I just moved out of NYC after 20+ years. Every time someone wanted me to “show them the sights,” I would just take them on the Circle Line cruise. They got to see lotsa architecture and hear trivia like, “that’s the pier where the Titanic was supposed to dock, alas!” and get all of the schlocky tour guide humor, and…

He does essentially the same thing in the story of Turin from Children of Hurin and The Silmarillion, except that at least the sex is consensual. Still, sister finds out she’s pregnant with her long-lost brother’s child and hurls herself off a cliff.

My dad has always been a non-drinker (as was I, until I discovered how much I enjoy a good wine on occasion) and he has sworn by the club-soda-with-a-slice-of-lime thing forever. I’m also a huge fan of club soda and bitters as just a regular drink— I’ve started collecting artisanal bitters just because I enjoy the…

I went to an awesome all-girl’s camp in the early 80s. Every year, they had a camp talent show, and each cabin had to participate. I suggested that we do a lip-synch/dance routine to Eddie Murphy’s Boogie in Your Butt, which, of course, was met with hearty approval from my fellow juvenile bunk mates. We had that shit…

Two of the three are becoming completely reasonable adult humans— the last one’s a complete loss. She’s the only girl and spoiled rotten. When mom said no, her parents would undermine her and say yes. They didn’t do this with the boys. My mom just threw her hands up in despair and then figured 2 out of 3 ain’t bad.…

For what it’s worth, my mom is a nanny for a family like this. She’s leaving her position in August, literally the day they’re taking the youngest kid off to college. Meanwhile, the 2 older kids call my mom from college at least once a week. They never call their parents. In fact, the parents sometimes call my mom to…

OMG! What’s the Homolka/Bernardo connection? I hadn’t heard about that!

My husband and I were geographically separated due to work for over a year, so I got a dog to keep me company. She’s the best thing ever! She adored my husband as soon as he moved back in with us... except that when my husband and I had a tiff— not even shouting, just angry tones!— she totally gave him the cold…

Well, on top of the “impaired judgment” factor, alcohol thins the blood. Someone who is drinking will bleed more, and the blood can A) make it harder for the artist to see what they’re doing B) dilute the ink, causing washed-out pigmentation. There are some very solid reasons why you’re going to be refused if you show…

You do realize that “impaired judgment” isn’t the only reason you aren’t supposed to get inked after drinking, right? On top of that, alcohol thins the blood. Someone who is drinking will bleed more, and the blood can A) make it harder for the artist to see what they’re doing B) dilute the ink, causing washed-out…

No, it shouldn’t. There are plenty of artists out there that will tattoo necks and hands. This guy won’t. Full stop. It doesn’t matter if you think his policy is outdated and condescending— it’s his choice, and he’s the artist. If he wants to make a standing ban on doing tattoos of cartoon characters because they…

Yeah, I can’t imagine just waking up and saying “Let’s go get tattoos today!” I have 2 half-sleeves, a shoulder piece, a back piece, and a calf piece, all by the same artist, and all done with at least (at least!) one consult in advance. For the last half-sleeve, I went in for 2 consults to make sure everything was…

I’m pretty sure that’s Kurt Cobain. Score, you!!!

I was super-torn! I liked Arcadia’s music better, but John was my favorite Duran-man! It was like Sophie’s choice!! :(

Tula was the first Transgender woman to come into my personal consciousness because she was in the Powerstation video for “Some Like it Hot” and I was so jealous that she got to hang out with John Taylor. Was also mildly aroused by the video’s shaving bit. Go figure.

My husband’s grandfather failed his Army physical when he was drafted for WWII because he had mild scoliosis and one leg shorter than the other. Not terribly noticeable, but not good for combat. Fast-forward to 2010 when he went into assisted living... One of the first women he met there asked him where he served and…

Ok, having never actually tasted urine, I can’t be sure, but... That damn shark tasted pretty much what I *imagine* urine to taste like. Brennevin is seriously the only thing that can wipe that experience from the palate. *shudder*

I went to a horror con years ago with a fried (not my scene at all) and Linda Blair was signing autographs. She was being very gracious to all the people that wanted her to sign photos from The Exorcist (and looked vaguely uncomfortable when asked to sign photos from some jailhouse exploitation film she did when…

There is a fantastically entertaining indie documentary about Star Wars toys: Plastic Galaxy! Have you seen it?

Maybe because Tom Hanks isn’t a “hot guy” in the same vein as Denzell or Depp? He’s more of an Average Joe type, so maybe it’s somehow acceptable to pair him with some who is actually age-appropriate?