The two time Grammy winner was born on this day in 1955. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEfX3AAg0is
Friday, December 4, 2009
FRANK ZAPPA
passed away on this day in 1993 at the age of 52 from prostrate cancer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Zappa
Thursday, December 3, 2009
NEW YORK DEFEATS GAY MARRIAGE
Hell, more bad news. But take a look at this clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCFFxidhcy0
DIANE SAVINO FOR PRESIDENT 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE FATE OF THE ALAMEDA?
There will be a town hall meeting to discuss the future of The Alameda Theater, which was the last Spanish language film venue in San Antonio. Read Chiflado's excellent article on the Alameda at http://chiflado-chiflado.blogspot.com/2009/09/pet-peeve.html
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
MADELINE KAHN
The incomparable Madeline Kahn passed away on this day in 1999 from ovarian cancer. Here she is singing Mess's theme song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au5f6pMgN2s
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
DEAR MESS: I HAD THANKSGIVING DINNER AT PIG PEN'S PAD
Dear White Chocolate Mess,
Ok, I know 'mess' is part of your name but I doubt it comes anywhere close to the state of my friend's apartment, which I visited this past Thanksgiving. It looked like a crime scene, and disturbed me so much it took all of my strength to not run screaming for my life.
I don't want to go into details because it gives me the chills but let me just say I was really glad I brought over my own cookware to prepare my part of the dinner, and really really glad there was paper towel that I could lay on the counter so I could set my stuff down on a relatively safe surface.
I'm sure you remember the phrase 'messy bed, messy head' but this went way beyond mussed blankets and clothes on the floor (had mine touched that floor I'd have gone home naked). I know better than to try and change someone or to nag about some one's appalling living condition, but this worries me.
Believe me, you'll never see my crib in Sunset magazine, I'm got no Good Housekeeping Seals of Approval on my home front but I am concerned for my friend's well being. What should I do?
signed,
Pristina Crawford
Dear Ms. Crawford,
Assuming your host was not throwing a "Grey Gardens" theme party or that you are simply over reacting to some poorly executed shabby chic decor, this dissaray may be the sign of one of two serious mental illnesses. You did not mention your friend's age, and although both of the illnesses I will direct you to for further study generally afflict older folk, like any other disease, there are always early onset cases. I commend you for staying for dinner despite your disgust, that perhaps was above and beyond the line of duty. I also am quite familiar with the "messy bed, messy head" theory, it is widely used in contemporary psycho-social research. You ask what should you do, and unless your host apologized or acknowledged the squalor, the answer is do nothing. This is a case for professionals. Your friend may not realize there is anything at all amiss, so any repudiation on your part would be futile and perhaps ruin the friendship. My suggestion is that next time this person invites you over, you have them over to your home (and note the reaction to your clean surroundings) or meet at a restaurant.
Best Wishes.
Mess
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collyer_brothers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diogenes_syndrome
I don't want to go into details because it gives me the chills but let me just say I was really glad I brought over my own cookware to prepare my part of the dinner, and really really glad there was paper towel that I could lay on the counter so I could set my stuff down on a relatively safe surface.
I'm sure you remember the phrase 'messy bed, messy head' but this went way beyond mussed blankets and clothes on the floor (had mine touched that floor I'd have gone home naked). I know better than to try and change someone or to nag about some one's appalling living condition, but this worries me.
Believe me, you'll never see my crib in Sunset magazine, I'm got no Good Housekeeping Seals of Approval on my home front but I am concerned for my friend's well being. What should I do?
signed,
Pristina Crawford
Dear Ms. Crawford,
Assuming your host was not throwing a "Grey Gardens" theme party or that you are simply over reacting to some poorly executed shabby chic decor, this dissaray may be the sign of one of two serious mental illnesses. You did not mention your friend's age, and although both of the illnesses I will direct you to for further study generally afflict older folk, like any other disease, there are always early onset cases. I commend you for staying for dinner despite your disgust, that perhaps was above and beyond the line of duty. I also am quite familiar with the "messy bed, messy head" theory, it is widely used in contemporary psycho-social research. You ask what should you do, and unless your host apologized or acknowledged the squalor, the answer is do nothing. This is a case for professionals. Your friend may not realize there is anything at all amiss, so any repudiation on your part would be futile and perhaps ruin the friendship. My suggestion is that next time this person invites you over, you have them over to your home (and note the reaction to your clean surroundings) or meet at a restaurant.
Best Wishes.
Mess
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collyer_brothers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diogenes_syndrome
WILSON JERMAINE HEREDIA
The Tony winning star of the musical Rent was born on this day in 1971.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M77R_Ow_b08
ROXIE ROKER
Roxie Roker, who played Helen Willis in The Jeffersons, passed on this day in 1995 from breast cancer at the age of 66. She's shown here with her son, Lenny Kravitz.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
TODAY IS WORLD AIDS DAY
More than 25 million people have died of AIDS since 1981.
Africa has over 14 million AIDS orphans.
At the end of 2008, women accounted for 50% of all adults living with HIV worldwide
In developing and transitional countries, 9.5 million people are in immediate need of life-saving AIDS drugs; of these, only 4 million (42%) are receiving the drugs.
Locally, a service will be held at the TRIPOINT, YMCA, 3233 N. St. Mary's
6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Gathering and Information sharing
7:15 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Welcoming and an Opportunity for City
Officials present to say a few words.
7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Service of Remembrance and Hope (Service will
be divided into 3 sections: Remembrance, Living
and Hope.
8.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Candlelight Ritual
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