Ok so the ladies of the new web talk show "CHERRY BOMB" debuted on AfterEllen.com and LOGOonline.com today, as promised. Take a look at this introduction and first episode, and leave comments to let the ladies know what you think. They'll be reading!
Episode 1: "Commitment Issues"
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
A New Segment I Like To Call: DYKE!
Yes ladies and gentle-ladies. I spend a great deal of my life listening to my gaydar buzzing (or at least I think it's my gaydar...hmmm). I see chicks at places like Target and Starbucks with their husbands, and I know they're the gay. I always wonder if they know it yet.
So I thought I'd incorporate my favorite game, "DYKE!" (the rules are simple) into the blog. So anytime I see someone on tv or in a film that I think is a lesbian, I'm gonna let you know. Not sayin' they really are. Just using my 10 years of gaydar-wielding experience and thousands of hours of observing women.
First up: Those two hot blonde chicks from last night's episode of So You Think You Can Dance:
Uh huh. Married at the same time. Divorced at the same time. And that "she's got some moooves" line was just...well while watching it, I said aloud, "uh huh, in the bedroom."
I hope they make it kinda far in the show so I can add more details to my fantasies. Mmmm...
Now that I've provided my evidence, I want to hear from you. What do YOU think about these ladies? Did they fool me, or are they the next contestants on...DYKE!
So I thought I'd incorporate my favorite game, "DYKE!" (the rules are simple) into the blog. So anytime I see someone on tv or in a film that I think is a lesbian, I'm gonna let you know. Not sayin' they really are. Just using my 10 years of gaydar-wielding experience and thousands of hours of observing women.
First up: Those two hot blonde chicks from last night's episode of So You Think You Can Dance:
Uh huh. Married at the same time. Divorced at the same time. And that "she's got some moooves" line was just...well while watching it, I said aloud, "uh huh, in the bedroom."
I hope they make it kinda far in the show so I can add more details to my fantasies. Mmmm...
Now that I've provided my evidence, I want to hear from you. What do YOU think about these ladies? Did they fool me, or are they the next contestants on...DYKE!
They Got That (Cherry) Bomb, Baby!
Like chicks? Like lesbians? Like talking about sex? Like wine? Like talking about sex with lesbian chicks while drinking wine? Well then you should all gather 'round your computer screens tomorrow (May 30th) when the new web talkshow "CHERRY BOMB" debuts on AfterEllen and LogoOnline! I know I will be.
A couple of these ladies are friends of mine in L.A., so that tells you two things: 1. They're hot, cause I only hang out with hot friends and only have hot readers:-) and 2. They can definitely TALK.
I've seen an advanced episode and I can tell you that you will be enthralled from the word GO. For serious. Their conversations are real, honest, raw, and sexy, and I think that all women--not just lesbians and bisexual women--can relate. To read more about each lady (hot) go to their myspace page and take a look around. If you add them as a friend or send them a message, let them know Arlan sent you:-)
http://www.myspace.com/cherrybombtv
I'll let you know when the first episode goes live tomorrow. Stay tuned!
"Justice For All" - guest blog about gay marriage, by Otep Shamaya
Otep Shamaya is an artist, a rocker, a singer, a writer, a poet, and a friend. I hope this is just the first of many guest blogs she'll share with us. She'll be reading your comments. Also, this is my open invitation to her to have a column in my magazine INTERLUDE once it's relaunched later this summer.
myspace.com/otep
To read my SuicideGirls interview with Otep, click on the pic:
And if you're unfamiliar with Otep and/or her band OT3P, check out their video for their new song "Confrontation":
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"Justice For All"
“… that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal laws must protect, and to violate would be oppression.”
— Thomas Jefferson
In order to scribe this weeks entry, I have had to remove myself from any source of news or interference. I believe it’s important to have the right kind of atmosphere when writing something this important that will undoubtedly evoke the biased and hateful to turn on me. So, here I sit, on a traditional bridal bed made of dark mahogany, draped in red curtains from India, fortified behind walls of giant harem pillows. In the deep darkness of 3 a.m., candles singe the exhausted air and lighten the ethers with their soft fragrances. Twisting and rooting all around me are the limbs of three sleeping furies, lost in the universal mind, their enervated bodies radiate a rainbow of halos that pinch and pull dark visions of sweet temptation. Yes, the mood seems right. My fingers are ready to focus on stroking the keys of this powerbook (and perhaps a leg or rib or nape of the neck or two). Okay, enough. To the meat.
Here it is, a topic so vile and disruptive, so provocative and arousing, so ridiculously taboo that I expect the hate mail on this to reach mountainous proportions. So be it. The California Supreme Court recently handed down a ruling that legalized Same Sex Marriage. Many cried with absolute joy at this revelation. Others were shocked and outraged, “Dear God,” they exclaimed, “the heathens have won!” Perhaps. But which is better? Heathens or tyrants? Good question. It shall be answered thus!
Our citizenship is not defined by sexual orientation, gender, race, or religion (or lack thereof). Neither is our patriotism, our loyalty, or our love for this great republic. I am a free-thinker, I am a songwriter, a bohemian, a scoundrel, an outsider, a painter, a provocateur, a godmother, a god-damner, a daughter, a sister, an activist, a lover, a fighter, I am Sapphic, and yes, I am a proud American.
So why should the bigotry of some define the limits of my life? Why should I be subject to the archaic ideas of a Puritanical bunch of hypocrites with hate in their hearts? Now, to be clear, I have no desire to marry anyone. But, if I did (somehow, somewhere) find that special someone that sends my spirit soaring beyond the sub-stratus (fueled by all the love we can muster) and all this beauty and joy and affection just so happens to emanate from another woman, then why should I be subject to the judgment and legislation of some intolerant, thick-headed xenophobes that know nothing of me, of my lover, or how we feel about each other? I am positive that I would disapprove of the way they cowardly shimmy through life but does that mean I should be able to enact a law against being an uninformed, namby-pamby, jingoistic mook? If so, we should immediately arrest GW Bush and the Republican members of Congress on the spot, forthwith! Ah, but I digress.
The Religious Right is always bantering on about the sanctity of marriage, meanwhile, most of these douchebags are (or have) been cheating on their spouses (left and right) and the loudest opponents are usually cheating with someone of the same sex! These particular swine have shamed themselves into “the closet” and now their attraction to same sex partners has become a mutation of sexual deviancy that they can not control. I despise these mongrels. How dare they attack and condemn and legislate love when they are the creatures they pretend to protect us from.
And you know what? My disdain goes out to you celebrity folk who remain in the closet to protect your careers! Gay and lesbian teens (across America) are being attacked and sometimes killed for no other reason than being who they are, and yet, you hide away, ashamed of your own skin and heart. Meanwhile, they have no role models, no one to lead the way, no one to teach them that being themselves is okay.
They have no one to tell them that they are NORMAL! It is those that violently fear anything different that are the true freaks! These cowardly actors and rappers and singers make me sick. They are eager enough to take your money, to live their lives happy, wealthy, and in the umbrella of privacy that Hollywood can provide, and meanwhile gay and lesbian teens are under fire from all sides — mostly from their own anxieties and insecurities. Well, my friends, leave it me! I tell you here and now, if you believe in a God, and that God is perfect, then, (as my great-grandmother used to say) God don’t make no mistakes!! You are perfect and beautiful and (flawed) just the way you are. Never let anyone tell you anything different!
