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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Just Out of My Grasp - My Personal Journey with SLE

 Ahoy Fellow Fathomers, I’ve decided to use my blog not only to writing, music, and other facets of entertainment, but, also to share my journey. I found out on June 19, 2013 the reason for many of my ongoing health problems is because I have systemic lupus, also known as SLE.
Thank you for listening, each week I will have a new installment chronicling my journey. Please, please feel free to comment, write, share. I hope to use this forum as a help to all of us, no matter what pain you are experiencing. You may also send stories to me via finlessbook at gmail dot com. I will respect your privacy and maintain your anonymity, if you so desire.
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Of course I read all the paperwork and prescription information the rheumy (the cute nickname for rheumatologist) gives to me. The usual glutton for punishment I am, I burn up the computer keys in searches for more details. I need to know more about lupus and the various problems associated with the disease. Everything I read scares the wits from me- Especially the discussion forums for people posting their experiences and daily struggles of living.
Where did this name, lupus, come from anyway? It sounds almost benign. From Lupus.Org
 Q. Where did the name "lupus" come from?
A. Lupus was probably first observed in the 13th century, and the physician who described it called it "wolf's bite" because of the redness across the cheeks. The term "lupus erythematosus" was first used in 1851 by a French physician named Pierre Cazenave. "Lupus" is the Latin word for "wolf," and "erythema" is the Greek word for "redness" or "blush." As physicians saw more of the disease and understood more about it, a physician named Moriz Kaposi used the terms "lupus disseminated" and "lupus discoid" for the first time in the mid-1800s to describe skin disorders. The famous Sir William Osler first used the term "SLE" in papers he wrote on systemic lupus at the turn of the century; however, it was not until the 1920s and 1930s that SLE was really defined. -- Evelyn V. Hess, M.D., M.A.C.R., M.A.C.P.
So, am I a wolf? LOL- with the Eye of the Tiger?
The more I read, the more I staunchly decide that will NOT be me. It can’t be me! I have way too much living to do, races to run, jobs to do, places to visit, bike rides to take. No one in their right mind wants this diagnosis. The future is far too unknown and lupus can affect healthy organs in a cruel and ill-timed whim. Where literally a day may begin normally and end up horribly with little warning.
The frustrating part is the not knowing and how little is known about how lupus actually affects systems such as the Central Nervous System, which I have large involvement.

To be continued...

Lilly said...

Hi Davee, I was diagnosed May 14. SLE, fibromyalgia and have a pre-existing thyroid problem. I joined some FB support groups and found it all rather depressing...and scary. It's amazing how many people are affected by auto-immune disorders. So, know you are not alone. Your blog showed up in my FB news-feed. Feel free to message me, I am determined to not let this 'thing' define me.
Lilly.Maeve at gmail

Davee said...

Good evening, Lilly, thank you so much for sharing. I was diagnosed in June, and it hit me out of nowhere. I knew I didn't feel right, but, I thought it would be an "easy fix". I agree, sometimes, when I read the forums, it scares me because people get so sick.
I'm with you, I'm not giving up on my life I worked so hard to create. Even if I have to pace myself, I'm going to return to some kind of normal.
Thank you for reaching out. I would like to keep in touch. Have a great weekend.

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Perry works to counter immigration questions in NH

HAMPTON, ATKINSON and MANCHESTER NH -- Stumping in Mitt Romney's backyard on Saturday, an energetic Texas Gov. Rick Perry worked aggressively to assure New Hampshire voters that he is the best GOP candidate to address border security and immigration issues.

"I'm a governor. I don't have the pleasure of standing on the stage and criticizing," he told a town hall audience in Hampton, in reference to attacks he has weathered from rivals on his handling of illegal immigration in his home state of Texas. "I have to deal with these issues."

Perry fielded questions throughout the day on his support for a 2001 bill to offer in-state tuition to illegal immigrants, which he explained as a state-based solution to prevent those students from ending up "on the government dole" due to their lack of education. He also highlighted his fights as Texas governor to institute voter identification laws and prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining drivers licenses.

Although Romney signs and T-shirted volunteers were present throughout the governor's four campaign appearances of the day in New Hampshire, Perry did not attack Romney by name -- instead focusing on his own economic credentials and his solutions for border security.

