| Stolen from sonjaaa |
[08 Jan 2008|11:42am] |
86% Mike Gravel
86% Dennis Kucinich
82% Barack Obama
80% John Edwards
80% Chris Dodd
78% Hillary Clinton
78% Bill Richardson
75% Joe Biden
43% Rudy Giuliani
33% John McCain
32% Ron Paul
27% Mike Huckabee
26% Mitt Romney
19% Tom Tancredo
16% Fred Thompson
2008 Presidential Candidate Matching Quiz
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| And it's officially... official! |
[10 Oct 2007|10:05pm] |
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Just a quick note to let everybody know that Smitty and I have set a date for our wedding... We told the family on Thanksgiving, or rather, Smitty asked for my mother's blessing (my father being, regrettably, absent). My mom wouldn't even let him finish his sentence before she was hugging him and making plans with her sister, my aunt, to e-mail everyone! We've set the date for June 22, 2008. Summer Solstice.
I've got clothing, venue, budget, flower, food, guest-list, photographer thoughts in my head the majority of the time.... and I think I've already found my dress... yes, you heard it here, I will be wearing a dress! I'm actually looking forward to it, and am growing my hair out because I'm convinced that long curls are sexy! We're planning on Belize for the honeymoon...
Dear Goddess, I have never before been this happy, or excited, or delighted, or in love...
*sigh*
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| Ember? |
[04 Oct 2007|03:40pm] |
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No one wants to come with me? I've been asking around, and am surprised that no one is interested... and I don't necessarily want to go by myself.
Ember Swift is playing this coming Thursday, October 11th at the Supermarket in Kensington Market. Tickets are $12.
Comment if you want to come with me!! Please?
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[02 Oct 2007|03:42pm] |
I've been keeping up with the knitting - mostly I'm scared that if I don't immediately start a project as soon as I've finished one, it'll be months before I pick it up again... and knitting really is relaxing. And it makes me feel as though I'm not actually wasting evening after evening in front of the television - TV becomes the background noise to my creative endeavors! :)
Anyway, here are two projects that I've finished in the last week or so:
Windy City Scarf #2 - This is knit with Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in red and light gray.
I found that this wool, microfiber and cashmere blend is incredibly soft, but shows imperfections very easily especially all the finishing details like sewing in the ends. Nevertheless, here it is.
My dad saw the first scarf I knit and liked it so much he asked me to make him one... The colours are those of his old high school, Lorne Park Secondary. He has a reunion coming up and he said that a new scarf would make him look sexy, so he could attract all his old flings... my mom cringed.
Cute little roll-brimmed hat. A pattern came free with the pre-packaged skein of yarn, but I modified it slightly.
The original pattern had the hat come down and cover the ears. I thought that it looked floppy and over-sized that way, so I started my k2tog decrease earlier than the pattern called for.
I can't for the life of me remember what type of yarn this is, but it's super colourful and very easy to work with. If anyone is interested, I'll happily post the type of yarn when I get home tonight.
I've got a list of projects that I have decided to make for Solstice for people. The list keeps growing, of course, but I think that at the rate I'm going, I'll be able to knit them all and then some. I'm so excited! And my knitting skills are slowly improving.
My friend Page at work is showing me how to finish a sweater vest project that was started years ago, so hopefully I'll have pictures of that to post soon!
Fin.
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| Knitting Blog... |
[24 Sep 2007|01:48pm] |
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I've been knitting like a fiend for the last little while - I wanted projects that I could finish quickly, to have the satisfaction of knowing that I could complete something from beginning to end... so, here are two of my favourite fast projects from the last month or so... I'll keep posting projects as I finish them.
Voodoo Wrist Warmers from Knitty. I knit the first wrist warmer with a 6-stitch button hole, as called for in the pattern.
I didn't follow the button-hole instructions provided, since they were too confusing. Instead, I did a 6-stitch bind off in row 1, finished ribbing the row, and then did a 6-stitch cast on with the cable cast-on on row 2. I found, however, that 6 stitches was too tight, so I did an 8-stitch buttonhole for the second wrist warmer.
Knit with Rowan Tapestry 179 Highland - 70% Wool, 30% Soybean Fiber.
Windy-City Scarf from "Stitch and Bitch". Knit with Elann 100% Highland Wool. It's a cute little scarf, in a simple
K1,R1 rib. At the 45 row mark, you rib 15, attach a second skein of A and rib the remaining 15, so that you can knit
both sides of the slit at the same time for 10 row, and then resume with a single skein of A... Super fast, super cute.
The slit, where your second colour passes through your first... The design was originally in pink and red,
but I thought that brown and cream would work much better together.
Yay!
Happy Knitting everyone!
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| Swing Dancing? |
[20 Aug 2007|02:36pm] |
Does anyone want to take a swing dancing class with me?
I got the TDSB Continuing Education calendar in the mail today... and have been looking for a dance class or something physical to do during the week... and there is a Swing Dancing class offered at Northern Secondary school (851 Mount Pleasant Road) on Monday nights from 7-8p.m.... It's a nine-week course for $56.00...
I want someone to go with... remembering my last attempt at a dance class like this...