And to those who disapprove of this lifestyle, and denounce the union of same-sex couples based on the idea that marriage is sacred — well, why aren’t you this vocal against heterosexual couples that cheat on each other? Isn’t that soiling the sacredness of marriage? Where’s your outrage when a “straight” man molests his “straight” daughter? When he sleeps with the babysitter, when parents beat their children, where’s your outrage when they violate everything holy and good that you claim is perfect based solely on the idea of gender? Love doesn’t count, right?
Look, I know most in this category won’t be swayed by any logical argument I scribe here, but we should at least be able to agree on this: If two adults are lucky enough to find each other and fall in love in this ugly world, at this time, then may the fates bless them and grant them good fortune and many days of happiness. Besides, if the Republican way is the godly way, then why do the top tier of these hypocrites have gay and lesbian children?
Ronald Reagan’s son - GAY.
Dick Cheney’s daughter - GAY.
Aren’t these the holymen of Conservatism? Didn’t they raise their children in the heart and soul of good, old fashioned American values? Then why do they have gay children? What did they do wrong?? Jesus Joseph and Mary! Homosexuality is as natural as heterosexuality and has been with us since time began. Hell, even Alexander the Great, the “greatest” conqueror known to us and is studied by all of our military leaders, was bi-sexual and arguably his greatest love was shared with a man, Hephaestion.
Now, to those that rejoiced and saw this as a big win for “our” side. I ask you to take a moment and think about the bigger picture. Yes, it’s a beautiful moment for equal rights in America, but, why now? Most people don’t realize that outside of Los Angeles and San Francisco the majority of California is pretty conservative. Our governor (Ah-nold) is a republican and the California supreme court is known for its conservative nature. So why this big move? Well, forgive my cynicism, but the conspiracy sensing sector of my spirit is suspicious. Could it be that the Republicans are so afraid of losing anymore seats in Congress (they’re falling like flies) and bigger still, the Presidential elections this November, that they are hoping to ignite their base (the religious right) this way? I mean, what better way to motivate the Jesus-freaks (no insult intended) than by giving those “damned Satanic Gays” the right to marry? Because everyone knows that the Homosexual Agenda is to give everyone “The Gay”! Right? Wrong. A straight woman (a breeder, if you will) once told me, “Not everyone is gay, you know!” And I replied, “Yes, I know. And we like it that way!” This is a club that likes its exclusivity. Ye gods, it’s astounding that we are shin-deep in the 21st Century and still plagued by such invincible ignorance. But again, I digress.
They say the monkey king (GW Bush) won his second term by sparking fear in the hearts and minds of middle & southern America over the 3 G’s — God, Guns, and Gays. Their talking points were, “If you elect a Democrat, the liberals will destroy America by taking God out of our schools, Guns out of your homes, and let the Gay agenda take control.”
This is complete and utter poppycock, balderdash, bollocks, and bullshit but it worked. And now, because those cowards were so filled with intolerance, look where our nation is now? Bush and co. have run our nation to the point of fiscal, cultural, and spiritual bankruptcy. I don’t mean to rain on anyone’s parade or piss on anyone’s moment, but I just want us to be ready for anything that the conservatives might pull. As we have seen, they will do anything (lie, cheat, steal) to stay in power. Now, I could be wrong, and I hope I am, and this could be an amazing moment in our collective history. But remember this: Now that they have reversed this ban it will be on the ballot this fall and it will most certainly be a topic in the Presidential debates, and the evangelical swamp rats will be waiting for a fight.
Let’s give it to them, with everything we have.
“We are all the same people. All of us. You are no different than I am. Our love is the same. To me, what it feels like, I will just speak for myself, it feels like when someone says, ‘You can still have a contract and you’ll still have insurance and you’ll get all that’ — it sounds like you can sit there, but you can’t sit there. That’s what is sounds like to me.
”
— Ellen Degeneres
Do we want to continue down this slow slide of self-destruction? Or do we wish to inch ever closer to the promised capacity of our beloved country? I say, we stand up and fight. It’s worth it.
ONWARD!
Otep Shamaya, Esq.
myspace.com/otep
myspace.com/otep
To read my SuicideGirls interview with Otep, click on the pic:
And if you're unfamiliar with Otep and/or her band OT3P, check out their video for their new song "Confrontation":
_____
"Justice For All"
“… that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal laws must protect, and to violate would be oppression.”
— Thomas Jefferson
In order to scribe this weeks entry, I have had to remove myself from any source of news or interference. I believe it’s important to have the right kind of atmosphere when writing something this important that will undoubtedly evoke the biased and hateful to turn on me. So, here I sit, on a traditional bridal bed made of dark mahogany, draped in red curtains from India, fortified behind walls of giant harem pillows. In the deep darkness of 3 a.m., candles singe the exhausted air and lighten the ethers with their soft fragrances. Twisting and rooting all around me are the limbs of three sleeping furies, lost in the universal mind, their enervated bodies radiate a rainbow of halos that pinch and pull dark visions of sweet temptation. Yes, the mood seems right. My fingers are ready to focus on stroking the keys of this powerbook (and perhaps a leg or rib or nape of the neck or two). Okay, enough. To the meat.
Here it is, a topic so vile and disruptive, so provocative and arousing, so ridiculously taboo that I expect the hate mail on this to reach mountainous proportions. So be it. The California Supreme Court recently handed down a ruling that legalized Same Sex Marriage. Many cried with absolute joy at this revelation. Others were shocked and outraged, “Dear God,” they exclaimed, “the heathens have won!” Perhaps. But which is better? Heathens or tyrants? Good question. It shall be answered thus!
Our citizenship is not defined by sexual orientation, gender, race, or religion (or lack thereof). Neither is our patriotism, our loyalty, or our love for this great republic. I am a free-thinker, I am a songwriter, a bohemian, a scoundrel, an outsider, a painter, a provocateur, a godmother, a god-damner, a daughter, a sister, an activist, a lover, a fighter, I am Sapphic, and yes, I am a proud American.
So why should the bigotry of some define the limits of my life? Why should I be subject to the archaic ideas of a Puritanical bunch of hypocrites with hate in their hearts? Now, to be clear, I have no desire to marry anyone. But, if I did (somehow, somewhere) find that special someone that sends my spirit soaring beyond the sub-stratus (fueled by all the love we can muster) and all this beauty and joy and affection just so happens to emanate from another woman, then why should I be subject to the judgment and legislation of some intolerant, thick-headed xenophobes that know nothing of me, of my lover, or how we feel about each other? I am positive that I would disapprove of the way they cowardly shimmy through life but does that mean I should be able to enact a law against being an uninformed, namby-pamby, jingoistic mook? If so, we should immediately arrest GW Bush and the Republican members of Congress on the spot, forthwith! Ah, but I digress.
The Religious Right is always bantering on about the sanctity of marriage, meanwhile, most of these douchebags are (or have) been cheating on their spouses (left and right) and the loudest opponents are usually cheating with someone of the same sex! These particular swine have shamed themselves into “the closet” and now their attraction to same sex partners has become a mutation of sexual deviancy that they can not control. I despise these mongrels. How dare they attack and condemn and legislate love when they are the creatures they pretend to protect us from.
And you know what? My disdain goes out to you celebrity folk who remain in the closet to protect your careers! Gay and lesbian teens (across America) are being attacked and sometimes killed for no other reason than being who they are, and yet, you hide away, ashamed of your own skin and heart. Meanwhile, they have no role models, no one to lead the way, no one to teach them that being themselves is okay.