Asked about the issue by a voter who supports Perry's philosophy of strategic metropolitan fencing rather than a continuous barrier across the US-Mexico border, Perry said that the latter would create a "false sense of security we don't have boots on the ground."

The Texas governor also suggested that he would be open to sending U.S. troops to Mexico to aid that nation's government in eliminating drug cartels -- a position he also voiced before his 2012 run.

"We were able to stop the drug cartels in Colombia was with a coordinated effort. It may require our military in Mexico, working in concert with them, to kill these drug cartels and keep them off our border and to destroy their network," he said. "I don't know all the different scenarios that would be out there, but I think it is very important for us to work with them to keep that country from failing."

Perry spokesman Robert Black said that Perry was not advocating specifically for a U.S. military presence in the nation's southern neighbor, but that he is prepared to "look at all options" to help resolve violence that is spilling over the border. "We need to look at any ways that we can coordinate to shut that violence down," Black said.

Perry also continued to tout his economic credentials, even hinting at some additional star power in his kitchen cabinet when he mentioned that he has been consulting with former presidential candidate Steve Forbes on fiscal policy.

Black confirmed that Perry met with Forbes in New York on a recent fundraising visit.

From the seacoast to the state's hub, Perry hopped across southern New Hampshire, hitting a woodsy town hall, a country club crowd, and a chili cookoff dampened by afternoon rain.

He finished his Granite State swing by kissing one of the region's most important political rings.

Appearing at the home of Republican gubernatorial candidate and one-time Senate contender Ovide Lamontagne, Perry offered vocal support to a candidate whose endorsement is one of the most prized of the cycle.

"This country will be better when you have a man like Ovide in your capitol," Perry said. "That's the kind of governor that we long for in this country."


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Dining out involves grappling with countless variables before you even order. Is your reservation at a civilized hour? Do you have a desirable table next to attractive patrons who aren’t talking about finance or constantly photographing their food? Are you located in what you consider to be a prime location of the restaurant, preferably in view of the main entrance (but not so close that you get a chill, mind)?

Then the menu arrives, with its list of small plates, and a hovering waiter eager to explain it. This is all unwelcome, of course, but there is one thing everybody wants to know: What is the chef’s signature dish? You probably know this ahead of time. The Times and New York magazine and the rest of the reviews conveniently put it in a box, with equally pressing information like the address, phone number, and whether or not they take American Express.

Every so often, there is one item on a menu that’s so out of place that it catches your eye: What is that doing there?

The signature dish rules all; it’s the coin of the realm. We want to bask in the chef’s expertise—the beef-cheek ravioli that you can’t live without, the carrot that’s “Instagrammable,” the piece of meat with a gigantic bone sticking out of it. Menus are built around famous dishes. Some receive names burnished with legend, like French Laundry’s “Oysters and Pearls.” At the soon to be shuttered wd~50, there was a tasting menu devoted to Wylie Dufresne’s greatest hits, like shrimp cannelloni with chorizo and Thai basil—proof of patrons’ ongoing devotion to the avant-garde classics. Even if you know better, you feel like you should play to the chef’s most famous strength. When somebody asks if you’ve had the cote de boeuf at Minetta Tavern, you want to be able to say, “Oh, I’ve had it, but, to be honest, I prefer the one at Blanca.”

siberia_lugersThe menu at Peter Luger leaves no ambiguity about what the signature dish is. (Photo: Michaelgallagher/Flickr)

Some restaurants signal an important dish by adorning it with hard-to-miss graphic flourishes. On Rotisserie Georgette’s lunch menu, the highly recommended poulet frites is surrounded by a tall ellipsis. At Peter Luger, if you even bother to look at a menu, you’ll find a large box that says Steak for Two, Steak for Three, and so on. Traditionally, most menus have had their own internal logic—you progress from light to heavy, from fish to fowl and on to beef. There are rarely surprises. But every so often, there is one item on a menu that’s so out of place that it catches your eye: What is that doing there?

It’s either a woeful miscalculation or something so incongruous it must be truly inspired. Not the three-pound lobster at a steak restaurant, or a token gluten-free choice. No, this is a dish with some thought behind it, but one that still seems out of place. Like a comic actor playing Hamlet, it’s either a poor gimmick or truly visionary. Think of it as ordering Siberia.

