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Muffins:

I apologize for three things about this particular show.

First is that I am one day away from the one year anniversary of when I taped this show with Lori Barghini, one half of the fabulous Lori & Julia radio show on 107.1 radio.

Second is that I waited so long to post-edit that I missed all appropriate ways to tie the show into breast cancer awareness which is why we recorded in the first place.

Third is a personal apology to Lori | Better late than never and you have been delightfully understanding about the delays!  You are just a gem Lori XXXOOO!

The reason I wanted to get Lori and Julia together for a show is to share with people the clever story of how these two entrepreneurial party girls created a product that created quite a stir.  The product they invented is Body Perks! Listen to the show to hear the terrific tale of how they took the fine art of studying behavior in Vegas to the set of Sex and the City!  The best part of the product is that it is so much more than sexy.

It is also receiving testimonials from post mastectomy patients and their loved ones.    This is one show that has really helped me do what I originally set out to do - create a bridge between public health awareness and keeping it sexy! Taken from their website is this one testimonial that particularly touched me...

"My wife had breast cancer and a double mastectomy plus all the chemo and radiation Docs like to "recommend" as "additional precautionary treatment"! she has been through so much STUFF, but she loves me to no end and "understands" how much her breasts were such a vital part of her meeting my emotional needs for physical attractiveness and sexual fulfillment and that my commitment is and always will be to ONLY look to my wife to satisfy those needs. I find my wife to be a very attractive woman even without her breasts and have repeatedly told her there are still 998 other things about her that I love and choose to focus on what I have not what has been lost. She is perfectly content to be without breasts,BUT "we"wanted to at least pursue reconstructive surgery. Our appointment with a Dr at the Mayo clinic described in detail the three options with before and after pictures. A lot of pain and risks were what got my attention and visuals of muscle mass being laid on a table "so- to-speak" to be transferred to make breasts was not exactly a turn on, that I wanted my wife to have to go through, which she was perfectly willing to do for her husband's needs. I'm thinking "how much luckier can a man be to have a wife like I have, to willingly and cheerfully put her body at my decision?" She has modeled a sense of humor throughout all her endurings and sought her husbands' joint mutual aggreement every step of the way. The nurse was also in the room and I looked at her and blurted out "can I suggest a different option? (jokingly) Why not just make a three inch nipple that we could velcro to my wife's chest cuz it's her beautiful nipples that miss so much, forget the breast part?" The nurse didn't hesitate, and responded "sure we can do that!" She left and a moment later came back with some info and a caution: "be warned that if your wife were to wear these nipples, that I am going to tell you how to get, when she goes out in public, that she will have a LOT of men making eyes at her and seeing her as very attractive! So, if you don't mind... and she told us about bodyperks.com and further said with a sheepish grin " they would make a great stocking stuffer being this close to Christmas! I loved it! a viable solution to my dilemma, plus an idea for a stocking stuffer (I always want ideas) Just then, I remembered seeing a news piece done on KMSP- Minneapolis a few years ago demonstrating with hidden cameras the before and after the difference enhanced nipples did to a group of unsuspecting men's attention factor. Thank you bodyperks and Mayo clinic for helping out a desperate husband! Flat chested is A-OK! Just give me nipples to look at and I am good to go! (I have often heard it said that it does not take much for a wife to please her husband: just bring him something to eat and drink, show up with it naked and he will be VERY HAPPY! Boy! is that me! I am back to having 1000 things to love about my wife! May wonders never cease!"

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Thanks again Lori!  Say hello to Julia for me.  You both are the best!

Love & Peace,

Margie

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Muffins, perhaps you already knew this but I wanted to share that this is the final weekend to catch Killer Joe on stage at the Cedar Riverside People's Center in Minneapolis.  With Justin Kirkeberg directing for the Candid Theater Company is it any surprise the production has been consistently receiving rave reviews!   Listen in on this show where Justin talks about the production and so much more.

More about the show (taken from the ticket site):

"Killer Joe is set in the Mobile home of the Smith family, a family like many throughout America doing the  so familiar dance with the poverty line, but this is where any similarities with the Smith's end. Killer Joe revels in its white trash stereotypes, and gives you permission to do the same; it is pulp fiction that has it both ways, deriving humor from the dirty realism.

This production will include violence, Sexual situations and Nudity.  Not appropriate for children or  people easily offended."

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Muffins:

I had Krystal Kleer over the other day to visit about a very special upcoming event celebrating the many years and looks of Madonna.

Krystal has been working diligently for months now to put together one of the most exciting evenings St. Paul has seen (or will see) in a very long time.  Listen to the show for all the details.  Also check out the event details on Facebook and also on Krystal's blog.

Event specifics include:

The QUEEN will FINALLY be make'n her triumphant return to the Land of 10,000 Lakes after 25 years since the "Who's That Girl" tour in 1987...not once but twice!

Saturday November 3rd and Sunday November 4th @ Xcel Center in downtown St. Paul with her MDNA tour.  In honor of MADONNA's return to MN...CAMP bar will be throw'n the official kick-off party "M"

Friday November 2nd, 2012

8pm

this is a 21+ event

$5 cover (1/2 the proceeds to benefit the TREVOR PROJECT)

The event is hosted by the unintentionally internationally unknown performing illusionsit of her own universe...Krystal Kleer and sponsored by Interscope Records...Smirnoff and Lavender Magazine

Come dressed as your fav-o-rit Madonna look in the past 30 years and enter the "MADONNA DRAG RACE" for fabulous prizes.  Enjoy the spinn'n sensations of DJ Bonnie Rotten play'n all of MADONNA's smash hits...all nite long...from her 1st smash hit "EVERYBODY...to her 43rd #1 smash hit "TURN UP THE RADIO"

MADONNA specialty drinks all nite long | stick around til mid-nite for the GRAND PRIZE draw'n of 2 tickets to Madonna's MDNA Tour @ Xcel Center

Whether you feel "like a virgin"...or want to "express yourself"... maybe just a "ray of light"... perhaps your feel'n "hung up"... or just a "girl gone wild"...  a night @ "M" has somethin' for "everybody" to enjoy!