They have no one to tell them that they are NORMAL! It is those that violently fear anything different that are the true freaks! These cowardly actors and rappers and singers make me sick. They are eager enough to take your money, to live their lives happy, wealthy, and in the umbrella of privacy that Hollywood can provide, and meanwhile gay and lesbian teens are under fire from all sides — mostly from their own anxieties and insecurities. Well, my friends, leave it me! I tell you here and now, if you believe in a God, and that God is perfect, then, (as my great-grandmother used to say) God don’t make no mistakes!! You are perfect and beautiful and (flawed) just the way you are. Never let anyone tell you anything different!
And to those who disapprove of this lifestyle, and denounce the union of same-sex couples based on the idea that marriage is sacred — well, why aren’t you this vocal against heterosexual couples that cheat on each other? Isn’t that soiling the sacredness of marriage? Where’s your outrage when a “straight” man molests his “straight” daughter? When he sleeps with the babysitter, when parents beat their children, where’s your outrage when they violate everything holy and good that you claim is perfect based solely on the idea of gender? Love doesn’t count, right?
Look, I know most in this category won’t be swayed by any logical argument I scribe here, but we should at least be able to agree on this: If two adults are lucky enough to find each other and fall in love in this ugly world, at this time, then may the fates bless them and grant them good fortune and many days of happiness. Besides, if the Republican way is the godly way, then why do the top tier of these hypocrites have gay and lesbian children?
Ronald Reagan’s son - GAY.
Dick Cheney’s daughter - GAY.
Aren’t these the holymen of Conservatism? Didn’t they raise their children in the heart and soul of good, old fashioned American values? Then why do they have gay children? What did they do wrong?? Jesus Joseph and Mary! Homosexuality is as natural as heterosexuality and has been with us since time began. Hell, even Alexander the Great, the “greatest” conqueror known to us and is studied by all of our military leaders, was bi-sexual and arguably his greatest love was shared with a man, Hephaestion.
Now, to those that rejoiced and saw this as a big win for “our” side. I ask you to take a moment and think about the bigger picture. Yes, it’s a beautiful moment for equal rights in America, but, why now? Most people don’t realize that outside of Los Angeles and San Francisco the majority of California is pretty conservative. Our governor (Ah-nold) is a republican and the California supreme court is known for its conservative nature. So why this big move? Well, forgive my cynicism, but the conspiracy sensing sector of my spirit is suspicious. Could it be that the Republicans are so afraid of losing anymore seats in Congress (they’re falling like flies) and bigger still, the Presidential elections this November, that they are hoping to ignite their base (the religious right) this way? I mean, what better way to motivate the Jesus-freaks (no insult intended) than by giving those “damned Satanic Gays” the right to marry? Because everyone knows that the Homosexual Agenda is to give everyone “The Gay”! Right? Wrong. A straight woman (a breeder, if you will) once told me, “Not everyone is gay, you know!” And I replied, “Yes, I know. And we like it that way!” This is a club that likes its exclusivity. Ye gods, it’s astounding that we are shin-deep in the 21st Century and still plagued by such invincible ignorance. But again, I digress.
They say the monkey king (GW Bush) won his second term by sparking fear in the hearts and minds of middle & southern America over the 3 G’s — God, Guns, and Gays. Their talking points were, “If you elect a Democrat, the liberals will destroy America by taking God out of our schools, Guns out of your homes, and let the Gay agenda take control.”
This is complete and utter poppycock, balderdash, bollocks, and bullshit but it worked. And now, because those cowards were so filled with intolerance, look where our nation is now? Bush and co. have run our nation to the point of fiscal, cultural, and spiritual bankruptcy. I don’t mean to rain on anyone’s parade or piss on anyone’s moment, but I just want us to be ready for anything that the conservatives might pull. As we have seen, they will do anything (lie, cheat, steal) to stay in power. Now, I could be wrong, and I hope I am, and this could be an amazing moment in our collective history. But remember this: Now that they have reversed this ban it will be on the ballot this fall and it will most certainly be a topic in the Presidential debates, and the evangelical swamp rats will be waiting for a fight.
Let’s give it to them, with everything we have.
“We are all the same people. All of us. You are no different than I am. Our love is the same. To me, what it feels like, I will just speak for myself, it feels like when someone says, ‘You can still have a contract and you’ll still have insurance and you’ll get all that’ — it sounds like you can sit there, but you can’t sit there. That’s what is sounds like to me.
”
— Ellen Degeneres
Do we want to continue down this slow slide of self-destruction? Or do we wish to inch ever closer to the promised capacity of our beloved country? I say, we stand up and fight. It’s worth it.
ONWARD!
Otep Shamaya, Esq.
myspace.com/otep
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Look! Unicorns. ...doin' it.
So I was lounging around last Friday night with a friend of mine and she was looking through a copy of an old issue of my magazine INTERLUDE. As she was flipping through it, all of a sudden she said...well...she said what I have now decided to make into a shirt. So um...yes, here you go ladies and gents.
Not sure how long I'll have these available. It depends on the demand. They're printed on SUPER SOFT and durable American Apparel shirts. Lots of colors and sizes (from youth small to men's 3XL) to choose from. I'll be printing the first batch this weekend...and sending them out early next week. So purchase now to get in on the first batch...
I love life.
Not sure how long I'll have these available. It depends on the demand. They're printed on SUPER SOFT and durable American Apparel shirts. Lots of colors and sizes (from youth small to men's 3XL) to choose from. I'll be printing the first batch this weekend...and sending them out early next week. So purchase now to get in on the first batch...
I love life.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
What a Cunning Linguist, Indeed!
As some of you know, I moved into a new apartment with two awesome (and British) roommates a month ago. I absolutely love the place. It's not anything too crazy, but it feels like home. I haven't had that feeling in a long time. I affectionately refer to our moderately-sized apartment as "The Ranch." In time, I hope to add a few things to The Ranch. Replacing the air mattress that I sleep on in my bedroom with a real bed is first on the list. I got some cool black and white posters of Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt and 2Pac for my walls, and I'll never go a day without lighting a candle, cause it's just how I roll. In the future I'd also like to get some accessories to deck the place out. A stripper pole would be cute (and practical) somewhere. Perhaps in the middle of my bedroom. A vase. Some flowers. Some nice artwork.
Oh...and this:
(WARNING: Clicking on this vid will take you to a pornographic website, not suitable for work or school. 18+ ONLY.)
Yep. Basically this reader (btw, I'm not worthy) and I are gonna sit back on my IKEA couch and watch my newly installed piano + a bitch going down on another bitch COMBO together, while sipping margaritas and reminiscing about old times. And when I say "old times," I mean, that awesome time 2 minutes ago when that one chick went down on that other chick WHILE PLAYING PIANO at the same time.
Those were truly glorious days. Weren't they, awesome reader?
Ah yes, it's the age-old story of *girl meets girl, girl reads my private journal and sees what I dream about each night, girl then goes and rents piano and tongue wrestles other girl on top of said piano.* There must be a million books out there about it.
Now that we've got the breasts rolling, let's continue on this topic. Which objects have you or would you like to be cunningly linguisted atop? What amazing talent/skill has, or would you want the chick to be doing simultaneously while linguisting? I can't wait to hear your answers!
Oh...and this:
(WARNING: Clicking on this vid will take you to a pornographic website, not suitable for work or school. 18+ ONLY.)
Yep. Basically this reader (btw, I'm not worthy) and I are gonna sit back on my IKEA couch and watch my newly installed piano + a bitch going down on another bitch COMBO together, while sipping margaritas and reminiscing about old times. And when I say "old times," I mean, that awesome time 2 minutes ago when that one chick went down on that other chick WHILE PLAYING PIANO at the same time.
Those were truly glorious days. Weren't they, awesome reader?
