First, we went to the movies. We saw Valentine's Day. We really enjoyed it! I mean really. I liked that the story line had twists and turns that I couldn't figure out. Some were a little predictable-- like the cheating bastard--but there's always one. It's also a gay friendly movie, so I encourage everyone to go see it. Then, we went out to eat.
Where: Emerywood Cafe
What we ate!
Appetizers
Duck Confit Spring Rolls; Served with a duck sweet and sour sauce.
Entrees
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops served over goat cheese and sun-dried tomato risotto, spaghetti zucchini and squash, with Béarnaise sauce.
Crab and Tarragon-Stuffed Red Snapper, served with roasted Yukon potatoes, sauteed tri-color carrots and Hollandaise sauce.
Dessert
Chocolate Mousse with whipped cream and slivered almonds
Chocolate bread pudding
After dinner, we went to Barnes & Noble. It's one of our favorite hangout spots. I had such a great time that I went to sleep around midnight. That's early for me. I hope you had a wonderful day as well. ~Ciao!
Showing posts with label lgbt portrayal in the media. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lgbt portrayal in the media. Show all posts
Monday, February 15, 2010
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Lesbians & Media
I have been watching a lot of TV lately.I love Law & Order: Criminal Intent. I have noticed a few commonalities in the lesbians they portray; they are manipulative, certifiably insane, homicidal or all 3. It's weird. I hadn't really noticed it before.
Then today, I was listening to Judge Karen (I was supposed to be working). And these two gay guys were on there arguing about a computer. Apparently they were married/residents of Massachusetts so of course it was considered marital property. Apparently, they got married because one had a felony charge against him and the other would have testified against him if they had not gotten married.
To say the least, I was dissapointed in their behavior. So many people want to get married, and they simply can't. I guess that's how some single women feel about married women. When you want a relationship you say all of the things you wouldn't do, but when you get it, how do you behave? But that's another post for another day.
Then there is this perception that lesbians are easy, have no problem co-habitating, and don't mind wild sex orgies. And then on the other hand, lesbians are portrayed as so desperate to have a baby, that they will do anything to get pregnant. Lest I forget about this club girl complex--I'm a lesbian after a few drinks.
Where is the middle ground? I guess average is not exciting to mainstream media. That is so irritating. I am nothing like that, but in the media, the portrayal is so abhorrent. Is that even the right word? I don't know...but I'm done with this rant. What are you all watching on television that portrays all types of lesbians? At least a variety, besides The L Word? All suggestions welcome!
Then today, I was listening to Judge Karen (I was supposed to be working). And these two gay guys were on there arguing about a computer. Apparently they were married/residents of Massachusetts so of course it was considered marital property. Apparently, they got married because one had a felony charge against him and the other would have testified against him if they had not gotten married.
To say the least, I was dissapointed in their behavior. So many people want to get married, and they simply can't. I guess that's how some single women feel about married women. When you want a relationship you say all of the things you wouldn't do, but when you get it, how do you behave? But that's another post for another day.
Then there is this perception that lesbians are easy, have no problem co-habitating, and don't mind wild sex orgies. And then on the other hand, lesbians are portrayed as so desperate to have a baby, that they will do anything to get pregnant. Lest I forget about this club girl complex--I'm a lesbian after a few drinks.
Where is the middle ground? I guess average is not exciting to mainstream media. That is so irritating. I am nothing like that, but in the media, the portrayal is so abhorrent. Is that even the right word? I don't know...but I'm done with this rant. What are you all watching on television that portrays all types of lesbians? At least a variety, besides The L Word? All suggestions welcome!
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