The first black woman ever elected to Congress (D, New York, 1968) and the first major party (Democratic) black presidential candidate (1972) passed away on this day in 2006 at the age of 80.
Monday, November 30, 2009
SHIRLEY CHISHOLM
The first black woman ever elected to Congress (D, New York, 1968) and the first major party (Democratic) black presidential candidate (1972) passed away on this day in 2006 at the age of 80.
TINY TIM
If you have ever seen "Laugh In" you'll recall Tiny Tim, who was so strange that nobody knew what to say, think, do. I remember being almost paralyzed by the oddness of it all, especially at a tender young age. Anyhoo, Mr. Tim left us on this day in 1996 at the age of 71.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skU-jBFzXl0
Sunday, November 29, 2009
DIANE LADD
Happy 74th birthday to the Meridian, MS. born actress (shown here in Chinatown) and mama of Laura Dern.
GEORGE HARRISON
The "Quiet Beatle" passed away on this day in 2001 at the age of 58 from lung cancer.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
TAMARA DE TREAUX
The 2' 7" actress who played ET passed away on this day in 1990 at 31 of heart failure.
Friday, November 27, 2009
SURREAL ESTATE: DIXIE CHICK LISTS DOWNTOWN LOFT
There are two situations that often signal a famous person is fixin' to sell their home. The first is divorce and the second is when their private quarters are published in the pages of a glossy shelter magazine. Grammy winning Dixie Chick Emily Robison was recently divorced and her large loft in San Antonio, Texas was recently featured in a multi-page spread in Metropolitan Home, which we featured on this blog. As expected, her contemporary condo is now on the market with an asking price of $1,500,000.
Located in the old Duerler Candy Factory, the 4,800 square foot, full floor loft was purchased as raw space and converted by Robison and her architects into a sophisticated yet cozy 4 bedroom and 3 bathroom family friendly home.
Thanks to the Realestalker for this tid-bit!
JIMI HENDRIX
DR. ROBERT CADE
The San Antonio, Texas born Cade invented Gatorade. He passed away on this day in 2007 at the age of 80 from kidney failure.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
THIS LAND IS WHOSE LAND? EXCUSE ME?
What is it about the story of “The First Thanksgiving” that makes it essential to be taught in virtually every grade from preschool through high school? What is it about the story that is so seductive? Why has it become an annual elementary school tradition to hold Thanksgiving pageants, with young children dressing up in paper-bag costumes and feather-duster headdresses and marching around the schoolyard? Why is it seen as necessary for fake “pilgrims” and fake “Indians” (portrayed by real children, many of whom are Indian) to sit down every year to a fake feast, acting out fake scenarios and reciting fake dialogue about friendship? And why do teachers all over the country continue (for the most part, unknowingly) to perpetuate this myth year after year after year?
Is it because as Americans we have a deep need to believe that the soil we live on and the country on which it is based was founded on integrity and cooperation? This belief would help contradict any feelings of guilt that could haunt us when we look at our role in more recent history in dealing with other indigenous peoples in other countries. If we dare to give up the “myth” we may have to take responsibility for our actions both concerning indigenous peoples of this land as well as those brought to this land in violation of everything that makes us human. The realization of these truths untold might crumble the foundation of what many believe is a true democracy. As good people, can we be strong enough to learn the truths of our collective past? Can we learn from our mistakes? This would be our hope.
By Judy Dow (Abenaki) and Beverly Slapin
Revised 06/12/06
Mess knows that this may bring some of you down, but think about all the backlash against immigrants. Were those pilgrims not "crossing the border"? Was the huge wave of European immigrants (and that includes half of my family, hello!) in the early 1900's not "crossing the border"? Everyone in our nation, except Native Americans, are immigrants. So when jack asses like SLICK PERRY run ads that urge people to "TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY" I really don't understand what the hell he means. Sorry, no habla Perry speak.
JOEY STEFANO
Born Nicholas Anthony Iacona, Jr., gay porn's most famous "bottom" Joey Stefano died on this day in 1994 of an overdose of cocaine, morphine, heroin and ketamine at age 26 in the shower of a motel on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Photo is from Madonna's 1992 book "SEX". Joey is on the bottom left.
TINA TURNER
Born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939. Survivor. Chameleon. Legend. Bruised, battered, left with 36 cents and a Mobil gas card, she staged one of music's most incredible "comebacks". Happy Birthday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZIoxw0ca9E
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
OUR HERO OF THE WEEK
NEW YORK – Adam Lambert admits he got carried away with his sexually charged American Music Awards performance, but he's offering no apology.The glam rocker from "American Idol" said on "The Early Show" that his performance would not have caused as much controversy if he weren't openly gay. He also said there were other "adult" moments on the show that caused no outrage.
