Today officially marks one year since this little corner of the internet was started. It also marks the actual birthdate of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Last year, I asked "so where are we now?" Now I'm asking it again.
The Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Black Justice Coalition are holding a summit of black religious leaders to attempt to combat homophobia within the black churches and the community-at-large.
On a considerably more shallow note, but nonetheless surprising to me, I watched My Sexual Harrassment on Q Television (via DVR) . If you had told me last year that we would have a gay premium channel broadcasting yaoi anime Cinemax-esque films in the US, I would've thought you were dreaming. For all the mocking I do of QTN, it certainly is beginning to establish a niche as the HBO/Showtime of the gay networks. If you have issues with LOGO (I don't, but some do) not allowing nudity and swearing, well they are definitely alive at QTN for $7.95 a month here.
Which brings me to another point. I'm shocked that we now have 3 gay networks available here in New York. Granted, Ozaukee County is still not offered LOGO on cable, but there's still a surprise there: Brokeback Mountain is playing in Mequon, the land of the closet cases.
So things are better, but there is still a need to avoid resting on our laurels. We still live in a society where we still really have no A-list stars publicly declaring that they are gay. We still live in a society where young white women going missing causes a national uproar, while children of colour barely make the front page. We still live in a society where there is still is inequality in payment and treatment based on the colour of skin, gender, nationality, and sexual orientation.
Yet, for a second today and tomorrow, do acknowledge the successes and visualise how to combat the problems that continue.
Monday, January 16, 2006
I Have A Low Pain Threshold
Oh lordjesuschristmaryjosephthedonkeymothernaturevishnubuddhazoroaster, I am in pain.
On my trainer's suggestion I took a cardio class today. Yoga seems to be working out (sort of), so I figured why not? I don't know if it's that I am not used to working out on Sundays, but this class killed me. After losing Debbie Allen in yoga, she has resurfaced in cardio. 45 minutes of lunging, kneeling, balancing, and just simply moving about--nonstop. It may read like it's easy, and perhaps to most people it is, but this did me in. My own lack of rhythm did not aid things one bit.
Apparently the goal here is to keep your feet as light as possible. Well, that is a very enviable goal if you have normal feet, but alas, I've got the flat ones. (I mean virtually no arch whatsoever.) I walk like Frankenstein's monster. So a directive to avoid making any noise with my feet...'taint easy.
Now, despite this rant, I'm not giving up. I'm an Aquarian, and we're stubborn like hell. I may not hack it in this class yet, but I will push on and get rid of my clomp--at least for 45 minutes.
First, however, I'm going to wash down a whole bottle of Motrin with some Rolling Rock.
On my trainer's suggestion I took a cardio class today. Yoga seems to be working out (sort of), so I figured why not? I don't know if it's that I am not used to working out on Sundays, but this class killed me. After losing Debbie Allen in yoga, she has resurfaced in cardio. 45 minutes of lunging, kneeling, balancing, and just simply moving about--nonstop. It may read like it's easy, and perhaps to most people it is, but this did me in. My own lack of rhythm did not aid things one bit.
Apparently the goal here is to keep your feet as light as possible. Well, that is a very enviable goal if you have normal feet, but alas, I've got the flat ones. (I mean virtually no arch whatsoever.) I walk like Frankenstein's monster. So a directive to avoid making any noise with my feet...'taint easy.
Now, despite this rant, I'm not giving up. I'm an Aquarian, and we're stubborn like hell. I may not hack it in this class yet, but I will push on and get rid of my clomp--at least for 45 minutes.
First, however, I'm going to wash down a whole bottle of Motrin with some Rolling Rock.
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Petty, Petty, Petty
If this is true, then the Howard government of Australia is being unbelievably petty and homophobic.
Norske Melodi Grand Prix 2006 Semi-Final 1: Is There Anything New Under The Sun?
A little disclaimer before I get started with this review. For starters, I like most of Norway's entries from 1960 to 1998 (give or take a "Mitt Liv," "Duett," or whatever Finn Kalvik sang in 1981), I even liked their English language entries from 1973 to 1976. Somehow from 1999 onwards, the songs really began to...well...suck, for lack of a better term. My automatic bias against free language would suggest that this is related to the relative absence of the Norwegian language in their final, but quite frankly there are several exceptions disproving that (Mocci's MGP entry in 2001; Arlene Wilkes's in 2004; ol' crazy Jahn Teigen, Jorun Erdal, and Wig Wam last year). Since all the songs have now been released, I have to say that this year the quality does seem better, however I sympathise with Philip Kruse who pointed out that 12 of the 18 songs in the semi-finals are actually by Swedes. Not exactly a ringing endorsement by the state broadcaster of the Norwegian music industry.
Preamble over and on with the show.
Actually, if you're watching this online you don't necessarily start with the show but with a very prim and proper announcer who looks like a schoolteacher from Minnesota.
I have to say one thing about NRK (which also applies to SVT as well), they are stylish! Seriously, the US networks could learn a great deal about minimalist logos and film quality from them. I have no idea where Alta is in Norway, but NRK has tempted me to consider visiting it.
The stage looks remenscient of American Idol but dark and sleek with several chandeliers all around the stage. Our hosts for the evening (and for all the rest of MGP 2006, I suspect) are Synnøve Svabø & Stian Barsnes Simonsen. I'm calling them Syn and Sti. Syn, I believe was in the group Charmed, who represented Norway in 2000. Sti is a comedian, I think. Sti comes out first. He's a very good looking man, I have to say. Sort of like Drew Lachey or Breckin Meyer but cleaned up. He could do with a bit of a haircut, but I'm content. Then Syn comes out, and if she's not a drag queen, then I'm surprised. She's wearing some sort of sash that looks like a bunch of leeks rolled up with some feathers. Considering that Sti is a comedian, Syn is doing her best to upstage him. Syn also looks a lot like Kirsti Sparboe.
There's a music break of "Boogie Wonderland" and then they get on with the show. (What is it with the Nordic countries and '70s disco?)
The postcards are just...gorgeous, to be honest. Scenes of Norway as a Winter Wonderland.
Song #1 Trine Rein - Here For The Show
Well, for all the praise I just heaped on NRK, they still have audio problems, because Trine wasn't audible for the first few seconds. This is basically a Robbie Williams song as performed by a woman. She can sing, and the song is not bad, but it's nothing terribly interesting. (Much like Robbie Williams now, to be honest.)
Song #2 Geir Rønning & Jorun Erdal - Lost and Found
Take last year's Finnish has-been and last year's MGP has-been and hopefully they'll become something. The postcard deals with face-painting. Uh huh. I'm not going to try to find a connection there. Wow, does Geir have a strong accent. This must be one of the Swedish songs, because we have heard this song before in 2003 with Fame. I feel obligated to point out the grammatical error of saying "search for lost and found." Anyway, Geir looks like a businessman singing karaoke, and Jorun looks like the Norwegian answer to Delta Burke. It doesn't work for her.
Syn & Sti talk. I have lewd thoughts about Sti, I could care less what he's saying.
Song #3 Kirsti Carr - Misled
Kirsti is dressed in a Lena Ph pink blouse and white capri pants, but seems a little too timid. This might be another Swedish entry as well. The reason why? The staging is reminescent of guess what? Fame in 2003. Standard uptempo song, nothing too interesting here. The overall impression I get is of a high school teachers' talent show.
Song #4 Christina Undhejem - My Dream
Sti said something about Lionel Ritchie in his intro for Christina. I do not take this as a good sign. Oh god, it's a ballad. Christina has big frizzy hair and a dress that makes her look pregnant. The stream that I'm watching this on begins to freeze up and I know now that my ISP apparently has good taste. Christina tries to have her crazy gospel moment towards the end, but I'm so deep in "I don't care" territory that there is no way I'm turning back.
Song #5 Mocci Ryen - Tonight
Mocci brought it in 2001 with "You've Got The Motion" and unfairly lost to the freak show that was Harald Whatisnamn and his rip off of "All By Myself." Having listened to the song already (last night, in fact, on my way out to Splash), it seemed pretty decent. Sort of like No Doubt's version of "It's My Life" meets Kelly Osbourne's "One Word." Syn says something about Paul McCartney and I get a bad feeling. It starts out well. Mocci is a bit breathy, but capable. She's dressed in what I would describe as a 1930's nightgown and has her hair styled like Jean Harlow. Unfortunately, it seems like she never manages to totally grab the audience with the punch required to pull off this song. Eep. Her backing singers look like green and white pep squad members. Alas, Mocci's voice goes all over the place towards the end.
