Sex and Scotland

Henry Fuseli
Macbeth and The Witches
1793-4

Verses

A chart of symbols found in the 'Tarocchi of Mantegna'--

Iliaco       Sun disc
Chronico     Ouroboros Dragon
Cosmico      Heavenly Globe
Temperance   Two vases                 Dog, Cat, weasel,
                                      or stoat/ermine
Prudence     Mirror                    Dragon
Strength     Sceptre                   Lion
Justice      Sword and scales          Crane
Charity      Wallet, offering charity  Pelican
Hope         in attitude of prayer     phoenix
Faith        Chalice and Host          Dog

Luna           Moon disc
Mercury        Flute Caduceus with two
           intertwined dragons     Cock
Venus          Seashell                Ducks
Sun            Sun disc                Scorpion Crabs
Mars           Sword                   Dogs (hunting)
Jupiter        Arrow (thunderbolt)     Eagle
Saturn         Scythe                  Ouroboros
Eighth Sphere  Starry Disc
Prime Mover    Empty Sphere
First Cause    Cosmos

Ugly Hearts

I don't quite have the energy to tackle THIS RACIST PIECE OF SHIT THAT MICHELLE MALKIN JUST POSTED (THE CONFOUNDING SECOND HIT ON A GOOGLE NEWS SEARCH OF TODAY'S MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL SERVICE), but I thought it should be noted. Ultimately, it's pretty futile to argue with (or become incensed by) these sorts of flimsy extremist carpetbaggers, but it's just so hard not to boil over the low muck that's raked by Conservative (ha) pundits down our way.
Oooooooooooof. Boooooooooof. Bile.

The V.I.P. Room

So we've always had this plan to go to a taping of The Tyra Banks Show, but I honestly kind of forgot about it. I'm currently sitting on the couch watching television - Tyra, obvi - waiting for my nails to dry, and a few minutes ago Able reminded me of our grand plan. After semi-hyperventilating from the just-like-new thought, I promptly logged on to Ty-Ty's website to reserve tickets. Sadly, the show is on hiatus until August; but I popped over to the FAQ's and found this beautiful insanity:

What do I wear?
Dress your best! We ask that everyone come in upscale, business, interview attire. Think classy. You'll look best on camera wearing solid colors. Those looking their best are always on camera, we have the right to deny anyone who does not follow guidelines.
PLEASE NOTE: NO EXTREME HAIRSTYLES and NO LOGOS OF ANY KIND.

PLEASE DO NOT WEAR:
Shorts
Capri/Gaucho Pants
T-shirts
Ripped Jeans
Sequins
Hats
Busy Patterns
White/White Tops/White Jeans
Jogging Suits/ Velour pants
Tank Tops
Uggs Boots
Flip Flops (walking around the city in uncomfortable shoes can be a task. Some change their shoes once they arrive to the taping. Please keep in mind ALL bags MUST be able to fit under your seat. We are not responsible for the storing of your items, PLEASE NO BACK PACKS OR LARGE PURSES OF ANY KIND CAN BE ADMITTED.)
Sneakers

No white? No busy patterns? Really? It makes me teary that I couldn't go to a taping of Tyra in one of my going-to-The Peacock-at-ULA-in-1994 shirts. But not teary enough to not go, DUH!

More Sinistration

Daylight Saving Tiempo is just sickness, further, extreme, March-styles sickness. I wasn't so phased yesterday, being that it was Sunday and I had nothing to do but sleep in and watch One Tree Hill on SOAPnet. But this morning has been a serious test of my will-to-live mettle. I feel like I've gotten less sleep and less sun at the bitter end of a season that generally makes me feel tired and dim. Fuck you, Ben Franklin (srsly).