This thought occurred to me when numerous friends mentioned that the burger at Lure, the Soho seafood restaurant, was surprisingly good. If you go to a restaurant that serves sushi, chances are you’re not going to progress to the burger. But like those people who go to a concert to see the opening act, there is a knowing circle of aficionados that goes to Lure just for the beef.

siberia_lureburgerDespite specializing in seafood, Lure Fishbar has a devoted following for its burger. (Photo: Lure Fishbar)

The dish that’s always surprised me most is the duck at Le Bernardin. The only meat on a menu entirely devoted to seafood, it’s under the mercurial menu category “Upon Request,” as if it should be ordered in a whisper. Just what happens when you make this request? Does the waiter raise an eyebrow? Are you discretely escorted from the dining room? Does Eric Ripert come out of the kitchen and explain the premise of the entire restaurant?

So I went to Le Bernardin with the perverse intention of not even ordering fish. This struck me as downright devious—in the four-star dining sense, as incongruous as buying a painting by Bob Dylan. The no-fish plan was quickly dashed when the kitchen brought out its wonderful salmon rillette to start. Then I enjoyed a finely sliced artichoke with a light vegetable risotto in lemon broth. Delightful.

One of the conditions of ordering Siberia is that you don’t know what you’re getting into—it’s necessarily unexpected..

The main course was crispy duck breast, slightly salted, quite rare, garnished with snow peas and finished with a sour cherry sauce. Was it good? Of course it was good; everything at Le Bernardin is beautifully executed. I drank red wine. I’ve never had red wine at Le Bernardin before. Then I thought a moment. Eric Ripert, and his chefs, are clearly inspired by fish—that’s what drives them, what animates their cooking. That’s what they dream about, why the restaurant exists, and, ultimately, why it excels. My meal was lovely, but it wasn’t transporting in the way other meals I’ve had there were. Le Bernardin makes it seem like they’ve invented every fish they serve—each preparation feels like the first time you’re truly tasting something. This duck experience felt more earthbound. And the fault was certainly not theirs—I ordered the meal. They didn’t misrepresent themselves; I did that myself.

It doesn’t have to be that way. At Le Grand Vefour, the two-star Michelin restaurant on the Palais Royal in Paris, the historic room is remarkably elegant. Colette ate there, as did Fragonard. There’s a dish that neither would recognize at the bottom of chef Guy Martin’s otherwise reassuring menu: The last of the desserts is an artichoke tart. It’s a compelling suggestion. It turns out to be neither sweet nor savory, a thin layer of crème brulee combined with artichokes, and covered with candied vegetables. It’s masterful.

Crème brulée aux artichauts at Le Grand Vefor (photo: Saundra Austoni/L’esprit Sud Magazine)

One of the conditions of ordering Siberia is that you don’t know what you’re getting into—it’s necessarily unexpected. There’s a backstory you’re eager to learn, like when a mysterious guest shows up at a party. The Monte Carlo, in my hometown Minneapolis, serves steak, chops, and fried chicken in a classic midcentury room. They also offer beef liver. I asked once what that was doing there, and the owner said he tried to take it off the menu, but a small, vocal minority came in to order just that, and they would be damned if it was going to go away.

One suspects that’s what chicken hash is still doing at the ’21’ Club—that it got grandfathered in, and that there are devotees who insisted on its presence. And that’s the beauty of ordering Siberia. It’s a reminder that traditions can’t be predicted, and that every unexpected dish was new once, hoping to become a standby with its own devoted following.


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Friday, May 06, 2005

I Made Myself Even More Of A Jerk Over Nothing!

Sorry I haven’t written much lately, but I’ve been pretty busy at work. I hate letting you all down, but I had to get shit done. Anyway, I think it’ll be this way for a while, but I hope to still write for you bastards and bee-yotches.

