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 16 years ago today Kurt Cobain blew his head off. An entire generation has never seen an interview or concert, seeing him as another talented junkie who died at 27. He was so far over and beyond that, although his death may have cemented his legend. 

  This guy was a fundamental part of not only counter-culture and rebellion, but a catalyst in the progression of human rights on the west coast and beyond. Kurt was one of the first rockers to speak out against homophobia and sexist abortion policies- long before it was the trendy thing to do. He had a love-hate relationship with the tremendous voice he lent to the misunderstood. 

  As much as we may resent Kurt for submitting to his addictions and selfishly taking his life, music and the world itself would not be the same had he not lived and rocked and told his tragic tales. 

Rest well.  

Remember This?

  I do. Well okay, I'm not as ancient as the folks in the image, but I remember the morning ritual. Every day my mum would feed us this wretched goo before she went to work. 

Cod Liver Oil. 

  I'm sure that my mother inherited this method of torture from being fed the substance while growing up in the 1950's, when children could develop Vitamin D deficiencies. My mum was convinced that this stuff would prevent and cure everything. Sure enough, we seldom were sick as kids, and when we were we carefully concealed it lest we be subjected to the other concoctions the matriarch would find in some textbook from the 1920s. We simply didn't DARE to get sick. Getting a cold was something to be feared more than the monster hiding in the closet. 

  But that wasn't the worst part. What I remember most vividly about cod liver oil is the subsequent sea of burps that would taste like rancid fish. Sometimes they would last all day. I'm fairly certain that this is the reason why none of the other kids wanted to sit too close to me - in fact, I was usually in the desk closest to the door. 

  The evil elixir probably did us very little good since dairy products (and just about everything else) were fortified with Vitamin D at the time, but it made my mother feel like a great parent. Nowadays they don't recommend it for children because it can contain a dangerous amount of Vitamin A as well as other toxic chemicals, but some holistic types do say it helps arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Luckily for those who want to take it, it is now flavoured and comes in capsules. 

  Thank you Google image search for bringing back a memory that was horrifying and is now amusing. 

Who Knew...

... that the face of Smirnoff Vodka in 1967 would one day become Mrs. Prinz von Asshole.

Fair enough, I suppose this explains everything.

Happy Easter- Things You Need To Know About Rabbits as Pets

  

A whole ton of people give children rabbits as "gifts" for Easter, in fact this time of year is when most rabbits are purchased from pet stores. Unfortunately, most of those rabbits wind up being released into the outdoors or dropped off at animal shelters after their owners realize that rabbits are not oversized hamsters. Thusly, there are always awesome rabbits available to be adopted by those who know how to take care of these sensitive creatures. But what if you or someone else has already purchased or been gifted with a rabbit? (It should be noted that I disagree with live animals as gifts, but it does indeed happen.) 

These are a few things you should know about that fuzzy springtime poster child whether you've been given one or planning to adopt  : 

#1 : Rabbits live a long time. House bunnies live 8-12 years or more, roughly the same lifespan as a dog. This means that if you give one to your 10 year old, you will likely be caring for an elderly rabbit while your kid is in college. Just like a canine, study up on rabbit behaviour and lifecycle changes. And if you wouldn't adopt a dog, a rabbit is not likely for you. 

#2 : Rabbits must be spayed or neutered . Like most other animals, rabbits can become aggressive or depressed when they mature and don't have a mate. They can also become destructive and will mark their territory. Also, there's a reason why rabbits are associated with fertility-  an unaltered female can produce in excess of 50 wee ones per year. Not all vets are trained in sterilization of rabbits, so choose wisely. If the rabbit is unaltered, expect to spend at least $100 on the procedure. (Caveat : they cannot be sterilized until 4 months of age. Keep other bunnies away to prevent fighting or extra bunnies)

#3 : Rabbits cannot be confined to a cage. Yes, I know, people do it all of the time, but it is cruel. These are agile creatures who need to run and play. They are highly social and will become depressed if confined. Luckily, they are also easily litter-trained (do not use clay cat litter) and get along well with cats and older dogs. Bunnies are magically attracted to electrical wires, so if those are in the wall or under a rug, it will be healthier for the critter as well as your sanity. (My mum had a Danish Lop named Fudd for about 10 years who seemed immune to the electrical shocks she would continuously expose herself to. I'm pretty sure the rabbit was an aberration.) Rabbits love toys and will chase a newspaper ball for hours.

