Well... Well... Well...

From MotU to Fifty Shades Of Grey, good on Icy for her success!

Somewhere Angstgoddess003 must be weeping tears of bitter envy. Love it!

We're talking millions of dollars people...MILLIONS!

Toodles

Word Death: Plunder

Hello Lovies!

I know it's been a while, but I'm baaaccckkkk!

Word Death: Plunder

The word plunder (and all its forms) is now officially DEAD TO ME!

The meaning of the word is as follows: "to rob of goods or valuables by open force, as in war, hostile raids, brigandage, etc., e.g.to plunder a town." (VERB) "anything taken by robbery, theft, or fraud." (NOUN) *Think Pirate 'booty'*

For years I have associated this word with theft and rape/pillage/raids (I discovered it in my teens when I started reading those historical romances/bodice rippers (Amanda Quick was one of my favorite authors!) Now over the past few years reading fanfic, this word is so pervasive when used by authors to describe kissing and sex! Wut? I.Shit.You.Not. Here are a few examples:

'I moaned as Edward's tongue plundered my mouth.'

'I moaned as Edward's tongue plundered my womanhood.'

'I moaned as Edward's manhood plundered my womanly depths.'

'I screamed as Edward's cock plundered my pussy.'

First off, I am NOT going to negatively comment on/snicker at the use of the words 'manhood' or 'womanhood' as I truly believe they are appropriate if the characters are set in specific periods/eras where those words were commonplace.

But, JFC, if I have to read one more sentence where SOMEONE is getting plundered it had better be some sort of kidnap attempt or Viking raid!

My gawd people, how can you think this is supposed to be sexy - 'I moaned as Edward's tongue robbed [my mouth] of goods or valuables by open force.'??? NOT SEXY!

STOP USING THE WORD PLUNDER WITH A SEXUAL CONNOTATION!!!! PLEASE, I BEG OF YOU!

Everyone got it?? Good.

TTFN,

Dazz

More Than Words

You had your chance. You lost it. You lost me. It's over.

Stop calling, stop emailing.

It's done.

Move on; I have.

Happy New Year!

Hello Lovies,

Here's wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year.

If you're going to be out ringing in 2011, please do so safely and responsibly.

If you're going to be drinking DON'T drive.
If you're going to be driving DON'T drink.

Love,

Dazz


P.S. from G: Ava choose the pic for this post. Truefax she gurgled at it when it came on the screen when we did google images. So we choose it in honor of all of your kids who'll be here tonight! Love you all, Dazz and Gryff.

Happy Holidays!

Hello Lovies,

Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas today and Happy Holidays.

Remember, if you're going to drink DON'T drive; if you're going to drive DON'T drink.

Enjoy!

Love Dazz

World AIDS Day

Hello Lovies,

Please take a moment to remember the staggering number of people lost to this disease.

Do all that you can to ensure that you protect and educate yourself and those you love.

We are one day closer to finding a cure.

Dazz

Happy National Coming Out Day!

 Hello Lovies,

Please lend your support to a relative or friend who is about to take that huge step of coming out to their family and friends! Understand that for them it is an important step in their journey; the ability to live honestly and openly amongst those they love and who love them.

Celebrate this day with Pride, Acceptance, Tolerance and LOVE!

Be the support for your friend, relative or loved one as they take a huge step today and make the decision to own and live their truth.

Let them know how much you love them and how proud you are of them for living their truth.

In light of the recent spate of suicides by Gay teens and young people, please know that if you or someone you know and love is considering suicide, there are places that you or they can go for help.

The Trevor Project is a non-profit organization that operates the only nationwide, 24hr. crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBT young people.

The helpline is a a toll-free number (1-866-488-7386) and is a confidential service that provides callers with trained counselors. The Trevor Project also provides guidance and vital resources to parents and educators in order to foster safe, accepting and inclusive environments for all youth, at home and at school.

The Trevor Project's motto is 'Saving Young Lives'.

If you or a loved one need help, please contact them.

Love,

Dazz

Happy 21st Birthday Chris!

Hiya Chris,

Just wanted to wish you a very Happy 21st Birthday. I hope you enjoy your day and all your wishes come true.

Here's some Allan Hyde (he will always be Godric to us, sigh) to get you through the day with a HUGE smile on your face.

Since you're also a Harry Potter lover (Snarry), I know you recognize the Aquiline font I used.

Mischief Managed,

Dazz

History In The Making!

Hello Lovies!

Today, Wednesday August 4th 2010, is the date history was made. Today, Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker overturned California's ban on same-sex marriage, acknowledging that a violation of the constitutional rights of gays and lesbians had occurred. He also ordered that Prop 8 be immediately lifted to allow same sex marriage while the case moves to a higher court.

Click here to read about the decision.

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger released the following statement after the ruling.

“Judge Walker had the great responsibility of deciding whether Proposition 8 violates the Constitution of the United States. He heard in-depth arguments from both sides on fundamental questions of due process, equal protection and freedom from discrimination. There are strong feelings on both sides of this issue, and I am glad that all viewpoints were respected throughout the proceedings. We should also recognize that there will continue to be different points of view in the wake of this decision.

“For the hundreds of thousands of Californians in gay and lesbian households who are managing their day-to-day lives, this decision affirms the full legal protections and safeguards I believe everyone deserves. At the same time, it provides an opportunity for all Californians to consider our history of leading the way to the future, and our growing reputation of treating all people and their relationships with equal respect and dignity.

“Today's decision is by no means California's first milestone, nor our last, on America's road to equality and freedom for all people.”



