Especially appreciating the never-ending lines…

This Thanksgiving weekend, I’m appreciative of all the schools that brought The J-Spot sex lecture to campus this year – and what a year it’s been! And thanks to all the great students who braved long lines (as in the picture above from Mankato, where more than twice the auditorium’s capacity snaked all around the Student Union, waiting well in advance of the start time) and given such positive feedback. That all means a lot to me!

So says chlamydia

Here's a funny take on a serious problem that just hit the news.

The Piano Man inspires…

My web hosting went down for a few days, and I couldn't do my desired blogging. Now I'm on the road in Massachusetts for the week, so I'll have to catch up on some items at a later date.

For now, a story of inspiration. As reported back in September, I met The Fray when they came to Seattle. It's always fun to discover new talent. But let's hear it for the "old" folks. The past couple of years, I've been lucky to see The Who, The Rolling Stones, and just last week Billy Joel in concert. The Piano Man is still going strong, and seeing his show was exciting and energizing. He's been singing the songs for decades, but he clearly likes the lights of the stage, bringing creativity and whimsy to his performance. Billy Joel definitely inspired me to continue touring tirelessly, and to be as creative as possible in my mission to entertain and educate audiences while creating a sexually healthy society.

“I do that kind of thing”

The Hollywood writers are striking, but even they couldn't script so much lawlessness by our lawmakers. The latest: on the heels of the previously mentioned sex scandal involving fellow Republican Richard Curtis, Washington state representative Jim Dunn has been disciplined for making inappropriate remarks to a female staffer. Unlike Curtis, Dunn doesn't plan to resign, saying, "[I'm] sure it was very inappropriate, because I do that kind of thing."

You can read more of the absurdity here. Seems like it's more than just some individuals in the "family values" party who need some sensitivity (and ethics) training.

The wedge issue continues…

As I take off for Iowa, it's Election Day. And as a preview of what to expect for next year's big election, the wedge issue of past years continues, as documented at Talking Points Memo.