TGIF VGNO!

Time For A Question - From Ann

I know where I would rather be right now. I would love to be in Calistoga, CA enjoying Sparkling Wine at Mumm. Then (after the appropriate amount of time ;-> )drive along the winding roads with our top down and the tunes guiding us along. 'What's that? Another winery? Let's visit!' Ahhh, dreamy. Where would you rather be?

Gosh I would love to go on an R Family Vacation. It would be the perfect vacation. Anastasia and I could do adult stuff, while the kids were occupied with kid activities. I wouldn't even care where the cruise was to. I haven't had a real honest to goodness vacation since Disney World in like 1985. I'm way over due.

If I don't get some kind of a break soon it's gonna be...


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If I Could Blog Back Time Thursdays - Worst Dating Disasters

Come join me for this week's edition. Post yours and comeback and sign up with MckLinky.

This Thursday's topic is: Worst Dating Disaster -

Come on, even Lola has had a few dating disasters, what about you? Was it a blind date? Was it your date or the venue? Did you ever date that person again?

I've had a few doosies! One I can't even clean up to make it PG-13. Well, that and I don't want to divulge any ah, er, ahem, lesbian dating secrets, after having taken the oath and all.

Let me start out by saying nearly all of my dates had been blind dates, unless someone provided a photo. I always tried to not have any preconceived ideas and I had always been a person more interested in personality and what's on the inside. (Really!)

I just remembered one lesbian dating disaster that I can tell. This girl lived in Canada, flew down for a date. I met her online. She was a bit younger, but she said she liked that because she was "mature". Mmm hmm. We didn't exchange photos, just descriptions. I would know her at the Midway gate because she would be the one carrying a rose (so cliché!)

When we met, she gave me the once over...and not in a nice way. Up and down. The expression on her face said it all. She was not pleased. She was also extremely rude about it. She made a rude comment that I can't recall. (Yes, I probably blocked it out, it was that hurtful.)

I don't know why, perhaps I thought I should play U.S. ambassador and show this Canadian that not all Chicago lesbians are fat, ugly, ogres. My feelings were hurt, but I held it in and offered to show her the town. Why not? She came all that way. I was more than gracious.

We went to Navy Pier. She didn't say a word the whole ride from Midway. I tried to make conversation but she didn't even respond! Not a word. Even when I asked questions! When that failed, I resorted to tour guide mode. When we got there she used her cell phone to get the time for the next flight back. We walked around a few minutes and then left. She offered to call a taxi. I said I would drive her. (Why? I have no idea! I should have just left her there, but I'm not that kind of person. I invited her, I drove her there, I felt responsible for taking her back to the airport.) She stared out her window the whole ride back...seething. When she got out of the car she threw the roses I got her at me before she slammed the door. All I could think of was "I'm not really that awful looking, am I?" I was crushed.

And what, you may ask, did she look like? Younger than I thought, a bit too heavy eye make-up, black nail polish. Very goth. But that wasn't what made her unattractive. What made her unattractive was her look of disdain and her incredibly rude behavior. I don't believe I've ever met anyone so rude before...or since.

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Marc Jacobs - I Pay My Taxes I Want My Rights

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My Babies Birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOLA, FROM YOUR LOVE -A. BEVERHOUSEN

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TGIF VGNO! - Lola's Birthday Edition II

Time For A Party Game! - From Ann

We all enjoy a little creative writing, right? Let's play "The Title Says It All". Here's what you need to do to play along. With the MckLinky "guest book" as your guide use the title of the previous blog listed in MckLinky in a sentence, or in a short story. #2 uses #1's blog title, #3 uses #2's blog title, etc. Example: "When I need a laugh, or a shoulder to cry on, I know that I can go to Ann Again... and again." (You really can too :-> ) Be sure to add/insert a link to the blog as well. I've started it out this week. There are some incredible blog titles out there. I can't wait to see your creative writing.



Ok, I about overdosed on that. It just went on 4ever, didn't it? Not a fan of rap, but not a lot of cool youtube b'day stuff. Now on to the real party!



Be sure to check out my birthday post - It's My Birthday/Lucky To Be Alive, if you haven't already.

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DC Domestic Partnership Judicial Determination Parentage Act of 2009

That's a mouthful isn't it? Lesbians Now Legally Parents After Insemination - The Advocate. It means that "Children born through artificial insemination can now legally have two female parents at birth". Adoption is no longer necessary for the female partner of the birth mother to be legally considered the child's parent.

And this is how it should be. How lucky to be domestic partners in Washington DC and expecting.

"The law is the first of its kind in the country. A similar law goes into effect in January 2010 in New Mexico. The D.C. Council voted earlier this year to recognize out-of-district same-sex marriages and expects to debate marriage equality later this year."

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BlogHop 09

Yes, it's Lola again, from Lola's Diner and Lola's Victory Garden. I kind of took over this blog from my partner, Anastasia. And to answer everyone's question, yes, she is a redhead. (Why does everyone ask that? She said sarcastically.)

At Fire Crotch Rocket I post things that are a little more edgy. Definitely a lot more GLBT and sometimes more political. I've also been known to post oddities and unusual things I've found on the internet.