Ah yes, it's the age-old story of *girl meets girl, girl reads my private journal and sees what I dream about each night, girl then goes and rents piano and tongue wrestles other girl on top of said piano.* There must be a million books out there about it.
Now that we've got the breasts rolling, let's continue on this topic. Which objects have you or would you like to be cunningly linguisted atop? What amazing talent/skill has, or would you want the chick to be doing simultaneously while linguisting? I can't wait to hear your answers!
Monday, May 26, 2008
Chicks Who Speak Spanish and Do Each Other in the Bathroom Are Hot.
Hola. Me llamo Arlan y yo soy muy, muy...how you say...horny.
Yes, alright well, I think I made a B in my Spanish classes in 7th and 8th grade, but I am going to go ahead and do us all a favor and translate this vid for you. Everyone watch it, and then meet me on the other side of it for the translation:
(Thanks to this sweet ass reader for letting me know! P.S. check out their blog, too!)
Basically, the creepy dudes said, "We're real creepy. And your wife is cheating on you with another chick. You should call Arlan and have her get in there with them cause your wife, the brunette, I'm assuming, is wicked hot."
And the brunette one was all like, "I'm really hot. Arlan should really be here by now. Where is she? I knew I should've gotten her that scooter for Christmas like I wanted."
And then the other chick was all, "Yeah you're really hot. And Arlan is late. Damn her for being late to our wicked hot orgy. Well at least those two weird dudes are standing outside the door making lots of noise. Good thing we can't hear them and they're not interrupting our wicked hot lovemaking. Weird that they can hear us though, through the same door. Hmmm...I'm smarter than the writers of this show."
And then the singer was all like, "I hear your silent whispers..." and I was all like, how can someone hear silent whispers?? And then I was like, why in the world do I care about that when someone as hot as that brunette is getting DOWN with another chick? Think Arlan. Think!
So the moral of the story is, anyone who's hot and wants to stop by The Ranch--aka my apartment--and make out with me, please leave your application with my assistant Raquel. Don't forget to include a current picture and a sample of the perfume or cologne you most often wear. Call backs will be all year. This is a thorough search.
Yes, alright well, I think I made a B in my Spanish classes in 7th and 8th grade, but I am going to go ahead and do us all a favor and translate this vid for you. Everyone watch it, and then meet me on the other side of it for the translation:
(Thanks to this sweet ass reader for letting me know! P.S. check out their blog, too!)
Basically, the creepy dudes said, "We're real creepy. And your wife is cheating on you with another chick. You should call Arlan and have her get in there with them cause your wife, the brunette, I'm assuming, is wicked hot."
And the brunette one was all like, "I'm really hot. Arlan should really be here by now. Where is she? I knew I should've gotten her that scooter for Christmas like I wanted."
And then the other chick was all, "Yeah you're really hot. And Arlan is late. Damn her for being late to our wicked hot orgy. Well at least those two weird dudes are standing outside the door making lots of noise. Good thing we can't hear them and they're not interrupting our wicked hot lovemaking. Weird that they can hear us though, through the same door. Hmmm...I'm smarter than the writers of this show."
And then the singer was all like, "I hear your silent whispers..." and I was all like, how can someone hear silent whispers?? And then I was like, why in the world do I care about that when someone as hot as that brunette is getting DOWN with another chick? Think Arlan. Think!
So the moral of the story is, anyone who's hot and wants to stop by The Ranch--aka my apartment--and make out with me, please leave your application with my assistant Raquel. Don't forget to include a current picture and a sample of the perfume or cologne you most often wear. Call backs will be all year. This is a thorough search.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Lesbian Destination of the Day: Mon...tana?
Yes indeed, my friends! Ok so here's the deal. Last week I sent out a very random bulletin on myspace asking people what it's like to live in Montana. I was looking at a list of states and I saw "Montana," and I thought to myself, "Self..." I've never been to Montana, heard someone say they were originally from Montana, and I have no friends from there or who live there. I'm a naturally curious person, so I wanted to know.
Well, I got like...I'd say 10-20 replies from people in Montana who were like...yeah, there are cows and shit here. BUT! They were also like, there aren't any other lesbians out here. So I was thinking, if I'm getting 10-20 replies from Montana, that's like...some lesbians. Right?
So this post is dedicated to Montana and the lovely lady-loving-ladies that occupy it's green pastures. If you live in Montana CURRENTLY, leave a comment and let the other 9 of you (ha) know how to get in touch! If you're too shy to leave your info, check the comments to see if anyone left anything...and get in touch with them. Bing, bang, bob's your uncle.
Well, I got like...I'd say 10-20 replies from people in Montana who were like...yeah, there are cows and shit here. BUT! They were also like, there aren't any other lesbians out here. So I was thinking, if I'm getting 10-20 replies from Montana, that's like...some lesbians. Right?
So this post is dedicated to Montana and the lovely lady-loving-ladies that occupy it's green pastures. If you live in Montana CURRENTLY, leave a comment and let the other 9 of you (ha) know how to get in touch! If you're too shy to leave your info, check the comments to see if anyone left anything...and get in touch with them. Bing, bang, bob's your uncle.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Babes' Anatomy!
Yeah. That title has probably been used before on some dude's blog to describe the hot chicks on Grey's Anatomy. But it ain't never been used to describe this befo':
(Very special thanks to this awesome youtube user for making that!)
:-)
YAY. Did the person who put this together take a lot of the earlier stuff out of context or was there always this sexual tension between the two that I never noticed? I missed a few episodes here and there...so all that stuff with Madison seems unfamiliar to me. Someone let me know!
(Very special thanks to this awesome youtube user for making that!)
:-)
YAY. Did the person who put this together take a lot of the earlier stuff out of context or was there always this sexual tension between the two that I never noticed? I missed a few episodes here and there...so all that stuff with Madison seems unfamiliar to me. Someone let me know!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Her Milkshake Brings All the Boys to the Words
Oooh Ms. Neathery. How you had me at an Alicia Silverstone-like hello with your crooked smile and your beautiful eyes. The way you were you like, 6 years older than me teaching me about World Politics and such in the 10th grade. I watched you walk back and forth, swaying my head in unison with that elegant stride you had and *danced like a dervish* with you to this song playing in my mind:
And oooh Mrs. So-and-so and your lesbian-like ways. I knew you were of the cloth way back then. But did you? Hope you do now! Cause that was me in the back of the classroom writing love notes to you as you taught us about the importance of a balanced diet and a healthy dose of daily exercise. Of course I wanted to be on a strict diet called "Our love," and I wanted our exercise to be that of lovemaking in the gym after school. But again, I was 17 and you were like...27, so it wasn't too creepy to daydream about you, right?
See those were two teachers I had mad crushes on when I was in high school. But if we go back to each year, starting in 2nd grade (holler, Ms. Aldy!) you could probably find a female teacher in each grade that I was crazy about. The thing is, none of those teachers were like this:
(Thanks to this awesome reader for hipping me to this vid!)
*drool* Me like smart lady.
So yeah, this chick's gimmick is that she wants to teach us about the origins of words while we stare at her boobs and try to decipher her accent, thus staring at her lips. I think it's a fantastic idea, and I love the whole vibe she's got going. Here's some more info about her from the bio on her official site www.hotforwords.com
:
Indeed. You know what else is "fun and playful?" Boobs. And when I say "boobs," I mean, "her boobs." And when I say "her boobs," I of course mean, an intelligent and clever lass with what also seems to be terrific business sense, who I'd like to take to Red Lobster if given the opportunity. Free chedda biscuits for you, my dear. Just have your boobies call my people, and we'll do lunch (cause lunch is cheaper than dinner.)
