Monthly Archives: February 2010

2010 Women’s History Month Events in the RGV

Posted on 28 February, 2010 by

As my MA is in Women’s History, the nerd in me is trés excited about the March lecture series at South Texas College.  I fully intend to beg for those nights off! All lectures take place at 7 p.m. at … Continue reading →

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A text convo between friends

Posted on 25 February, 2010 by

Me: World’s Greatest Dad, Good Dick, A Serious Man, Lust Caution. Start with Good Dick. And have you seen Secretary? Her: Mel…what the heck did your message mean?  I didn’t get it… Me: Lol! Those were Netflix suggestions! Her: Ha! … Continue reading →

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¡Ándale! ¡Ándale! ¡Arriba! ¡Arriba!

Posted on 24 February, 2010 by

Today in Hollywood adaptations: they’re making a Speedy Gonzalez movie.  And Speedy will be voiced by George Lopez. Sigh.  George.  No! In an all too telling quote from the Reporter article, George’s wife Ann, who will produce the film along … Continue reading →

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Asshole of the Day: Bob Marshall (R-VA)

Posted on 23 February, 2010 by

via TPM According to VA state delegate Bob Marshall (R-VA), who wants to Planned Parenthood’s funding: “The number of children who are born subsequent to a first abortion with handicaps has increased dramatically. Why? Because when you abort the first … Continue reading →

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Monday Mix – Mellow Edition

Posted on 22 February, 2010 by

The Decemberists – On the Bus Mall Serge Gainsbourg ft. Brigitte Bardot – Bonnie and Clyde [mp3] Karen O and the Kids – Hidaway [mp3] Rufus Wainwright – Zebulon (from his upcoming album) First Aid Kit – Tiger Mountain Peasant … Continue reading →

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I WANT!

Posted on 20 February, 2010 by

And according to Feminist Review, there’s a lot of focus on South Texas, too!  I need this in my life.

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Call to Artists – Hybridity: American Unity

Posted on 20 February, 2010 by

The Latino Museum via Tex[t]-Mex

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Update on the Hunger Strike at the Port Isabel, TX Immigration Detention Center

Posted on 20 February, 2010 by

This is a follow-up to my initial post about this strike.  Two women–both wives of detainees participating in the hunger strike–left comments there. Here’s an excerpt from a recent press release by the Southwest Workers Union: Immigration and Customs Enforcement … Continue reading →

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No comment.

Posted on 19 February, 2010 by

From our friends at Fox News: Oh, wait.  Changed my mind.  Here’s my comment: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I love how they’re all, “Your kids will become LIBERAL and embrace ABORTION and GAY MARRIAGE, but won’t know about their civil rights!” What, like … Continue reading →

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Friday Funny: Liev Schreiber’s Booger

Posted on 19 February, 2010 by

Because sometimes I have the sense of humor of an eleven year old boy: “We’re really close to one another and we have these scenes [in the play A View From the Bridge] where he’s getting really upset and there’s … Continue reading →

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