Eric Arvin's Blog, page 211

Hot Shot: Water Nymph

Interesting photo. The model can't have felt very comfortable, though.

Thursday's Song

On this day in 1997, en episode of "Ellen" was tagged with a warning for showing two grown women kissing.

"I Kissed a Girl" by Jill Sobule

You Picked on the Wrong Queen

I'm not one to advocate violence, but this is great. Some punks get their asses handed to them by a couple of drag queens who just happen to be cage fighters. Oops. HERE's the complete story.

Hot Shot: Big Splash

Better not be any small children in the pool; they'll be washed away...

Wednesday's Song

Today is my BFF Miranda's birthday. She's always been there for me, so pardon me while I get all Alanis on your asses:

"You Owe Me Nothing in Return" by Alanis Morissette

Bach's Cello Suite No. 1

For no other reason than it's a beautiful calming piece:

Music Review: Bruce Springsteen, "18 Tracks"

Recently, I saw a review where the reviewer mentioned being a "casual" fan of someone. I think that's an apt way to describe me when it comes to Bruce Springsteen. Don't get me wrong. The guy rocks. There's no denying that, or his importance in music history. That said, I don't run out and purchase every Springsteen record that is released. Not unless it really grabs me, like The Rising or The Ghost of Tom Joad. I have a lot of Springsteen. A lot. But it's not a true fan's collection. I've...

Hot Shot: Real Dang Purty

Tuesday's Song

On this day in 1889, Thomas Edison showed the first motion picture.

"Act Naturally" by The Beatles

One Line Can Make Your Day

The very beginning of 2008 I submitted a short story, "Late Bloomer in the Water", to an LGBT fiction excerpt site. This was a promotional effort. The story is included in my anthology Slight Details & Random Events . Of the comments my story received, one took me off-guard with delight. The reason for this: it was from Victor J. Banis, considered by many to be the father of modern gay literature. His comment was simple, but wonderful:

"Ah, very nice, different, captures mood beautifully.

Victor...