Commentary - Humor - Nonsense - Sarcasm - Satire - Whimsy
On the Road with DR. EVIL
Vol. I, No. 1, 1 July 1999
A Missive of Irregular Frequency and Questionable Worth
DOING
WHAT COMES NATURALLY
I recently read a review of a new book, titled "Biological Exuberance: Animal Homosexuality and Natural Diversity," by Bruce Bagemihl, Ph.D.
A few excerpts! "....Homosexuality in its myriad forms has been scientifically documented in more than 450 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and other animals worldwide. Drawing upon a rich body of zoological research spanning more than two centuries, Bruce Bagemihl shows that animals engage in all types of nonreproductive sexual behavior. Sexual and gender expression in the animal world displays exuberant variety, including same-sex courtship, pair-bonding, sex, and co-parenting - even instances of lifelong homosexual bonding in species that do not have lifelong heterosexual bonding." If Jerry Falwell had trouble with the little purple Teletubby, this book might well drive him absolutely whacko.
MUTE
COMPANIONSHIP
The other day as I was driving out of my credit union's parking lot, an elderly woman was parking her vintage vinyl top Cadillac. In the front passenger seat sat a clothing store female mannequin. I had trouble believing what I was seeing, so I turned and went around the parking lot for another look. Sure enough, there she was. Fully dressed in a nice light and fluffy summer dress, sitting up as straight as could be - and with her shoulder seat belt fastened. Mrs. Evil allowed as how she should have been posed with her head in a less rigid position and, maybe, with her elbow and forearm up on the windowsill.
Was she a companion for whom the woman provided "care," like the dolls some elderly women in nursing homes seem to need? On the other hand, did it offer protection - to lead others to believe that she was not alone?
See you at the next rest stop.
Dr. Evil
Why yes, I'm Evil.
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