So, let me know! :)
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| The Cliks |
[15 May 2007|11:08am] |
Does anyone want to go to the Cliks show on May 24th at Lee's Palace?
I think tickets are only $10, and it's general admission.
Let me know on here or send me an e-mail. I have class until 8, but could easily get to Lee's by 8:30 when the doors open.
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| Work Opportunity |
[01 Mar 2007|05:08pm] |
I'm leaving my job at PAC... and I've been given free terrain to suggest some people for my replacement. Essentially, you need to be a self-starter, well organized and willing to spend your time sorting files.
The job is flexible around school schedules, plays $12 an hour, and while the position is temporary, if you prove yourself useful it could turn into a more permanent position. My estimate is that the work that needs to be done will last about 3-4 months.
If you are interested, want more information, need details... Let me know.
Oh, the position is at Bay and Bloor... And you need to be willing to put up with snooty-elitist Council members.
Ask for details.
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| Burning Dreams |
[23 Dec 2006|12:02am] |
From author Susan Smith comes 'Burning Dreams'.
Set in the drag underworld of Buffalo, the sequel to Of Drag Kings and the Wheel of Fate chronicles the challenges faced by a young drag king and an older woman who share a love “outside the bounds.”
If that weren’t problem enough, an age-old drama from the past haunts the present and may determine their future. The fates are not always kind, and true love does not always triumph—follow Rosalind, Taryn, family and friends along the harrowing path of Burning Dreams.
Burning Dreams is currently available on Amazon for $10.85! Click Here
For information on the author, or about the first book, please visit:
www.boldstrokesbooks.com
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| My Xmas Stocking... fine, I'll jump on the bandwagon too! :) |
[13 Dec 2006|10:30pm] |
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| Stolen from Justin! :) |
[07 Dec 2006|12:11am] |
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You are The Tower
Ambition, fighting, war, courage. Destruction, danger, fall, ruin.
The Tower represents war, destruction, but also spiritual renewal. Plans are disrupted. Your views and ideas will change as a result.
The Tower is a card about war, a war between the structures of lies and the lightning flash of truth. The Tower stands for "false concepts and institutions that we take for real." You have been shaken up; blinded by a shocking revelation. It sometimes takes that to see a truth that one refuses to see. Or to bring down beliefs that are so well constructed. What's most important to remember is that the tearing down of this structure, however painful, makes room for something new to be built.
What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.
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| Voicemail... |
[15 Nov 2006|10:45am] |
I have about a dozen missed calls on my phone, from two different numbers... and no voice mail messages...
It's frustrating. I have voicemail. It's purpose is for me to verify who's calling, know where and when I can reach them, and all the wonderful details.
So, please, please, please, leave a message if you call me. If your number isn't in my phone, or you are calling me from a number I don't recognize, I won't know it's you... And when I work all day and go to class in the evening, I can't always answer my cell... If you leave a message, I can then call you back!!
*Frustrated*
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| Genderfukt! |
[03 Nov 2006|11:41am] |
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"You'll go cross-eyed trying to distinguish who's a boy and who's a
girl at Genderfukt!, a cabaret/dance for drag kings, androgynous
dykes, femmes with sideburns and t-boys at Hacienda Lounge. As the
party's notoriously packed, arrive early. Otherwise, you'll miss DJ
Catscratch's roof-raising, cock-rock-pop spins, danceable enough to
make the cockiest pussy-lover purr." - fab magazine
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After a long hiatus, Genderfukt! a performance cabaret is back in fine
form! Get your advanced tix now, this show is sure to be hot! hot!
hot! Complete with veteran performers, Genderfukt! virgins, and out of
town visitors, you should mark your calendar now for SAT NOV 4TH and
be sure to bring some cash for drag dollars - you'll be needing them.
This installment includes burlesque, live music, comedy, dance, and of
course, drag!
http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=-1966386764568682357&q=genderfukt
doors: 9pm
show: 10:30pm SHARP
Hacienda Lounge; 794 Bathurst just north of Bloor (please be advised
there is a mandatory coat check implemented by the venue)
tix: $9 at the door; $7 in advance at Come As You Are (call first - in
case they are sold out!!)
a limited # of advanced PWYC tix available by emailing
skylar.rocket@gmail.com
Hosted by local comedian Linda Ellis
With tunes spun by none other than DJ Catscratch
and mindblowing performances by:
The 716 Red Carpet Kings (from Buffalo, NY)
Aidan Zaas & Justin Zaas
Andrew & Shade
The Backdoor Boys
Brian Bedside Mannor, Johnny Class, & Justin Zaas
Elton Schlong
Fawkes Knightly, Nestle Chocolat, & Rani Rhinestone
Holden & Renee-nay
Kat.ass.trophy
Milo de Milo and Rider Gently
Renee-nay
Rob
Sabastien Cognito
Skylar Rocket
The T-Bois
we always need help! to volunteer, please contact
skylar.rocket@gmail.com
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| Really? (stolen from Justin) |
[22 Sep 2006|11:33am] |
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The Bubble
Wow! You totally live on your own planet. Can we visit? You've managed to keep most of your innocent optimism about love, life and everything. If we could bottle your psyche and sell it to depressed people, well, that would be weird... but we'd all be rich! Seriously, how did you get this far in life without bruising?
