Random Update

For some reason I have these blogging highs & lows. I'll have tons to write at times & then other moments it's like pulling teeth to put a post together. Today I don't have much to say but I really want to mention a few wonderful links.

First is a link to a website near & dear to me for a number of reasons. It's called A Quality Life (AQL!). It's a web magazine for those with chemical sensitivity & their supporters. It's also my mom's new business & she is great & has worked on making the world a little better for those with chemical sensitivity for years. I know this is shameless promotion, but I think her articles & information will be really helpful to not just those affected by CS but also anyone looking to live a toxin-free lifestyle. So check it out! http://homepage.mac.com/aqualitylife
There is even an article by moi, so check it!!!

Apparently in this time of a crappy economy the industries have been booming: guns, books & cosmetics. Now I can in a way understand all three areas. Gun folks want because they're afraid of others taking their money (not that I'm morally okay with that, but I'm just saying, I see the flawed logic). Books help people escape or learn more on how to deal with various tough times. For me personally, cosmetics has been what I've taken a greater interest in. Since I already work in the book industry & am pro peace I guess make up was the only choice (ha ha).

Anyway I've discovered Paula Begoun's books including Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me & The Beauty Bible. Since getting those two books I've been reading them voraciously trying to find the best products for everything from the best face wash to the most toxin free mascara. It turns out she has a website & even her own line of beauty products. It's cosemeticscop.com & there I found a report on the best inexpensive body & face products along with guidelines for different skin types, the best & worst products & more tips than you can imagine. Another cosmetics site I enjoy is Makeup Alley, where it's sort of a myspace for beauty care lovers. What's really great are the peer reviews, submitted photos & the ability to swap products. Fun!

Well that's it for now. I hope you all had a great turkey day & I would ask you all to please refrain from running over people in the name of commerce. Peace!
~F

Random Thoughts From a Random Woman

Here are some things that have gone through my head this week.

• Walking by a book about the magician Harry Houdini, I thought "wouldn't it be funny if there was a porno named Ho-Dini and it was about a lady would could untie knots inside her vagina?"
• Watching SNL this Saturday featuring Tim McGraw & Ludacris as the musical guest with my spouse and asking her "Is there a genre of music that is both hip hop & country & if so is it called cunt-hop or hip-cunt?"
• Listening to Michael Jackson's "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" and wondering what the hell the lyrics were in the bridge. After grabbing the Thriller album I discovered that MJ was singing "You're a vegetable, you're a vegetable. Still they hate you, you're a vegetable. You're just a buffet, you're a vegetable. They eat off of you, you're a vegetable." Upon taking in these words as actual lyrics to a pretty jammin' song I thought "what in the bloody fuck is he talking about. What does that even mean you're a vegetable or you're just a buffet. How the hell did this man become a rock icon? Oh well. I mean I like vegetables & I love a buffet, so I guess it's all good."

Oh and BTW I saw the latest Bond flick this weekend I I suggest you just re-rent Casino Royale. Daniel Craig was fine, but the movie was not even half as good as his 1st Bond film.

Peace!

Randomness for Your Monday Viewing Pleasure

A lovely song By the Lovely Nina Simone. "Ain't Got No...I Got Life."


I ain't got no home, ain't got no shoes
Ain't got no money, Ain't got no class
Ain't got no skirts, Ain't got no sweater
Ain't got no perfume Ain't got no bed
Ain't got no mind,

Ain't got no mother Ain't got no culture
Ain't got no friends, aint got no schoolin'
Ain't got no love, Ain't got no name
Ain't got no ticket, Ain't got no token
Ain't got no god

and what have i got?
why am i alive anyway?
yeah what have i got?
nobody can take away?...

Got my hair. Got my head
Got my brains, Got my ears
Got my eyes, Got my nose
Got my mouth, I got my smile

I got my tongue, Got my chin
Got my neck, Got my boobies
Got my heart, Got my soul
Got my back, I got my sex

I got my arms, got my hands, got my fingers,
got my legs, got my feet, got my toes,
got my liver, got my blood..

I've got life,
i've got my freedom
i've got life
I've got life
and I am gonna keep it
I've got life
and nobody's gonna take it away
I've got life!

And now a quote by George Bernard Shaw.
“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”

Listen. FSS for 11/16/08

FSS stands for Frank's Sunday Services

I don't have much to say (or write) today. So let me take this opportunity to have you all get to know me a bit better & practice the sacred art of listening. Please visit Frankie J Radio. Music is what keeps me going and the mix I put together is really fun and represents a greater part of my heart & soul.

StoryCorps is having a National Day of Listening on November 28th. I really encourage participation in this event because it's an opportunity to bond with a loved one and connect that experience to the rest of the world.


Lastly here is a video of a song I wasn't able to put on Frankie J Radio. It's guaranteed to make you dance so enjoy! Peace y'all!
~F

Apparently Dental Dams are Actually Used at the Dentist!

I just couldn't resist sharing this pic with y'all. It's been years since I've had a cavity & because it had been so long my old filling was leaking & it was time to re-fill it. Back in the day the dentists would grind & drill at your teeth & little chunks would find their way into your mouth. Now that we have better technology, dentists utilize dental dams for oral surgeries. I must admit it was a surprise seeing a dental dam used for something other than STD prevention during sexual activity. But hey, isn't this what life is all about: the element of surprise.
Oh and BTW on a completly different note-
I just bought my holiday winter dress for only $8.49!!!! Yay! Gawd I love Ross.

Prop 8 Protest This Saturday!

Most of you have most likely heard about tomorrows protests around the country. If not though please go to Join The Impact for more details. If you live in my hometown, here are the details. It starts at 10:30am!

See you there!

Here's a little inspiration to get you ready to move to the streets! God bless James Brown!



Peace!
~F

This Goes on the Christmas List For Sure!

Heck I'll take anything from this page, even the thong underware.