The New Logo for Extreme Consumerism

Walmart will be unveiling a new logo this fall.

Hmm... Methinks they are trying to copy the look of another big-box retailer.

Without You, I'm Bored Out of My Mind

Few comedians are as unique as Sandra Bernhard. Today I watched "Without You, I'm Nothing," from back in the day. You know, back when the first Bush was in the White House.

This was probably the first existential, avante-garde comedy film ever. I don't think there has ever been another.

I enjoyed it much more than Chad did. I didn't even mind the part when she came out in a thong and tassels and did an interpretive dance to Prince's "Little Red Corvette." I have always liked her, she has always seemed to be on the edge of what's next. She's like an amped up modern version of Mae West. She's not the fake Mae West either like Bette Midler wants to be. Sandra Bernhard is authentic in her eccentricity. I just adore her. Thank heaven this came today. Too bad the DVD had a scratch in it that made me miss a whole chapter.

Lake Weekend

I am posting some cool pics I got this weekend on my weekend at the Barbee Lakes.

The Return of BioMom

I ran into Cindy at Firefly Coffeehouse. It's funny how people look so much the same, but somehow different.

We hadn't seen each other in probably five years, and it was an instant transformation back to my mid-twenties. Cindy, aka BioMom, was part of my klatch of companions who united to form a motley group of non-traditional students, headed by a former professor.

Those were the days when I traipsed around town doing very esoteric activities like watching a moonrise, and normal stuff like going out for coffee, or to a movie or bookstore.

I miss the camaraderie that came with college.

Get Some Action

I've been addicted to this series. I've always loved it, ever since it was originally on Fox back in the day. At the time, I was in college and I never saw all of the episodes, but through the magic of Netflix, I can watch it online. I've seen the first half of the series, and I am looking forward to watching the rest.

The series was so ahead of it's time. It's on par with Arrested Development for its wit, timing, and incredibly gifted actors. I'm not advocating Netflix here, I'm just really excited about reconnecting with such a good show.

The Nominee

On to November 4!

Thank heaven the primary is over. I have never been more excited about the election as I am right now.

I am also glad he is crediting Hillary for her tenacity and persistence. He has such an entrancing quality.

In the Life

I love documentary film. The PBS series IN THE LIFE uses a mix of interviews and documentary short subjects and excerpts to chronicle life in the LGBT community.

Although some of the stories are a little less than what DA Pannebaker might produce, the subjects are really compelling. A lesbian methodist minister in Pennsylvania, a LGBT group in Nepal helping write a new constitution, or a campground in upstate New York that has become a village of respite for lesbians and gay men. Interviews with Edward Albee, Judy Shepard, Margaret Cho.

Although for obvious reasons, my local PBS station would never air this series, you can get the podcast through their website.

Check it out.