Selections from My Library: LESBIANISM AROUND THE WORLD

I think this one is a travel guide - but I'm not sure.

Love at the Five & Dime...

I really miss the concept of a five-and-dime store. While I love the 99 Cents Store and Target, they are just not the same. Woolworth's, McCrory's, SS Kresge, Lamstons...all gone. Here's a wonderful old postcard depicting Stapleton Town Square in my hometown circa 1940s/50s. I can only imagine what this area looks like today.
Nanci Griffith's Love at the Five & Dime, covered here by the great Kathy Mattea is a melancholy reminder of those simplier times.
And Robert Altman's brilliant film adaptation of COME BACK TO THE FIVE & DIME, JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN boasts some wonderful performances by Sandy Dennis, Karen Black and Cher.

The Premio Dardos Awards

Last week, Dougsploitation was bestowed the prestigious Premio Dardos Award, and now it it my turn to dole out the honors to five of my favorite fellow bloggers. Of courses there are many other blogs that I enjoy on a regular basis, but these five are the ones that keep me coming back for more (for various reasons). So, with no futher ado, here are my picks (in alphabetical order):

COMICS AND THINGS - Tony Z's funny and informative look at what's hot and what's not in the world of comic books and collectibles. Also his GOLDEN AGE SUPERHEROES is a well-researched and fascinating look at many forgotten classic characters.DAVELAND BLOG - Dave's awesome collection of vintage Disneyland photos of memories is truly magical. Even if you've never been to Disneyland, this site stirs up memories of the child in us all. Dave's original artwork blog is also worth checking out.SHIRTLESS SUPERHEROES - What can I say? I'm a sucker for a half-naked super-hero. Who isn't? This site uncovers all the greats. You'll be amazed how many comic book characters spend as much time out of costume as they do in costume!THIS AND THAT - Not always safe for work, this blogger is self-described as "liberal, intelligent, passionate, sensitive, queer, activist-somewhat, music lover, dancer, frustrated, handsome, beautiful, sexy, libra, aggravated, aggravating, reactionary, reader, dreamer, perverted, witty..." What's not to love?
...and last, but certainly not least is the always safe for work VINTAGE DISNEYLAND TICKETS - more great Disneyland memories as seen thru and amazing collection of promotional materials and advertising. I'm constantly astounded by what I see here and inspired to make my blog as enjoyable.

from TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES to TEXAS

This morning I woke up a few miles east of a town called Truth or Consequences, New Mexico...

And for those of old enough to recall the great stunt-oriented game show classic, here's the fabulous theme song...

Speaking of daytime TV themes - I spent most of my day today driving through the state of Texas - a state so big that NBC once decided to rip-off CBS's prime-time hit DALLAS, by spinning off a few characters from ANOTHER WORLD by moving them to the Lone Star state. Too bad they didn't move Bay City cop Larry Ewing and his bimbo wife Clarice to Texas, because then there'd be two Ewing families in the six flag state.

...just passing though...

Who cannot drive through Phoenix, Arizona without thinking about Linda Lavin warbling the theme from ALICE? Well I certainly cannot! To celebrate my "just passing through" here's the song as featured in the rare pilot episode of the hit show (based on one of my favorite movies of all time, ALICE DOESN'T LOVE HERE ANYMORE).