I put this little tableux together a few years ago, in homage to one of my favorite "camp" films, 'Cobra Woman', starring Maria Montez. She plays twin sisters in it on a mythical South Seas island. The evil sister is the high priestess of the "Cobra People", and does a "kootch" dance before a cobra wearing this outfit. She then points to the people ( Read more... )

Here are photos that my friend, Gary Taylor, took of his home in Biloxi, and of Balmoral Street. Gary and Randy were among the lucky ones, they have a house to return to, and the damage isnt too terrible. Others, including Gary's sister, weren't so fortunate.


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On a completely frivolous note (just to get our minds off Katrina for a few hours and the memory of 9/11), David and I went to the Renaissance Faire this past Saturday. Attendance hasnt been so great at the faire this summer, due to the intense heat and who-knows-what-else, but we saw our friends and had some great conversations. I also gave my ( Read more... )

My co-worker, who was vacationing in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina struck, took these photos. She had taken some others, but asked me not to post them, as she felt uncomfortable about posting photos of people who might not want their picture online. She stayed at the Hyatt Hotel, right across from the Superdome. One photo is obviously of the ( Read more... )

David and I went to see the Rolling Stones in concert this past Friday night. We had seen "Their Satanic Majesties" in concert 3 years ago, and since they are men well into their sixties, and may not be doing this much longer, decided to see them again. They were...amazing. Oh, they look like they died about 35 years ago, but are still walking ( Read more... )

Well, everyone, here is my latest painting....


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Took the quiz, but knew the results waaay in advance....

Which Tim Burton character are you?
Ed Wood
Voted worst director of all time, but you sure look good in that sweater!

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Today is Sir Alfred Hitchcock's birthday. 1899. I'm sure he's watching us all with a sly little smile on his lips.

Well, I knew I wouldnt score "high", but surprisingly, not as alow as I expected!

I am 46% Goth.

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