Forbidden Blessings

12-28-2007Forbidden-079b, originally uploaded by Nov Sister Mischif.

The grand opening of Club Forbidden was a blast! Visit our flickr page for more pics: http://www.flickr.com/groups/534977@N20/

May pleasure slap you upside the face and the tears running down your cheeks be that of ... JOY, JOY JOY!

May prosperity rain upon your heads and flood your halls with… DIVERSITY

May your restrooms be never filled with controversy and always filled with... LOVE!

May your bar be overflowing with spirits and your dance floor packed with… HOTNESS!

GayMen, GayWomen, GayEVERYTHING!

Club Forbidden Grand Opening and a Blessing

Holiday Blessings

May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts. May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet of $100 bills. May love stick to your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips! May your clothes smell of success like smoking tires and may happiness slap you across the face and may your tears be that of joy. May the problems you had forget your home address! In simple words ............

May 2008 be the best year of your life!!!

BLESSINGS TO ALL

With love and joy from Novice Sister Mischif S. Marymaker!

Mary XXXmas!

Nvc Sr Mischif making music, originally uploaded by Ora Lee Wunderbar.

Happy Chanakwansolstimas everybody! And Festivus for the restofus!

I had a blast at Kobalt last night for the Food Drive, and it turns out there was also a drag show! Who knew! We collected lots of cans for St Mary's Food Bank, and then headed over to Friends to cheer on some other drag queens, and then to Genny's for munchies of course. I've got my ruler and am enjoying the seasons's beatings, and I hope you are too. (you can see more about the evening on the azsisters livejournal at http://azsisters.livejournal.com/17800.html)

Now go do something naughty!

Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men

So you've been folding cranes for peace and you're bringing 5 cans of food to Kobalt on Saturday, now what?

INDULGE of course! Enjoy your holidays. See you Saturday!

Kobalt Bar
3110 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5307

Keep on, Keep on, Keep On Folding!

The Paper Crane Project had a productive day yesterday! 4 people learned how to fold a paper crane and joined in the fun, and others learned new tips and tricks to help them fold more successfully! About 60 paper cranes were added to the box, and I recieved an email today telling me 300 more are on their way to be dropped off at 1VCC!

Thanks to Tim from Alternatives Cafe for keeping us well fed and warm and toasty. I always love hanging out at the Alternatives Cafe.

Hundreds of paper cranes folded, and hundreds to go! So keep on folding people, and drop those cranes by 1 VCC at the Alternatives Cafe. 4314 N. 7th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85013

Holiday Toy Drive!

Don't forget while you're out enjoying the holiday season to drop a new unwrapped toy off at your local GLBT shop or watering hole. Perhaps Nu-Towne Saloon, BS West, Pumphouse, Body Positive, or the Alternatives Health and Wellness Center/1 Voice Community Center

Paper Crane Folding Party at 1VCC

Join N.Sister Ori Gasmi Delight of the Folding Paper at 1 Voice Community Center on Tuesday, December 11th from 5 to 7 PM to help reach our goal of 1000 cranes to spread love peace and joy

1VCC is in the Alternative Health and Wellness Center:
4314 N. 7th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Drinks and food available at the cafe from our beloved Tim

World AIDS Day Memories

A few pictures from the night before, and the day of World AIDS Day. It was a busy couple of days. Touching and educational.

I enjoyed dancing at ZGirls and Karumba for the World AIDS Day Pre-Party, we have GOT to go back there!

I hope you all had a wonderful day December 1st celebrating the lives of those still with us, and remembering those we've lost.


My favorite parts of World AIDS Day were spending time with friends at the Carnegie Center, painting our hands at the Bookman's booth, folding cranes while socializing at 1VCC, and listening to people share their stories at the United Church of Christ afterwards.

You can see more pictures at the Grand Canyon Sister's Flickr Page

And if you didn't then, and haven't in a while, remember to get tested so you and your partners are aware of your status. Stay safe out there, play fair, and have fun!

1 Voice Paper Cranes Project

Edit: We reached our goal, over 1000 paper cranes to see what we've done with them visit: http://sistermischif.blogspot.com/2008/02/paper-crane-anyone.html

The paper crane has come to symbolize peace. Join Sister Ora Gasmi Delight in folding paper cranes for peace, love and joy in our community. Make a wish as you fold your paper crane, and add it to the collection at 1 Voice Community Center. When we reach 1000 cranes, Sister Ora Gasmi will lead a New Year's Ritual at the center, releasing the community's wishes to the Universe. Stay tuned for more details.

