Happy Birthday Henri Matisse

From Wikipedia:
" (31 December 1869 – 3 November 1954) was a French artist, known for his use of colour and his fluid, brilliant and original draughtsmanship. As a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, but principally as a painter, Matisse is one of the best-known artists of the 20th century. Although he was initially labeled as a Fauve (wild beast), by the 1920s, he was increasingly hailed as an upholder of the classical tradition in French painting.^[1] His mastery of the expressive language of colour and drawing, displayed in a body of work spanning over a half-century, won him recognition as a leading figure in modern art."

A Festivus for the Rest of Us!

Happy Festivus! This is one of my favorite holidays as well as one of the funniest Seinfeld episodes ever!

Taken from Wikipedia:

From the Seinfeld Episode "The Strike"
Frank Costanza (Jerry Stiller, left, next to Michael Richards as Cosmo Kramer) holds the old family Festivus Pole while talking to Jerry Seinfeld (Played by himself).

Type : Seasonal
Significance: A non-denominational holiday to be celebrated by those frustrated or jaded with the commercialism and pressure surrounding the Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa season
Date: December 23
Celebrations: Airing of Grievances, Feats of Strength, the Festivus Pole






If you do not know what Festivus is or would like to know more about it visit wikipedia

Wishing everyone a Happy Festivus!

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Happy Birthday Frank Zappa!

December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993

The most important thing to do in your life, is to not interfere with somebody else's life.
1987: Joe Walsh asking Frank Zappa on The Howard Stern Show

The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster

Captain Mosey and the Eight "I'd Really Rather You Didn'ts"

While brooding atop Mount Salsa because he couldn't find a pirate ship, Mosey the Pirate captain ( received some advice from the Flying Spaghetti Monster in the form of ten stone tablets. These were called the "I'd Really Rather You Didn'ts" by the FSM, the "Commandments" by Mosey, and the "Condiments" by his Pirate gang. While there were originally ten "I'd Really Rather You Didn'ts", two were dropped on the way back down the mountain, with eight remaining. This event "partly accounts for Pastafarians' flimsy moral standards". The FSM's commandments address the treatment of people of other faiths, worship of the FSM, sexual conduct, and NUTRITION.

The Eight "I'd Really Rather You Didn'ts"

1. I'd really rather you didn't act like a sanctimonious holier-than-thou ass when describing my noodly goodness. If some people don't believe in me, that's okay. Really, I'm not that vain. Besides, this isn't about them so don't change the subject.
2. I'd really rather you didn't use my existence as a means to oppress, subjugate, punish, eviscerate, and/or, you know, be mean to others. I don't require sacrifices, and purity is for drinking water, not people.
3. I'd really rather you didn't judge people for the way they look, or how they dress, or the way they talk, or, well, just play nice, okay? Oh, and get this into your thick heads: woman = person. man = person. Samey = Samey. One is not better than the other, unless we're talking about fashion and I'm sorry, but I gave that to women and some guys who know the difference between teal and fuchsia.
4. I'd really rather you didn't indulge in conduct that offends yourself, or your willing, consenting partner of legal age AND mental maturity. As for anyone who might object, I think the expression is "go fuck yourself," unless they find that offensive in which case they can turn off the TV for once and go for a walk for a change.
5. I'd really rather you didn't challenge the bigoted, misogynistic, hateful ideas of others on an empty stomach. Eat, then go after the bitches.
6. I'd really rather you didn't build multi million-dollar synagogues / churches / temples / mosques / shrines to my noodly goodness when the money could be better spent (take your pick):
   1. Ending poverty
   2. Curing diseases
   3. Living in peace, loving with passion, and lowering the cost of cable
      I might be a complex-carbohydrate omniscient being, but I enjoy the simple things in life. I ought to know. I AM the creator.
7. I'd really rather you didn't go around telling people I talk to you. You're not that interesting. Get over yourself. And I told you to love your fellow man, can't you take a hint?
8. I'd really rather you didn't do unto others as you would have them do unto you if you are into, um, stuff that uses a lot of leather/lubricant/vaseline. If the other person is into it, however (pursuant to #4), then have at it, take pictures, and for the love of Mike, wear a CONDOM! Honestly, it's a piece of rubber. If I didn't want it to feel good when you did it I would have added spikes, or something.

