In honor of the engagement of Chris Fernandez (my Herr Schultz) and his beloved Darrick Wingfield – The Pineapple Song which Chris and I performed last night at Chris and Darrick’s engagement party – a wonderful party for a truly wonderful couple! Congratulations! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6tJngxWJ60
A fat salon owner, Ray Lin Howard, was escorted by police from her flight on Alaska Airlines because, the airline (or rather a flight attendant) claims, she did not abide by their dress code. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/police-escorted-her-off-alaska-201811604.html I call bull shit. And so do many other folks – and not just from the fat community. What Ray…
I used to hand write everything. I loved writing. I would write long (long) letters to friends and family. And I loved my handwriting. I was scolded in school because I hold my pen the “wrong” way. When I write (I am right-handed), I hold the pen with the thumb underneath (as does everyone) but…
Yes I know this is a day late; but when I first wrote it, it was more than 3 full pages long. A cooling off period and some major editing was required – and now I’ve edited it and it’s 4 pages long! Sorry, but I just could not contain myself. Read on, if you…
My advice to people who are looking to make friends is always – go volunteer at your local community theater. I don’t care what your skills are; they will be happy to see you and happy to put you to work. You don’t even have to set foot onstage, if you don’t want to –…
That’s all I would like right now. Some peace and quiet. Our orange tabby Murphy is a chatty cat. He is more than that, sometimes he is a whiny, noisy, ass-hat cat He is supposed to be the one with gentle brains. And I think that’s an apt description – however, he just never shuts…
And yes, I know, I’m posting this on Sunday. I’ve been in a mood; but this cheered me up some. Nunsense III, Country Western Jamboree. Me as Sister Amnesia (aka Sister Mary Paul) I loved doing this show (especially the interaction with the audience), and yes, I “bedazzled” my own scapular; because shiny is always…
First, let’s be clear. This is a TINY study. Only 36 participants; which means any conclusions drawn from it are highly speculative. Pretty much, this is one of those studies that found something that MAY be interesting, and therefore, more research is needed. Also, this is not, really, a fat issue. It is a human…
About 14 years ago, we (actually, Bill) chose a kitten from a litter being fostered through Town Cats. He was full of personality and had the most beautiful fur. He fulfilled our one non-negotiable requirement – he was not shy. At all. This little spark was Leo and we had to say goodbye to him…
Did you know that not all pita bread has pockets? I was this many days old when I learned this. I made sure to pick up pita bread during my shopping because I was making chicken salad (delish – by the way – chicken, mayo, seasonings, finely diced apple and finely diced green apple) sandwiches…
I recently started taking the hormone suppressant Anastrozole (as part of my breast cancer treatment). Barring any surprises, I will be on this drug for the next five years. That’s right, count ’em – five years! I was scared to death about taking this drug because of its numerous side effects. Good news – I…
I am choosing to celebrate Labor Day by not laboring over a new blog post!
I grew up wanting to play this role. My first voice teacher in LA was the vocal coach for Lotte Lenya when she played the role on Broadway.
What happens when you try to turn a fat body into a thin body? Most of the time it simply does not work. Some bodies are just naturally fat bodies; and nature does all it can to keep those bodies fat. Fat bodies are the GOAT at holding onto their fat. It’s one reason why…
I got my first bra when I was in 6th grade. I do not remember the acquisition of this garment, only the circumstances leading up to it. My gym teacher called my mother to come in to explain that I NEEDED to get a bra. I NEEDED to get a bra because part of the…
