Hair Crush: Cate Blanchett
[B] Oh I definetly do have a new lesbian hair crush. Ok it’s not that new, at least she isn’t, … Howsoever I’m still struggling for words to describe how ecstatic I am about Cate Blanchett with short - shorter - shortest hair.
Undesirable Characteristics in a Series (A “Lip Service Recap” of Sorts)
[B+K] For the review of the last couple of episodes of Lip Service’ final season Season Two (sorry for keeping you waiting - life somehow got in the way of dyke drama… usually it’s the other way around, isn’t it), we are joining forces. Seriously, what kind of a friend would I be, if I let [B] suffer through this alone? On that note: what kind of lesbian are you, if you write lists like this one from episode 5?
“Betty Carstairs’ Island” - Life Magazine
[K] Our love for vintage butch and heiress extraodinaire Betty “Joe” Carstairs is already well-established, but if this Life Magazine article from February 17th, 1941 is to be believed, we are in pretty good company. Among the not-quite-unimpressed descriptions of Carstairs qualities are:
- “alert and boyish face [which] does not show her 41 years”
- “notice the tattoo marks on her muscular left arm”
- “expert sailor”
- “sturdy tennis player”
- “demon cyclist”
Add to that her affair with Marlene Dietrich and I think we can just crown her “most impressive butch ever” and be done with it…
Berencie Abbott (1898-1991) - Lesbian Portraits
[B] It’s monday night and therefore most definetly time to introduce another lesbian photographer. Right?
Berencie Abbott is most known for her photographs of New York’s cityscape, but especially in the context of queer history and aesthetics her portraits of lesbian and bisexuals left a lasting impression. The portraits here show Gwen Le Gallienne, Jane Heap (my personal favorite), Janet Flanner, Solita Solano and last but not least Sylvia Beach.
To fulfill everyones desire for lesbian gossip, Berencie Abbott had a relationship with Thelma Wood and Tylia Perlmutter.
The trained seal does most of the work." Laurie in “Like A Virgin” (Ellen, 5.9.) in reaction to Ellen chickening out before their first time together - aka: lesbian sex jokes on primetime TV! [K] Probably the most memorable line of the whole series (outside the Puppy-episode) and further testiment to the fact that Jane Espenson should write diaoluges for lesbian character everywhere. 04.18.12 ♥ 1
In Memory of Simone de Beauvoir
[B] 26 years ago today Simone de Beauvoir died. She’s more than well-known for her numerous essays and novels, but especially in the context of feminism, feminist theory and history her book The Second Sex was and still is what you might call a milestone.
Frances Benjamin Johnston - Early uber queer self-portraits
[B] Frances Benjamin Johnston was one of the earliest female photographers. Her first camera was given to her byGeorge Eastman, the man you actually invented the Kodak camera. She’s well known for her work as photojournalist, White House photographer and her awesome uber queer selfportraits. The most famous definetly is the second one:
Her famous self-portrait (ca 1896) seated with her skirt pulled up, crossed legs exposed, smoking a cigarette and grasping a beer stein was her radical take on the concept of the “New Woman” being touted in contemporary literature. (Source)
Despite her work as photographer she published an article called”What a Woman Can Do With a Camera” and served as a curator of the Paris Exposition of 1900. Romantically, she was linked toMattie Edwards Hewitt, also a well-known photographer.
L.P. - Halo (Beyonce Cover)
[K] In case you ever wanted to cry/have goosepumps (just wait for the last 20 sec of the song) to a (former) dance track, may I suggest L.P.s cover of Halo? While this is not the first cover by L.P. I have recommended to you and I hate to choose, Halo beats It’s Over simply because it comes with the announcment of a new album release. Hard to argue with the facts (if you get that, you - like me - have watched to much Rachel Maddow online…)
Agnes Goodsir 1864-1939 - Portraits of the Queer 1920s
[B] Agnes Goodsir was lucky enough to live through the 1920s. On top of that she lived and worked in Paris, the place to be during that time. She’s well known for her portraits and her fascination with the queer life of the time, as you can see in her painting The Parisienne (1924). One of her favorite motifs was her long-term companion Rachel Dunn shown in the second painting Girl with Cigarette (1925).
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The Big Bang Theory: Latest Pamy Moments
[B] It’s definetly time to catch up with the latest quotes of Penny and Amy, since the Pamy moments come to be one of the most exploited running gags of the latest episodes.
Season 5 Episode 16: The Vacation Solution
Amy: You know the connection between marriage and money is nothing new. In fact the term ‘wed’ referred to the money and livestock the groom paid the bride’s father.
Amy To Bernadette: For example you’re adorable, intelligent, and a good earner – I could conservatively see you going for two oxen and a goose.
Amy to Penny: You would fetch a unicorn.
Season 5 Epsiode 17: The Rothman Disintegration
Amy: I’ll let you in on a little secret. Originally, we were painted nude. But I had him add clothes cause I thought it was an unnecessary challenge to our heterosexuality.
Penny: Yeah, good call.
Amy: But, if you ever change your mind, all it would take is some warm, soapy water and a couple of sponges.
Penny: You’re talking about the painting, right?
Amy: Sure.
Season 5 Epsiode 18: The Werewolf Transformation
Sheldon wasn’t that eager to let Penny cut his hair and Amy doesn’t seem to understand why:
Penny: It’s a long story. Anyway, Sheldon, I promise I know what I’m doing. Please let me cut your hair.
Sheldon: Amy, what do you think?
Amy: There’s not a hair on my body I wouldn’t let this woman trim.
Lip Service Season 2
[B] Finally … The first episode of Lip Service’s Season 2 will be screened at the end of this month, precisely at Friday 20th of April!
A tiny little teaser and all new information can be found here. Anyone as excited as I am? Can’t wait to have badass hot cop DS Sam Murray back in my life.
(Source: maddowfans.com)
03.31.12 ♥ 124Music Videos That Made Me Gay - Today: Sarah Bettens’ “Fine”
[B] “Fine” is a song of the 2004 released first solo album of Sarah Bettens, frontwoman of K’s Choice. There were actually two videos of the song, but this one is my personal favorite. Oh and to make sure you’ll watch it to the bitter end, the last 20 seconds are just awesome!