Wanna know how pathetic of a loser I am (in case you don’t already know)? The other day I wrote that I might have a funny story for you on Thursday. Well, I didn’t, as I didn’t even write anything for you. Anyway, here was my thought going into Wednesday: We were supposed to go hang out with my wife’s friend from college, her husband, and a bunch of their friends. Well, I really like my wife’s friend and husband a lot. They are really cool and nice. But so far the friends haven’t really done much for me. It’s not that they’re jerks or anything (they’re actually pretty nice), but apparently I’m the most forgettable person in the world, because every time I meet them, at least a couple of them always say, “Nice to meet you,” to me, which wouldn’t be so bad if I hadn’t met them several times before. And it wasn’t like I had only just met them at huge keg parties either. One of the guys is a really nice guy who had acted like he never met me before, when I had met times that I think would be easy to remember, plus he knows my wife, and I’ve been with her for almost nine years now! One time was at my wife’s friend’s wedding, when I was the only non-bridal party member to ride the bus from the hotel to the church (because my wife incorrectly told me that was the only time it was going there) and I sat and bullshitted with all the groomsman on the bus and at the church while they were taking pictures. I think not being in the party and being on the bus and hanging out with everyone who was having their pictures taken would have made me a little noticeable. I also met him at a party in Denver with their friends where I had talked to him for a while. This was the guy who was getting with one of my wife’s roommates for a short period of time and we had hung out with back in college, before a big brew-ha-ha happened, so you’d think he might remember that time. So going into Wednesday night, I figured this was all going to happen again. I was going to show up with my wife, who everyone already knew, and these people were going to tell me how nice it was to meet me. Usually when this happens, I sort of take the Lester Burnham in “American Beauty” approach and just say, “Oh, we’ve met before….It's OK, I wouldn't remember me either,” and just go on. This time I was preparing myself for it. I was thinking of things to say when “Nice to meet you” was said. I think I finally decided on “Oh, we’ve met about a dozen times before, from your party in Denver, to their wedding, to the time when you were tapping (mystery person) and her ex-boyfriend busted in the room. What, you don’t remember that?” Okay, I wasn’t going to say that last part because I really do like that person a lot and wouldn’t drag her name into it and start any problems by being a rude jackass, but the first part I was planning on. Anyway, the get together ended up being my wife, me, the couple, and two of the friends (including the guy who I was referring to), but nothing came of it. I’m assuming because they probably gave them advance notice of my arrival since it was just the two of us and probably even said, “Oh, you’ve met him before several times,” because they’re good like that. So I went through all this trouble thinking of something to say, and it was all for nothing. Everyone was cool, like they always are, and I just got annoyed about past encounters for nothing. Oh well. I guess maybe I am an asshole.

I read that Audioslave (good band, terrible band name) will be playing a free concert in Havana tonight, making them the first band to play in Cuba since Castro has taken over. I think that’s pretty cool. For those of you who don’t know, Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell used to be the lead singer of Soundgarden, one of my favorite bands of all-time. I saw Soundgarden in concert a few times, and of all their performances, I think my favorite song they played was a cover of The Doors’ “Waiting for the Sun” when they played Lollapalooza the second time. I thought that was pretty cool, but I have a feeling that if Audioslave plays any covers tonight, they won’t be playing Urge Overkill’s “Sister Havana”. Although I think that’d be kinda cool if they did.

Well, have a great weekend. Mine should be busy. Happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers out there (especially my wife, mom, and mother-in-law), and I’ll try to check back in on Monday. XOXOXOXO!!!

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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Agusti Fernandez: Morning Glory (2010)

Morning Glory rises as a monument dedicated to all music; music that has come and gone, music in the making, and music yet to come. Any genre, any emotion, any referent finds expression in this work, where introspection (“An Anonymous Soul”) mixes with euphoria (“Morning Glory”), love (“La nina de la calle Ibiza”) with grieving over a love that shall remain unspoken (“Mourning”), and a wink at baroque forms (“Benito”) with one at Ornette Coleman (“Zahori”)... Two sides of a coin, and a strong enough argument to accept the invitation extended by these three boatmen to enlist on a journey where relentless search, uncertain outcomes, and constant surprises are the leitmotiv for them surely, but for us as well.
Agusti Fernandez - Piano
Barry Guy - Double Bass
Ramon Lopez - Drums and Percussion
Disc One Morning Glory
01. La Nina de la Calle Ibiza
02. Morning Glory
03. Unfinished Letter
04. Zahori
05. An Anonymous Soul
06. Perpetuum Mobile
07. Benito
08. The Magical Chorus
09. Glade
10. Mourning A Sudden Appearance
11. Belvedere
Disc Two Live in New York
01. Don Miguel
02. Odyssey
03. Can Ram
04. David M
05. Aurora
06. No Ni No
07. Rounds
2-disc set containing Morning Glory and Live in New York
CD 1 Recorded 5 & 6. February 2010 in 44.1 Estudi de Gravacio, Girona
CD 2 Recorded live 14. May 2009 in the Jazz Standard, New York
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Grubbing For The Wingnut Vote

    "Moderation is risky in a Republican primary where Christian conservative activists account for an estimated one-third or more of the party vote." "Crist, Gallagher court right-wing vote in their race for governor".

