A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. This week, Dana brings you a special interview with Sarah Brannen, author and illustrator of the new LGBT-inclusive children's book Uncle Bobby's Wedding. (Dana's partner Helen takes a break from vlogging this week, though she's busy with her real job, advancing the frontiers of technology.) Brannen discusses the process of creating the book, shows us some early sketches of the characters, and talks about the skull fracture that nearly waylaid publication. She also shares pictures and ideas from some books she's working on now, including one featuring a two-mom family.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Helen and I urge viewers to submit names of LGBT moms for the “America’s Favorite Mom” contest, and share an easy kids’ activity that could keep you from spending $25 in a toy store. Helen then gets on her soapbox telling politicians a few “things your mama should have taught you.” Plus pirates, matzo meal, and another sneak appearance by our cat. (See if you can spot him this time.)
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Helen and I show you why parenting is as much fun as a barrel of monkeys, literally. We congratulate a pair of lesbian moms for their prodigious fallopian feats, commend Kenneth Cole for recognizing lesbian moms, and turn a parent's eye to the last two episodes of The L Word. (Imagine Bette trying to assemble a porta-crib in her tent.)
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Helen and I blind you with science this week as we demonstrate a bunch of experiments and explorations for kids. Watch us use marshmallows, blue gooey stuff, really long words to describe peanut butter, and gummi bears like you've never seen them before (including one variation just for adults). We also point out the very lesbianish cartoon mom in a popular book of kids' science projects. Whether you're a parent or a cool aunt or godparent, you'll want a few of these in your repertoire. Plus: An honor for Lesléa Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies, and a sneak appearance by our cat.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Could Uncle Bobby's Wedding, a children's tale about two gay guinea pigs, become one of the most controversial books of the year? At least it would give the penguins a break, Helen and I conclude in our vlog this week. After some guinea pig-hamster confusion, we then move ahead in age range and recommend a book about transgender teens that should be of interest to parents and non-parents alike. We also respond to viewer comments that we seem like a "normal" couple, and ask "What is normal, and what does that have to do with parenting, anyway?" Finally, we share the world premiere of the new trailer for Dottie's Magic Pockets, a video for young children of LGBT families and their friends, and pass along a special Dottie discount to viewers (good until April 5, 2008).
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Vlogging barefoot! Dana and Helen kick off their shoes and socks this week in honor of the k.d. lang concert they just attended, advise when not to sport a fauxhawk, and then discuss some financial ideas for parents. Thinking about starting a family or already planning for your childrens' college educations? They share what's worked for them and explain why the "Bank of Mom" may help instill good money habits in your kids.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian start their vlog this week by explaining the difference between parenthood and lesbian Turkish oil wrestling. Their main topic, however, is storytelling. They discuss the surreal and whimsical works of Caldecott-winning author David Wiesner, which force parents to become storytellers, and recommend a book featuring a boy with two moms that celebrates the art of weaving stories. They also highlight two new lists of LGBT-themed books for children and young adults , useful for parents or anyone hoping to make her local library more inclusive. Plus: pirate hats and an idea for a new reality show.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture.
Dana and Helen of Mombian this week wonder if Cashmere Mafia has not one, but two, lesbian pregnancies up its oh-so-fashionable (but thankfully turkey-baster-free) sleeve. They also discuss The L Word's portrayal of an older daughter dealing with a mom's coming out, the newly domestic Bette Porter, and scary foods from childhood. Finally, in honor of Valentine's Day, they explore how becoming a parent changes romance, and make a desperate request to childfree friends.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian take a retrospective look at three films in which Jodie Foster plays a single mom. They discuss Foster's own commentary on Little Man Tate, her directorial debut, and speculate on how Foster's own experience as the daughter of a single mom may have shaped the film. They also talk about the many reasons one might become a single mom, why parenting does take a village, hot Jodie moments, losing your child in the supermarket, and why straight single moms and LGBT parents, single or not, have a lot in common.
Scientist Larry Niles is among those leading conservation efforts for the red knot shorebird, whose existence depends on horseshoe crabs in the Delaware Bay. "Crash: A Tale of Two Species" explores the fascinating intersection of the two creatures and our crucial role in their continued survival.
Premiering on PBS Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 8 p.m. (check local listings), it is written, produced and narrated by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Allison Argo. Part of the 26th season of the Peabody and Emmy-winning series produced by Thirteen/WNET New York for PBS. Major support provided by Canon U.S.A. Inc., Toyota, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/nature
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian rant about "Evil Lesbian Moms," bemoan the Cashmere Mafia's tired storyline about sperm-seekin' lesbians, and tell you why in fact a show about two straight, philandering, male plastic surgeons--Nip/Tuck--has some of the most intriguing portrayals of lesbian parents on television. On a brighter note, they recommend a children's book series described as a cross between "Hello Kitty" and "Star Trek." It's sure to please young ones, but may also appeal to adults with an interest in graphic design and breaking gender stereotypes. Their four-year-old even offers a guest opinion! Plus gender-indeterminate penguins, lesbian-mom trivia, and wild unsubstantiated speculation about Leisha Hailey!
On January 14-18, 2008, the effect from the G2 commercials was brought to life in New York City, at Herald Square, with Derek Jeter on site for a limited time to help promote G2. The busy intersection was transformed into a giant baseball field, symbolizing how Derek thinks about his performance and sees the game everywhere he goes.
G2, from the makers of Gatorade, is a low-calorie lifestyle beverage to help athletes hydrate when they're off the field. The choices athletes make off the field can affect their performance on the field, and hydration is a part of that. Working together, G2 and Gatorade will meet the hydration needs of athletes 24/7. For more information, visit http://www.drinkG2.com
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian use Tasha's storyline on The L Word as an excuse to share the story of an actual LGBT officer raising children with her partner, and to explore the impact of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy on the children of LGBT servicemembers. Helen also talks about her own experience as a military officer, back in the days of the Cold War, and even models her garrison cap.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian cover an assortment of parenting items this week, including Mary Cheney's new job and the advantages of being a working mom with a Secret Service escort. They also caution viewers against repeating Tina's big faux pas if dating as a single mom, and attack the foolishness of the Mommy Wars a la Cashmere Mafia (and about a thousand news articles in the past few years). Can lesbian moms avoid being drafted?
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen offer parental insights into the first episode of The L Word, Season Five, tackling elitist preschools, competitive parenting, and the impact of breakups on children. They also take issue with a matter of timing in Angelica's potty-and-nap transition. Has their suspension of disbelief been ruined?
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. Dana and Helen of Mombian.com look this week at the low-tech but still entertaining world of board games. They review two brand-spanking new kids' games from Cranium, including one that works for all types of family configurations. They also recommend a bevy of others for children and adults of all ages, and discuss the virtues of breaking the rules and making noise. Plus: games for fans of either The L Word or South Park, and one that has nothing to do with Felicity Huffman.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. This week, Mombian's Dana and Helen step into an alternate universe and imagine what the upcoming season of The L Word might be like if parenting (but not pregnant lesbians or sperm) played a larger role. Bette with mashed peas on her suit? Angelica as a famous child artist? A theme song by two children's television icons to replace the current one by Betty? Helena's kids, anywhere, for more than 30 seconds? Jenny, near children? Maybe not. Plus Legos, laughter, and lyrics about linoleum!
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. This week, Dana and Helen use Jodie Foster's increasing openness about her personal life as an excuse to talk about why it's important for parents to be honest about their families. How does being out (or not) impact children's sense of self? How can it aid parents and children in everyday interactions? Are there circumstances when it's best not to be out? They also recommend a book that should be on the shelves of every LGBT parent (and their older children) to help children talk about their families on their own terms.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. In their special holiday edition, Dana and Helen offer a few specific ideas and some general advice for parents and others buying gifts for children over the holidays. Plus: tattoos of your children's names, regendered dolls, and sparkly boas!
