comparative religion, philosophy, physics, archaeology, anthropology, Van Gogh, Mucha, politics, magic and metaphysics, alternative medicine, web design, graphic design, writing, songwriting, guitar, literature, slinky collecting, obnoxiousness, collages, gardening, books, shoes, shopping, creative cooking, mythology, permaculture, sustainable environmental practices, yoga, Qi Gong, knitting & crochet, slow food, fair trade, world peace, fat activism and other kinds of social justice
Music
John Mayer, Jim Croce, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Bryan Adams, Afro Celt Sound System, Duncan Sheik, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Mozart & Bach...Nordic folk music (classic and modern), folk music in general (including folk-rock, pop-folk, bluesy folk, European/American/African/Celtic/etc. folk, Americana, roots rock, etc.), plain ol' rock 'n roll, jazz, blues, classical, choral, gospel
Movies
Love Actually, Amelie, Moulin Rouge, Good Will Hunting, Princess Bride, Spaceballs, Mansfield Park, Breakfast Club, anything Indiana Jones, anything Kevin Smith, anything Mel Brooks
Television
is evil. Sometimes, I like evil, though...generally in the form of Heroes (sooo awesome), Bones (smart girls rock), Numb3rs (math geeks - woo hoo!), the Sunday morning political circuit, and dang near anything on PBS (even the woodworking shows!).
Books
Tolkein, C. S. Lewis, Madeleine L'Engle, Elizabeth Peters, Patricia McKillip, Shakespeare, Douglas Adams, Dennis Miller, George Carlin, Al Franken, Helen Fielding, Joseph Campbell, Jane Austen, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Shel Silverstein, Robert Creeley.
About me: Margarita-drinking, artsy-smartsy, fat chick singer-songwriter with boring day job. Loudmouth flaming liberal feminist pagan poet. Anarchist knitter with too many books and shoes. Gypsy currently planted in Chicago with one awesome roomie, two cats, five guitars, and a struggling backyard permaculture garden - but still a crapload of basil!
Join Us at the 2009 NAAFA Fashion Show & Auction Dinner
Enjoy plus-size fashions at their best while you help support and celebrate 40 years of size acceptance advocacy efforts at the 2009 NAAFA Fashion Show on July 31, 2009!
This year Washington DC will take its place as the leading plus-size fashion capital of the world as we bring you the NAAFA 2009 Fashion Show & Auction Dinner being held on Friday, July 31, 2009, at the Dulles Airport Marriott. NAAFA is the world's oldest, largest civil rights organization working to improve the lives of people of size. We turn forty years old this year and are going strong with the strength we need to build a new future. This major fund raising event for our organization will feature food, fashion, music and our well known Not-So-Silent Auction.
Plus size fashion designers from around the country will present their latest collections of inspired designs. These talented designers have a sincere desire to see women return to the truth within themselves as expressed through what they wear, giving women of any age and size the opportunity to be truly fabulous. We are happy to announce that we have award winning makeup artist, Maisie Dunbar, to assist our volunteer model participants with their makeup and hair stylists from Paul Mitchell The School Virginia to finish their looks.
Be sure to bring your wallets, checkbooks and credit cards as we will showcase vendors of fashion, accessories and furniture--all catering to the plus size audience.
The event begins with dinner at 7pm on Friday, July 31, 2009. Tickets to this exciting fund raising event are $75 each for the entire fashion-filled evening and may be purchased through July 26, 2009 online by going to http://www.naafaonlin
Only $25.00 buys you a chance to win a week in a bungalow at a fabulous Wyndham Resort in Hawaii and raises much needed funds for the work NAAFA is doing to end discrimination against people of size. This prize is a one week stay for the 2009 Thanksgiving holiday week in an Hawaiian timeshare.
Unwind during your island retreat at Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort, designed in the style of an 1880’s Hawaiian village. Palm thatched roofs, rustic bungalows and paths lie amidst flower and fruit bearing trees, palms and tropical vegetation. The resort lies on 30 acres overlooking Kahului Bay and is two blocks from the beaches of the Pacific Ocean.
The two-bedroom bungalow features a king size bed in each bedroom, sleeper sofa in the living room, two private baths, whirlpool tub in the master bath, full kitchen, washer/dryer and lanai. Maximum occupancy is 6. Private sleeping area sleeps 4. Wyndham will provide our winner with a ground level, accessible bungalow.
Other amenities include two outdoor pools, two outdoor hot tubs (with steps entering pools and hot tubs), a fitness center, tennis and volleyball courts, a putting green and a children’s activities program.
It's an easy walk or drive to Kailua-Kona Village, with ocean activities and exciting night life. Also minutes away are Hulihee Palace, University of Hawaii, Onizuka Space Center and Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Park. Fly into Kona International Airport, approximately 15 minutes away.
This vacation package is scheduled for Thanksgiving week 2009, with check i
Here is the awesome recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole: 1 large can sweet potatoes drained & mashed 2 beaten eggs 1/2 t. salt 1/2 c. white sugar 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 c. milk 1 t. vanilla 3/4 stick melted margarine
Mix, pour into 9 x 9 pan mix until crumbly: 1 stick soft margarine 1 c. flour 1/2 c. sugar sprinkle over top and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
Cranberry Salad:
1 pkg. Ocean Spray Cran Fruit for chicken 2 envelopes Dream Whip (dry)creamed into 8 oz. cream cheese, softened add 1 can pineapple drained 1 large can mandarin oranges drained add chopped walnuts if you like mix it all together
Wow, is it that time of year already? Well I hope you're getting enough L-O-V-E. And here's hoping you don't have to suffer any heartbreak for a long, long time!
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