to see what kind of wafers they'll be serving.

ALL I WANT IS A ROOM SOMEWHERE...

2010-03-19T00:05:00.006-05:00

This one at Baros Resort & Spa in Maldives will do quite nicely. www.baros.com

LUTHER INGRAM

2010-03-19T00:05:00.002-05:00

Soul singer Luther Ingram passed away on this day in 2007 at the age of 69.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn1qF4aC71U

URSULA ANDRESS

2010-03-19T00:05:00.000-05:00

The Swiss born actress turns 74 today. The 1960's sex symbol won a Golden Globe for her role in the James Bond movie "Dr. No".

WILLEM DE KOONING

2010-03-18T09:17:00.000-05:00

The Dutch born abstract expressionist painter died on this day in 1997 at the age of 92. He's shown here with wife Elaine.

QUEEN LATIFAH

2010-03-18T09:05:00.005-05:00

The Queen turns 40 today! We love Latifah, and so does Golden Globe, SAG, Image Awards, Grammy, Emmy and Oscar, all who have either nominated her or have given her something shiny to take home to New Jersey. When the time comes for the Etta James bio-pic, they had best sign up The Queen - if not, it's gonna set Mess off!

HAPPY ST. PADDY'S DAY

2010-03-17T09:22:00.001-05:00

The Chicago River, dyed green every year. Have fun tonight, and if you get drunk (and Mess knows y'all will!) don't drive. And be careful walking, too.

MELISSA AUF DER MAUR

2010-03-17T09:14:00.002-05:00

The Canadian born musician, formerly a bassist for The Smashing Pumpkins and Hole, turns 38 today. You can catch her at SXSW in Austin March 30.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOhCGJ9IKRk

OLEG CASSINI

2010-03-17T09:08:00.004-05:00

The designer who created the "Jackie" look died on this day in 2006 at the age of 92. The Paris born Cassini was once married to actress Gene Tierney. He's shown here with his muse at a dance in Palm Beach, Florida.

SURREAL ESTATE: A BATHROOM FOR EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK

2010-03-16T00:05:00.005-05:00

Here's a new listing in Alamo Heights that will satisfy even the most discriminating bladder. The 72 year old 5,232 square foot home features 4 bedrooms and a staggering 7 full bathrooms and one half bath just in case! So there's absolutely no excuse for relieving yourself in that lovely swimming pool! Listed at $1,585,000. http://www.sothebysrealty.com/en/PropertyDetails.aspx?R=104227316

BERNARDO BERTOLUCCI

2010-03-16T00:05:00.004-05:00

The director of Last Tango in Paris, The Last Emperor, The Conformist and many others turns 69 today.

T-BONE WALKER

2010-03-16T00:05:00.003-05:00

Considered one of the most important pioneers of the electric guitar, Linden, Texas native T-Bone Walker passed away on this day in 1975 at the age of 64 from pneumonia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1xvx0UHa0A

SLY STONE

2010-03-15T01:40:00.003-05:00

Happy 66th birthday to the supah funkay and freakay native of Denton, Texas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G861C3J9ms

IT'S PENIS DAY IN JAPAN!

2010-03-15T01:38:00.002-05:00

We wouldn't make something like this up! http://www.festivalpig.com/penis-festival-japan.html

ALL I WANT IS A ROOM SOMEWHERE...

2010-03-15T00:49:00.005-05:00

Like this one at The Miramare in Portofino, Italy. This is the first in a bi-weekly series of dreamy rooms with fantastic views, a little something to make your Mondays and Fridays more beautiful.
http://www.lhw.com/property.aspx?id=92

SUNDAY'S MESS-AGE

2010-03-14T09:18:00.003-05:00

ERMA FRANKLIN

2010-03-13T09:44:00.007-06:00

Aretha's older sister Erma was born on this day in 1938. Her biggest hit, Piece Of My Heart, was later covered by Janis Joplin. Franklin retired from the music biz in the 1970's and worked as a fundraiser for the charity Boysville. She died of lung cancer in 2002 at the age of 64.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcdHbDqZwhA

JOHN HOLMES

2010-03-13T09:44:00.005-06:00

The legendary porn actor died on this day in 1988 from AIDS related complications. He was 43.

CAPTION THIS!

2010-03-12T08:57:00.004-06:00

We haven't done one of these in ages! Give it your best shot! Y'all are some clever critters so we know you'll avoid the obvious, right?

TIME FOR SAN ANTONIO TO GET LIT UP

2010-03-12T08:49:00.004-06:00

The 3rd annual Luminaria Arts Night happens March 13 from 6 pm to midnight. The biggest arts night of our year, the streets and buildings and plazas become stages for visual and performing artists. And of course, a lot of people get lit up!
http://www.luminariasa.org/about/

JACK KEROUAC

2010-03-12T08:40:00.004-06:00

The novelist, poet and Beat Generation pioneer was born on this day in 1922. He died of cirrhosis at the age of 47.

LADY CHABLIS

2010-03-11T10:48:00.000-06:00

The "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" star turns 53 today.

BETTY HUTTON

2010-03-11T10:46:00.002-06:00

The stage, film and television actress and singer died on this day in 2007 at the age of 86.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClGNm89GZBE

A WORD FROM ONE OF OUR SPONSORS

2010-03-10T14:47:00.000-06:00

JON HAMM

2010-03-10T14:42:00.000-06:00

The "Mad Man" turns 39 today.

CHARLES BUKOWSKI

2010-03-10T14:35:00.001-06:00

The author died on this day in 1994 at the age of 73. Time magazine called him "a laureate of American lowlife". We'll drink to that.

SURREAL ESTATE: MALIBU BARBIE'S BEACH HOUSE

2010-03-09T12:53:00.010-06:00

Barbie did very, very well for herself and wisely invested in a beach front retreat back when they could be had for a song. It's nice, but a bit too VALLEY OF THE DOLLS for our taste.

BARBIE

2010-03-09T06:13:00.001-06:00

Happy Birthday to Barbie, who's still a doll at 51.