It's definitely a mixed bag here at Fire Crotch Rocket.

If you are on Twitter, follow me. My Twitter Id is "lolasdiner".

Hang around for a few minutes and check things out.

If you like what you see, why not become a follower?

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TGIF VGNO!

Time For A Question - From Ann

What is one of the strangest dreams you've ever had?
Well, for my dooziest dream, be sure to stop over at Lola's Diner. I've been trying to think of another. I did have one with Nuns, and I remember typing it up because it was so bizarre, but it's on the dead laptop. Grrr.

From time to time I have dreams of being chased, but they aren't always the same, the people and circumstances are different, but the general theme is me being in hiding and being chased. The best way to describe it would be Lola trapped in one of the books in the series "Left Behind" by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. I think "Desecration" may be the one. The one where they steal a Hummer and hide out in a Chicago high-rise (former insurance) building and they venture out periodically to gather other believers and bring them to safety. I don't really think I was Chloe, I think I would be more her husband Buck.

Every time I have one of these chasing dreams I end up actually screaming out in my sleep and scaring the bejesus out of Anastasia. I'm usually yelling "Helllllllp" and it sound like I'm in pain, but it's because I'm asleep and I'm really struggling to call out, so it's real guttural sounding.

Isn't weird how a book or movie can sometimes creep into your dreams?

What is a weird dream of yours? I bet there are some doozies!!



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Man Acquitted Of Stabbing Gay Man 61 Times In Response to Unwanted Sexual Advances

He Stabbed man 61 Times, But Was Acquitted of Murder.

This is absurd. A straight man stabbed a gay man in 2008 in response to alleged sexual advances. How is this right? What kind of world do we live in that a human being can kill another human being because of alleged unwanted sexual advances. And he didn't just kill him, he stabbed him 61 freakin' times. WTF?

How does this kind of injustice happen?

How many women are in jail right now for killing a man for unwanted sexual advances?

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Yoga Cures Homosexuality???

Have you seen this? Hindu Guru Claims Homosexuality Can Be 'Cured' With Yoga.

"The world's most popular Hindu guru, Swami "Baba" Ramdev, has claimed homosexuality can be "cured" by yoga in a petition to India's Supreme Court."

"It can be treated like any other congenital defect. Such tendencies can be treated by yoga, pranayam and other meditation techniques," he said.

"Pranayam are a series of breathing exercises which include hyperventilation, a slow release of breath while chanting "Om"."

"His followers have said there are particular yoga positions which also help prevent sexual urges."

I personally don't think chanting "Om" will cure anything, but then again I am not a professional guru and I don't play one on tv.

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TGIF VGNO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANN!

Time For A Question - From Ann

Seeing as I have Coldplay as my birthday party's "house band" (I live in my own little world, don't I?) I was wondering... what band, or artist, would you have play at your birthday party? I know this is going to be good.

I'm going to go with an artist that Anastasia and I always enjoy when she comes to Chicago. Melissa Ferrick. If you're not familiar with Melissa Ferrick, "Altogether, she received 12 years of formal music training, including two years each at the Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music. Ferrick taught herself to play the acoustic guitar at Berklee, and dropped out after two years to pursue her music career." I've been to her CD signing at Borders on Broadway in Chicago and we've seen her at the Double Door, North Halsted Street Market Days and at Schuba's.





This is a link for Melissa Ferrick's "Drive". Kind of adult lesbian content. You've been warned. (No complaining that your eyes bled because you viewed this. That's why I didn't embed it.) Drive - Melissa Ferrick.

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TGIF VGNO! - And...Go Vote For Me!

So, what are your 4th of July plans?

Oh, after you tell me your plans, be sure to stop over and vote for me in Lin's Duck and Wheel With String First Official Dork-Off Contest. All you need to do is click on the link, Duck and Wheel With String and post a comment that you are voting for me, Lola. Here is my no doubt award winning photo:
SO PLEASE, GO VOTE FOR ME, LOLA, BY LEAVING A COMMENTING SAYING THAT YOU VOTE FOR ME AT: Duck and Wheel With String.

Thank you!

Hope you all have a happy and safe 4th of July.

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What up Sarah?

Sarah Palin Resigning As Alaska Governer.



Why Sarah? I hope you or your family aren't having any health issues that precipitated this quick exit.

I can't help but wonder if there is some funny business going on. Is there some scandal about to break? Are you having an affair with a hottie in Argentina?

What's up Sarah?

Anyone have any ideas? Leave me a comment, I'd love to hear your theory.

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Weekly Blog Hop - Intro

***HUMOROUS EXPRESSION OF LIFE. POSITIVE FREE THOUGHT. HOBBIES OF A CRAZY WOMEN. FUN FOR ALL OPEN MINDED PEOPLE. CIVIL RIGHTS AND RESPECT TO ALL. GAY, LESBIAN, TRANSGENDERED, BISEXUAL. PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY ISSUES. MUSIC, POETRY, PHOTOGRAPHY. ART, SPIRITUALITY, POLITICS.***

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