Cheer up, it can’t rain all the time
Health scares, blatant racism in the media, deadly poisons found in hotel rooms … I am thoroughly disgusted with the world. I need to laugh … — E
I’m pissed!
By now most locals have heard about the massive health scare stemming from the procedures at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada. The clinic was shut down last week, and now five more related clinics have closed, because of blatant disregard for medical procedures that protect people from blood-born illness. In particular, the clinic was…
When bad journalism happens
I don’t even really know where to begin or what to say exactly. Here’s what you need to know: The Sun ran a story about the shooting near Palo Verde High School. The story essentially had the thesis of “Wow, big bad crime has come out to the lily white suburbs. Is nowhere safe?” A…
The dogwoods in bloom
The weather may be hampering voter turn-out in Ohio, but things are just lovely here in Vegas. Suckers! Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada is hoping to continue the momentum of the nascent activist group formed last month. The monthly meetings are the first Wednesday of each month (hey – that’s tomorrow) from 6 to 7:30…
Quantum physics is so refreshing
I have a genius hair dresser who also just happens to be a wonderful human being. Last week when I got my hair done she had this bottled water from a company called Aquamantra. They sell water with mantras on them like “I am loved,” “I am lucky,” “I am healthy.” The idea is that…
Speaking of vaginas …
Anyone else seen the new Absolut Vodka ads for their “natural” pear and mandarin flavors? Anyone else sensing a Georgia O’Keefe influence, if you know what I mean? Yowza! I don’t know whether to be offended or impressed. — E
I’m laughin’
Because I can’t resist the tacky silliness: Sarah Silverman’s fucking Matt Damon: Jimmy Kimmel’s fucking Ben Affleck (with bonus celebs/We Are the World homage): — E
Vulva Las Vegas!
“Vulva Las Vegas!” It’s easy to get my attention with a phrase like that! It’s from the kindest request I’ve ever gotten to put something on The Siren to spread the word about an event. And I would have done it without the cool phrase because I love The Vagina Monologues! There’s a few local…
Running of the Reindeer
You may have heard about it — I saw a thing on TV even. Up in Anchorage, AK they had the inaugural “Running of the Reindeer” yesterday during the annual Fur Rendezvous Festival. And my very own husband ran in it. You can see him in this youtube video (around 53 seconds in, look for…
Juno Joy!
Hooray for Diablo Cody winning the Oscar for best original screenplay for Juno! She is the embodiment of my not-so-secret desire to be plucked from writing obscurity and to go on and write a brilliant movie and win an Oscar for best original screenplay. (Hint, hint big Hollywood career-makers.) I vicariously live through Cody and…
The Sin City Siren 