Flying Spaghetti Monster sitings!

It's that time of year again! Pastafarians really know how to decorate for the holidays.

May you be touched by his Noodly appendage. RAmen to all.

To see the latest FSM holiday decorations visit the official Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster site at
www.venganza.org

The Gift of Om for the Holidays

Perfect holiday gifts for those who practice
yoga, meditation and a life of peace.
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Give Art this Holiday Season!

Purple Squid and Anemones is a whimsical tribute to the artist Henri Matisse by jeanie marie kraft of Planet Calamari. The original Matisse, Purple Robe and Anemomes is at the Baltimore Museum of Art.

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Happy Birthday Walt Disney!

December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966

"My imagination creates my reality."

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Happy Birthday Bette Midler!

"I made a pact with myself a long time ago: Never watch anything stupider than you. It's helped me a lot. "
Bette Midler

Pawsitive Holiday Gifts!

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Gnome for the Holidays

Magical gnome gifts for this holiday season!

Merry Christmas from the gnomes of Planet Calamari!

To see more alternative holiday ornaments and gifts visit holiday art at the The Planet Calamari Shoppe

Happy Birthday Harpo Marx!

From Wikipedia:
"Adolph Marx), popularly known as Harpo Marx (November 23, 1888 – September 28, 1964) was one of the Marx Brothers, a group of Vaudeville and Broadway theatre entertainers who later achieved fame as comedians in the Motion Picture industry. He was well known by his trademarks: he played the harp; he never talked during performances, although he often blew a horn or whistled to communicate with people; and he frequently used props - one of his most commonly used props in films was a walking stick with a built-in bulb horn."

Happy 50th Birthday to Dr. Bean O'Boogie. lead air guitarist of the Air Band.
Tra la la la laaaaaaaaaaaa

Happy Birthday Joe Walsh

"Life's been good to me so far!"

The Acupuncture Emporium

Planet Calamari's Acupuncture Emporium

See unique acupuncture designs on great holiday gifts for acupuncturists and all those who love Oriental Medicine. Promote your practice with acupuncture t-shirts, tote bags, mugs, stickers, buttons and other items for your alternative medicine clinic.

Visit the acu-punk blog to learn about new acupuncture related information and products.


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Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse!

Happy 80th Birthday Mickey!

M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E

Learn more about Mickey Mouse at wikipedia

Happy Belated Birthday Neil Young

November 12th is Neil Young's birthday. This year i missed it. (So sorry Neil!)

Read more about Neil Young at wiki

YES WE DID!

Thank you all for voting for Change.

Change is possible!
And in honor of this positive election change, Scribbles from Planet Calamari has a new look!

VOTE FOR CHANGE!!!!!!

This is your last chance to vote for positive CHANGE!
Yes we can.
Si se puede!

Possible Restrictions On Wearing Political Gear At Voting Booths

"Quick “public service” note from CafePress letting you know that come Election Day, in some states, it’s prohibited to wear political gear at the voting booth (seriously). In fact, donning political attire may result in your being turned away -- and in some cases, your arrest.

By definition, displaying political messages on T-Shirts, buttons and such is considered “Electioneering” (defined as, To work actively for a political party). To prevent voter intimidation, electioneering is not allowed near some state’s voting booths. Be sure to look into restrictions in your neck of the woods. To get you started here are a few recent articles discussing electioneering:

Issue of what not to wear emerges as voters go to polls
www.firstamendmentcenter.org

County won’t allow “passive electioneering”
www.ncnewsonline.com

We’ve also posted a CafePress-style Public Service Announcement (wink wink) on our blog, outlining the issue. You can watch it here: cafepress

So feel free to speak your mind with political gear from CafePress, but be careful what you wear to the polls on Election Day. "

Happy Voting,
The CafePress Team

Obama Mania!

To see these Obama designs on clothing, tote bags, buttons, stickers, yard signs and more click on Planet Calamari's Obama-Mania Shop. Free shipping this weekend!

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Happy Birthday John Lennon

All we are saying
is Give Peace a Chance!

Happy Birthday Julie Andrews!

Happy Birthday Bruce Springsteen!