Song #6 Arlene Wilkes - Sunshine
For her part, Arlene brought it in 2004 with the anthemic "This Is Where You Got It From." This time, she's going for disco. If you can imagine an elfin Debbie Allen, then you've got a good idea of what Arlene looks like. Arlene is dressed like a 1950's dance teacher. Lots of floral print and bust out front and centre. Arlene seems to be suffering from Mocci's vocal problems. That is to say, not quite selling the song enough. Afro-Dite dodged this in 2002 by having psychotic choreography. Unfortunately, "Sunshine" does not call for this and all of Arlene's musical training ain't helping her sell it.
Trine performs again because nobody at home could hear her. They can now, and I am still indifferent. Seriously, the last thing we need are more Robbie Williams imitators. Do something original, please. I'd care more if it was in Norwegian...slightly.
Sti & Syn go over the rules and replay the songs. Basically, the top two songs will go to final and the next two will go to the second chance round. Trine is still banal, Geir and Jorun look bizarre, Christina is still frizzy, Mocci tries hard and doesn't quite get there, and Arlene...well, the studio version is kick-ass at least.
The interval is something called "Secret Stone," which seems to a performance incorporating Sami singing and violins. Think Enigma, not "Sámiid Ædnan." It's quite nice and soothing, and I'm generally not one of these people who like new age folk-fusion music. (Though I actually like "Sámiid Ædnan.")
Sti and Syn come back. Syn starts saying "Sweden, one point" and on and on until "The Former Yugoslavian (sic) Republic of Macedonia, 12 points." I find myself wishing that my Norwegian was up to snuff so I can figure out if she's being genuinely funny or just unhinged.
Somebody called Geir-Ove Bakken comes out and the crowd goes bananas. I think he's certified the results. Dramatic pause...save for ominous synth music. Kirsti Carr goes to the Second Chance round. (Why?) Arlene Wilkes goes to the Second Chance round. (Good for her.)
Trine goes to the final. (Weak semi, you're lucky.) Trine performs again. I have now heard this song three times and I have now gone from indifferent to the early stages of loathing. All she does is basically shout "Are you here for the show? Are you here for the rock 'n' roll circus?" I will give her credit, she's a decent singer, but this is really quite a milquetoast "rock" song.
Geir and Jorun go to the final as well. (Very lucky it's a weak semi.) I'm spared seeing them perform again because Trine's audio problems have caused the MGP to run over and NRK's streaming will not have this go over one hour. Who knew that NRK's streaming had such good taste as well?
Next week, Queentastic try to become the second drag act to perform at Eurovision.
Preamble over and on with the show.
Actually, if you're watching this online you don't necessarily start with the show but with a very prim and proper announcer who looks like a schoolteacher from Minnesota.
I have to say one thing about NRK (which also applies to SVT as well), they are stylish! Seriously, the US networks could learn a great deal about minimalist logos and film quality from them. I have no idea where Alta is in Norway, but NRK has tempted me to consider visiting it.
The stage looks remenscient of American Idol but dark and sleek with several chandeliers all around the stage. Our hosts for the evening (and for all the rest of MGP 2006, I suspect) are Synnøve Svabø & Stian Barsnes Simonsen. I'm calling them Syn and Sti. Syn, I believe was in the group Charmed, who represented Norway in 2000. Sti is a comedian, I think. Sti comes out first. He's a very good looking man, I have to say. Sort of like Drew Lachey or Breckin Meyer but cleaned up. He could do with a bit of a haircut, but I'm content. Then Syn comes out, and if she's not a drag queen, then I'm surprised. She's wearing some sort of sash that looks like a bunch of leeks rolled up with some feathers. Considering that Sti is a comedian, Syn is doing her best to upstage him. Syn also looks a lot like Kirsti Sparboe.
There's a music break of "Boogie Wonderland" and then they get on with the show. (What is it with the Nordic countries and '70s disco?)
The postcards are just...gorgeous, to be honest. Scenes of Norway as a Winter Wonderland.
Song #1 Trine Rein - Here For The Show
Well, for all the praise I just heaped on NRK, they still have audio problems, because Trine wasn't audible for the first few seconds. This is basically a Robbie Williams song as performed by a woman. She can sing, and the song is not bad, but it's nothing terribly interesting. (Much like Robbie Williams now, to be honest.)
Song #2 Geir Rønning & Jorun Erdal - Lost and Found
Take last year's Finnish has-been and last year's MGP has-been and hopefully they'll become something. The postcard deals with face-painting. Uh huh. I'm not going to try to find a connection there. Wow, does Geir have a strong accent. This must be one of the Swedish songs, because we have heard this song before in 2003 with Fame. I feel obligated to point out the grammatical error of saying "search for lost and found." Anyway, Geir looks like a businessman singing karaoke, and Jorun looks like the Norwegian answer to Delta Burke. It doesn't work for her.
Syn & Sti talk. I have lewd thoughts about Sti, I could care less what he's saying.
Song #3 Kirsti Carr - Misled
Kirsti is dressed in a Lena Ph pink blouse and white capri pants, but seems a little too timid. This might be another Swedish entry as well. The reason why? The staging is reminescent of guess what? Fame in 2003. Standard uptempo song, nothing too interesting here. The overall impression I get is of a high school teachers' talent show.
Song #4 Christina Undhejem - My Dream
Sti said something about Lionel Ritchie in his intro for Christina. I do not take this as a good sign. Oh god, it's a ballad. Christina has big frizzy hair and a dress that makes her look pregnant. The stream that I'm watching this on begins to freeze up and I know now that my ISP apparently has good taste. Christina tries to have her crazy gospel moment towards the end, but I'm so deep in "I don't care" territory that there is no way I'm turning back.
Song #5 Mocci Ryen - Tonight
Mocci brought it in 2001 with "You've Got The Motion" and unfairly lost to the freak show that was Harald Whatisnamn and his rip off of "All By Myself." Having listened to the song already (last night, in fact, on my way out to Splash), it seemed pretty decent. Sort of like No Doubt's version of "It's My Life" meets Kelly Osbourne's "One Word." Syn says something about Paul McCartney and I get a bad feeling. It starts out well. Mocci is a bit breathy, but capable. She's dressed in what I would describe as a 1930's nightgown and has her hair styled like Jean Harlow. Unfortunately, it seems like she never manages to totally grab the audience with the punch required to pull off this song. Eep. Her backing singers look like green and white pep squad members. Alas, Mocci's voice goes all over the place towards the end.
Song #6 Arlene Wilkes - Sunshine
For her part, Arlene brought it in 2004 with the anthemic "This Is Where You Got It From." This time, she's going for disco. If you can imagine an elfin Debbie Allen, then you've got a good idea of what Arlene looks like. Arlene is dressed like a 1950's dance teacher. Lots of floral print and bust out front and centre. Arlene seems to be suffering from Mocci's vocal problems. That is to say, not quite selling the song enough. Afro-Dite dodged this in 2002 by having psychotic choreography. Unfortunately, "Sunshine" does not call for this and all of Arlene's musical training ain't helping her sell it.
Trine performs again because nobody at home could hear her. They can now, and I am still indifferent. Seriously, the last thing we need are more Robbie Williams imitators. Do something original, please. I'd care more if it was in Norwegian...slightly.
Sti & Syn go over the rules and replay the songs. Basically, the top two songs will go to final and the next two will go to the second chance round. Trine is still banal, Geir and Jorun look bizarre, Christina is still frizzy, Mocci tries hard and doesn't quite get there, and Arlene...well, the studio version is kick-ass at least.
The interval is something called "Secret Stone," which seems to a performance incorporating Sami singing and violins. Think Enigma, not "Sámiid Ædnan." It's quite nice and soothing, and I'm generally not one of these people who like new age folk-fusion music. (Though I actually like "Sámiid Ædnan.")
Sti and Syn come back. Syn starts saying "Sweden, one point" and on and on until "The Former Yugoslavian (sic) Republic of Macedonia, 12 points." I find myself wishing that my Norwegian was up to snuff so I can figure out if she's being genuinely funny or just unhinged.
Somebody called Geir-Ove Bakken comes out and the crowd goes bananas. I think he's certified the results. Dramatic pause...save for ominous synth music. Kirsti Carr goes to the Second Chance round. (Why?) Arlene Wilkes goes to the Second Chance round. (Good for her.)