#4 : Rabbits are NOT good pets for small children. Rabbits are traditionally prey for larger creatures and tend to freeze or panic when startled. Children tend to become too excited around these sensitive animals and will easily terrify a rabbit. Rabbits can see above their heads so it is best to get down to their level. Rabbits also have fragile spines and can be easily hurt if they are picked up the wrong way. Mellow people are better when it comes to these fuzzies.

#5 : Rabbits are still pretty awesome. Once you get to know a rabbit, he or she will be a loyal friend for life. When they become adjusted to the fact that you aren't going to harm them, they will come to you. They generally love attention on their terms and will hop on the sofa to chill with you. They are also far better at playing "fetch" type games than the snobby housecat and will often answer to your call or meet you at the door. They are extremely clean and will even groom your other pets. An added bonus is the fact that they can be your personal composter, chowing on leafy carrot and radish tops, romaine cores, turnip peels and all sorts of other stuff you were going to throw away. 

  Like any other animal companion, rabbits should never be purchased on impulse and require a lot of planning beforehand. If you want to invite one of these cool creatures into your home, find out everything you can about them and talk to other people with rabbits as pets. Go for adoption over a pet mill and always spay or neuter your pets and never declaw. 

Happy Easter!

...and yes, in my mind the adorable photo was absolutely necessary .

Note to Jehovah's Witnesses

Go away. Seriously. 

   You KNOW I have no interest in converting to your cult, so fuck off. Even if I were considering such a thing, coming to my door at all hours asking for "the Jew" is going to turn me off. It REALLY is okay for people to believe in different things than you do and I'm pretty sure that there are already more than 144, 000 of you on the planet since there are close to that many on this island. Stop stalking me.

  If you interrupt my Seder again  I will have you arrested or shoot you in the ass depending on my mood. You have been warned. 

And one final thought- my God doesn't require a salesman. Maybe you should find another one.

M

Proofreading Isn't For Everyone

 

 The Republican National Committee is under attack from "Family Rights" groups after a snafu earlier this month  instructed callers to an incorrect number. OOOPS. 

  The thing is, the number printed directed callers to a phone sex line. Because I know that little kids aren't going to call the RNC, I personally find this hilarious. I have visions in my head of a horde of Glenn Beck-type weenies calling and being asked if they are "horny, nasty boys". 

  Naturally, Tony Perkins from the Family Research Council (the same organization that preaches that gays can be magically "cured" ) has his panties in a twist and is calling for people to stop supporting the RNC. This is conjunction with the RNC trying to write off a $2000 party at Voyeur have him convinced that Conservatives should abandon the committee. 

   Call me immature, but I find this an incredibly amusing reason why people should actually reread things before sending them out to the masses. Or not, and give me free entertainment. 

Pure Evil

 

 This video is the most disturbing thing I have posted in a long time. Despite the fact that people seem to find him funny, remind yourself that this waster is a very real monster. After this video was published, he was arrested several times for various types of creepy behaviour. He proudly displayed the police statements of his child victims on his website and was arrested for it as well as 276 counts of possessing child pornography. 

While he seems barely coherent in this video, Geoff Leonard is a very clever and convincing writer and capable of manipulation of those around him. On THIS website you see how Mr. Leonard tries to defend himself. (scroll to the comments section). His website, which promoted his "love" of children, was finally removed by the Aussie government from the interwebs, but people continue to think he is funny. He even has facebook "fan" groups. Folks, this dude writes about having schools where sex is part of the curriculum, that is sex between adults and children. And this sociopath has ZERO shame.

Geoffrey Leonard is just one example of many adults who attempt to use the legal system to enable their sickest desires. In fact, one of the victims may not have been able to get justice against Mr. Leonard had he been arrested today because perverts have succeeded in lowering the age of consent in Australia. This stain on human creation is just one face of the horrifying movement to turn our kids into sex objects. How this terror has remained able to breathe is beyond me because he wouldn't last an HOUR in my neighbourhood. 

Hug your kids. 

Thanks to Aisling Kennan for tipping me off to this weirdo.