Lesbian comics are hitting the news these days. The New York Times has a review today of the new solo show by Marga Gomez, “Los Big Names.” Over on the West Coast, Kate Clinton is launching her 25th Anniversary Tour, “It’s Come to This,” which starts in Sacramento and traverses the country. Leave the kids […]
It’s National Library Week, “a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.” I thought I’d take the opportunity to share a few suggestions for making use of your local library, beyond the obvious one of borrowing books. (I’ve focused on ideas related to kids
This one’s for all you moms with dinosaur-obsessed offspring. Increase your cool factor in their eyes by telling them the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus rex skull is now on display at the Museum of the Rockies at Montana State University. (Thanks to PhysOrg.com for the sighting. Photos available through both links above.)
I spent the better part of this evening watching All Aboard: Rosie’s Family Cruise, the HBO documentary about the maiden voyage of Rosie’s all-are-welcome cruise venture. I admit to mixed feelings about the show.
OK, in partial recompense for the long political rant, I’ll point you to AfterEllen.com, where you can read up on the latest lesbian celebrity gossip. You know you want to. For those of you seeking a more humorous diversion, try After Ellen’s sister pubilcation, Fake Gay News. (Warning: Heavy satire. Not for the easily offended.)
Rosie O’Donnell and her partner Kelli Carpenter O’Donnell are premiering their documentary, “All Aboard: Rosie’s Family Cruise,” on April 6. The program, which will air on HBO, looks at the first cruise of the couple’s travel venture, R Family Vacations. (Full credit: The couple founded the company with friend Gregg Kaminsky.) The New York Times
My son loves music, and he loves books. I’m always excited, therefore, when I can find books about music for the pre-school age group. A modern (1995) classic, Caldecott winner Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin, by Lloyd Moss is a gem. One by one, the book introduces various instruments, as each lends its sound to
Well, Brokeback Mountain didn’t win Best Picture last night, but at least March of the Penguins won Best Documentary. The tux-clad birds seem to be morphing from right-wing ideals to gay icons. Let’s also not forget that Ang Lee did win Best Director for Brokeback, and Philip Seymour Hoffman won Best Actor for his portrayal
Concerns about “homosexual undertones” in the children’s book And Tango Makes Three caused two public libraries to move it from the children’s to the non-fiction section. The book, about two male penguins who adopt an abandoned egg, is based on the true story of two penguins at the New York Central Park Zoo. Heaven forbid
It’s Dr. Seuss’ birthday today! One of the best parts about being a mom is that I can now spout off entire books by Theodore Seuss Geisel at the drop of a hat (with or without cat). John at Blogging Baby (who first brought this day to my attention) says his favorite Seuss book is