If you want to see her 70+ videos (and I think you should) where she discusses the origins of other words, go to her youtube profile at http://www.youtube.com/hotforwords!
And oooh Mrs. So-and-so and your lesbian-like ways. I knew you were of the cloth way back then. But did you? Hope you do now! Cause that was me in the back of the classroom writing love notes to you as you taught us about the importance of a balanced diet and a healthy dose of daily exercise. Of course I wanted to be on a strict diet called "Our love," and I wanted our exercise to be that of lovemaking in the gym after school. But again, I was 17 and you were like...27, so it wasn't too creepy to daydream about you, right?
See those were two teachers I had mad crushes on when I was in high school. But if we go back to each year, starting in 2nd grade (holler, Ms. Aldy!) you could probably find a female teacher in each grade that I was crazy about. The thing is, none of those teachers were like this:
(Thanks to this awesome reader for hipping me to this vid!)
*drool* Me like smart lady.
So yeah, this chick's gimmick is that she wants to teach us about the origins of words while we stare at her boobs and try to decipher her accent, thus staring at her lips. I think it's a fantastic idea, and I love the whole vibe she's got going. Here's some more info about her from the bio on her official site www.hotforwords.com
:
Her name is Marina Orlova, she’s 27 and she’s a philologist--someone who studies linguistics and etymology.. and in Marina’s case.. she has applied her Philology degree to specializing in word origins.
Marina burst in on the scene in mid 2007 launching her YouTube channel HotForWords, where she takes requests from YouTube viewers for words to discuss, and she releases about five videos each week discussing the origins of these words, in a fun and playful manner!
Indeed. You know what else is "fun and playful?" Boobs. And when I say "boobs," I mean, "her boobs." And when I say "her boobs," I of course mean, an intelligent and clever lass with what also seems to be terrific business sense, who I'd like to take to Red Lobster if given the opportunity. Free chedda biscuits for you, my dear. Just have your boobies call my people, and we'll do lunch (cause lunch is cheaper than dinner.)
If you want to see her 70+ videos (and I think you should) where she discusses the origins of other words, go to her youtube profile at http://www.youtube.com/hotforwords!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
The Tongue Push-Up Will Go Down In the Lesbian History Books, For Sure!
Kentucky Lightning's catching the Greyhound bus from Kentucky to L.A. to attend her first PRIDE...and to pick up ladies. Lots and lots of ladies.
I've watched this new vid of hers 6 or 7 times today, and I still laugh at the *pear or cinnamon* part and the "...and I put my head on'it" part...haha!:
Oh man, I wanna hit that.
Click on the pic below to visit Kentucky's myspace page. She has two hot new shirts for sale and she LOVES hearing from all the fresh puss out there (her words, not mine, haha)...
I've watched this new vid of hers 6 or 7 times today, and I still laugh at the *pear or cinnamon* part and the "...and I put my head on'it" part...haha!:
Oh man, I wanna hit that.
Click on the pic below to visit Kentucky's myspace page. She has two hot new shirts for sale and she LOVES hearing from all the fresh puss out there (her words, not mine, haha)...
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
P!nk Would Be So Proud.
I was raised in Dallas, TX and most of my family lives in Jackson, MS, so as a child and teenager I took more 6-hour road trips between the two cities than I can count. I always loved it though because it gave me the opportunity to listen to wicked good music on what was usually a rental car's cd player and annoy the hell out of my mom. She'd be allowed her 30 minutes of Gladys Knight and Aretha Franklin, in exchange for letting me listen to 5 and a half hours of my Bush/2Pac/Carpenters/Garbage/Mariah Carey/Stevie Wonder/Bone Thugs cocktail.
I distinctly remember being 16 or 17 and hearing "Hit Me Baby One More Time" on the radio on our way back to Dallas and thinking, "Wow, this song is fun, but Robyn obviously has lost something in the translation of these lyrics." Imagine my surprise when I found out that it wasn't *my* Robyn heating up the track, but this random chick named Britney Spears. What kind of name was that anyway? And why did this Spears chick steal what should have been *my* Robyn's song? And did my cousins notice when I totally checked out that chick at the Piggly Wiggly when we went to get more ice for the Bar-B-Q? Hmm...these were serious questions for serious times.
(I don't know how they raise em' in Sweden, but this bitch hasn't aged a DAY since 1997's "Show Me Love")
The point is, I've loved Robyn since the first time I heard her in 96 or 97, and I love her now. I had the opportunity to see her live show in L.A. last Saturday night, and I was so excited about it, that I had to share it with you guys! First of all, any bitch who can wear a cape on stage for an hour and a half and get away with it is aces in my book. Second of all, tell me why I'm ALWAYS the one that random drunk guy (gay or straight) goes up to when my friends are in the bathroom and I'm sitting alone, and says things like "I'm looking for cock. Are you looking for pussy?" This is how it happened VERBATIM, by the way. It was seriously Euro/L.A. PRIDE up that piece...and I loved it:-)
Now once you've seen P!nk do a live show (or 10) in several cities around the world, it's hard for most other performers her age and younger to live up to it. But Robyn is definitely a contender for 1st runner-up. And if the cape and the inappropriate gay banter didn't seal the deal, Robyn's rendition of Prince's song--without changing the lyrics at ALL-- "I'll Jack U Off" solidified her place in my heart's hall of fame. She had me at "hello"...and at "If your man ain't no good / Come on over to my neighborhood / We can jump in the sack and I'll jack u off."
Sweet!
Here are some of her newer original songs...
("Who's That Girl")
("Handle Me")
Varsågod!
Friday, May 16, 2008
I Think I Saw Her at Gay Pizza Too.
Since the moment Sara Ramirez stepped foot onto Grey's Anatomy, I've wondered, hoped, and prayed that she and/or her character might be gay. After all the male bed jumping she ended up doing, my dreams were squelched, or least put on hold. That is, until last night:
Yeah, good times. I once saw Sara at Truckstop on a (women who love women's) Friday night. Doesn't mean she's gay or bi cause I also once saw Joey Fatone there, and he's certainly no lesbian. But that night I noticed three things: 1. She is FIIIINE! I mean damn 2. She seemed very comfortable and at home among the lady-loving ladies and 3. SHE IS FIIINE!
What do you think of that clip?
Yeah, good times. I once saw Sara at Truckstop on a (women who love women's) Friday night. Doesn't mean she's gay or bi cause I also once saw Joey Fatone there, and he's certainly no lesbian. But that night I noticed three things: 1. She is FIIIINE! I mean damn 2. She seemed very comfortable and at home among the lady-loving ladies and 3. SHE IS FIIINE!
What do you think of that clip?
Friend or Foe?
Ever since this reader and this reader hipped me to this Katy Perry singer chick, I've been torn. She has two really interesting songs out right now. One called "I kissed a girl," which is like, YEAH dude. Wicked! And then another, which is more popular thats called "You're So Gay," where she's describing an ex-boyfriend. Check them both out:
"I kissed a girl"
"Ur so gay"
Every time I hear the lyrics to "Ur so gay," I get more and more offended. And believe me, I'm not one to have a chip on my shoulder or try to create the drama. I really love promoting talented people, and I wouldn't want to cause unnecessary criticism of this chick...BUT that being said, the fact that this song is marketed to a younger crowd who already uses "you're gay" as a derogatory term WAY too much (any amount is too much) is seriously dangerous and irresponsible, in my opinion. It feels like it's helping to unravel the little progress that we might have made in that respect.
Now the fact that she has the lovely girl kissing song and isn't afraid to sing about that tells me that she's good people with good intentions. I just think an older version of herself would regret the choice to make the other song. I don't know...do you think I'm overreacting?
Maybe she wasn't around when they were airing these ads with Matthew Shepherd's mom on MTV a few years ago:
...and just to help with the balance of things right now...
"I kissed a girl"
"Ur so gay"
Every time I hear the lyrics to "Ur so gay," I get more and more offended. And believe me, I'm not one to have a chip on my shoulder or try to create the drama. I really love promoting talented people, and I wouldn't want to cause unnecessary criticism of this chick...BUT that being said, the fact that this song is marketed to a younger crowd who already uses "you're gay" as a derogatory term WAY too much (any amount is too much) is seriously dangerous and irresponsible, in my opinion. It feels like it's helping to unravel the little progress that we might have made in that respect.
Now the fact that she has the lovely girl kissing song and isn't afraid to sing about that tells me that she's good people with good intentions. I just think an older version of herself would regret the choice to make the other song. I don't know...do you think I'm overreacting?
Maybe she wasn't around when they were airing these ads with Matthew Shepherd's mom on MTV a few years ago:
...and just to help with the balance of things right now...
Thursday, May 15, 2008
"...And We Are Standing on the Edge of All That We've Imagined."
If you haven't heard, today gay marriage in California was made LEGAL.
I seriously have been crying for the past half an hour reading all of the news stories and blogs about it.
Who knew I was such a sentimental fool. Hmmm...
My friend Terra wrote this song two years ago and it had nothing to do with this subject, but it feels quite fitting, doesn't it?
And prepare to cry some more:
Now everyone move to California and lets all make some babies together!
P.S. Because it is California, I thought this spanish version of Terra's song that her fan Eugenia Romero did would be fitting too!
I seriously have been crying for the past half an hour reading all of the news stories and blogs about it.
Who knew I was such a sentimental fool. Hmmm...
My friend Terra wrote this song two years ago and it had nothing to do with this subject, but it feels quite fitting, doesn't it?
And prepare to cry some more:
Now everyone move to California and lets all make some babies together!
P.S. Because it is California, I thought this spanish version of Terra's song that her fan Eugenia Romero did would be fitting too!
PRIDE 2008!
Hey hey! So I put out a bulletin yesterday asking people if they're going to L.A. Pride. I'm going, so I wanted to see if I'd be meeting anyone there. I got an overwhelming number of responses from people who wanted to go, but had no idea WHEN Pride is! So I figured the same problem might be happening all over the world, where you wanna hang out with your gay pals at a Pride event, but you don't know the details or what's happening closest to you. I grabbed this list from About.com. If you click on the city's name, it'll take you to that Pride's official website for even more detailed info.
I will definitely be L.A. Pride, might be at Long Beach, SO wanna go to London Pride (wish me luck) and will try to go other places if I can...I'll keep you posted. Have fun!
I will definitely be L.A. Pride, might be at Long Beach, SO wanna go to London Pride (wish me luck) and will try to go other places if I can...I'll keep you posted. Have fun!
Albuquerque, NM (Albuquerque Pride 2008)
June 13 - 14
Amsterdam, NL (Amsterdam Pride 2008)
Aug 1 - Aug 3
Anchorage, AK (Anchorage Pridefest 2008)
June 20 - 29
Asbury Park, NJ (New Jersey Pride)
June 1
Atlanta, GA (Atlanta Pride Festival 2008)
July 4 - 6
Austin, TX (Austin Pride Parade 2008)
June 14
Austin, TX (Austin Pride Festival)
June 14
Baltimore, MD (Baltimore Pride 2008)
June 21 - 22
Bangkok, Thailand (Bangkok Together 2008)
Nov 1 - Nov 9
Barcelona, Spain (Barcelona Pride 2008)
March 19 - 24
Bergen, Norway (Bergen Pride 200)
TBA
Berlin, Germany (Christopher Street Day Berlin)
June 28
Birmingham, AL (Central Alabama Pride 2008)
May 30 - June 8
Boise, ID (Boise Idaho Pride)
June 6 - 8
Boston, MA (Boston Pride 2008)
June 6 - 15
Brussels, Belgium (Belgian Lesbian and Gay Pride 2008)
May 17
Cardiff, Wales (Cardiff-Wales Lesbian and Gay Mardi Gras 2008)
September 6
Carlsbad, CA (North County San Diego Pride)
Aug 2
Cedar Rapids, IA (Cedar Rapids PrideFest 2008)
June 22
Charlotte, NC (Pride Charlotte 2008)
July 26
Chicago, IL (PRIDEChicago 2008)
June 29
Cleveland, OH (Cleveland Pride 2008) previous pics
June 21
Cologne, Germany (ColognePride 2008)
June 21 - July 6
Columbus, OH (Columbus Stonewall Pride 2008)
June 28
Copenhagen, Denmark (Copenhagen Pride 2008)
August 11 - 16
Dallas, TX (Dallas Pride 2008)
Sept 21
Denver, CO (Denver Pridefest 2008)
June 21 - 22
Detroit, MI (Motor City Pride)
June 1
Dublin, Ireland (Dublin Pride 2008)
June 13 - 22
Durham/Raleigh, NC (North Carolina Pride 2008)
TBA
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (2008 Pride Week)
June 13 - 22
El Paso, TX (El Paso Sun City Pride)
June 5 - 8
EuroPride 08 (in Stockholm)
July 25 - Aug 3
Flagstaff, AZ (Flagstaff Pride in the Pines 2008)
June 20 - 22
Frankfurt, Germany (Christopher Street Day 2008)
July 18 - 20
Gainesville, FL (Gainesville Pride 2008)
TBA
Glasgow, Scotland (Glasgay! 2008 Festival)
Oct 1 - Nov 9
Hamburg, Germany (Christopher Street Day Hamburg)
TBA
Harrisburg, PA (Harrisburg PrideFest 2008)
July 26
Hartford, CT (2008 Connecticut LGBTI Pride Festival)
June 7
Houston, TX (Pride Houston)
June 28
Iowa City, IA (Iowa City LGBT Pride)
June 16
Indianapolis, IN (IndyPride!)
