February 2010
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“AVE MARIA
Mothers of America
let your...”
– From Lunch Poems by Frank O’Hara. 1964.
And I think maybe my dad read this to me when I was a teenager? Or had it hanging up by his desk, or something? It’s eerily familiar; I know I’ve read it before.
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motivation/reassurance re: my work in the world
A (trustworthy, vetted by LittleLight) student at Reed College is writing her thesis on Girl Talk. Jebus. Color me humbled.
January 2010
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WatchFrom Origami Striptease by Peggy Munson. God, I love this book.
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smut is hard. pun only somewhat intended.
I think I’m having a bit of a jive-ass faker moment about sex writing. It feels very funny to say this, since at this point in life, not only am I fairly seasoned smut writer, I also teach erotic writing workshops. But:
Writing smut can be hard, sometimes. Emotionally, intellectually, politically. I mean, writing is just hard sometimes. But I think there’s this conception that porn...
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“So I used to work at Starbuck’s, and different girlfriends of mine would...”
– A very lovely queer gentleman about town. Who, for the record? Really needs his own reality TV show.
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“Light a candle instead of cursing the darkness.”
– LittleLight. Bless you, friend.
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Advocates for Informed Choice is the first... →
This is so awesome. Bless you, Anne.
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REMINDER: Sex Workers' Writing Workshop TOMORROW!
Hey folks, Just a reminder that this month’s Sex Workers’ Writing Workshop is tomorrow, ***January 20th from 6-8pm at the Center for Sex & Culture***. Come write with us!
Sex Workers’ Writing Workshop Wednesday, January 20th, 6pm-8pm Center for Sex & Culture, 1519 Mission Street, San Francisco (cross street 11th — it’s the building with the pink awning)...
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2010 Dreams/Goals, Part 1
More college gigs. A shoot a month. The first draft of the novel done by the end of this semester. The ocean once a month. Dancing once a month. A soak in a hot tub once a month. Lots of walks, lots of bike rides. Sweetness. Hard work, rest, balance.
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2010 Birthday Wishlist
I turn 27 on February 3rd. A Birthday Wishlist: Femme stuff: + Gift cards to Sephora, Lush, Dollhouse Betty, Torrid, and 6pm.com. Art stuff: + Tickets to Monique Jenkinson’s aka Fauxnique’s Luxury Items (it’s running from early-late February). + The reissue of Laurie Anderson’s Big Science. + The following Lynda Barry books: What It Is, It’s So Magic, Come Over...
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Now Booking College/University Gigs for 2010
Hey folks! I’m setting my 2010 gigs schedule now. Wanna bring me to your campus or community center? Here’s the scoop:
I’m looking to book performances, writing workshops, and activist/educational workshops at universities and community centers for 2010. I’m a seasoned performer, activist, and writing instructor. Recent university appearances include Yale University...
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Support CripChick & the Disabled Young People's... →
Thanks for the heads-up, LittleLight!
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on the menu for tonight
- Pumpkin ravioli (from Lucca — I’m a good cook, but I’m not so good that I can make my own ravioli yet!), probably with a little white cheddar - Cruciferous veggies (kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts) with olive oil, pepper, sea salt - Some kind of baked good? Maybe a short bread? Baking is stress relief, and it also heats my tiny apartment! What are good, easy short bread...
"Ma'am, I'm sorry to inform you that you've been... →
Lizzard sez: “Personally i also think that pink button site is missing a marketing opportunity. They need a sort of social network site where you upload a photo of your inner pussy lips and morph them with various kinds of dye. There could also be a chart with a spectrum of cunt colors (aroused and non aroused) for you to rate yourself and compare to your friends! Awesome!”
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Next Sex Workers' Writing Workshop is January 20th...
Hi friendlies, Happy Two Thousand & Femme! And thanks to those of you who made it out to Ecstasies & Elegies in December — what an *amazing* night! Important news for January: 1. There will be no Sex Workers’ Writing Workshop tonight. I’m sorry to cancel, but attendance was looking hella low (lots of people are on break/outta town). 2. The *next* SWWW is on ***January...
WatchMiss Melissa, thank you so much for “Shall I compare thee to a Sony Walkman?” Pfffft!
This would be why I started teaching erotic writing workshops. Just sayin’.
melissa:
The problem with literary men who write literary sex scenes is not feminism, or Katie Roiphe, or that literary men who write literary sex scenes have nothing but lousy sex to write about because quality sex...
