Occasionally Mac scribbles something in her journal that makes me smile...

One of my college Psych professors claimed that every choice we make in life revolves around our desire to acquire a single thing: sex.

He argued that it was a primitive, unalterable biological imperative (thereby excusing the human race our frequent idiocy?) He said that, from the clothing a person selected in the morning, to the food they shopped for, to the entertainment they sought, at the very root of it all, was our single-minded goal of attracting a mate and getting laid.

I thought he was a jackass, raised a manicured hand and told him so with lofty disdain. He challenged me to rebut. Mac 1.0 couldn’t.

But Mac 4.0 can.

Sure, a lot of life is about sex. But you have to pull up high, and look down on the human race with a bird’s-eye view to see the big picture, a thing I couldn’t do when I was nineteen and pretty in pink and pearls. Shudder. Just what kind of mate was I trying to attract back then? (Don’t expect me to analyze Mac 4.0’s predilection for black and blood. I get it, and I’m perfectly fine with it.)

So, what’s the big picture about our lust for sex?

We‘re not trying to acquire something. We want to feel something: Alive. Electrically, intensely, blazingly alive. Good. Bad. Pleasure. Pain. Bring it on--all of it.

For people who live small, I guess enough of that can found in sex.

But for those of us who live large, the most alive we ever feel is when we’re punching air with a fist, uncurling our middle finger with a cool smile, and flipping Death the big old bird.

~Mac’s journal

I'm Dreaming of a Pink Christmas Annual Giveaway!

It's time for our annual I'm Dreaming of a Pink Christmas giveaway!

Just like last year, we'll be kicking off twelve days of superfantabulous pinkness, beginning Sunday, December 14th. And just like last year, Mac went shopping and here's what she came back with:

• 1 pink duffle bag for toting the MacHalo


• 1 pink tea kettle for serving those scrumptious special teas to unsuspecting Inspectors


• 1 pink Pottery Barn picture frame for that oh-so-sexy shot of V'lane, strategically positioned behind the cash register just to irritate Barrons


• 1 pink electric personal trimmer for that down-south grooming a girl just can't do without


• 1 set of my three favorite pink OPI nail colors, plus files for those manicures I'm going to start doing when I finally get to have nails again


• 1 pink flat-iron for those cowl-licks that kick up from this eternal rain and on that dismal, drizzly subject…


• 1 perfectly pink umbrella to dream about using again when I've kicked all the Unseelie petunia off my streets


• 1 set of pink Victoria's Secret body wash, lotion and glitter in Pure Seduction and I hope he smells it in his dreams


• 1 pink flashlight for Shade-fighting


• 1 pink purse for stashing baby food jars of Unseelie inside


• 1 pink photo album for all the pictures of friends I'm going to have again when I finally GET OUT OF THIS RAINY CITY

Yes, that's only eleven. I always save the best for last. :)

This is the way it works: Sunday, Leiha will begin a thread called the I'm Dreaming of a Pink Christmas/Day One (Day Two, Day Three and so on) and everyone who posts a reply in that thread is eligible for that day's gift. I'll select the winner randomly at midnight (actually early the next morning when I get up to write, but only replies posted prior to midnight will be in the drawing.) Leiha will announce the winner when she posts the new thread for the subsequent giveaway day, and so on, until we reach the big day.

The prizes are already boxed and ready to ship, so you won't know which gift you've won until you get it in the mail.

However…the grand prize winner on Christmas Day will know what she's getting:

A pink gift certificate to one of Mac's favorite stores, Victoria's Secret for $100.00!

Happy Holidays!!! I love you guys and hope your Christmas season is filled with magic and joy!

Christmas ornaments!

You guys are AMAZING!

Notice Barbie is carrying a copy of Darkfever in one arm and a flashlight in the other! I couldn't get a clear picture of Victoria's but on the back it says

"With love
Victoria and V'lane!
I know, I know, he's yours, yours, yours, siiiigh!"

Betty Boop has long been one of my faves! Oh, and I didn't get a picture of the one made from cups and lights that's hanging from my mantle--but it is gorgeous. Some came from TN, AL, FL, others came all the way from Germany and Africa!

These are just a few of the wonderful, funny, fabulous ornaments you guys sent that are decorating my tree and I treasure each one. I'm sorry I couldn't take pictures of all, but I'm tight on time right now (writing!) and I selfishly spent most of my time reading your cards and letters, laughing and exclaiming over the gifts, and ran short on time to take pics and post. What a huge box of presents! I was stunned when I opened it. You guys are so talented. I can't believe how many of you can make such beautiful things. I love that so many have your board names on them. Every time I look at the tree, it feels positively magic to me, plugged into the Fever world we share, and reminds me of what Christmas is all about. Connecting, giving, reaching out, coloring part of the world beautiful with the spirit of love.

You made my corner of the world extraordinary this year. Thank you!