June 13 - 15
Jackson, MS (OUToberfest)
TBA
Jacksonville, FL (First Coast Pride)
July 26 - Aug 26\
Jersey City, NJ (Jersey City Pride 2008)
Aug 23
Kansas City, MO (Kansas City Gay Pride)
May 30 - June 1
Las Vegas, NV (Las Vegas Pride)
May 2 - 4
Lincoln, NE (Pride on the Prairie)
June 20 - 22
Lisbon, Portugal (Lisbon Pride)
TBA
London, England (Pride London)
July 5
Long Beach, CA (Long Beach Pride)
May 17 - 18
Los Angeles, CA (LA Pride)
June 6 - 8
Louisville, KY (Kentuckiana Pride Festival)
June 20
Madrid, Spain (Madrid Pride)
July 3 - July 6
Manchester, England (Manchester Pride)
Aug 15 - 25
Memphis, TN (Mid-South Pride)
June 8 - 15
Mexico City, Mexico (Mexico City Pride)
June 26 - 30
Milwaukee, WI (Milwaukee PrideFest)
June 6 - 8
Minneapolis, MN (Twin Cities Pride)
June 28 - 29
Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Divers/Cite)
July 27 - Aug 3
Moscow, Russia (Moscow Pride Festival)
May 31
Munich, Germany (Christopher Street Day Muenchen)
TBA
Nashville, TN (Nashville Pride Fest)
June 1
New Haven, CT (Connecticut Pride)
June 7
New Hope, PA (New Hope Celebrates)
May 16 - 18
New Jersey (GLBTI Pride Celebration)
June 1
New Orleans, LA (Southern Decadence)
Aug 27 - Sept 1
New York City, NY (Heritage of Pride) previous pics
June 22 - 29
Oklahoma City, OK (Oklahoma City Pride)
June 20
Omaha, Nebraska (Nebraska Pride Parade)
June 20 - 22
Orlando, FL (Come Out With Pride)
Oct 12
Oslo, Norway (Nebraska Pride Parade)
June 20 - 22
Palm Springs, CA (Greater Palm Springs Pride)
November 1 - 2
Paris, France (Paris Pride)
May 17 - June 5
Pattaya, Thailand (Pattaya Gay Festival)
Dec 2
Philadelphia, PA (Philly Pride)
June 8
Phoenix, AZ (Pheonix Pride) previous pics
April 12 - 13
Phuket, Thailand (Phuket Pride)
TBA
Pittsburgh, PA (Pittsburgh Pride)
June 16 - 22
Portland, OR (Portland Pride)
June 14 - 15
Porto, Portugal (Porto Pride)
July 12
Providence, RI (Rhode Island Pride)
June 21
Rehoboth Beach, DE (Delaware Pride Festival)
Sept 13
Reno, NV (Power of Pride)
Aug 19
Reykjavik, Iceland (Reykjavik Pride)
Aug 7 - 10
Roanoke, VA (Roanoke Pride)
Sept 21 - 23
Salt Lake City, UT (Utah Pride)
June 6 - 8
San Diego, CA (San Diego LGBT Pride)
July 19 - 20
San Francisco, CA (San Francisco)
June 28 - 29
Santa Fe, NM (Sante Fe Pride on the Plaza)
TBA
Seattle, WA (Seattle Pride)
June 28 - 29
Springdale, Utah (Zion National Park) (Southern Utah Pride)
Sept 26 - 27
St. Louis, MO (Pride St. Louis)
June 28-29
Stockholm, Sweden (EuroPride 2008)
July 25 - Aug 3
Toronto, Ont, Canada (Pride Toronto)
June 20 - 29
Tucson, AZ (Tucson Pride)
TBA
Tulsa, OK (Tulsa Pride)
May 31 - June 14
Vancouver, BC, Canada (Vancouver Pride)
Aug 3
Washington D.C (Capital Pride 2007)
June 6 - 15
Wilmington, DE (Delaware Pride)
Sept 13
Zagreb, Croatia (Zagreb Pride 2007)
TBA
Zurich, Switzerland (Verein Gay Pride)
May 30 - June 8
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Question From Reader...
Recently a young reader wrote this to me, and I told her I'd pass it on to you guys to give her some advice:
Please leave a comment if you have one for her. She'll be reading...
hi, wuddup arlan? its wierd for me to want to ask advice from someone i've never met, but you feel like a friend to me. so, i know you're probably busy being a super success (; but i just felt like asking you something. i don't know if i should tell my parents i'm gay. is it as liberating as some say? i know they probably won't be mad about it, but i'm still nervous. plus, i was just thinking of letting them find out on their own, you know? aaanyway, thanks for reading this, and for writing your blogs. have a great day, and good luck with your amazing projects.
(:
Please leave a comment if you have one for her. She'll be reading...
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Sugar and Spice and Everything Trash!
Hello fellow thespians! Feeling Myspacey today? I sure am. Good thing too, cause there are two new wicked cool Myspace pages that need our collective attention. Both of them are super gay. And both of them are real-life friends of mine...which makes them friends of yours! Check out the two shows below and tell em you found them on the *Your Daily Lesbian Moment* blog:-)
myspace.com/Girltrashy
Fans of the edgy lesbian webseries GIRLTRASH! (starring the South of Nowhere girls, "Tasha" from the L Word, Lisa from Killola and SO MANY MORE) will be happy to hear that they finally have some new updates from creator Angela Robinson. Once the new myspace page reaches 5,000 friends, Angela will release a special 12 minute longform version of the series, which debuted in 1-3 minute "episodes" last summer. Angela is currently on the set of the final season of the L Word, writing and directing some of the episodes. So when you visit GIRLTRASH's myspace blog, you get a little inside info on both shows. More lesbian bang for your buck, if you will.
Here's episode 1 to jog your memory if you're a longtime fan, or to get you good and addicted if you're new to the series:
myspace.com/GimmeSugar08
You might recall a new show on LOGO that I mentioned a few times called "Gimme Sugar." It's a reality show about 5 friends in West Hollywood--who I am happy to call friends as well--and their quest to create a new lesbian night in town. I saw the season opener at a special screening at Dinah last month, and I can honestly say that it's highly entertaining and kind of addictive. The show just got a brand new official myspace page, and I know they'd love to hear from YOU. Watch them when the show premieres in early June on LOGO!
Here's the trailer...Ya know'mean:
myspace.com/Girltrashy
Fans of the edgy lesbian webseries GIRLTRASH! (starring the South of Nowhere girls, "Tasha" from the L Word, Lisa from Killola and SO MANY MORE) will be happy to hear that they finally have some new updates from creator Angela Robinson. Once the new myspace page reaches 5,000 friends, Angela will release a special 12 minute longform version of the series, which debuted in 1-3 minute "episodes" last summer. Angela is currently on the set of the final season of the L Word, writing and directing some of the episodes. So when you visit GIRLTRASH's myspace blog, you get a little inside info on both shows. More lesbian bang for your buck, if you will.
Here's episode 1 to jog your memory if you're a longtime fan, or to get you good and addicted if you're new to the series:
myspace.com/GimmeSugar08
You might recall a new show on LOGO that I mentioned a few times called "Gimme Sugar." It's a reality show about 5 friends in West Hollywood--who I am happy to call friends as well--and their quest to create a new lesbian night in town. I saw the season opener at a special screening at Dinah last month, and I can honestly say that it's highly entertaining and kind of addictive. The show just got a brand new official myspace page, and I know they'd love to hear from YOU. Watch them when the show premieres in early June on LOGO!
Here's the trailer...Ya know'mean:
Sunday, May 11, 2008
"...Someday They Will Have to Forget Me Forcibly."
I don't have any tattoos. Or "tuh-toos" as Amy Poehler would say. There have been rare occasions where I thought there was something important enough to permanently carve into my skin for the world (or just me and one other person) to see for the rest of my life. But nothing has ever been important enough. My younger brother--at last count--has 12 tats. Each one is someone's name that is important to him and is done in the same color ink in similar fonts. I think that's pretty beautiful, although I'm sure because he is a rapper in the south and has gold fronts, many people don't see it the same way. One day I'd love to have a discussion with you guys about what must be the difference between living as a black male and living as a black female in this country.
But not today...
Today I talk about tattoos because I've found something that I will get tattooed to my arm. I'm hoping to do it within the next month. I'm scared because I don't do *pain* very well, hate needles, the sight of blood has been known to make me faint, and did I mention I don't like needles? Yeah. But this is something important enough to make me go through a few minutes of excruciating pain. Sort of like...giving birth?
What I want to have emblazoned across my forehead or chest (but WONT! and instead will let fall gracefully to my arm) is what has been my favorite quote and mantra since I was 15 years old:
No matter what I do, I try to live by this...code, I guess is the word. I don't want to be famous. But I do want to touch lives. I do want to touch so many people's lives that you'd never be able to take count. There's a second quote I learned in high school in Ms. Chambliss' sociology class that always stuck with me as well. It's simply:
Through this site and a few other things I've done over the past couple of years, I've been able to start on that journey. I spend most of my time on here talking about bare breasts (yum...) and the like, but behind the scenes, I get life-affirming messages from people every day. It's something I wish everyone could experience.
