Today's horoscope from astrology.com: You feel much more in touch with real life today -- the earth, the sky, the weather and the living things around you. It's a great day to get out and experience nature in some form, even for just a few minutes.

Um, I experienced nature walking to the car this morning. It's cold out!

Sexism at work, aka blaming the victim: Las Vegas' 50 most prolific prostitutes. Nothing about punishing their pimps. Look at the ages of these young women. Think for a minute many of them started this business after the age of 18? I'm thinking not so much. I mean, I am all about legalization, don't get me wrong -- I'm just opposed to blaming people who are forced into what is essentially sexual slavery when they are very young.

Got a good bit of shopping for USD done yesterday. Unloaded the Civic, which had many things inside it that we need. Found the tiki babies.

Also drove by what appeared to be a drug bust in progress on Washington Avenue near the intersection of Mulberry Street. Police entering the building, guns drawn... needless to say I was curious, but felt that staying in the line of fire might have potential for an unpleasant evening. So I drove on. Will read about it in the paper later.

Loudtwitter is not forwarding my twitters. I can't say this is a huge loss, but it's a bit annoying.

Will probably create a Friday Five Poll later today, since I will be away from computer tomorrow. Will also have rants about OkStupid.

Tomorrow, hair getting done (badly needed!) at the Big Gay Beach by my fabulous adopted gay brother. Then, more shopping!

Domestic Violence Can Increase During Holidays

This is my every so often reminder that relationship violence can happen to anyone. If you think it's happening to you, get help. It's not your fault.

Please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224.

If you need help making a safe getaway, call me.

( lalalalalalalalala )

( Cut for her pleasure. )

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

Okay, I admit that I spent yesterday evening drinking Gin & Tonics and reading Sex Tips for Girls, a book that makes me giggle even when I'm not under the influence. But still. Our nation has its priorities all fucked up. Look at just a few of today's headlines for proof!

• Losing a Best Friend Along with the House
• Federal Credit Cards Misused: GAO Cites Charging Of Frivolous Items

People are losing their pets because the economy is so fucked up. GAO thinks it's a bad idea to spend government money on lingerie and steak dinners, rather than bullets and bombs. I think this is mistaken. Frivolity is good for the soul! Indeed, it's the only thing that will keep us alive in these trying times.

Worry isn't good for you. Frivolity is. Want to stay healthy? Stop worrying so damn much. The future will take care of itself if we don't abuse it. As Cynthia Heimel once said: "We must eschew anything trivial. We must embrace all that is frivolous."

What's trivial? Well, her list includes (among other things): food processors, tax shelters, committees, life insurance, dress shields, encounter groups, conceptual art, nouvelle cuisine (dude, it was the 80's), business suits, Volvo station wagons, mortgages, designer sunglasses.

I can't decide if war is trivial or not. It's surely not something I'd like to spend my life worrying about. I'd prefer we weren't at war at all... but that's not the point of this post.

What's frivolous? Heimel's list includes dancing, eating raspberries, driving in convertibles, drinking champagne, kissing, telling jokes, planting tomatoes, lying on the beach, talking on the phone, singing, fucking, and buying dresses. I'd add buying lingerie, eating delicious peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, brunching with friends...

THINGS are trivial. ACTIONS are frivolous and to be embraced.

Love your pet. Never let him/her go. Do what you have to, but don't abandon a loved one, whether it is a human being, a dog, a cat... whatever. Love is IMPORTANT. LOVE WITH EVERY BREATH OF YOUR BEING.

Life is too short to get worry lines. To quote Heimel again, "The moment you decide that you're a grownup now, and therefore must put away childish things like staying out all night or cruising down strange highways is the moment you will lose that ineffable glow of youth." But it's not just about youth. It's about well-being. If your priorities are the trivial, you dry up and die on the inside.

I am not making this up. I've seen it happen to people.

I'm not saying you should quit your job, throw caution to the wind and take up a bohemian lifestyle, though that does work for some. I am saying you need to get your priorities straight. I, personally, had MUCH rather that our government employees ate well, listened to good music, and wore sexy lingerie (well I might not want to SEE the latter, but it's not ALL about me). I want them to make decisions based on a healthy and well balanced outlook... not one that is based around money and oil and revenge.

This has been your chipper rant for the day. Please go out and buy something sexy, or maybe enjoy a milkshake. Make mad passionate love to someone you care for. There will be a poll later today, because creating polls is without question in my list of the frivolous. Thank you for your time!

Love is the law, love under will.

Some are cute, some are rude, most are amusing. Once again, you are to blame for these:

• No wanking in the office?
• Use Of 'N-Word' May End Porn Star's Career
• Jimmy Carter's got what America needs!
• Jesus Aroused!
• Study Finds Working At Work Improves Productivity
• Lego Gumball Sorter
• Maggie Snoring
• Cat & Bunny Playing