So, how about these new digs, eh? Let's give it up for mel over at m2 and 30-o for coming up with the new look with virutally no idea from me as to how it should look. She do good work, she do.

More later on popping my Pride-Parade cherry, when I'm not buried in oil outlooks and doll parades.

Go on, get yer own.

Ganked from li'l Sheri, go to Google and, in quotes, type in your name and the word needs.

Popped over to Zoot's and found this: Lookit

I read Jessica only a few times through various and sundry surfing, but reading this made my heart sink. Thirty-three years old, folks. Jesus Christ.

Prolly not, but here it is if you're interested: Lookit

Other than checking it, I won't blogging there or anything because I have this blog, and there's no sense in reinventing the wheel. Truth be told, I'm not even really a fan of MySpace because I think the format is uglier than shit. I got on there, though, for two reasons: 1) I slapped together a basic page for my band pals Bite the Lime, and 2) my baby sister said I should because that's where her social life is. And I have other NWI band friends who I wanted to support, so I guess that means I now have three reasons to be on there. Anyway, there it is. It's not pretty at all, but it works.

In my e-mail today:

I mean, it exposes the real truth about the Easter Bunny, right?

Lookit

So, did y'all hear about the Native American warrior goddess (and I mean that in the most reverant, respectful way, because any woman with cajones as big as hers deserves a befitting title) who, when the fucktards in South Dakota (is that even really a state?) decided they were going to ban abortion, said she would build a Planned Parenthood on her reservation, where the fucktard government doesn't apply? Here's the information to either donate or give her a shout-out for her brilliance and bravery, since you just KNOW the rest of the fucktards are going to nail her to the cross simultaneously: Lookit

[Via mac, of course]

If you haven't been reading Forksplit, you should, if for nothing else than her post on relationships: Lookit.

Now, I'm not going to say that my life in any way mirrors hers, because it doesn't; my childhood isn't nearly as nightmarish, not even close. But I know people whose are, and just the way she touches on the isolation I think we feel at various times or even all the time is the kind of stuff I wish I was emotionally capable of conveying. Just brilliant.

about the 1 million blog project? For a buck (or more, depending on how much you feel like chipping in), Dude'll make a button to your blog and put it on this giant grid. Then, when he reaches 1 million blogs (and, presumably, 1 million bones, but he'll likely have more than that), he's going to pay it forward and give the money back in advertising to a bunch of the blogs who signed up. And dude even makes you a little button (seen over on the sidebar) with your grid number on it for you.

I already chipped in a buck, so I think y'all should, too.

For those of you who, like me, are fascinated by who you resemble or may be in your family tree, do what Snidgey and I did: Lookit So far, one picture says I look 51 percent like her, and another says I look like this by 63 percent.

To further complicate matters, BFKAS is 68 percent THIS.

Since the blogosphere isn't done giving James Frey what he deservestalking about James Frey, please pay homage to the brilliance of Banterist, who came clean about his memoirs: Lookit.

[Via Gawker]

The commercials kill me -- what can I do!??

See many more atrocities against religion here: Lookit [Found via the sacriligious mac]

You know, since y'all are SLACKERS who won't get yourselves on the map.

What kind of demon are you? (great anime pics! For girls and guys!!)
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[And Sher, I'm voting for tweaked out and British.]

for fixing my previously cocked-up comments! Now you can all comment with reckless abandon once again without getting a creepy error message! Wooo! It works so good, you might even be able to put trackbacks on this bitch again.

Also, give some joy over at Reese; her boyfriend loves her so much, he's going to marry her!

Your results:
You are Catwoman

Catwoman 75% Spider-Man 70% Green Lantern 60% Wonder Woman 53% Robin 48% Batman 45% Supergirl 43% Hulk 40% Superman 40% The Flash 35% Iron Man 20%

You have had a tough childhood, you know how to be a thief and exploit others but you stand up for society's cast-offs.

If y'all haven't gone here via Cactus -- Lookit -- get there NOW.

A soap opera set to '70s music under the guise of a Time/Life infomercial. It's BRILLIANT, especially if you like '70s music.

Seriously, what are you waiting for!?? GO!

Why aren't y'all hooking yourselves up on my map? It would make me so very happy n' shit.

