Since there are occasionally new eyes perusing all this self-indulgent excess verbiage, I think I should take a minute to mention filters.

I filter posts relating to BDSM/sex, polyamory, generally personal things, girl stuff, fandom, and miscellany. I also make quite a few general "Friends Only" posts that include everyone on my Flist. Everything else is usually left unlocked.

If you want to be included in any of these filters, let me know.

Do be aware that if I don't know you very well, or if we've not met in an environment that makes me inclined to believe that we share a common respect for one another's kinks/privacy, I may not add you to certain groups. Also... Guys/men/those who identify as male-type-folks: You are not in the Girls Only group. If you identify as female and I am aware of this, you're in the group. If you're TG and "undeclared," for lack of a more PC term, rattle my cage and indicate if you'd like to be included. (I'm only being picky about this filter because I don't want to get boy-germs on my girlie posts. :P )

I'm screening all replies, so if you're new/ish and want to be in on some of these groups, say so. By the same token--if you're reading things that make your eyes bleed and the screaming just won't stop, say the word and I'll take you out of any groups that aren't working for you.

So, now's your chance. What do you want to see?

EDIT: "Screening" replies means that only I can see what you've written, unless I choose to "unscreen" it. Just make sure to say whether you:
A.) want your reply left private, or
B.) are okay with it being made public.

Disco was only half dead. RIP, Robin Gibb.

Via everyone, really, but I watched it here: Upworthy.com (Worth perusing if you need a bit of backstory.)

Still alive, and all that. Just checking in. (Seems like all I do around here nowadays is delete comment-spam and read a bit.)

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from a completely ad-hoc plot device."--David Langford, "A Gadget Too Far"

* Free with swap materials - otherwise, $3.

God dammit. I don't even remember how to make a fucking hyperlink. *sigh*

Well, here's the event page on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=195383943805445

And here's the description, for those of us who don't like to give FaceBook the time of day:

"Give Take Make - an idea and materials swap!

Public Event
Time: Sunday, March 20 · 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location : World Cafe Live - Upstairs Live
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
Created By: World Cafe Live, Laura Wilson

World Cafe Live will host an afternoon of music, cheap beer and creativity!
Join local artists and creative people in the exchange of art, materials, skills, ideas and resources. Barter with others to complete your creative projects, get rid of those old so and so’s you’ve been holding onto, learn new skills at the demos and have a drink with lunch and live music!

Recycle, Socialize, Network, Create, Give, Take, Drink Beer, Enjoy Music

Do you need 200 more bottle caps to finish that masterpiece? Do you have 200 extra bottle caps lying around that you just can’t bear to throw away but really want to put to good use?
Join our facebook page to let people know what you need or what you would like to get rid of.

To attend: Bring materials/supplies/fun things for swap or $3. All monetary donations will go towards ArtWorks: http://muralarts.org/learn/art-education/artworks and Free Arts http://www.freearts.org/

1:00
Rag Rug Demonstration - BYOF--bring your own Fabric
There will be a demonstration by local artist Kristin Graettinger
Bring old t-shirts, scarves, sheets, cotton items (and latch hook and canvas) and learn how to turn them into a nifty rug!

12:00-3:00
Silk Screen Station
There will be a silk screen station for you to take home a commemorative WCL Give Take Make souvenir. Bring a t-shirt and local artist Hope Rovelto (www.hoperovelto.com) will help you print!


Local Art Stores will have work on display and for sale. Buy local! There will also be complimentary KIND bars to snack on and specials on Blue Moon beer.


Performance(s) by: Ami Verrill http://www.reverbnation.com/amiverrill and Simon Lowe www.facebook.com/coupcouroux"

Ahh, sweet candy-apple-pop with a side of maudlin teenager... How I love your tinny guitars and simplistic-yet-poignant lyrics.

Neil Hannon & The Duckworth Lewis Method's new Irish national anthem. "Westlife and Jedward, the pride of our nation..."

Dear god. Amazing cover. Absolutely stellar. Didn't realize what it was until well into second line of lyrics. *love*

Hilarious (and pretty tight) all-male, a capella street performance of Lady (ugh) Gaga's Bad Romance: