Monthly Archives: May 2010

Monday Mix – Of Montreal Edition

Posted on 17 May, 2010 by

My official OM countdown has begun: on Sunday night, I will be in Austin trying to squeeze my way to the front of a sweaty crowd at the Mohawk as I watch one of my absolute favorite bands in action.  … Continue reading →

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Hector Elizondo: “Do I look illegal?”

Posted on 14 May, 2010 by
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Noooooooo, Agnès!

Posted on 14 May, 2010 by

Roman Polanski continues to get the love of his fellow directors.  There’s yet another petition circling at the Cannes Film Festival calling for the Swiss to disregard everything they are being told by the Americans regarding Polanski’s case. So far, … Continue reading →

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BP releases underwater footage of oil leak

Posted on 13 May, 2010 by

via LiveWire In other news, pictures of the dead animals washing up on shores are heartbreaking.  The pictures of the dead (endangered) sea turtles, in particular, just slay me.  Six dead dolphins have also washed up on shores in three … Continue reading →

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GIVEAWAY: Celebrate Latino Books Month!

Posted on 12 May, 2010 by

It’s Latino Books Month, and The Feminist Texican is celebrating by giving away three books by Latin@ authors, courtesy of Hachette Book Group! One commenter will receive three of the following titles of their choice: Try to Remember By Iris … Continue reading →

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Monday Mix: Random Five

Posted on 10 May, 2010 by

1. Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend 2. The Beatles – Helter Skelter 3. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Sir Psycho Sexy 4. PJ Harvey – You Said Something 5. Man Man – Easy Eats or Dirty Doctor Galapagos Y’all don’t judge … Continue reading →

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On growing vegetables

Posted on 10 May, 2010 by

…or not. Last year I decided I wanted to plant corn and tomatoes in my backyard (it’s a decently large backyard), but it was already too late in the year.  The urge to plant hit me again this afternoon, so … Continue reading →

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Rape is hilarious.

Posted on 9 May, 2010 by

Ha. Ha. Ha. Trigger warning: [h/t Jessica Lee]

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Friday Funny: No Problemo

Posted on 7 May, 2010 by
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GIVEAWAY: Try to Remember

Posted on 7 May, 2010 by

I couldn’t help but notice how the fathers, including my own, got to decide so much about family life. Even small things, such as which room the fathers would play cards in, were determined in the same unquestioned way as … Continue reading →

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