GROWIN' UP^©

Well I stood stone-like at midnight suspended in my masquerade
And I combed my hair till it looked just right and commanded the night brigade
I was open to pain and crossed by the rain and I walked on a crooked crutch
I strolled all alone through a fallout zone and came out with my soul untouched
I hid in the clouded wrath of the crowd, when they said "sit down" I stood up
Ooooh, growin' up

Well the flag of piracy flew from my mast, my sails were set wing to wing
I had a jukebox graduate for first mate, she couldn't sail but she sure could sing
I pushed B-52 and bombed 'em with the blues with my gear set stubborn on standing
I broke all the rules, strafed my old high school, I never once gave thought to landing
I hid in the clouded warmth of the crowd, but when they said "come down" I threw up
Ooooh, growin' up

I took month-long vacations in the stratosphere, and you know it's really hard to hold your breath
Swear I lost everything I ever loved or feared, was the cosmic kid in full costume dress
But my feet they finally took root in the earth though I got me a nice little place in the stars
And I swear I found the key to the universe in the engine of an old parked car
Whoa I hid in the mother breast of the crowd, but when they said "pull down" I pulled up
Ooooh, growin' up
Ooooh, growin' up
Alright, growin' up

No blank check for Wall Street.

Dear Friend,

Congress is on the brink of making a one-sided deal to give George W. Bush a blank check to bail out his pals - offering nearly (or perhaps more than) a trillion taxpayer dollars to Wall Street to cover its bad debts. That works out to somewhere between $2000 and $5000 from every American family. So what do the taxpayers get in return?

Nothing. No new regulation or oversight to help avoid this kind of crisis in the future. No public interest givebacks to help people whose homes are in the hands of the banks. Perhaps most shockingly of all, the taxpayers get absolutely no share in the profits if and when these finance giants bounce back, even though we are now assuming a great deal of the risk.

This is worse than a bad deal - this isn't a deal at all. This is a blank check to some of the richest companies in the world.

I just signed a petition calling on key members of Congress to impose a few sensible conditions to this bailout in order to protect the American people -- I hope you will too.

Please have a look and take action.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN!

Thanks!

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day!

It is a holy day for all Pastafarians! (devotees of the Flying Spaghetti Monster

arrrrr arrrrrr arrrrrrrr

Obama-Mania at Planet Calamari

Vote for a positive change!

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Happy Birthday Steve Martin!

Happy Birthday Mark Knopfler

Happy Birthday Nonna Annie!

Happy Birthday Steve Goodman

Steve Goodman (July 25, 1948 – September 20, 1984) was an American folk music singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. The writer of "City of New Orleans", made popular by Arlo Guthrie, Goodman won two Grammy Awards.
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Send Karl Rove to Jail!

Taken from the Credoaction.com email alert

"This sounds like a dream, doesn't it? Well, it's not. We have a unique opportunity right now to send Karl Rove to jail, but only if we take immediate action.

All we have to do is pressure the 40 members of the House Judiciary Committee, make them hold Rove in contempt and send him to jail. We've never had such a direct opportunity to hold Rove accountable. No, this is not enough punishment for his years and years of crimes, but it's a huge start, and will send a very clear message to the entire Bush administration.

Our friends at Brave New Films put together this video to explain the issues surrounding Rove's failure to testify before Congress, and why Rove should be held in contempt and sent to jail. We've teamed up with Brave New Films and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington to hold Karl Rove accountable. Check out Send Karl Rove to Jail, and sign our petition to ensure that the House Judiciary Committee holds Rove in contempt.

We're delivering the petition to all 40 members of the House Judiciary Committee this Thursday, so time is of the essence. Karl Rove is hiding under the cloak of "executive privilege" — a cloak that doesn't apply to his alleged dirty dealings with the Department of Justice. Congress has the power to force Rove to testify; all we have to do is convince them to use it.

Click here to tell Congress: we won't sit idly by while Karl Rove spits in the face of justice.

After you sign the petition, be sure to tell a few friends. "

Will Easton, Activism Manager
CREDO Action from Working Assets

Wishing you enlightenment!

Today is the Buddhist holiday known as the Feast of the Enlightenment of Avalokitesvara.

