Here. Isn’t she lovely? Isn’t she wicked? I think we needed her. I don’t care if this is one of those “good television” moments that people like me are supposed to sneer at. I am of the opinion (not a very humble opinion) that few things are better than a joyous woman with a sadContinue reading “Susan Boyle on Britain’s Got Talent”
Author Archives: Natalia Antonova
A Candle for Angie Zapata
A quick heads up, if you haven’t heard – jury selection in the murder trial of Angie Zapata, who is believed to have been murdered simply for being trans, started yesterday. Please see more details at Questioning Transphobia. If you have a Facebook account, you can become a fan of her Facebook page. Angie ZapataContinue reading “A Candle for Angie Zapata”
Once again, I’d like to recommend Chay Magazine
There are many good reads on Chay, now that issue 3 is out. Chay is a unique South Asian publication; it speaks frankly about sex and sexuality, and it’s run by a terrific team of people. Kyla Pasha writes for GlobalComment as well, of course, but I’m not merely plugging her because she’s a colleague.Continue reading “Once again, I’d like to recommend Chay Magazine”
Monday Music: The Dusty Winds of Khamasin Edition
So we are in this season in Amman where the dust gets into my laptop’s keyboard if I imprudently take it outside, and it gets into the kitties’ fur as well, and this is why you’ll see me chasing the kitties with the Dustbuster and screeching a lot. I have accepted the fact that IContinue reading “Monday Music: The Dusty Winds of Khamasin Edition”
Dear God, Seth Rogen, Rape is Rape
Happy Easter to everyone on the Gregorian Calendar! Sorry the subject matter of this post is not more…er… fluffy bunny-esque. When I saw the ads for “Observe & Report,” I already knew it probably wasn’t going to be my type of movie. I like Seth Rogen and Anna Faris, and I find Jody Hill likableContinue reading “Dear God, Seth Rogen, Rape is Rape”
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