Trine goes to the final. (Weak semi, you're lucky.) Trine performs again. I have now heard this song three times and I have now gone from indifferent to the early stages of loathing. All she does is basically shout "Are you here for the show? Are you here for the rock 'n' roll circus?" I will give her credit, she's a decent singer, but this is really quite a milquetoast "rock" song.
Geir and Jorun go to the final as well. (Very lucky it's a weak semi.) I'm spared seeing them perform again because Trine's audio problems have caused the MGP to run over and NRK's streaming will not have this go over one hour. Who knew that NRK's streaming had such good taste as well?
Next week, Queentastic try to become the second drag act to perform at Eurovision.
Eurovision 2006 Review Schedule
National Final season is upon us and it's not going to go unnoticed here. The Spaniards seem to have no idea how they're selecting their song, so the chances of another psychedelic trippy national final look pretty slim. So this year, it looks like I'm going to be covering the following:
- Norway (probably a day late, if they continue to have these things on Fridays; Semi-final 1 will be up this weekend--hopefully--with a decidedly pro-Arlene Wilkes slant)
- Slovenia (Sadly, this year is without Alya)
- Sweden (The first three semi-finals will be covered on here, as will the final)
In the meantime, enjoy Joy Fleming belting out German soul music back in 1975.
Friday, January 13, 2006
Let's Yoga Again
The second yoga class was today, and it was a pratically all-new group (although the woman who doesn't shave her armpits was still there). The demographics had switched from majority female to majority queen.
Interestingly, this seemed to change the teacher's demeanor as she went from being Debbie Allen in Fame to Sandra Bernhard. If that's not knowing your students, then I don't know what is.
I am continually amazed at how much I wind up sweating out within the first half-hour. I mean, I was absolutely dripping. Still, I haven't been totally won over. Some of those positions--such as "the camel," a position that seems to entail grabbing your heels while sitting on your knees--are just a little bit too unnatural for me...yet.
Interestingly, this seemed to change the teacher's demeanor as she went from being Debbie Allen in Fame to Sandra Bernhard. If that's not knowing your students, then I don't know what is.
I am continually amazed at how much I wind up sweating out within the first half-hour. I mean, I was absolutely dripping. Still, I haven't been totally won over. Some of those positions--such as "the camel," a position that seems to entail grabbing your heels while sitting on your knees--are just a little bit too unnatural for me...yet.
Thursday, January 12, 2006
The Canadian Election Campaign Post
With Newsworld International now sadly torn from US airwaves (thank you, Al), it's rather hard to follow the upcoming elections in Canada...even with my homepage being CBC News. This is a bit disturbing as quite frankly, this is a major election and there's a slew of issues on the table.
Believe it or not, the rumour mill has the Conservatives ahead with the Bloc forming the Official Opposition and the Grits and NDP taking up the slack. Now, in a perfect world, the NDP would win easily or at least form the Opposition. Alas, as we all know, this world is far from perfect.
The thought of a Conservative win is alarming, and I hope that it's a different story by the 26th. Gay marriage, I believe, will not be taken away, but a whole slew of funding cuts and general mismanagement will occur to an albeit slightly less harsh degree as they occur here in the US.
Although my dream to work at CBC continues unabated, this statement by several prominent Canadian actors about funding is a little bit unnerving.
Believe it or not, the rumour mill has the Conservatives ahead with the Bloc forming the Official Opposition and the Grits and NDP taking up the slack. Now, in a perfect world, the NDP would win easily or at least form the Opposition. Alas, as we all know, this world is far from perfect.
The thought of a Conservative win is alarming, and I hope that it's a different story by the 26th. Gay marriage, I believe, will not be taken away, but a whole slew of funding cuts and general mismanagement will occur to an albeit slightly less harsh degree as they occur here in the US.
Although my dream to work at CBC continues unabated, this statement by several prominent Canadian actors about funding is a little bit unnerving.
Is It An Apology?
Well, kind of*. TV Guide's website quotes Gene Shalit apology for his remarks during his review of Brokeback Mountain:
*Why not say it on-air, Gene?
"In describing the behavior of Jack, I used words that I now discover have angered, agitated and hurt many people. I certainly had no intention of casting aspersions on anyone in the gay community or on the community itself. I regret any emotional hurt that may have resulted from my review."
If NBC has no sensitivity programme in place, then they'd better get on the ball with it ASAP.
*Why not say it on-air, Gene?
