Monthly Archives: December 2009

Weekend Link Love

Posted on 20 December, 2009 by

The Hater: James Cameron Says, “This One’s for All the Females.” Mmm, you like that, girl? That’s how James Cameron…will do anything to entice you. Did you know that James Cameron, director of Titanic, made a new movie for you, … Continue reading →

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Christmas shopping…for me!

Posted on 19 December, 2009 by

The only person I really bought a Christmas present for this year was my little nephew, who’s about 2 and a half.  Come gift time, he always gets books from me, and this year I got him three: Where the … Continue reading →

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Jessie de la Cruz

Posted on 17 December, 2009 by

In December 1964, Arnoldo and I rode to the west side of Fresno to a hall called the Rainbow where a meeting was taking place. The meeting was led by a man named César Chavez. The purpose of the meeting … Continue reading →

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John Waters on abortion protesters

Posted on 16 December, 2009 by

I mentioned that I was seeing John Waters’s Christmas Show in Austin on Saturday, but I never followed up because I got sick the day after, and have been sprawled on my couch having a “Dexter” marathon ever since.  John … Continue reading →

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In Defense of “Jennifer’s Body” (aka: Fuck You, “Drag Me to Hell”)

Posted on 16 December, 2009 by

It’s a shame that Jennifer’s Body isn’t being released on DVD until December 29,* because I would’ve bought it for myself and as a Christmas gift for someone else.  The movie was tragically underpromoted, people.  Tragically underpromoted.  It was also … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Link Love

Posted on 16 December, 2009 by

What Tami Said: Are there no prisons? The value of little black girls or a modern Christmas carol What would so enrage an adult who is sworn to assist in the growth and development of children to make her lure … Continue reading →

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Seee yaa…

Posted on 12 December, 2009 by

I’m off to Austin again.  My brother, sister, and I got tickets to see John Waters do his Christmas show tonight.  I’m totally geeked out!!  He’s one of my favorite directors. I looked for a clip from This Filthy World … Continue reading →

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DIY abortions: They’re still happening.

Posted on 12 December, 2009 by

via The Monitor* Police are searching for clues after the discovery Thursday morning of what they described as a 28-week-old fetus that had been placed in a gift box. An anonymous tip led officers to the grisly find about 10 … Continue reading →

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Wrong answer.

Posted on 11 December, 2009 by

via Daily Express Pierce Brosnan on Roman Polanski: There’s a sadness to the whole situation. What happened was wrong in every way, but I just wish the man well and closure for this time in his life, at this moment … Continue reading →

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Friday Funny: Fly Guy

Posted on 11 December, 2009 by

This is sooo my cats.  Truth be told, it’s my dog, too (because he thinks he’s a cat).

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