As far as Mess is concerned, it's Adam who should be getting an apology, as well as every openly gay, bisexual or transgender person in the world for every time we have been censored, discriminated against, beat up, raped, tortured, thrown out of our houses, and murdered. YOU GO ADAM! DON'T EVER BACK DOWN!
RITA JENRETTE
Rita Jenrette, born Rita Carpenter, November 25, 1949 right here in San Antonio, Texas, is an American celebrity, actor, television journalist, and real estate executive. She is most famous for the interview she gave about her marriage to disgraced U.S. Representative John Jenrette following his conviction in the Abscam scandal and her accompanying semi-nude pictorial in Playboy magazine. Note the "visionary"(that was 1984!) older women/younger men theme. On May 27, 2009, Jenrette married Prince Nicolò Boncompagni Ludovisi of Piombino, an Italian principality dissolved under the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte. Sometimes causing a scandal works out very well. We wish Levi Johnston all the best.
FLIP WILSON
Flip Wilson, shown here on the right in his "Geraldine" drag with Sammy Davis Jr., passed away from liver cancer on this day in 1998 at the age of 64. Time magazine featured his image on their cover and named him "TV's first black superstar". Wilson intoduced the sassy Geraldine in 1970, when Tyler "Madea" Perry was one year old. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO3G_mlBxJg
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
FREDDIE MERCURY
Queen's front man died on this day in 1991 from AIDS related complications. He was 45.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv9da2vdebs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv9da2vdebs
Monday, November 23, 2009
SARAH PALIN SEES LEVI JOHNSTON'S PLAYGIRL SHOOT
Actually, we saw the pics and there's no JOHNSTON, large or small, to be seen. But we still love Levi for being the most visible hemorrhoid on the ex-governor of Mooseville's ass.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
MAE WEST
The icon passed on this day in 1980 at the age of 87. Her off screen life was every bit as intriguing as her stage and screen life. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_West
Check her out doing a duet with Rock Hudson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZUVP_nsRjw
MICHAEL HUTCHENCE
The INXS frontman Died on this day in 1997 at the age of 37 of either a suicide or an autoerotic asphixiation gone wrong. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xt1bjJEdo4
TARZAN
Tarzan, in his orginal literary incantation was "born" on this day in 1888 with the publication of Edgar Rice Burrough's novel. Shown above is the first screen Tarzan in 1918, Elmo Lincoln.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
IS YOUR LIFE A HOT MESS?
Let Mess and his staff of experts help. We give advice on all matters. Visit "MY PROFILE" and click the email tab.
Friday, November 20, 2009
COUGAR OF THE WEEK
Sarah Palin was outraged by her photo on Newsweek wearing her running shorts. We know she's an avid reader of White Chocolate Mess, so we have our best Jewish lawyers on speed dial ready to bail our ass out, just in case. Here's the ex-governor of Mooseville, who was so busy keeping an eye on those Russians she could see from her back yard deck that she didn't realize her daughter was hitting Levi Johnston. Damn, imagine trying to run a country!
EVELYN KEYES
The Port Arthur, Texas native was born on this day in 1916. She passed away in 2008. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evelyn_Keyes
ROBERT ALTMAN
The director passed away on this day in 2006 at the age of 81.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Altman
Thursday, November 19, 2009
SURREAL ESTATE: TAKE ME TO THE RIVER
In the heart of the downtown arts district, on the banks of the SanAntonio River, one of the most historically important properties inKing William has been artistically restored and creatively reinvented.This incredible home was originally built in 1892 by architect Albert Beckman for Herman Schuchard, husband of one of CarlH. Guenther’s daughters. Located close to the Guenther homestead (now the Guenther House Restaurant) and family business (PioneerFlour Mills), this fabulous property has had only four owners throughout its 116 year history.
http://tour.circlepix.com/tour.htm?id=697764&refurl=realtor.com
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
IS THIS THE SESSIEST DUDE IN THE WORLD?
Johnny Depp. That's what People Magazine thinks. Let Mess what you think. Who the SESSIEST dudes be?
GIA CARANGI
One of the first famous women to die from AIDS related complications in 1986, supermodel Gia Carangi passed away on this day at the age of 26. Angelina Jolie portayed Gia in the 1998 HBO movie "Gia".
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
ESTHER ROLLE
Actress Esther Rolle, best known for her role as Florida Evans in the television series "Good Times", passed on this day in 1998 at the age of 78 from diabetes complications.
Monday, November 16, 2009
BURGESS MEREDITH
Was born today in 1907 and passed away in 1997. He's shown here in an espisode of "The Twilight Zone".
IMOGEN HASSAL
England's "Countess Of Cleavage" committed suicide on this day in 1980. She was 38.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imogen_Hassall
Sunday, November 15, 2009
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