Well said, Sir. Well said.

Make no mistake, today's decision is a HUGE victory, however, there is still a long fight to go in our quest for same sex marriage rights.

But today, lovies, is a happy day; I am so proud to be a supporter of the LGBT community and proud of what Judge Walker's decision means for my Gay and Lesbian friends and family.

We will be celebrating today's victory while preparing ourselves for the uphill battle to ensure that one day soon, THERE WILL BE EQUALITY FOR GAYS AND LESBIANS UNDER THE CONSTITUTION.

Remember, as you celebrate today's landmark decision:

If you are going to drink, do NOT drive.
If you are going to drive, do NOT drink.

Love,

Dazz

Nostalgia: Ricky Martin

Hello Lovies!

Today is the first installment in the series of Nostalgia posts. What are Nostalgia posts, you ask? They are what happens after you and your friends sit around talking and someone says, "Hey, remember...?" Then all of a sudden you're hurling down memory lane being pummeled with all sorts of good and bad memories as well as thoughts of 'what the fuck was I thinking when I wore that?' (Denim hat with the big ass sunflower on it a la Blossom, I'm looking at you!!! Whoa!).

Anyletstalkhotsexylatinmen, the subject of today's post is Ricky Martin. Let me first say that I am too young to know Menudo (liar) but my first vivid memory of Ricky Martin was when he performed The Cup Of Life at the 1999 Grammy Awards. Holy Fuck! That man was fuckhotsexy!

We were in my living room having our annual Grammy Viewing party and when we heard the horns and the drums started beating, we were like wha...salsa on the Grammys? Then cut to the fuckhotsexy man in his black leather (okay probably pleather) pants swiveling his hips to this sultry beat...HOLA! Seriously, by the time he reached the refrain "Do You Really Want It?" we all answered "Yeah!" If you need a refresher of that performance, I found a relatively clear version on the YT see below.

Isn't he pretty?! Did you see the standing ovation? Okay true confession time, we taped the Grammys that year and as soon as it was over we rewound the tape and watched Ricky's performance over and over again dancing to the song and yelling out "Do You Really Want It? Yeah!" and then counting in English, Spanish and French. #TrueFax. Ah Good Times.

The next day all anyone could talk about was Ricky Martin. How sexy he was, how he moved those hips, how he looked like he was genuinely having such a good time performing and just how totally unexpectedly awesome his performance was. He got a fucking standing ovation!

Who could have known that there were bigger and better things to come from him now that he had successfully crossed over into the 'English-speaking' market? Another confession, I was a member of the BMG CD Club and that right there is how I satisfied my Ricky Martin addiction. I started ordering his shit in Spanish...which I couldn't speak that well then (not much better today, sadly) but I didn't care, because I discovered that apart from being fuckhotsexy, Ricky Martin had an awesome voice...especially in those ballads. Dear God. I think I had one of my very first orgasms to a Ricky Martin song...not going to tell you which one. #TMFIOvershare.

Listen to the longing in his voice...guh. Beautiful.

Listen to the passion in his voice:

That brings us to the zenith of Ricky's career. Three of the best songs ever:

She Bangs (please ignore the feathered side-swept bangs)

Shake Your Bon Bon: Best lyric ever "Up in the Himalayas, Come on I wanna lay ya"

Livin' La Vida Loca: Seriously, you CANNOT listen to this song without swiveling your hips and thinking that you have become an honorary latina shaking your ass all over the place. Sadly, this was me, back in the day. (and right now as I write this post) #Sadface. One of my all time favorite songs.

So, thank you Ricky Martin for introducing me to Latin music. It was because of you that I broadened my musical horizons. That lead to world music appreciation. That lead to Enrique Iglesias (pre-mole removal...yeah I'm bitter about that). It also lead to JLo, and THAT I'm holding against you.

I love Ricky Martin.

Nostalgia; it's a beautiful thing.

Dazz

Happy Birthday: Gale Harold

Hello Lovies!

Happy Birthday to the beautiful, sexy and talented Gale Harold.

Thank you for bringing our favorite unapologetic, blatant, sexy narcissist Brian Kinney to life.

In your honor we are declaring this a Queer As Folk weekend and will be watching the entire series on DVD all weekend long.

Hope you have a great day, Gale.

With love,

Dazz

Happy 4th Of July

Hello Lovies!

Here's hoping that everyone has a great 4th of July.

As always, please behave responsibly:

If you're going to drink, DON'T drive.
If you're going to drive, DON'T drink.

While you're celebrating the independence of our nation, please take a minute to acknowledge the men and women of our armed forces who serve at home and abroad to ensure our continued freedom.

Enjoy your day!

Dazz

Celebrate With Pride

Hello Lovies,

As the end of LGBT Pride month approaches, today is a day of fun, revelry, celebration and Pride.

Enjoy the parades/events and please remember to celebrate responsibly and HAVE FUN!!!

If you're going to drink, DON'T drive.
If you're going to drive, DON'T drink.

Peace and Love,

Dazz

Progress: Unanimous In Iceland

Hello Lovies,

Today, parliament in Iceland passed a law allowing same-sex partners to get married.

The vote was 49 to 0. Unanimous support, people. Unanimous!

Progress, slow but sure. One day EVERYONE will have this right to marry whomever they choose.

I sincerely believe that this will be a reality in my lifetime.

Dazz

It's Snangerous!

Hello Lovies,

It's been a while, but I'm feeling the SS/HG love once again.

Turn to page three hundred and ninety four! GUH!

Le Sigh.

Dazz