"In describing the behavior of Jack, I used words that I now discover have angered, agitated and hurt many people. I certainly had no intention of casting aspersions on anyone in the gay community or on the community itself. I regret any emotional hurt that may have resulted from my review."
If NBC has no sensitivity programme in place, then they'd better get on the ball with it ASAP.
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
No More Questions
After seeing Ken Hirai's latest video, I am now convinced that he is completely my type.
Courting Mistakes
Yes, the title is a double entendre.
I can't necessarily pinpoint what the trigger was for making me think of the misadventures I've had in dating this morning, but that's exactly was front and centre while I was making my protein shake. (I can't hack breakfast, and need something in the morning.)
I can't necessarily pinpoint what the trigger was for making me think of the misadventures I've had in dating this morning, but that's exactly was front and centre while I was making my protein shake. (I can't hack breakfast, and need something in the morning.)
- Drunk dialing one guy and telling him that "we should take it to another level" at 11 o'clock at night.
- Leaving a message full of "umm"s and "uh-huh"s to a blind date that wound up never happening.
- Lying through my teeth and saying that I had a good time, when really I didn't.
- Feigning hipness, when honestly, I'm a total square.
- Discussing politics and questioning the logic behind not voting. (Perhaps not the best first impression.)
- Having a first date at a 24 hour diner.
Does this qualify me to have my own romantic comedy sitcom now?
And here's today's jukebox, featuring Hikaru Utada (whom I find very scattershot in general), but the song and video seems appropriate for today's post.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
From the "broken clock is right twice a day" Department
GLAAD issues a call to action in respect to Gene Shalit's bizarre homophobic review of Brokeback Mountain.
You don't have to like it, Gene, but in what universe would Jack Twist be considered a "sexual predator who hunts down Ennis del Mar?" At least judge it by what actually is onscreen and by what is said.
Update: Peter Shalit, Gene's openly gay son, issues a response. Reading it, I don't think Peter quite grasps why there was a call to action, because he doesn't really address the issue of terminology.
You don't have to like it, Gene, but in what universe would Jack Twist be considered a "sexual predator who hunts down Ennis del Mar?" At least judge it by what actually is onscreen and by what is said.
Update: Peter Shalit, Gene's openly gay son, issues a response. Reading it, I don't think Peter quite grasps why there was a call to action, because he doesn't really address the issue of terminology.
Sunday, January 08, 2006
Milwaukee?...In Whose World?
I don't know if the people at Men's Fitness need to change their glasses or if they have never set foot in Milwaukee, but I want to know how on Earth did Milwaukee place 5th on their list of Fittest Cities in the country? 'Cause it ain't.
I mean, the city has definitely changed a lot since I left it, but this is tantamount to saying that Houston is prone to blizzards in July.
I mean, the city has definitely changed a lot since I left it, but this is tantamount to saying that Houston is prone to blizzards in July.
Is This Really Safe?
The view outside my apartment today after the day's construction had been completed. (Apparently, this will be going on several weekends this month.)
Maybe it's just my memories of that crane falling at Miller Park, but this isn't exactly a reassuring image to see outside your window. (And if I'm a little apprehensive, just wonder what the people in the stone building are thinking with the arms of two cranes just feet away from their windows.)
I'm just saying...
Saturday, January 07, 2006
The Return of the Phyllis Diller Clones
Remember those wacky housewives Las Supremas de Móstoles and their ode to cyberporn addicted husbands "Eres Un Enfermo?"
Well, here is a video of the performance itself. And yes, the whole of the Spanish semi-final and national final was bathed in psychedelic pink and those infernal dancers were everywhere.
Well, here is a video of the performance itself. And yes, the whole of the Spanish semi-final and national final was bathed in psychedelic pink and those infernal dancers were everywhere.
When Builders Fall In Love
365gay.com (the scourge of Famous Author Rob Byrnes) is carrying the story of a builder allegedly involved in fraud and tax evasion in order to pursue a relationship with another builder.
Wasn't this already a film with Barbra Stanwyck?
Wasn't this already a film with Barbra Stanwyck?
Friday, January 06, 2006
Yoga Days
Per my trainer's suggestion, I started taking yoga classes and today was my first day. I try to be an open-minded person, but for the life of me I do not see how contorting one's body into a myraid of uncomfortable positions (especially if you have no balance on your left side) can elevate your mind and make you centered.