Ancient Japanese legend says that 1000 paper cranes will bring the crane to grant your wish for health or long life. A little girl named Sadako Sasaski attempted to do this using paper from get well gifts, etc. during her stay in the hospital, and inspired a book based on her story, as well as a children's peace memorial. Over time, the paper crane has come to symbolize peace worldwide.


Join us as we wish for peace, love and joy in our Paper Crane Project! You can learn how to fold paper cranes here: http://monkey.org/~aidan/origami/crane/index.html and bring them in with you, or come on into the 1 Voice Community Center 4314 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85013., and make them with us!

Making Memories

Spending time with friends both new and long loved, at BS West and Charlie's

Spending time with Sister Nora from Asylum of the Tortured Heart (San Diego SPI)

Getting to spend time with Guard Deep on his first night out as a Guard, first at Amsterdam and then over dinner at Denny's

Happy Day after Turkey Day

On this, the day after I stuffed myself with turkey and lay comatose on my couch surrounded by loving family, I choose to give thanks for:

Yummy leftovers
Family (of choice and origin)
Corny thanksgiving weekend movies
The Flying Nun series being available for rent from netflix
Easley's (Our local costume/makeup store)
Sister Nora being in town


See folks tonight at BS West and Amsterdam!

Remembering 2007, Candelight Vigil

ASU would like to invite you to our Transgender Day of Remembrance
candlelight vigil
November 20th at 6:00pm
Hayden Lawn at ASU's Tempe Campus
Tempe, Arizona

AZ DOR Candelight Vigil

Transgender Day of Rememberance Returns

Arizona Day of Remembrance 2007
Sunday, November 18
5:30 P.M.
The Arizona State Capitol
1700 West Washington Street
Phoenix
www.azdor.org

also this week:

The LGBTQ Coalition at ASU would like to invite you to attend our annual Transgender Day of Remembrance
candlelight vigil
November 20th at 6:00pm
Hayden Lawn at ASU's Tempe Campus

Tucson Trans Awareness Week
www.sagatucson.org

You are Beautiful

My Whirlwind Tour

Arizona, SD Caliornia, PS California, and back to AZ in 4 days:

Wednesday I arrived in Scottsdale to stay at a beautiful hotel and participate in the SouthWest HIV Prevention Conferance put on by Body Positive and the Heath Services department. Met lots of wonderful people who do a lot of good in this world, and learned much.

Just as my brain was about to explode from so much input, Sister Odora and I headed off into the sunset and down towards the still smoldering land of San Diego, CA. Which I must admit, is just as beautiful as I remembered it, even after the fires.

We arrived JUST in time to get dressed and meet up with the Asylem of the Tortured heart to celebrate Day of the Dead. What an incredible experience! I dedicated my evening to a young FtM named Ian who recently left this thing we call life and moved onto the next. To learn more about Ian visit woodtv.com

I will send the pics from the event to the Asylum of the Tortured Heart and you can probably see them soon on their website. And afterwards Odora and I had dinner with Sister Iona, and Novices Evalyn, Pixie. Brian's diner brought back memories of times there before I was a Novice myself.

Saturday was spent learning how to better mentor people and help them in their path to become Sisters. Really grateful to Sisters Amanda and Ghana for making that happen. And an evening drive with Odora to Palm Springs where I must admit, I missed out on a bar run to catch up on sleep before pride the next morning.

YUP! Palm Springs Pride! WOW it was amazing. Hot and sunny, but a lovely man from Aids Life Foundation saved my skin with his sunscreen. I think I counted 45 Sisters, but nuns on the run are so hard to keep track of! Seeing a couple Palm Springs Sisters taking their vows was beautiful. I'm sending those pics to the Palm Springs House and you can probably find them on their website soon. I reallyd did have a blast at Palm Springs Pride and of course took some pictures, but mostly I was busy rolling on by people and making them smile or laugh. Fun times!! Hopefully I can get back out there one of these days soon and visit with the Palm Springs Sisters some more!

Afterwards I had lunch with Novice Sister Frankly Trueself before heading out of town with Spiketakiss and back to Phoenix. Of course lunch with a Sister during pride is much like taking Mickey Mouse around downtown Disney, so people wanted time with the Sisters:

Tucson Pride Video

Someone in Tucson made this lovely video of Tucson Pride. Good memories!

Happy Halloween!

