LAistas - If you are at all interested in acquiring any Miracleborn Memorabilia (aka: our stuff), we are yard sale-ing tomorrow and Sunday from 8-1. Email me if you need the address. It's in Toluca Lake. Baby stuff and furniture!!

If any Buffista out there has very tiny feet (I'd say American size 5 1/2) and would like a pair of KICKASS Fluevog shoes (vaguely low-top Doc Marten in appearance), email me at my profile addy. Plei donated them to me since they were too small for her, and though my feet are a size 6 or 6 1/2, they were not wee enough for these shoes.

I refuse to make money off of them. Seems un-Buffista-like. I gained them from a Buffista and would like to pass them on to one.

Note? Both Plei and I will be massively jealous of you for being able to wear these shoes. I considered pulling an evil stepsister and cutting off a toe to force my way in, but then I'd have to get rid of all my pretty flip flops.

More 'Vog Details: They're a UK 4, which is usually a US 6 (I wear a US 6C), but these 'Vogs run both a touch small and a touch narrow. So if you're a 5.5W or have high arches, they probably wouldn't work. A small 6N or a regular 5.5 would work. They really are great shoes, except for that pesky size issue.

Hey Buffistas!

Remember a couple of weeks ago when I said we needed some extra dough to cover an upgrade? Well, we haven't yet received the likely amount it will cost. We have the money on hand to pay for the upgrades, but we still need to cover the monthly bill as well. It's amazing that we're able to do this voluntarily, but I'm looking for a few more volunteers.

So, if there's any way you can spare a few bucks, that would be great. Remember, if most of us give just a little, we'd be golden. The money address is donations at buffistas dot org, good for Paypal or email for mailing directions.

F2Fers:

I've made a reservation for prom space and we're beginning to try to collect money for that and the hospitality suite. However, I don't want any to feel railroaded on any of this - if you're coming to Atlanta, please try to drop by the thread and add your .02 regarding location, costs, food preferences, etc.

They They Thought They Had Beaten It ... They Thought It Was Gone ...... but "How To Succeed As A Failing Writer" has returned, with my newest column ... Questions on Airplanes: Thoughts on poetry, cognitive dissonance and Harold Bloom.

Hmmm ... and somehow, with those keywords, I suspect it won't be as popular as the ones about sex and politics.

There's a new lesson up at Gothic Charm School!

Goodbye Cruel Internets; or The Great Flounce-Off

I'm about to start doing some volunteer work through UCLA at a juvenile detention facility in Sylmar, CA. Part of my work will be outreach to find books for the incarcerated teens. Naturally I thought of the Buffistas, lovers of books. Here is what is needed:

• Paperback books only
• Comics and graphic novels a-okay (some have even requested Astonishing X-Men)
• Age range is 12-17, boys and girls
• Used is great
• There is also a Wish List on Amazon >[link]

If you have anything you'd like to donate, please contact me at my profile addy. Thanks!

DCistas -- You may have heard or read about the devastating fire at Eastern Market last week. In support of Eastern Market, several area bars and restaurants are donating percentages of their receipts tonight to the rescue fund. This fund will not only help to rebuild, but will also help to support the vendors while the structure is being rebuilt. Go here for a list of establishments.

Thanks for posting that Vortex!

In addition, I went to the town hall meeting last night with hundreds of residents, most of the vendors and the mayor. If localistas would like an update on the rebuilding plan, or to be alerted to upcoming meetings, ping my profile addy.