In fact, what the hell does being "centered" mean? Indifferent? Not affected by the world around you? Well, hell's bells, I've been that since day one. I'm just trying to see how much pain I can endure for 90 goddamn minutes. I think this is some mumbo-jumbo concocted to separate fools from their money.
That being said, I'm going to stick with it because it's included with my membership. Although, I swear it's the oddest class I've been in. Lots of middle aged women trying to act bohemian (cellphones at the ready, mind you), a few new-age queens, and me already caked in sweat and stench from weightlifting earlier. Like hell I'm going to quit it now.
Today's PSA: If you're a little blonde Dutch girl, do not, I repeat, do not duet with a large hairy man with a voice that sounds like Kermit the Frog...(NB: This man looks like he ate Jim Henson.)...Especially if it's 1974 and bad fashion was happening all over the place.
In fact, what the hell does being "centered" mean? Indifferent? Not affected by the world around you? Well, hell's bells, I've been that since day one. I'm just trying to see how much pain I can endure for 90 goddamn minutes. I think this is some mumbo-jumbo concocted to separate fools from their money.
That being said, I'm going to stick with it because it's included with my membership. Although, I swear it's the oddest class I've been in. Lots of middle aged women trying to act bohemian (cellphones at the ready, mind you), a few new-age queens, and me already caked in sweat and stench from weightlifting earlier. Like hell I'm going to quit it now.
Today's PSA: If you're a little blonde Dutch girl, do not, I repeat, do not duet with a large hairy man with a voice that sounds like Kermit the Frog...(NB: This man looks like he ate Jim Henson.)...Especially if it's 1974 and bad fashion was happening all over the place.
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
The Year Starts Well
My councilmember, Christine Quinn has been selected to be Council Speaker for the New York City City Council. She's the first out Lesbian in the post.
She'll watch Bloomberg like a hawk.
She'll watch Bloomberg like a hawk.
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
New Year's Jukebox: "This Is Ok"
Several videos I've been quite keen to post.
The perky and pink Lise Haavik back in 1986. Probably the most sacchrine way of saying "you are full of lies," but hey, it's the mid-eighties.
Novi Fosili blatantly rip off poor ol' sexually confused Cliff Richard with "Ja Sam Za Ples" in 1987. (That man who sings "This is ok" sounds like he's about ready to have a coronary.)
"Don't Believe, Don't Fear, Don't Ask" is a personal motto of mine. Here are the faux lesbian pop sensations, tATu performing it--off-key--in 2003. (Well, they still got 3rd.)
Fast forwarding to 2004 with tweaked twink boi Deen representing Bosnia & Herzegovina with "In the Disco" which borrows heavily from Donna Summer's "I Feel Love."
The perky and pink Lise Haavik back in 1986. Probably the most sacchrine way of saying "you are full of lies," but hey, it's the mid-eighties.
Novi Fosili blatantly rip off poor ol' sexually confused Cliff Richard with "Ja Sam Za Ples" in 1987. (That man who sings "This is ok" sounds like he's about ready to have a coronary.)
"Don't Believe, Don't Fear, Don't Ask" is a personal motto of mine. Here are the faux lesbian pop sensations, tATu performing it--off-key--in 2003. (Well, they still got 3rd.)
Fast forwarding to 2004 with tweaked twink boi Deen representing Bosnia & Herzegovina with "In the Disco" which borrows heavily from Donna Summer's "I Feel Love."
Reichen's not so self-aware
Today on The Reichen Show (on QTV) : Cheating.
I kid you not. The famewhore who went on and on about his devotion to his husband during the fourth season of The Amazing Race then proceeded to break up with him after winning the $1 million prize is talking about cheating.
An excerpt from the opening statement: "Why do some people get into a commitment if they have no intention of following through?"
I don't know, Reichen. I'll go ask Chip. By the way, outside of exercise regimes, who on god's green Earth would ever ask you for advice?
I kid you not. The famewhore who went on and on about his devotion to his husband during the fourth season of The Amazing Race then proceeded to break up with him after winning the $1 million prize is talking about cheating.
An excerpt from the opening statement: "Why do some people get into a commitment if they have no intention of following through?"
I don't know, Reichen. I'll go ask Chip. By the way, outside of exercise regimes, who on god's green Earth would ever ask you for advice?
Monday, January 02, 2006
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