Sexy Songs that Broke Barriers: A Short Playlist
I was reflecting on women the other night, as I have been inclined to do since the age of 12, sometimes obsessively, sometimes regretfully, often hornily, once in a while angrily. I enjoyed the dialogue that broke forth from the blog the other day about Filipinas and the men they attach to. 1DC asked why … Continue reading
Morality Police
I see where Egyptian courts, under the influence of conservative Islamic law, are jailing a popular comedic actor for portraying roles deemed an insult to Islam. Artists in the country and film producers are aghast. And journalists and writers and cartoonists and anyone else who believes in the freedom to cast ideas into the big … Continue reading
The Hacienda and the Pig Pen by Jose Mexicano
Buenas dias, amigos e amigas. Como esta usted? Donde esta la Hacienda? Do I hear singing? Why, I believe I do. Look! Over there! A bunch of farmers, singing joyfully! Su casa est mi casa! Su casa est mi casa! Nyahh nyahhh nyahh! Plbbbbbbbtttttt! Ah, Tarlac. I’m in Tarlac. Yes, yes, I know the place … Continue reading
Dignity
What does dignity mean to you? I referenced the Humpty Dumpty New World Dictionary and found the following definition: “A quality of behavior or thought that impels man to live well and for the betterment of the community.” This definitions suggests a scale of acts, from low to high, bad to good, sinful to angelic. … Continue reading
Ilda and Gender Issues
I must confess that when a writer I regularly bash prepares a thought-provoking article, I need to step to the candor plate and offer up a compliment. Ilda wrote such an article the other day posing the daring challenge: “Filipinas are Forced to Look for Real Men from Overseas”. Interesting topic, provocatively presented. You can’t … Continue reading