Wow, you guys uploaded the podcast early today. I'm probably going to save for tomorrow moring so I have something to listen to on the subway ride, lol.

Said by: George at May 7, 2006 10:15 PM

just tiptoe...........

Said by: Alex at May 7, 2006 11:28 PM

Fausto,

I found a link to a recipe for Dandelion Jelly, and a few other recipes featuring dandelions:

http://www.gotalaska.com/dandelionrecipes.htm

Said by: David at May 8, 2006 08:43 AM

Fausto, it was only a matter of time before Russell Davies tried it... Doctor Who may still go pink though despite the report; word is he's been trying to go brokeback for a while now.

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-1399.html

Said by: Gary C at May 8, 2006 01:01 PM

Cock blocked again Gary!!! Boy is he cute.

Said by: Fausto at May 8, 2006 03:59 PM

I always love the shows you do with your family best!!!!! this was great. thoroughly enjoyed it. BUT, I have to say in the defense of straight people, that I DO NOT feel validated by billboard and movie plots about straight people. It's some deluded victim fantasy that you have as a gay person that somehow if movie plots were about "the gays" you would feel more accepted in society.

In fact, I feel MORE ALIENATED by these images of straight life as reflected in mainstream culture. Because as a straight girl who lives with her male partner but doesn't want to get married or have children and who doesn't shave her legs or want jewelry or shop at walmart or drink light beer or support the war, or want a stadium built in my back yard, having mainstream culture inundate me with some sort of perfect American straightness MAKES ME FEEL COMPLETELY LONELY AND MISUNDERSTOOD -- more so because its SUPPOSED to be about ME!

But, the wierdness of feast of fools and my friends and their beautiful odd art, keeps me feeling connected and happy -- NOT watching the latest romantic comedy. Its not about gay/straight (though lets face it, gay people are way more fun), its about WEIRD!

Said by: kerthyfix at May 8, 2006 06:07 PM

wow, i didn't have to do the straight girl rant today. This isn't to put anything you said kerthyfix, because I agree with you but now i feel that whatever I say is repetitive. oh well.

Anywho about today's podcast , ahh another podcast on the go that include the fun impromptu interviews and teaching so much to V-mo. It was a very insightful and fun podcast and I like hearing marc on a podcast again. i just hope no one else gets pulled out for a few days because of a bug. I can't wait for tomarrow's podcast and hope everyone is having a decent monday.

Said by: Rochelle at May 8, 2006 09:11 PM

Well Kerthy, you are like extended family to me, so the only thing I wish is that you had been there! It's been such hard work dealing with my lovely family that we posted a rerun today! But a very good show (Leslie Hall) so enjoy guys.

Said by: Fausto at May 8, 2006 11:59 PM

next time you need to have someone post a podcast, throw it my way and i'll dork it up...lol.

Said by: Rochelle at May 9, 2006 12:46 AM

Your family seems so sweet Fausto. Your sister and Niece are awesome. Another great show.

Said by: Ben at May 9, 2006 02:17 AM

Wow, does everyone agree with kerthyfix? I am surprised no one has responded to her statement regarding victimization and being gay. I find her words rather ignorant given that people are still killed in this country for being gay, and the mere mention of gay marriage gets people enraged.

Hey, that is great that you don't identify normative models of straight behavior, but just think that if even YOU feel alienated, think how much more gay people do. I mean, you are not going to get dirty looks or comments for holding your boyfriend's hand in public, so in some sense there is still validation for simply being straight.

Said by: Rich at May 9, 2006 02:19 PM

I think that in terms of gay movies. Most of the gay community is happy to see these "gay movies" because it depicts us, in the main stream culture, as being human beings and brings to light the ways in which gays are similar to straights. Brokeback Mountain for example brought to light how we have strong feelings and feel love for another just the same as straight people, ours is just the same sex. So we embrace these movies because they're helping assimilate us into a culture that loves pushing us to the side. It's not about the movie itself, it's about the conversation, insight, understanding, and acceptance that the movie hopefully brings, on a broader scale.

For example, my best friends brother never really understood why I was gay or why I would want to be with a guy. He accepted it, but never really understood it. After watching Brokeback Mountain though, he gained a better understanding of what we go through and feels that his questions and curiousities have been answered.

Said by: Ben at May 9, 2006 06:56 PM

I was referring to the part of her comment about how straight movies are crap and ficticous and all that, I 'm sorry if I didn't clarify. i'll try to be more clearer on mht I'm reacting to.

Said by: Rochelle at May 9, 2006 11:59 PM

I particularly enjoyed this episode a lot. It was very nice listening to you guys walk through andersonville and stop by to look at the flowers. I feel like I've been priviledged to be with the family of Fausto as you walk and talk with Beatriz and Victoria.

Said by: Ding at May 12, 2006 06:23 PM