    Five Gears In Reverse

    After uncritically repeating Jebbie's ridiculous self serving blather about the crime rate, someone is finally calling him on it:

    The problem of violent crime requires careful analysis from officials -- not shameful political responses like the one offered last week by Gov. Jeb Bush.

    Mr. Bush credited gun owners for helping lower crime statewide. Said the well-known firearms advocate: "Law-abiding citizens that have guns for protection actually probably are part of the reason we have a lower crime rate."

    Your evidence, governor?

    Well, he was just expressing his opinion, backpedaled his spokesman.
    "The wrong answer".

    Sarasota GOoPers to Endorse Harris?

    "State and national Republicans may have been slow to support U.S. Senate candidate Katherine Harris, but Republicans in her home county aren't giving up on her. On Thursday, Eric Robinson, the vice chairman of the Sarasota County Republican Party, said he will push a vote to endorse Harris over the three Republicans running against her in a Sept. 5 primary." "Local GOP may endorse Harris".

    That Explains It

    "It is one of the more flabbergasting characteristics of life in Florida. Whether it is explained by apathy, workloads or cynicism, not enough folks stand up and speak for themselves." "Insurance".

    Housing Crisis

    "Among the findings of the $100,000 study: About 90 percent of households can't afford to buy a home at the current median sales price of $392,900; the gap between the median price and the ability of a typical household to pay is $209,000; 70 percent of large employers have difficulty hiring and retaining employees because of the housing crunch, which pushes some people to Martin and St. Lucie counties." "".

    "A Modest Change"

    "For years, most campaigning Democrats have held Florida's gay community at arm's length, acknowledging common interests privately but rarely publicly. On Saturday night, several leading Democrats running for state office spoke, patted shoulders and shook hands with more than 100 gay Democrats on a fourth floor roof of the Doubletree Hotel, signaling a modest change in the way Democratic candidates are treating the state's gay community." And give Rod Smith credit for this line:

    "I don't know if it's just my North Florida twang, but I was asked when I came in here today, 'How comfortable are ya?' Well, I hope you won't quit me," Smith said.

    There was a silence after that remark, which references a line from Brokeback Mountain, the movie about two cowboys in love. Then the crowd roared.
    "Gays elevate party identity".

    In the meantime, Davis is picking up the endorsements: "Gay leaders in Broward endorse Davis".

    Dozier a GOoPer "Hero"

    When the Rev. O'Neal Dozier called Islam "a cult" and derided Muslims as "terrorists," he damaged his relationship with Gov. Jeb Bush, whose office urged Dozier to resign from the Broward County Judicial Nominating Commission.

    Dozier's comments also likely tarnished his image among high-level Republican politicians who in recent years increasingly sought his blessing to sway black voters from their historic allegiance to the Democratic Party.
    "Tarnished his image among" GOoPers? Not hardly; some GOoPers
    say he has sealed his credentials as a strong Christian leader whom Republican officials must continue courting. ...

    Dozier, who twice last year advised President Bush at the White House -- to discuss Social Security and AIDS in Africa -- still has clout in Republican circles. His standing is such that the leading Republican gubernatorial candidate, Attorney General Charlie Crist, whom Dozier supports, has not repudiated him.

    Crist's deputy press secretary, Erin Isaac, said her boss does not agree with Dozier's comments on Muslims but is "happy to have his support." ...

    "I think it's going to make him stronger," said Carolyn Kennedy of the Broward Republican Executive Committee, a member of Dozier's church. "People know he's not wishy-washy."

    Kennedy, membership chairwoman of the Jerome E. Gray Republican Club, insists Dozier is not politically dead.

    "Absolutely not," she said. "In some eyes he's a hero."
    "Pompano minister wins fans among fundamentalists, but loses support in GOP".

    "Few other Florida governors have made foreign trade such a priority. Since taking office, Bush has visited nearly 30 counties from Peru to Thailand on trade missions attended by nearly 1,700 business leaders who the governor's office estimates have come away with nearly $705 million in new business." "Michael Peltier: Jeb travels to Britain to stir up trade as primaries intensify".

    With all due respect, these boondoggles are excuses for Jebbie and "business leaders" to share face time in return for campaign contributions - and what evidence is there other than Jebbie's "say so" that these trips actually resulted in "$705 million in new business"?

    Housing Crisis

    "Among the findings of the $100,000 [Palm Beach County] study: About 90 percent of households can't afford to buy a home at the current median sales price of $392,900; the gap between the median price and the ability of a typical household to pay is $209,000; 70 percent of large employers have difficulty hiring and retaining employees because of the housing crunch, which pushes some people to Martin and St. Lucie counties." "Take the lead on housing".

    Running Government Like A Business

    "In a letter last month to Florida DCF Secretary Lucy Hadi, a federal administrator warned that a preliminary audit covering October 2005 through January 2006 indicated that Florida could be headed for the worst food-stamp error rate in the nation." "State food-stamp errors mount".

    Such a Nuisance

    "Gov. Bush and the Republican-led Legislature often treat the state constitution as a nuisance, particularly when the issue is education. Most recently, Gov. Bush signed a constitutionally questionable law taking control over charter schools away from local school boards." "Sue over charter schools".

    Randall Terry

    "Randall Terry, an anti-abortion activist who became a national figure in the 1980s with his in-your-face tactics, came to Tallahassee last year to try to prevent the death of Schiavo, a brain-damaged woman whose husband had removed her feeding tube. Jim King, a longtime Republican lawmaker who didn't think the state should get involved in such a personal matter, helped block Terry's efforts. From that, a political campaign began. But as Terry tries to unseat King this summer in a Senate district that includes parts of Volusia and Flagler counties, the race is shaping up to be about more than the Schiavo ordeal." "Veteran lawmaker, activist battle for GOP vote".

    Taking Responsibility ...

    for one's actions - another empty GOoPer mantra: "In pleading guilty to taking $130,000 in kickbacks last week, former Department of Corrections Secretary Jim Crosby said he is being treated for alcohol abuse. He also said he doesn't expect pity - it's not like he got drunk and accidentally shook down a company doing business with the prisons. It may be an act to shave a year off of whatever sentence he gets by going into rehab." "'Macho' drinking hurt DOC".

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Will ‘Masters of Sex’ Have the Courage to Be ‘Mad Men’ From Peggy Olson’s Perspective?

Remember when everyone was trying to rip off Mad Men? During the miserable 18-month hiatus between its fourth and fifth seasons, the networks saw an opportunity to steal the revered show’s audience. NBC and ABC brought us The Playboy Club and Pan Am, respectively, two dramas powered by the notion that 1960s costumes, sets, brand names, and retro sexual politics — rather than good writing, directing, and acting — were responsible for Mad Men‘s success. Since then, hints of the AMC show’s inspiration have popped up every now and then on TV, but never have I felt its influence more prominently than in Masters of Sex.

Hype has followed the new Showtime drama since it was announced, and not just because of its so-stupid-it’s-smart, go-for-broke, at-least-it’s-not-false-advertising, hey-it’s-based-on-a-book-of-the-same-name title. A series following William Masters and Virginia Johnson as they conduct controversial, groundbreaking research on human sexuality years before the late-’60s sexual revolution sounded fascinating — especially with serious British actor Michael Sheen and cult-favorite actress Lizzy Caplan in the lead roles. The fact that it would air on Showtime, with all the freedom and high production values that come with premium cable, didn’t hurt, either.

Whether Masters of Sex lives up to that hype is a question that the six episodes sent out for review are neither good nor bad enough to definitively answer. For the first half of Season 1, at least, it is a thoroughly watchable drama whose talented cast, provocative source material, and cinematic set design provide all the ingredients of greatness, but whose scripts and direction lack the touch of brilliance we glimpse in true TV classics. What is clear, though, is that the show’s success will hinge on how and to what extent it chooses to diverge from Mad Men‘s example. mos2

While the shows share period details, visual style, and some themes, it’s the set of characters each revolves around that have the most in common. Bill Masters is Don Draper without the leading-man face, a fertility specialist who’s good enough at his job to inspire cult-like devotion in his patients, colleagues, and even superiors — as well as a maverick whose prickliness and obscure research interests are largely ignored. He finds his Peggy Olson (albeit one who’s a bit older and nowhere near as naïve as she was in Mad Men‘s first season) in Virginia Johnson, a divorced former nightclub singer with a couple kids, whose competence and ambition promise to propel her from a secretarial job to a career in a field that’s largely closed to women. Bill’s wife, Libby (Caitlin Fitzgerald), is a softer, sweeter Betty, a housewife whose husband is lying to her about not only his sex research but also the fact that he’s the one responsible for their fertility troubles, not her. Nicholas D’Agosto’s Ethan Haas is our Pete Campbell: an upstart intern whose bratty, misogynistic behavior is meant to put Masters’ morality in perspective. We even see a fleeting hint of Joan Harris in Betty DiMello (Annaleigh Ashford), a prostitute who uses her access to study subjects to manipulate Bill into hiring her at the hospital, where her version of liberated womanhood is repeatedly thrown into conflict with Virginia’s. (Hey, Teddy Sears’ Austin Langham even looks a bit like Ken Cosgrove!)

It isn’t just the individual characters that resemble Mad Men‘s, either. Although surely this has much to do with the overlap between the time periods the two shows cover, the whole setup of Washington University’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology echoes whatever we’re calling Sterling Cooper these days, its male doctors and female nurses and secretaries existing in separate universes and engaging in exactly the same kinds of phenomenally power-imbalanced flirtations and affairs. Then, of course, there are the doctors’ wives, keeping house in quiet, vaguely unsatisfied cluelessness.

Thankfully, Masters of Sex has the opportunity to not only break the Mad Men mold, but also free itself of the idea that Quality TV Dramas must have at their center a brilliant, brooding male antihero. While few other things about the show are clear yet, it seems fair to say that Bill Masters — while undoubtedly harboring a few deep, dark secrets — will never be as captivating or multi-layered a character as Don Draper. This means it won’t be possible to build the whole series around slowly exploring his psyche, and to Masters of Sex‘s credit, that doesn’t seem to be its goal. In its first several episodes, the show gives just about equal time to Bill and Virginia, introducing us little by little to their lives outside the sex lab.

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But the more we learn about Virginia Johnson (and the more I read about her real life), the more it seems that she should be the central concern of Masters of Sex, with Masters relegated to supporting-character status. A woman in her early 30s whose big career ambitions, penetrating intelligence, and need to provide for her family throw her into Bill’s lap, Virginia posesses the kind of sexual politics and appetites that make her so anomalous among her female contemporaries that her lovers treat her like nothing short of a mythical creature. The show’s scripts are most frustrating (and, frankly, cheesiest) when they paint her as this magical sex fairy; the character deserves to be more than some kind of male-fantasy “dream girl,” and whenever Lizzy Caplan is given the opportunity to add some depth, she runs with it. Why join the men in gawking at and obsessing over her when we could get in close and begin to see things from her perspective?

Masters of Sex is a promising and often captivating show that hasn’t quite found its voice yet, but also has avoided making any mistakes it can’t recover from. If it wants to do something special and new, to use the Mad Men formula to do what Mad Men hasn’t done, to find a source of the profundity and poignancy that makes a classic TV show, then it’s got to have the courage to put its Peggy Olson front and center.


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Wednesday, 11 September 2013

Sneak Peak 6 - Makey Bakey Mice

Not long to go till you can play with the gorgeous new mice from Crafters Companion, they are called Makey Bakey Mice and are the POW over at Create and Craft this Friday! There are 2 CD's - Everyday and Christmas as well as stamp sets covering the same. There's a gorgeous paper pack and inserts too! Todays card I have used the Everyday CD and made a exploding box - well I've never made one before but they print off as one project and are just sooooo easy! Even I managed it lol!
Well! What do you think? Isn't it cute beyond words!
Love Clairebears x

1 comment:

  1. Brilliant exploding box Claire. Hugs, Claire x