Someone wrote this comment to me today:
"Hi Arlan. You know, last week when you did the live feed, I was really needing cheering up and you did a fabulous job. You really do so much for so many of us, you have no idea. Again, a few nights ago, I was in need of someone to talk to. I tried several "lesbian" chats, including on myspace but there was no intelligent conversation any where. I was sinking and did all I could do, turn to drugs so I could just sleep. Now here I am again, still needing someone and you so graciously share your story. At the very least, I do not feel quite so alone in my darkness. At least someone has shined in a little bit of light. Thanks just is not adequate Arlan. You are a keeper! Blessings, Chandra"
I wanted to share that with you guys because it already filled me up and there was still some left. Does that make sense? I think I might start sharing more messages that I get...crediting them anonymously of course. But so that you can start to get an idea. It never feels like it's being said to me. When someone recognizes me while I'm out and is excited to meet me, it never feels like they could possibly be feeling that way for me. You know? So I wanna reflect that light back towards all of you who make it possible.
And now with that last sentence, I'm officially starting to feel like a poor man's version of Oprah or Tom Cruise...so I will stop!! haha...
And for those of you who just wanna see two chicks doin it, here ya go:
But not today...
Today I talk about tattoos because I've found something that I will get tattooed to my arm. I'm hoping to do it within the next month. I'm scared because I don't do *pain* very well, hate needles, the sight of blood has been known to make me faint, and did I mention I don't like needles? Yeah. But this is something important enough to make me go through a few minutes of excruciating pain. Sort of like...giving birth?
What I want to have emblazoned across my forehead or chest (but WONT! and instead will let fall gracefully to my arm) is what has been my favorite quote and mantra since I was 15 years old:
I have lived so much
that someday they will have to
forget me forcibly...
my heart was inexhaustible.
(by Pablo Neruda)
No matter what I do, I try to live by this...code, I guess is the word. I don't want to be famous. But I do want to touch lives. I do want to touch so many people's lives that you'd never be able to take count. There's a second quote I learned in high school in Ms. Chambliss' sociology class that always stuck with me as well. It's simply:
Live so that there is standing room only at your funeral.
Through this site and a few other things I've done over the past couple of years, I've been able to start on that journey. I spend most of my time on here talking about bare breasts (yum...) and the like, but behind the scenes, I get life-affirming messages from people every day. It's something I wish everyone could experience.
Someone wrote this comment to me today:
"Hi Arlan. You know, last week when you did the live feed, I was really needing cheering up and you did a fabulous job. You really do so much for so many of us, you have no idea. Again, a few nights ago, I was in need of someone to talk to. I tried several "lesbian" chats, including on myspace but there was no intelligent conversation any where. I was sinking and did all I could do, turn to drugs so I could just sleep. Now here I am again, still needing someone and you so graciously share your story. At the very least, I do not feel quite so alone in my darkness. At least someone has shined in a little bit of light. Thanks just is not adequate Arlan. You are a keeper! Blessings, Chandra"
I wanted to share that with you guys because it already filled me up and there was still some left. Does that make sense? I think I might start sharing more messages that I get...crediting them anonymously of course. But so that you can start to get an idea. It never feels like it's being said to me. When someone recognizes me while I'm out and is excited to meet me, it never feels like they could possibly be feeling that way for me. You know? So I wanna reflect that light back towards all of you who make it possible.
And now with that last sentence, I'm officially starting to feel like a poor man's version of Oprah or Tom Cruise...so I will stop!! haha...
And for those of you who just wanna see two chicks doin it, here ya go:
I Redefined "Lesbian"...Haha
A few weeks ago a reader gave me the head's up on this new site and told me I should take a look. Being one that is great at following direction, I took a look...and instantly fell in love!
thebigwordproject.com
When I first bought the word "lesbian" and "redefined" it to link to my blog site, there were less than 1,000 words redefined. Now the site has exceeded the 4,000 word mark. They're rockin! And to even further solidify their rockstar status, the site recently featured my 10,000 people quest in their blog!
You can read that here:
http://blog.thebigwordproject.com/2008/04/24/meeting-the-10000/
Also, its a LOT of fun to go to the site and click on/search for random words and see where they link. I swear if the people who started this site weren't two dudes, I just might marry them for the genius;-)
thebigwordproject.com
When I first bought the word "lesbian" and "redefined" it to link to my blog site, there were less than 1,000 words redefined. Now the site has exceeded the 4,000 word mark. They're rockin! And to even further solidify their rockstar status, the site recently featured my 10,000 people quest in their blog!
You can read that here:
http://blog.thebigwordproject.com/2008/04/24/meeting-the-10000/
Also, its a LOT of fun to go to the site and click on/search for random words and see where they link. I swear if the people who started this site weren't two dudes, I just might marry them for the genius;-)
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Any Joke With Steve Guttenberg and the Olsen Twins Gets My Vote...
Oh wow, so I feel like I've been M.I.A. for frickin forever. I'm sorry! But the good news is, today my new British roommates and I got internet at the crib. I'm calling it "The Ranch." So anytime I refer to "The Ranch," just picture me and two British lasses hangin' out in our blow up kiddie pool on the balcony. That's 50 inches of pure poetry--flo-etry, if you will--my friends. One day soon I'll tell you how I ended up with TWO WHOLE BRITISH ROOMMATES...who by the way, have British and Australian friends who stop by to further send my sanity into a tailspin. Gotta love the U.N.-like situation we've got goin on here at the moment.
Back on the job, I've come across someone that I think (and hope) we'll being seeing lots more of. Just found this chick Lianna Carrera today on youtube. I can't seem to find much info on her, so I hope some of you can help me out in the comments here. Where is she from? How old is she? Does she wanna visit the Ranch? These are the questions...
Haha, yep.
Oh, but there's more...
You can subscribe to Lianna's youtube profile at http://www.youtube.com/user/LiannaCarrera and tell her yours truly sent you on over. If I find a myspace page or official website, I'll add to the post.
Back on the job, I've come across someone that I think (and hope) we'll being seeing lots more of. Just found this chick Lianna Carrera today on youtube. I can't seem to find much info on her, so I hope some of you can help me out in the comments here. Where is she from? How old is she? Does she wanna visit the Ranch? These are the questions...
Haha, yep.
Oh, but there's more...
You can subscribe to Lianna's youtube profile at http://www.youtube.com/user/LiannaCarrera and tell her yours truly sent you on over. If I find a myspace page or official website, I'll add to the post.
Monday, May 05, 2008
Starbuck's Always Gives Me Moore
I'm at a Starbucks in Sherman Oaks, CA right now trying to catch up on my email before my battery dies, and I just realized I'm sitting right behind Shemar Moore. This town is CRAZY.
If you don't know who he is, check out this video of him and the mothership:
My roommate met Adam Sandler a few days ago at a diner across the street and one of my favorite people from General Hospital walked into a liquor store near our apartment while I was in it late one night. The best part of that story is that I was disgustingly ill at the time, looked absolutely HORRIBLE, and was there buying cold medicine and trying not to cough up a lung. It was the perfect time to run into this hottie, right:
If you don't know who he is, check out this video of him and the mothership:
My roommate met Adam Sandler a few days ago at a diner across the street and one of my favorite people from General Hospital walked into a liquor store near our apartment while I was in it late one night. The best part of that story is that I was disgustingly ill at the time, looked absolutely HORRIBLE, and was there buying cold medicine and trying not to cough up a lung. It was the perfect time to run into this hottie, right:
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