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About Me

There are no unmixed blessings in life.-Irish ProverbI've always loved school, so I've prolonged "studenthood" as long as possible. I've always been drawn to deviants because they entertain me best. I worked in a really swanky martini bar back in the day. In fact, if it weren't for my stint as a cocktail waitress, I might not have crossed paths with the father of my delightful little boy (who, with each passing day, further confirms my belief that he is the male version of me). :) I shilled makeup for 5 years. I've been a social/political activist since I was 16. I hated every shade of pink as a child, but now find myself irresistibly drawn to fuchsia. Though I generally avoid conservatives (fiscal, social, etc.), I've learned to appreciate ANY/ALL persons with any appreciable degree of intellect (and, yes, SOME conservatives demonstrate such) and/or those with passion for/belief in SOMETHING. Folks devoid of passion and beliefs are, for all intents and purposes, the living dead. I see myself as both a fiscal and social liberal; political compass assessments peg me a "Commie." I have 2 Lab/Pit Bull-mixed dogs; I also have 2 cats. I've been a hair dye devotee since the age of 18. Some concluding trivia: My grandfather gave up boxing to win my Nana's hand in marriage, I recently became a vegetarian after 3 decades of staunch omnivory, and Johnny Cash and I were both born on February 26th.
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Pog mo thoin - 'Kiss my ass.'You're one tough bastard, and if anyone doesn't like it, they can kiss your ass. You enjoy fighting and causing grievous bodily harm. Hey! What are you lookin' at, punk?
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You scored as Existentialism. Your life is guided by the concept of Existentialism: You choose the meaning and purpose of your life.
?Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does.?
?It is up to you to give [life] a meaning.?
--Jean-Paul Sartre
?It is man's natural sickness to believe that he possesses the Truth.?
--Blaise Pascal
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Existentialism

80%

Utilitarianism

70%

Justice (Fairness)

65%

Divine Command

55%

Hedonism

55%

Kantianism

40%

Strong Egoism

35%

Apathy

10%

Nihilism

10%
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You scored as Traveler

You are a Traveler Empath, you come from a time & place far removed from here. You are an innocent, in search of your own kin and have a difficult time understanding this world. You are lost & only want to find your way back home. You bring unique gifts to this world and share them with a loving heart. Although very misunderstood, you are also very forgiving. (from the "Book of Storms" by Jad Alexander at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Empaths/)

Traveler

75%

Fallen Angel

70%

Artist

70%

Universal

70%

Healer

65%

Judge

60%

Shaman

50%

Precog

45%

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

People who are not afraid to speak their minds. I actually prefer that people disagree with me; I like the challenge. As for the improbables: Bettie Page, John Stewart, Dennis Miller, Perry Farrell, Siouxsie Sioux, Bjork, Dennis Hopper, Johnny Rotten, Gary Oldman, Christopher Walken, Zack de la Rocha; Unlikely's I have met: Frank Black, Trent Reznor; I also made sure that Joey Ramone was seated for his meal. ;)

Music:

Babes in Toyland Bad Brains Bauhaus Beastie Boys Berlin Bikini Kill Bjork Black Flag Blondie Johnny Cash Clash Patsy Cline Cocteau Twins Conflict Cramps Cult Cypress Hill Dead Can Dance Dead Kennedys Dead Prez Deftones Depeche Mode Dido Dogtown Clash Echo and the Bunnymen Eminem Everlast Evil Nine Exploited Faith No More Flaming Lips Franz Ferdinand Fugazi Fugees Funkdoobiest Gangstarr Garbage Germs Go-Go's House of Pain Jane's Addiction P.J. Harvey Billy Idol Joan Jett Howard Jones Joy Division Killing Joke L7 John Lennon Love and Rockets Luscious Jackson Lush Madonna Bob Marley Meat Beat Manifesto Ministry Minor Threat Misfits Mudhoney Peter Murphy New Order Nine Inch Nails Nirvana Operation Ivy Sinead O'Connor P.I.L. Perfect Circle Pharcyde Pink Floyd Pixies Plasmatics Porno for Pyros Prince Psychedelic Furs Public Enemy Radiohead Rage Against the Machine Ramones Rancid Revolting Cocks Sex Pistols Simple Minds Siouxsie and the Banshees Skinny Puppy Sonic Youth Static X Subhumans Sublime System of a Down Talk Talk Tears for Fears The Roots The Slits Thrill Kill Kult Tool Transplants T.S.O.L. Tupac TV on the Radio Neil Young