Logan's Playground, a local organization for kids who have or are affected by HIV, had a Halloween party and pumpkin carving at Body Positive and we stopped by to spread some smiles. The kids thought we were witches at first glance and a couple got scared, but when we entered the area all smiles and laughter they quickly got over that. It was great fun and the volunteers and parents were great at providing a variety of games to entertain the kids. Everyone looked like they were having a blast.

Postulant Guard Spiketakiss and I had fun making colorful tissue paper ghosts to toss in the air. The smaller kids really enjoyed catching the flying ghosts so I let one little guy keep my 3 eye'd purple tissue paper ghost. After Spiketakiss and N. Sister Odora participated in a cake walk. You can see more on the AZ Sisters' blog at http://azsisters.livejournal.com/13868.html

This is How - Sister Bingo

We had our first Sister Bingo to raise funds for a great cause, This is How.

I worked the door and my usual vodka... greeting people and directing them either to the Sisters who were selling bingo and raffle tickets, or to the bar for brunch depending on why they were there, and of course if they were there for brunch letting them know about Bingo as well and vice versa. I had a good time and hope everyone else did too!

Almost every Sister in the Mission was there helping out, and many hands make light work.

My Prayers for Southern Californians

There are a lot of people I love in Southern California, and right now many in San Diego and Orange Counties who have been evacuated out of their homes with the fear that the fires will take them. Here's a link with updated information about the San Diego fires, evacuation areas, etc. http://tinyurl.com/37dvp2

I empathize with those who are now in the uncertain, unknowing of fire season.

Already over 700 homes have been lost and I really feel for those families. Hopefully the government will step up like it did after the Northridge Earthquakes with help replacing your homes. I offer a prayer of thanks for your safety, and hope for your future.

And for people like my sister who have been evacuated and are living in that uncertainty waiting to see if your homes are saved, I pray for your continued safety physically and emotionally, and strength and safety for all the hard working firefighters through the difficult times. I hope that the most homes possible are saved. I pray for a break in the winds and relief from the fires.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Love Your Body Day

Remembering Rainbows Festival

It occurs to me in the hectic recent days I never posted any pictures from my first day at Rainbows. Let me correct that for you.

It was a wonderful day with N. Sister Frankly Truself and Postulant Guard Spiketakiss. And of course we ran into our friends from the Phoenix Imperial Court, Justice, Julie and Joe.

We soon ran into the ever loving, wonderful PFLAG Moms who gave us rainbow lolipops YAY!

After running around the event and trying to visit every booth and person we could, Spiketakiss and I headed over to volunteer with Equality Arizona, raised money for them, and generally had a good time.

Oh and we helped Arizona Transgender Alliance with their candellight vigil for community unity (unitedENDA.org)

The candellight vigil for "Unity in our Community" took place behind Equality Arizona's booth at Rainbows Festival with their loving support and provision of a shady place to stand. Spiketakiss taped part of it for you:

Surprise surprise, was lead by, you guessed it, me. I wasn't expecting to do more than give them my blessings with Frankly, but was happy to be of service.

Don't Miss Sister Bingo!

Fundraiser for This is How (www.thisishow.net)


Be part of the first ever Sister Bingo here in Phoenix Arizona. More info at azsisters.livejournal.com

I am getting so excited, are you!?!

Blessings from Brother Odd

Buddhist Prayer of Blessings

We surround all men and all forms of life with infinite love and compassion.

Particularly, do we send out compassionate thoughts to those in suffering and sorrow,

to those in doubt and ignorance,

to all who are striving to attain truth,

and to those whose feet stand close to the great change that men call death,

we send forth all wisdom, mercy and love.

Joyous Jaunt at Tucson Pride

This beautiful town surprises me with something new and wonderful every time I visit. Our first night in town we visited a lovely queer coffee shop right next door to IBT's and had some of the best chicken soup ever. (can't remember it's name tho!)


Here are some pictures from Tucson Pride. (parade and festival)

I think one of my favorite moments was picking up Novice Sister Heidi O'Semeeose, one of the latest manifestations of Novice Sister Odora, who was radiant in pink and passed out a SLEW of Skittles as Sister Blessings to all. Heidi has GOT to come out of the closet more often. Taste the Rainbow!

Atopa and 3M, where are all your pictures?!?! Of course there were too many good times captured with B'neatha Sheets and Oralee Sunshine at the festival later to count.

Waiting for the Parade to start, we were photographed, interviewed and recorded by everyone and their brother, including the Channel 9 news, and a lovely Bear named Mike.

