Detox Naturally!

Also, apple fiber for your colon.

And sweat! Sweat, sweat, sweat! 

Truth.

The absolute best advice I have ever been given.

Rock and Rust Forever

I don't quite know how much stock I put into Astrology, but the one thing I identify with the most about being a Taurus is my adoration of all things natural, especially decorations and artwork. I think this is lovely and I want it in my garden.

Asimov on Anti-Intellectualism and Democracy

Intelligence is THE SEXIEST.

Tomato Season is Coming to a Close!!! THE HORROR!!!

I cannot tell you how saddened my family becomes when tomato season draws to a close.

There is nothing, nothing, IN. THE. WORLD,
like a juicy, vine-ripened, heirloom tomato.

The refrigerated things that they sell in the grocery ARE NOT TOMATOES. 

Technically, they are, but once you've had an actual, vine-ripened, delicious bite of heaven, 

there's no way you can go back.

That's when you begin to await tomato season with a true, deep, and abiding love.

That's when you become saddened at the thought of the season ending, 

and you find yourself having tomatoes with every meal,

because soon, all you'll have are those mediocre, over-priced, hothouse tomatoes 

that they sell in the grocery in the off-season.

And that's just depressing to the taste buds.

photograph by Jessica Buckwalter

10 Quotes from Carl Jung

BEAST!!!

I really, really love this SO HARD :)

Streetlights

So simple, so beautiful.

I Do Not Know the Artist Who Created This Piece!

I do not know the artist who created this phenomenal piece. I don't even know where I found it, it was in a random folder on my laptop, but isn't it lovely? If you know the artist, please let me know, and if not, enjoy!

A Clockwork Orange Art

Metropolis

Phenomenal Film. Phenomenal!
Great poster art too.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0017136/

"'97 Bonnie and Clyde" Cover by Tori Amos

I was driving this morning listening to Strange Little Girls,
Tori Amos's excellent album of cover songs, and heard this for the first time in years, her cover of Eminem's
"'97 Bonnie and Clyde"--

-Trigger Warning for Extreme and Graphic Violence-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7YxrYKQBP8

Here are the lyrics to that gem of a song, in which Eminem details disposing of the bodies of his daughter's mother, step-dad, and step-brother with the toddler's help, and with his actual daughter cooing and baby-talking in the background music:

Here's the original: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tgBZ9FyDgo&feature=fvst

Baby, your da-da loves you

And I'm always gonna be here for you

No matter what happens

You're all I got in this world

I'd never give you up for nothin'

Nobody in this world is ever gonna keep you from me

I love you

Come on, Hay Hay, we going to the beach

Grab a couple of toys, and let da-da strap you in the car seat

Where's mama? She's taking a little nap in the trunk

Oh! That smell, da-da musta runned over a skunk

Now I know what you're thinking; it's kinda late to go swimming

But you know your mama; she's one of those type of women

That do crazy things, and if she don't get her way, she'll throw a fit

Don't play wit da-da's toy knife honey, let go of it

And don't look so upset, why you acting bashful

Don't you wanna help da-da build a sand castle?

And mama said she wants to show you how far she can float

Don't worry about that little boo-boo on her throat

It's just a little scratch, it don't hurt

Her was eating dinner while you were sweepin'

And spilt ketchup on her shirt

Mama's messy, isn't she?

We'll let her wash off in the water

And me and you can play by ourselves, can't we?

Just the two of us

Just the two of us

just the two of us

Just the two of us

See honey, there's a place called heaven and a place called hell

There's a placed called prison and a place called jail

And da-da's probably on his way to all of 'em, except one

'Cause mama's got a new husband and a stepson

And you don't want a brother, do ya?

Maybe when you're old enough to understand a little better

I'll explain it to you

But for now, we'll just say mama was real, real bad

She was being mean to dad and made him real, real mad

But I still feel sad that I put her on timeout

Sit back in your chair honey, quit trying to climb out

I told you it's okay, Hay Hay, you wanna bah-bah

Take a night-night

Na-na-goo-goo gah-gah

Her make coo-coo-caca

Dad'll change your di-dey

Clean the baby up, so she can take a nighty-nighty

Your dad'll wake her up as soon as we get to the water

97' Bonnie & Clyde, me and my daughter

Me and my daughter

Me and my daughter

Just the two of us

Just the two of us

just the two of us

Just the two of us

Wake up sweepy head, we're here

Before we play,

We're gonna take mommy for a wittle walk along the pier

Baby, don't cry honey, don't get the wrong idea

Mama's too sweepy to hear you screaming in her ear

That's why you can't get her to wake

But don't worry,

Da-da made a nice bed for mommy at the bottom of the lake

Here, you wanna help da-da tie a rope around this rock?

We'll tie it to her footsy, then we'll roll her off the dock

Ready now? Here we go, on the count of three

1, 2, free, weee

There goes mama, spwashing in the water

No more fighting with dad, no more restraining order

No more step da-da, no more brother

Blow her kisses buh-bye, tell mommy you love her

Now we'll go play in the sand, build a sand castle and junk

But first, just help dad with two more things out the trunk

Just the two of us

Marshall (Eminem) and Kim Mathers

Eminem and Hailie Jade, referred to in the song as "Hay Hay"

It got me thinking, I wonder how Hailie (16 today, pictured below) feels about this song now-- surely she's heard it-- but I can't find any reference to her reaction. There is a Twitter account that has since been called "100% False" by Eminem's representatives in which she says the songs about her "give (her) goosebumps."

I wonder.
I wonder how this rap (because there are other songs detailing exactly what Eminem would have liked to have done to Kim Mathers, horribly detailed songs) got explained to this child.

The "'97 Bonnie and Clyde"
co-starring the toddler as 'Bonnie.'

I wonder how she responded. No matter what type of mother Kim Mathers may be, no child deserves to hear that much sickening and nonchalant violence directed at her own mother.

That's all. I just wonder. 

Also, here's a phenomenal review of Amos' cover:

http://www.erasingclouds.com/20jan.html

Marilyn Colour Mosaic

My Favorite Shape Ever

The logarithmic spiral found in Nautilus seashells is also evident in the spiraling of tidal-washed kelp fronds and in the shape of our own skin pores, through which water vapor escapes.

Gorgeous!
I have collections upon collections of these seashells. I find the Fibonacci Sequence so incredibly fascinating. I could post pictures of these shells all day, but hope to share some of my own shadowbox work soon, with the shells and their cross-sections.
  

Until then, here's a beginner's guide, if you're not familiar with this natural phenomenon, and just a beautiful page if you are:

http://online.redwoods.cc.ca.us/instruct/darnold/calcproj/fall98/darrent/equiangularspiral.html

PAY ATTENTION and SPREAD THE WORD

A blog dealing with sex must be responsible. Here are some helpful tips on how to stop the assault.

For Me, For a Lot of My Friends, and Because Captain Awkward is AWESOME

Entitled:

You Can Just Stop Being Friends With People Who Annoy The Shit Out of You. 
Seriously. Really. Truly.

You DON'T have to sleep with anyone because you feel like you owe it to them, for ANY REASON.

(emphasis mine)

http://captainawkward.com/2011/08/03/reader-question-85-you-can-just-stop-being-friends-with-people-who-annoy-the-shit-out-of-you-seriously-really-truly/ 

Sweet Dreams, My Lovies

Sexy. 

I Am Not A 'Car Girl,' but Damn.

Pure sex.

Louise Brooks, or, My Go-To Halloween Costume

READ THIS:
http://a-grande-ilusao.blogspot.com/2011/03/mary-louise-brooks-november-14-1906.html

FREEDOM!

Remember this shit? I've been singing it all day. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diYAc7gB-0A




I think there's something you should knowI think it's time I stopped the show
There's something deep inside of meThere's someone I forgot to beTake back your picture in a frameTake back your singing in the rainI just hope you understandSometimes the clothes do not make the man

If You Have a File On Your Computer Labeled 'David Lynch' I Think We Could Be Very Happy Together

Also, please watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKiIroiCvZ0

Me

with a little help from Picasa

Marina and the Diamonds' Modern Classic "I Am Not A Robot"

Classic cause I SAY SO. The goods:

(Watch it!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_oMD6-6q5Y

alternate AWESOME L.A. version:

(Watch it!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3nMfS10_1Y

So, yeah, I'm kinda in love with Marina. If you love Marina, chances are, I love you.



Yeah.

There's really no "kinda" involved here with loving her.

Yeah.

Amen! On the Topic of BDSM

On the subject of BDSM and "Fifty Shades of Grey"--

Amen and Amen.

Can Dragonflies Be Sexy?

If I say so, they can.

But... But... Sometimes I DO Bite My Friends!

This is a kids' show and also very popular with the stoner set. Watch this and you'll see why.

 There are lots of fun musical guests, but this song with just the characters (and what characters!) I am particularly fond of...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6UWNA-WQgI

Respect the Wine

I won't get drunk or call any exes, but I may sit around and just post ridiculous pictures to my blog to keep myself occupied.

This label is hysterical.

Show some respect!!!

Birds

Dark, and yes, to me, sexy.

Heh. Heh heh.

Sometimes I think I might be a hipster, but isn't there an age cut-off?

Feminism Isn't a Dirty Word, In Fact, It's Downright SEXY

My Puppy, Buster Keaton

You're welcome for the gratuitous boob shot>
Ain't he a peach?

I Want This, Yesterday

Wall Clock. Artist Unknown. 

For the Monty Python Fans (That Includes Me)

Humour is the SEXIEST.
Make me laugh, laugh that deep-down belly laugh that feels so wonderful, and I'm pretty much a goner.

Happy International Women's Day!

Darling

'American Movie' Film Review

The Elitist reviews one of our favorite movies:

http://elitist-movie.blogspot.com/2012/03/day-96-american-movie.html

Oddities

Any readers watching this show on The Science Channel? I'm simply obsessed with it. It chronicles the shop Obscura In New York City, an quirky antiques store that sells things from quack twentieth century medical equipment to deformed taxidermied animals. The shop's customers are frequently included, among them an artist who paints in his own blood, side-show performers, multiple contortionists, and a lot of well-known celebrities like Amy Sedaris and Chloe Sevigny. The real stars are the items in the shop, including some of which I love, such as an antique blood transfusion kit, a Victorian-era hair sculpture, and an exploded skull. In fact, the resident bone expert, Ryan, who creates the Beauchene skulls, is swoon-worthy, in my not-so-humble opinion. His realm of knowledge is also staggering.

The owners, Mike and Evan, are extremely personable and knowledgeable about their wares. The show is in a new season airing on Saturday nights and is frequently shown in marathons. I never seem to tire of watching. The next time I visit NYC, this will be my first stop.

Sweetie

Did she really say this? Who the hell knows. Did it make me laugh in a most unladylike fashion? You bet.

Mid-Day Eye Candy

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

I need a fainting-couch.

Hysterical

Tina Fey Talks Booty

Her book Bossypants, is insightful, hysterical, and wonderfully written. Where ever she is, I want to go to there.