In some Buddhist traditions the Avalokitesvara takes on a female form and is known as Kuan Yin the Goddess of mercy and compassion. In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition it is believe d that the Dalai Lama is the incarnation of the Avalokitesvara.

Namaste!

10:56pm EDT, July 20, 1969, Armstrong made his descent to the Moon's surface
and spoke his famous line
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"

Happy Birthday Krishna!

The first cowboy! To learn more about this Hindu Deity visit
wikipedia


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Planet Calamari

Frida Kahlo
July 6, 1907 - July 13, 1954

"I hope the leaving is joyful; and I hope never to return"

Stop the Salem MA Power Plant!

This is taken directly from stoptheplant.org

CANCER???
ASTHMA?
Birth Defects?
Do you or a loved one suffer from cancer?

-FACT-
- The coal fired Salem Power Plant emits tons of chemicals
every day proven to cause cancer.

- Marblehead and Salem have elevated cancer
rates--higher than the state average.

- Salem Power Plant is over fifty years old and is one of
the "Filthy Five", the second most toxic in the state

- The Salem Power Plant dumps tons of carcinogenic
poisons into our air, soil and groundwater with
major health effects.

- A power plant in Boston was recently closed. It was thirteen
years YOUNGER than the Salem Harbor Plant.
It was considered obsolete.

- OSHA just issued its judgment that the owner of the plant,
Dominion, failed to protect employees and three men
died in November in a deadly explosion.


Ever wanted to open your windows for that fresh salt air and thought it was healthy? Think again. -Beware the toxic black dust and soot on your window sills-- 369,065 pounds of toxic chemicals were dumped into the air in 2006 by the Salem Power Plant. Your children are breathing this every day. Children are especially susceptible to the effects of these toxins.


The plant pumps out 2 tons of Mercury and Lead annually. It also emits nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases that lead to global warming


A recent Harvard study concluded that those living within 30 miles of the plant are at greater risk of premature death, respiratory illnesses and cancer. There were 14,400 asthma attacks per year related to the plant's emissions.


Join a class action suit to make the plant acknowledge its responsibility in contributing to your health problems. Contact Governor Deval Patrick's office to register your desire to close the plant by clicking here. We
operated fine for six months without the plant during the OSHA investigation of the November explosion and alternative modern sources
of power are readily available.


There are alternative uses for Salem Harbor that would provide hundreds more jobs and more tax revenue to the city. There would be a net gain in tourism and jobs. This is one of the nation's most beautiful and historic natural harbors. www.stopthePlantNow.org

contact us by email at Outraged@stoptheplantnow.org
CANCER???
ASTHMA?
Birth Defects?
Do you or a loved one suffer from cancer?

-FACT-
- The coal fired Salem Power Plant emits tons of chemicals
every day proven to cause cancer.

- Marblehead and Salem have elevated cancer
rates--higher than the state average.

- Salem Power Plant is over fifty years old and is one of
the "Filthy Five", the second most toxic in the state

- The Salem Power Plant dumps tons of carcinogenic
poisons into our air, soil and groundwater with
major health effects.

- A power plant in Boston was recently closed. It was thirteen
years YOUNGER than the Salem Harbor Plant.
It was considered obsolete.

- OSHA just issued its judgment that the owner of the plant,
Dominion, failed to protect employees and three men
died in November in a deadly explosion.

Ever wanted to open your windows for that fresh salt air and thought it was healthy? Think again. -Beware the toxic black dust and soot on your window sills-- 369,065 pounds of toxic chemicals were dumped into the air in 2006 by the Salem Power Plant. Your children are breathing this every day. Children are especially susceptible to the effects of these toxins. The plant pumps out 2 tons of Mercury and Lead annually. It also emits nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases that lead to global warming A recent Harvard study concluded that those living within 30 miles of the plant are at greater risk of premature death, respiratory illnesses and cancer. There were 14,400 asthma attacks per year related to the plant's emissions. Join a class action suit to make the plant acknowledge its responsibility in contributing to your health problems. Contact Governor Deval Patrick's office to register your desire to close the plant by clicking here. We operated fine for six months without the plant during the OSHA investigation of the November explosion and alternative modern sources of power are readily available. There are alternative uses for Salem Harbor that would provide hundreds more jobs and more tax revenue to the city. There would be a net gain in tourism and jobs. This is one of the nation's most beautiful and historic natural harbors. Click here to see Salem's bright future.