Outside the festival we ran into a ton of friends, new and old. But my favorite memory while sitting by the gate, was meeting a fabulous faery from San Fransisco, who was drumming for cash, so she could get into the event and volunteer for the local gay youth group, EON. I decided to take up a collection, and this amazing man named Sean donated more than enough so she was also able to have lunch. I hope you find your way back to San Fransisco soon sweet faery. And blessings all over your wonderful self Sean! Now that's family.

In Memory of Lady Jaye

My condolances to all who morn her passing and loss.

Lady Jaye, you were a beautiful performer and brought joy to this world. The news of your passing was a shock to me. You brought joy and light into the lives of others through your performance. May you embrace your own joy in the life beyond this one.

I light a candle for your passing, and pray that your loved ones will have strength in the time of your loss. Yet I know you will join those who watch over us. May the Nuns of the Above greet you with the best party ever, and your next life be even better than this last!

http://www.genesisp-orridge.com/index.php?section=news&id=111&album_id=1

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

Nuns in the Sun -Tucson Pride Weekend!

Look for Sisters all weekend!

Friday night bar run
Saturday in the parade and at the pride fest (http://www.tucsonpride.org)

and Sunday in and cheering on the AIDS walk (http://www.aidswalktucson.com/)

National Coming Out Day is TOMORROW

Come one come all, come out of the closet.
Especially with all that's going on politically these days... come out come out wherever you are!



And just for fun, check out my coming out video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DEoT3h5EVo

Have a blessed National Coming Out Day!

Yay! Bedtime Stories from Sister Unity

The Rabbit and the Moon (part 1)


The Rabbit and the Moon (part 2)

HRC Sweatshop? You go SF!

In San Fransisco they know how to protest in fun, humorous, creative and impacting ways! You go San Fransisco! I don't know who all is planning the HRC Sweatshop Playground, but what a hilarious and fun way to protest the injustices HRC has been committing against our community.

Here in Arizona most of us are resting after a weekend of debauchery at Rainbows Festival. But while I'm resting, I thought I'd post another video for you which Spiketakiss and I took while there. First we have AZ Trans Alliance and friends protesting HRC:

Brotherly Libations

Today I attended Rainbows Festival as N. Brother Odd

It was bouncy trouncy, FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN, and I met lots of new friends!

My favorite parts were running into a sexy couple of friends at the entrance... spending time with N. Sister B'neatha and Postulant Guard Spiketakiss...

serving drinks and meeting friends at the Equality Arizona Margarita Booth...

playing with my camera:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uDgCFbcbBQ

and convincing people to tell me all their dirty little secrets... or at least how they feel about the Employment NonDiscrimination Act as you can see in this video of Ethan:

Another little tidbit about Mischif (video)

Join me at Rainbows Festival today and tomorrow serving Margaritas from 3-6 and taking donations for Equality Arizona... but if you can't, watch my video





http://www.unitedenda.org
Edit:
Today we served literally hundreds of drinks and collected about $400 between donations and the money they'll get from the drink tickets. We'll be back at it tomorrow. Pics to come!

Celebrate Unity at the Rainbows Festival

Please join me tomorrow at Rainbows festival to
celebrate the joys of being yourself, and show your
support for a united ENDA.

- Between 10am and 6pm, be at Rainbows Festival (It's FREE!)


- Noon: come to the HRC booth and bring your notes and
letters on how you feel about HRC's double speak about
ENDA.

- Stop by Equality Arizona's Information booth and listen to a sample of the Equality Arizona radio show which will inform you all about United ENDA

- Spread love, joy and hope everywhere you go and
thank people for supporting an inclusive version of
ENDA. Love, joy and hope grow when shared.

- Buy a cool refreshing beverage at one of Equality Arizona's booths. I'll be pouring margarita's both days from 3-6pm!

If you can't make it to Rainbows to celebrate diversity with us,

There are many things you can do to help over the next
seven days:

Contact your member of the U.S. House of
Representatives today.

· Tell them you want H.R. 2015, the bill that
will provide employment protections for both sexual
orientation and gender identity.

Spread the word!

· Blog, write to the editor, or speak out
about why this is important and what people can do
about it. Important blogs to respond to include
http://wockner. blogspot. com;
http://www.americab log.com; http://www.planetou t.com;
http://www.baywindo ws.com; http://www.gay. com; and
http://www.washblad e.com.

· Thank organizations, unions, and employers
who have already signed on to the project; let them
know that their stance is appreciated and the right
thing to do.

Support the Movement for Transgender Equality!
Click on the name of either organization to donate to the National Center for Transgender Equality or the Transgender Law Center.

· Be proud of what we've accomplished and know
that you are a part of the movement to bring civil
rights to all.