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Movies:

Apocalypse Now, Easy Rider, American History X, Breakfast on Pluto, Monster, Thirteen, Ghost World, Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Thelma and Louise, Very Bad Things, Romper Stomper, Heavenly Creatures, Big Fish, Edward Scissorhands, Trainspotting, Sid and Nancy, Walk the Line, The Big Lebowski, American Beauty, Braveheart, The Crying Game, Boys Don't Cry, Elizabeth, The Bad Lieutenant, River's Edge, Dead Man Walking, Natural Born Killers, Riding in Cars with Boys, Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, 12 Angry Men, Reefer Madness, Kalifornia, Fried Green Tomatoes, Angels and Insects, I Shot Andy Warhol, Kids, The Lost Boys, To Die For, The Hours, The Believer, The Professional, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Killing Zoe, Dirty Harry, Snatch, Fight Club, Taxi Driver, Dead Presidents, Pan's Labyrinth, Moulin Rouge, Factory Girl, Looking for Mister Good Bar, Pretty in Pink, Boys n the Hood

Television:

The Chappelle Show, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Absolutely Fabulous, Reno 911
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Books:

prisoners'memoirs,Native Son,The Bell Jar,Their Eyes Were Watching God,Lies My Teacher Told Me,A Clockwork Orange,Catcher in the Rye,I,Rigoberta Menchu,Meridian,As I Lay Dying,Hell's Angels:A Strange and Terrible Saga,Pedagogy of the Oppressed,Blaming the Victim
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Morticia Addams as a role model, and your
wardrobe sports a fair amount of black. The
other mothers at school pick up may look
askance, but your kids already know that the
judgement of others isn't what counts.

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My Blog

Cancer Treatments: No Lifetime Guarantees

Since my Mom's passing on July 12th, Dad and I have engaged in a few conversations about the astronomical cost of cancer treatment (even for those fortunate enough to buffer the expense with decent in...
Posted by OK O'Cain on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:10:00 PST

The 1st Amendment Is for Fanatics and All

Recently inspired by a friend's blog on the fanatical Pastor Fred Phelps and media coverage surrounding the latest admonitions issued by former politician Pat Robertson, I have decided to reflect on s...
Posted by OK O'Cain on Tue, 10 Jan 2006 01:21:00 PST

Eating the fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil

Given the recent and extensive press coverage of capital punishment in the United States, I decided to use my blog as a forum to address some of the demons I have regarding this controversial issue. ...
Posted by OK O'Cain on Tue, 13 Dec 2005 09:01:00 PST

Bad Cops Playing Bad Cops

I certainly want to gather more facts on this "breaking story"; shame on me for commenting without having all of the sordid details! So select members of the San Fran P.D. put together a satirical v...
Posted by OK O'Cain on Fri, 09 Dec 2005 10:27:00 PST

Poser

How revolting to pretend you're something you're not...alas, people do it on a regular basis. I decided to try my hand at it. Since I spend a good part of my time advertising my liberal le...
Posted by OK O'Cain on Wed, 30 Nov 2005 07:48:00 PST

Heavier Than I Thought

The other evening, I posted a blog regarding fathers' rights and abortion. Having recently given the piece a second read, I'd say that I was honest about my feelings (confusion) and diplomatic a...
Posted by OK O'Cain on Thu, 20 Oct 2005 07:59:00 PST

Heavy

During my freshman year of college, I occasionally assisted with women's health clinic escorts in the Birmingham area. Though I find the idea of abortion unsettling, I firmly believe tha...
Posted by OK O'Cain on Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:53:00 PST

Homage to New Orleans

In a previous blog I described my affinity for New Orleans. I am deeply saddened that Katrina has so viciously beaten it down. The aftermath of the hurricane now accentuates all that is wr...
Posted by OK O'Cain on Wed, 31 Aug 2005 07:56:00 PST

Cheers!

Please be advised that, as I write this, I am quite intoxicated (misspellings and grammatical errors are almost a guarantee). Also, please be advised that the following blog endorses the consump...
Posted by OK O'Cain on Sun, 21 Aug 2005 10:07:00 PST

My Meager Travels

With regret, I admit that my travels have been limited to the United States. I never took advantage of study abroad programs (I say this as I kick my own ass). I have high hopes that my li...
Posted by OK O'Cain on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST