Twisted Passions - Twisted Art: December 2014

Creating Beauty

As a child, I was frightened by a humongous Kissy doll. At 3, it was as big as I was and when you pulled it's hands together it made a smacking or a supposed kissing sound. I was sure it would get up and get me......making smacking sounds as it neared my bed.

Now I make dolls.....some are supposed to be scary, but most just reflect how I look at beauty. To me we have a very narrow view of what beauty is and is not. I have cerebral palsy and don't think I'm whining about it I'm not. I'm lucky my case is very mild compared to some people's. But you can pick me out as different, I walk awkwardly, but my arm and leg work correctly.....for someone with a partially paralyzed arm and leg.

I look like someone with CP is supposed to and in my way I'm attractive. I try to reflect alternative beauty in the dolls I create and so in some ways I'm still dealing with fear, but now it's not my own.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Unusual Holiday Traditions - Holland

Now, some traditions can seem odd to those who have never experienced them before. Probably why I always believed that it's important to travel and read as much history as possible.

From what I've read Sinterklaas' black helpers are either just guys covered in soot, the chimney thing, slaves or servants. I guess Americans aren't the only ones who try to revise embarrassing history.

From the recent images I found when writing this, free Black Peter signs show up on Dec 5th with Sinterklaas now. So I guess it's nice to know we all have holiday traditions we'd like to avoid.

One of the funniest essays on strange customs like Sinterklaas and black Peter was written and read by David Sedaris.

Click on the link below and enjoy.

6 to 8 black men-David Sedaris

Monday, December 8, 2014

Obscure Holiday Movies- The Hebrew Hammer

One of my favorite holiday movies is The Hebrew Hammer. Yeah, I know it isn't your usual Santa movie .... I mean Damian Claus is the villain, and it's horrible that he murders his Dad and wants to destroy Chanukah and Kwanzaa but hey it's funny.

My favorite scene is when the Hammer and his sidekick go undercover to a meet Santa Extravaganza to stop Damian.

So.... If you want a laugh, click on the link and enjoy the whole movie.

...The Hebrew Hammer

Friday, December 5, 2014

Obscure Holiday Movies- The Great Rupert

I love the holidays and the entertainment pertaining to them. I found this little gem in the dollar dvd bin at the Dollar Tree. Now this Jimmy Durante film is a fave of mine.The Great Rupert

This sweet little dancing squirrel is the guardian angel for an impoverished family. The stop motion squirrel is nicely done. He looks adorable in his tiny kilt and accessories. Also he is quite the dancer. So click on the link and watch Rupert spin and help make things better.