Susie Bright's Journal

Segregation Now, Segregation Forever— And Pass the Bong While You're At It

Five to Four. Five to Four. It's no surprise that every Supreme Court decision these days dismantles equal protection under the law. But it doesn't make it any less depressing, does it? Let's see: high school students don't have first amendment rights anymore— not even the right to be sarcastic,... Read more →

Spoiled: The Dream Birthday Picnic

Today is my daughter Aretha's 17th birthday, and I offered to make a "dream picnic" for her. This is the menu she submitted to me: Mommy's Breaded Chicken (obviously!) — don't be shy with the salt Light fluffy GOOD bread to eat chicken with and clam chowder bowls Cucumbers (lightly... Read more →

Susie Interviews Jamie Gillis

"A man is as faithful as his options" — Jamie Gillis Mr. Gillis is a former mime, Columbia grad, Shakespearean actor, and very nice Jewish boy— and better known as one of the most influential actors and innovators in the history of American blue movies. He also isn't the type... Read more →

Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin

I can't move; I'm so sore, and it's all the Family Stone's fault. I saw The Original Family Stone over the weekend at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk— or, I should say, I joined the Family Stone, because if you get within 100 feet of their company, you are a participant.... Read more →

8 Things I Had No Intention of Talking About

I've been tagged like a flamingo in a fruit fight. Well, PZ must've known I was sticky for the taking. "8 Things I Had No Intention of Talking About" 8. I spent two hours making labels on my Brother P-touch Label Maker this afternoon, and I became so besotted it... Read more →