I am Master Shake from Aqua Teen Hunger Force!!

Which Aqua Teen Hunger Force character are you??

[From the always sexy Headcase]

And if I'm so inclined tomorrow, I'll tell y'all how Mother called me, like, three times about our plans for Saturday. Oy.

You are mRNA. You're brilliant, full of important,
interesting information and you're a great
friend to the people you care about. You may
have sides to you that no one understands. But
while you understand more than most people,
you're only half-there most of the time.


Which Biological Molecule Are You?
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Snagged from the lovely Soccamom:

1) What is the last magazine you purchased? InStyle (What, you think I read New Republic or something?)

2) Turkey or Ham? Beef typically, but I like turkey over ham

3) Boy George or George Michael? George Michael, fer sure.

4) What is the temperature and weather condition where you are today? Butt-ass cold with snow on the ground. Booooooo!

5) What scent reminds you of the winter holidays? Anything pine-y with a hint of berry.

6) What is your favorite Thanksgiving side dish? The Hawaiian salad Mother used to make for the holidays. You know the one: marshmallows, pineapple, manadarin oranges, sour cream.

7) What is the worst movie you've ever seen? Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. And the same night? DtR and I watched Pretty Woman.

8) What did you have for dinner last night? A beef samich and fried mushrooms from my one of my favorite pizza joints.

9) Sunny days or stormy days? "I'm only happy when it raaaaaaaains ..."

10) Do you have a phobia or irrational fear? What is it? I'm skeered of heights, and with MY lack ofdepth perception, it's not irrational.

11) What is your favorite flavor jelly or jam? BFKAS gave me a jar of raspberry jam she made once, and it was really good. And not poisoned.

12) Coffee or tea? Coffee with lotsa cream, sugar and anything else to make it not taste like coffee.

13) What is your favorite cartoon character? I dig me some SpongeBob. Also? I really like the way Tom & Jerry were drawn circa the 1960s. Very mod.

14) What movie are you dying to see? My biography.

15) Have you ever made a snowman? I think I tried once, but all that going outside and playing was not really my thingallowed by Mother often, so Dad usually did the honors.

16) Do you cook Thanksgiving dinner, go to a friend or relative's home or do you dine out? Since Mother is convinced that I collect cat hair in seasoning jars and sprinkle it on anything I cook, we eat out or go wherever we're invited (provided there are no animals of any kind that possibly interact with her).

17) What is the best meal someone else has ever cooked for you? JUST for me? I'm still waiting for that one.

18) Coloring book or crossword puzzle? Crossword puzzle.

19) Do you prefer formal or casual parties? Gimme a good barbecue with friends and beer.

20) What is the best hotel you've ever stayed in? The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Place was fiiiiiine, except for the whole NORAD thing being right. there. (I was pretty dramatic at 15. I know, get OUT, right!??)

Did y'all know about the place where you can get a map of the continent, and then people can plug in where they live, and it'll show you!?? And did y'all know you can make a group thing of it, so like if I wanted to say, "Hey, y'all! Send me a shoutout so I can see where my peeps at!'" I can do that!?!

I'm doing it: Lookit.

Seriously, if you never leave me any comments here, please at least plug yourself in on my map; it's, like, the coolest thing EVER.


[Idea horked from the lovely Zoot]

Heard from Deb of Debutaunt fame yesterday; not sure if y'all heard, but she recently got diagnosed with leukemia. She fully intends to kick its ass, you see, but like most of the rest of the world, she has crappy insurance and will have to come up with more than $800 per month on top of all her other bills. Therefore, if you're so inclined, please go here -- Lookit -- and find out where you can slip her a few bucks to get by.

Prisoner in your own home: You are owned by your
cat and he's destroying your life, home, and
mental health. Take charge and enter the FBI's
Witness Protection Program so the cat won't be
able to find you ever again...


What kind of Cat Parent are you?
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[Horked from Maison Pants]

As a good journalist (snerk), I receive e-mail from Poynter, the mecca of all journalism sites, and today, one of the guys sent out an awesome one about things we all hate about e-mail. He got the list below from this woman.

(Yes, I'm guilty of several of them. Don't judge me.)