You couldn't be cuter if you were a basket of kittens. Your seduction style? Adorable and innocent. Oh my golly, people will love you all the way down to your widdle toesies. You deserve a rainbow, and a unicorn. |
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[08 Aug 2006|12:02pm] |
Buffalo novelist Susan Smith's first novel, Of Drag Kings and the Wheel of Fate is being rereleased by Bold Strokes Book on August 30, 2006. The story of a divorced English professor who falls for a young, charismatic drag king, Smith's first novel offers realistic and likeable characters, unexpected love and a touch of pagan magistry.
Sound interesting? Feel free to check out the Press Release or visit Smitty's website for other things s/he's written, notices of upcoming readings and a link to Smitty's personal blog.
You can order the book on Amazon or ask your local bookstore to consider carrying it if they don't already...
And keep your eyes pealed for the sequel, Burning Dreams, to be released in December 2006.
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| AHHH! |
[18 May 2006|02:31pm] |
I just bumped into D2 on the street. Dan and Dean. The designers. They were a few feet in front of me. My heart is all racing.
God, I love fashion.
Check them out: http://www.dsquared2.com/
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| Stolen from robinette... |
[04 May 2006|12:39pm] |
Hello
My gender is
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androgynous, bigender, bottom, drag king, dyke, female-bodied, fluid, genderqueer, human, masochist, monogamist, self-defined, trannychaser, undefined
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What's yours?
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| Toronto, ON Genderfukt |
[27 Mar 2006|09:20am] |
GENDERFUKT!!
Friday April 7th
Hacienda, 794 Bathurst at Bloor
Doors 9PM/ Show 10:30PM
$7 ADV, $9 DOOR
Tix go on sale (March 24 7PM) at Come as you Are (701 Queen St W)
www.comeasyouare.com
For PWYC tix contact skylar.rocket@gmail.com
Genderfukt!, recently ranked as the 6th best event in the world to
find drag kings by planetout.com, is a bimonthly performance cabaret
featuring drag kings, burlesque, comedy, spoken word, live music,
dance, theatre, and more!
The show, whose home has been Sneaky Dee's for the past year, has
moved to a bigger venue due to regularly sold out shows. The new
venue, Hacienda (formerly Tequila Lounge), features: comfortable
seating, better stage sight lines, a large projection screen & TVs to
accommodate better viewing and snazzy multimedia acts, pool tables and
coat check.
Host Deb "Dirk" Pearce (will keep the show rolling -and keep you
laughing your ass off!)
DJ Catscratch (will challenge you to dance 'till you can't get up Sat morning!)
with performances by:
- Brian Bedside Mannor, Justin, Kat.ass.trophy, Milo de Milo, Sabstien
Cognito, & Skylar Rocket
- Brucy Barnett
- Cameron
- Codi & Elton Schlong
- Jaycub
- Johnny Class
- Junoon Walla
- Mitch
- property
- Robin
- Sabrina
- sbaastien siobhan
- Straightjacket Tyler
- Strutz
- Titty-Titty Bang-Bang & Janet
- The Wet Spots!
and as always, a few surprises!!
Regretfully, the space is not wheelchair accessible as it is on the
2nd floor. It is a top priority for us to find a wheelchair accessible
venue & we welcome suggestions for potential venues. In the meantime,
we urge those who require barrier free access to contact us and we
hope that we may be able to assist you in enjoying the event.
For questions, comments, or to volunteer please contact us at
skylar.rocket@gmail.com.
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| Body Modification Quiz |
[22 Mar 2006|11:09am] |
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You scored 66% modified, 56% extreme and 76% tolerant!
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How to understand your results! (Read this before getting depressed over your score.)
| Modifications |
Extremism |
Viewpoint |
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Tame as a kitten |
| 6 to 15 |
Normal |
| 16 to 30 |
Pierced and Stained |
| 31 to 50 |
Modified |
| Over 50 |
Human? | |
| 0 to 5 |
Boring |
| 6 to 15 |
Normal |
| 16 to 30 |
Deviant |
| 31 to 40 |
Freak |
| 41 to 50 |
Far out |
| over 50 |
Inhuman | |
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Go away. People like you scare me |
| 11 to 20 |
Conservative |
| 21 to 30 |
Sheltered |
| 31 to 40 |
Well adjusted |
| 41 to 50 |
San Franciscan |
| 51 to 60 |
Hippy |
| 61 to 80 |
Scary |
| Over 80 |
Punk |
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You scored higher than 99% on modifications |
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You scored higher than 98% on extremism |
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You scored higher than 98% on tolerance |
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| Help?! |
[09 Feb 2006|09:18pm] |
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I am conducting a drag work-shop in Peterborough in March and have been asked to incorporate equal amounts of info and insight for kings and queens alike. I'm currently compiling resource lists; one for kings and one for queens. I, however, have never read any of the drag queen fiction and non-fiction on the market. Can anyone make any suggestions on good, relevant and helpful drag queen resources or literature?
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