This post is a brief collection of thoughts and impressions that didn’t fit into my in depth and more thoughtful (I hope) post on China (see above). I recommend that one if you’re only going to read one of my China posts. But if you prefer little tidbits sized chunks … Continue reading
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The ‘Deep Slate: November 2011 Edition
[Ed. Note: 10/31/2015: This “post” was originally an email I sent to my friends on 11/07/2011. I have posted it today in 2015, and backdated for archival/search purposes] (my apologies if you get this multiple times & if you don’t want to get this type of stuff from me, just … Continue reading
Goodbye, Maximum Leader
[Ed. Note.: Yeesh.  I haven’t blogged in about a year!  I have so many things to tell you about (Parklet! Rickshaws! China!) & will be getting to it ASAP. But this broke the log jam & I plan to be writing more soon. Sorry  for the delay dear readers (assuming … Continue reading
Halloween 2010: Disco Ball 5.0!
[Ed. Note: 1/12/2015: This Disco Ball, version 5.0, is obsolete 🙂 You should check out my ultimate (!?) version, Disco Ball 6.0, here.] [Ed Note: Â What follows is just a lot of blather about how I decided to remake my classic Disco Ball costume – if you just wanna see … Continue reading
The ‘Deep Slate: November 2010 Edition
[Ed. Note: 10/31/2015: This “post” was originally a pair of emails (“LIST” & “DETAILS”) I sent to my friends on 11/02/2010. I have posted it today in 2015, and backdated for archival/search purposes] LIST: (my apologies if you get this multiple times & if you don’t want to get this … Continue reading
Sainthood!
Last weekend at FlashDance 29, Sister Viva L’Amour and Sister Selma Soul showed up & asked for the microphone & I of course, said “yes” immediately out of respect. They then proceeded to Saint me!! I’ve been Sainted by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence! Courtesy of Adele Burnes This means … Continue reading
Questions about FlashDance in October and Beyond…
Note: the playlists for FlashDances 28 & 29 are after the break below… I’ve been thinking about the future of FlashDance lately…But before I carry on with my thoughts, let me say how much fun the last 3 FDs, (27, 28, & 29) have been – I love you folks! … Continue reading
Heroes, Villains & Cultural FAIL: Thoughts on Michael Jackson
What follows are some ideas I banged out late the other night while writing  the invite to my 2nd Annual MJ Memorial Flashdance (tonight! y’all should come).  It isn’t particularly well-written (it was 3am!) but I’ll post it anyway, because the thoughts are important to me & I don’t have … Continue reading
The ‘Deep Slate: June 2010 Edition
[Ed. Note: 10/31/2015: This “post” was originally an email I sent to my friends on 06/08/2010. I have posted it today in 2015, and backdated for archival/search purposes] DETAILS: Hi folks! Please go vote today! For many seats this is a primary election – which actually matters – but there … Continue reading
FlashDance 25 & 26: Hmmmm???
Does anyone have any good pix from either of the last 2 FlashDances? I’d love to see them & use some for this post! So another two months, another two good FlashDances. Both of these were a little smaller than I would like to be honest, but I still had … Continue reading