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Thinking About Titles »

Today when writing a bio for an anthology that picked up one of my poems, I changed the title of my new memoir, again.

THE SMOKING POET »

Check out the new issue of The Smoking Poet, including an interview with Sue Miller and fiction by Lynn Stegner, Kris Saknussemm, Mark Batable,

Deer in Headlights: Political Wives and the men who are on the Down Low. »

I wonder how long it took for Silda Wall Spitzer to pull herself together before she was hauled in front of the camera. How much crying did she get out?

Some Joy in being Non Healthy: No Political Pundits about my death. »

There are very few things to be relieved about when you are a few (translation: more than a few) pounds overweight. There is also some joy of not being completely competitive.

Which Side are you on: The Story of "Average Joe" »

Mr. Nader announced today his running mate for president: former San Francisco Supervisor and 2003 SF Mayoral Green Party Candidate Matt Gonzalez.

Come on Ralph it was a JOKE! »

Saturday Night found me in emergency.

Language is A Virus: Burroughs. Anderson. Bruce, Lewis, Silverman, Richards, Tilghman, Imus & O'Reilly. »

I'm reminded of William S.

Did Xenophobia Replace House Music in San Francisco? »

Five years ago I was living in a wonderful apartment. Separated from Hans and living with roommates.

The Art of Being Charmingly Snarky. »

You are at a gathering. The first one you have been to in a while. A celebration of your early Anniversary as you have gotten married on Valentine's Day. (This would be me.

Corny Betty. »

Here is something I have learned over the years: Most Artistic People hate being on the phone with people who have just gone through something horrible.

The Pregnancy Diaries 2008: Don't you want my vote? I'm having a baby. »

January 26th 2008Stomach Pat Count: 5

The Pregnancy Diaries 2008: Suddenly, I'm "Virginal" »

Tuesday January 23rd 2008 Stomach Pat Count to date: Two.

The Pregnancy Diaries 2008: Psychic Friend Hotline. »

January 21st 2008: I try not to believe in things like psychic occurrences. Even if there is an inkling of truth in it?

One Sentence: What is a blog. Then more. »

Think that you are writing excerpts of your thoughts and anecdotes that is not on paper.  

Five Minutes, A Bag & Blowing Money: Just Pay Us. »

Theater. The land of non-payment. "Well don't you do it for the love?" "I'm sure you have a day job" "Aren't you selling out when you get paid".

Like, OMG!: Your Text Edited For A Funeral »

When I started this blog that dear friend (who has a thing about grammar and spelling) offered to edit my blog. He says it is as "Close to Compulsive" as he gets.

The Joking to come back: My mom and Alzheimer's Disease. »

I'm in a room at some funeral parlor. My grandmom is in the casket (not looking like Lena Horne). I don't really know where I am. It is a strange place. Lots of 70's wood paneling.

I Don't Need a Ride: A Holiday Realization of Age Via Email. »

To: A Male Friend From: Shaun Landry

Defending My Grandmother's Church: It's not for Obama. »

It's been interesting the last few months. I'm not religious, but my family is. My family ever since I was little has attended Trinity Church UCC Chicago.

Five Cats, A Shawl and Internet Connection: A Woman’s Guide to Dying Alone. »

Walking down the street after a show this morning righteously hung over from a reception the night before, we started to discuss the idea of the Internet and how i

Social Networking Confirmed. Foxworthy Fans Love Me. »

When you get onto Facebook, you get a choice of completely useless “Applications” that you can add to

Lesbian Dancing After the Show »

Every time when a friend asks me about my theater life, I always say the book I would write would be called Lesbian Dancing after the Show.

When Politicians ATTACK: Kissing a Mayor. »

As an actor, I have always said this about other actors who are far more popular and successful than myself: Congratulations on that agent. No malice. No hate. Seriously.

I Got It. Right HERE! »

I Got It. Right HERE! January 4, 2008