Happy Birthday HH the Dalai Lama!

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.
Without them humanity cannot survive."

To read more about the Dalai Lama visit wiki

In Memory

George Carlin
I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death.

Happy Birthday Carol Kane

"Bye bye boys... have fun storming the castle!"

Happy 80th Birthday Che!

Ernesto Che Guevara
June 14, 1928 - October 9, 1967

"an inspiration for every human being who loves freedom" Nelson Mandela

Wexler Co-Sponsors First Bush Articles of Impeachment

From Congressman Wexler:

"Our effort to hold the Bush/Cheney Administration accountable has taken another dramatic step forward. Last night, Congressman Dennis Kucinich introduced the first Articles of Impeachment ever to be introduced against President Bush. It includes, in total, thirty-five Articles detailing this Administration's blatant abuse of power. Today, I enthusiastically co-sponsored this vitally important bill.

I am grateful for Dennis' leadership on this issue and for the steadfast support that countless Americans have given to both of our efforts to redeem our government and expose the crimes of Bush and Cheney.

I will now expand my efforts to secure impeachment hearings in the Judiciary Committee for these new Articles of Impeachment against President George W. Bush.

Many of the charges against President Bush are well known – and would shock the conscience of everyday Americans if only the national media would be willing to report on these stark facts.

The Articles present a stunning narrative of offenses that have go well beyond previous crimes committed by any US chief executive. In fact no President or Vice President in history has done more to undermine our constitution.

These charges are broad, with 35 separate allegations including the deliberate lies regarding WMDs that led us to war and the approval of illegal wiretapping of American citizens. The Articles also include new allegations of high crimes – including the explicit approval for high Administration officials to violate treaties and US law banning the use of torture.

The Democratic Party gained a majority in the House and Senate due in large part to our promises to end the corruption of the Republican majority and to hold the Administration accountable to the law. This courageous bill is a crucial step towards fulfilling this promise, but – like the Articles against Cheney – they require your support to convince Democrats and open-minded Republicans to support this bold but necessary action.

Time is running out so we must work together to spread the message and apply pressure.

First, please encourage your friends and family members to sign up at WexlerWantsHearings.com– as it will allow us to keep in touch with you and speak to a wider audience.

Second, call your representative and urge them to support Impeachment hearings.

Finally, contact newspapers, news stations, and your favorite bloggers and urge them to report on this movement. We need to keep Impeachment a significant news story until the Democratic leadership sees the value in it.

McClellan Agrees to Testify:

I was pleased to inform you yesterday that Judiciary Committee Chairman Conyers met my call to have Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan testify under oath. I am thrilled to inform you that McClellan has agreed to testify on June 20th at 10AM. This will be the first step in what we hope will be ongoing and deepening examinations of the stark evidence and charges against both President Bush and Vice President Cheney.

Thank you for your continued passion and advocacy. Your support means so much to me.

Sincerely,

Congressman Robert Wexler

Happy Birthday Judy Garland

happy blog blast for peace day

Dona Nobis Pacem is Latin for "Grant Us Peace"

The Official Site of BlogBlast For Peace

Obama Bling Bling

Artists for Obama!

Paws for Obama... a pawsitive change!

Gnomes for Obama!

To see these Obama designs on clothing, buttons, stickers and other items click on peace&change

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Happy Towel Day!

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Towel Day
Towel Day 2005, Innsbruck, Austria, where, by his own accounts, Adams got the inspiration to write the Guide.
Official name	Towel Day
Observed by	fans of the author Douglas Adams
Type	International
Date	May 25
Observances	carrying a towel around with you for the entire day

Towel Day is celebrated every May 25 as a tribute by fans of the late author Douglas Adams.^[1] The commemoration was first held in 2001, two weeks after his death on May 11, 2001.^[2] On this day, fans carry a towel with them during the day to demonstrate their participation and mourning of the author. The towel is a reference to Adams's popular science fiction comedy series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

So long and thanks for all the fish! You are missed Douglas!

Happy Birthday Cher!

"Snap out of it!"

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Happy Wesak

Pawsitive Dog Art

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Happy Birthday Fred Astaire

May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987