Kevin and Jennifer McCoy
The McCoy's have been artistic collaborator's since 1990. Together they have made a wide range of film, video, installation, and performance works. Their series of multimedia projects that address the intersection of television, narrative, and computer database. In the McCoy's work film and TV are not embodied as linear narratives but rather as collections of equally distributed chunks that are re-packed into portable, sculptural viewing stations, as if once taken apart, media must be reformed into newly digestible packets.
http://www.mccoyspace.com/
This a typical scene at the intersection that leads to our apartment block.
In order, you'll see a truck vendor with citrus fruits, a woman preparing ingeobbang (fish-shaped bread with sweet, red bean filling); a gentleman with seafood cutlets and an obscured shot of a fried, syrup-filled ricecake stand; another truck vendor with dried fish and seaweed... and finally, the reason I went out with camera to begin with: the man with fried and diced squidballs who works out of the back of one of those adorably small Daewoo microvans. The name for that snack in Korean is takoyagi (타코야끼).
The little girl at the end of the clip really wanted to keep staring at me, and her sister kept trying to turn her around.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. This week, Dana and Helen use Exes & Ohs insemination storyline as a jumping-off point to discuss similarities and differences between lesbian and straight parents. They also try to figure out which of them is the bio mom, debate the virtues of dumbing-down one's résumé, and share some news about an upcoming movie restoration featuring lesbian moms from over two decades ago.
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. In this special edition of "She Got Me Pregnant," Dana and Helen survey the world of lesbian moms on television, tackling such provocative questions as "Do Xena and Gabrielle count as lesbian moms?" "Should there be a lesbian-family version of The Brady Bunch?" and "Why do so many shows spend more time on the search for sperm than on the next eighteen years of parenthood?"
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. This week's episode brings you Ellen in a tutu! Gender bending on Sesame Street! Fun with dolls! Plus, a bevy of books about adoption in honor of National Adoption Month, including a brand-new one by LGBT-inclusive author Todd Parr. Dana and Helen also advise prospective parents that it's never too early to start talking about parenting (though you might want to unpack the U-Haul first).
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. In this week's episode, Dana and Helen explain just who got whom pregnant, discuss why Melissa Etheridge makes a better guest star for Sesame Street than Britney Spears, and offer the rockin' lesbian mom some suggestions for duets she could sing with Oscar the Grouch. They also beg the producers of Exes & Ohs not to fall for a tired schtick about a certain aspect of lesbian parenting, and give their thoughts on Dumbledore's outing (because everyone else is doing it). Finally, they review The Daring Book for Girls, wondering why daring has to be gendered and why the authors weren't daring enough to include some lesbian role models. Plus: Made-up words! Cue cards! And why softball means never having to say you're sorry!
A vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture. In their inaugural vlog exploring the intersection of lesbian parenting and pop culture, Dana Rudolph and Helen Maynard review a new TV series for children of LGBT families, Dottie's Magic Pockets. In the process, they wonder where Dottie gets all her free time and debate the merits of a parallel universe in which only gay people exist. They also compare Melissa Etheridge and Britney Spears as parents, and highlight a song that could be an anthem for LGBT families.
Every 4000 years, or so the legend goes, an episode of a TV show is created which foretells the coming of The One.The ancient scriptures tell us that such an episode will contain the following segments: A geek of the week with an actual lisp and actual retainer. An exploration of the intersection of Maths and Comedy [...]
Piccadilly Circus and surrounding area. "Piccadilly Circus is a famous traffic intersection and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster . Built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with the major shopping street of Piccadilly (the "circus" refers to "circular open space at a street junction"), it now links directly to the theatres on Shaftesbury Avenue as well as the Haymarket, Coventry Street (onwards to Leicester Square) and Glasshouse Street." - Wikipedeia. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!
Taken from episode 18. Contains spoilers.
Mitsuki's wandering around the city by herself, when suddenly she feels faint and collapses in the middle of a busy intersection. Who's going to rescue her, and how?
Note: I don't see anything here I'd consider a kiss! Life-saving maneuver, yes.
"There are also problems with the existing layout of the Harrison, Oakland and Fairmount intersection that sometimes creates confusion, especially from cars coming down on Harrison and wanting to make a left onto Orange."