In honor of our new bouncy castle theme (and because we just can’t seem to stop posting this week!), please enjoy this bouncing banjo baby. I can’t figure out how to embed it with this newfangled Flickr video nonsense, so watch it here for now (link warning: music plays automatically). (If any WordPress users can … Continue reading »
Posted on June 13, 2008 …
Quick hit: More sexification of childhood
Via Feministing, this NYT article describes the “facelifts” that classic 80s cartoon characters are getting. The PR people say it’s about updating them to connect with modern kids, but this update might remind you of another 80s makeover we’ve discussed recently. Here, for instance, is Strawberry Shortcake, past and present: I’ll let you draw your … Continue reading »
Behold, the F-Shaped Donut
So, yesterday’s convo about the Scarlet F (for “Freak,” “Fat,” “Fail,” “Female,” whatever you like) naturally led to a suggestion that what the world really needs is F-shaped donuts. Today, the world has Shapeling A Sarah to thank for this:
OT: Come Hear My Smart Friends Read Poetry
On June 23rd, my dear friend (and the person who introduced me to Al) Paula Cisewski, will be reading in Chicago, along with our fellow Vermont College grads Rauan Klassnik and Carrie Olivia Adams. If you’re in town, please come check it out. Monday, June 23rd 7:00 PM Quimby’s Books 1854 W North Ave Chicago, … Continue reading »