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Muffins, this morning I caught up with Rachel Gold, author of Being Emily.  Gold holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and religious studies from Macalester College and a Master of Fine Arts in writing from Hamline University.  The book "Being Emily" is the first young adult novel dealing with the topic of being transgender.  The conversation we had is both enlightening and encouraging.   Kate Bornstein states this about the book: "Powerful and empowering with an optimistic message that we all need more of in our lives."

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Muffins:

This show is a chat with Justin Kirkeberg, Director of Angels in America: Millennium Approaches.

This stage production is produced by Theater COUP D'ETAT and is amazingly relevant to our current political circumstance today.  Although the Tony Kushner work was originally reflective of the beginning of the AIDS pandemic and the Reagan era of politics, many of the issues are the same today.  Please listen in to Justin's insights and extracurricular activities that set him apart from the crowd.  Kirkeberg is certainly someone to keep you eyes on!

Click on the Image to buy tickets online

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Well Muffins:

This show is with one of gosh darned cutest guys I have ever met!  His name is Erik Janzen and he is the creator of Red Card Production.  He is sometimes serious and sometimes amusing but his heart is always in the right place.  We ramble and drift through a sea of all things art and pride related as we shamelessly plug almost everybody and everything dear to us.

Take a listen and prepare yourself for a good ole time!

Love & Peace,

Margie

For info about the upcoming Senses: 3 Click on the image below!

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Muffins:

Last night was the first night of the 3rd annual Out Twin Cities Film Festival.  The evening was sparsely attended for the opening film which is a shame because it was a terrific look at what went down during the months leading up to the passage of Proposition 8 (Prop Hate) in California in 2008.   The parallels between what happened in California and what has the potential of happening in Minnesota this upcoming November are glaring.  Listen to the show to hear Director, Charlie Gage, discuss his process and insights learned during the production of the film.

Gage is funny, direct and intelligent in his ability to take a complicated social issue and make it accessible to all.

The festival continues through Sunday June 3, 2012.  If you are in the Twin Cities I highly recommend taking in one or all of the selected films and shorts.  There is something for everyone and many of the offerings include Q&A or panel discussions following.

See you at the Movies!

Margie

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This show is with David Johnson, Health Coach for Take Shape for Life!

David has been on the show before to discuss his own amazing story of weight loss and life changing body transformation.  He is truly an inspiration and I am looking forward to working on my own transformation with his support and encouragement!

Beginning tomorrow I am taking his 30 day challenge!  Wish me luck and I will keep you posted.

Love & Peace (and shrinking)

Margie

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By way of every possible film festival they are able to collect another award!

I recently was able to schedule a phone interview with Gary and Larry  Lane, the Producers and leads in the documentary Hollywood to Dollywood.  The film is a labor of love and vision for these two twin gay brothers.  Transplanted from Goldsboro, North Carolina to Hollywood, they have a unique story and way of combating bigotry and hatred in the South.

They are bringing the film to the Out Twin Cities Film Festival this upcoming June and you will not be disappointed when you come to see them in person.  The showing is occurring on Saturday June 2, 2012 at 7pm.  More information can be found at the Facebook page for the festival.  oh, did I mention that I am the official blogger for this year's festival?  I can't wait!

Reviews and more will be available throughout the festival at thecolu.mn and on heres-margie.com

I hope you will join us and also come to the after party when Gary and Larry are in town!

Love  & Peace,

Margie

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In April 2009 a small group of us decided to bring awareness to the problem of Toxic Toys.  Toxic toys are adult toys (dildos and insertables) that are made of unstable substances that are capable of releasing potentially harmful toxins into your body upon use.  The Smitten Kitten, an adult toy store in Minneapolis, Minnesota, pioneered an effort to educate people about these potentially harmful objects.

In observation of Earth Day I am happy to provide the video again today on this channel.

Enjoy life and protect yourself and the Earth!

Love & Peace Muffins!

Margie

Last night I had the wonderful opportunity to attend Box Wine Theater's latest production "Tom and Kelly Adopt an Asian Baby".

It is rare these days when I find myself laughing to the point where my sides hurt and this show made it so.  Tome and Kelly are a suburban couple that are in turmoil.  Feeling as though they have missed out, the couple decides to engage in typical rites of passage after the anniversary surprise package doesn't fulfill.

Kelly, played by Gretchen Grunzke, is energetic and animated.  She whirls about the small stage at the Cedar Riverside People's Center as if she was dancing with the stars!  Tom is played by Joe Swanson and is a laugh a minute star who explores an unconventional dark side.  The two of them combined are all that is needed to provide an evening of fun and farce.

The company is directed by the inimitable talent of Bethany Simmons and the original production was written by Adam Sharp.  Simmons and Sharp are the lead creatives for Box Wine Theater and a delightful duo bringing unique perspectives to the stage in Minnesota.

I highly encourage your attendance at one of their upcoming productions including Gay Bash on April 6, 2012.  Gay Bash is a 21+ event that is also a fundraiser to raise awareness of the upcoming marriage amendment vote.  Bring your ID, enjoy complimentary food and beverages all for the low price of $16.00 admission. See you at the show.Value, fun and fresh perspectives - I think it may be spring!

Margie

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Muffins:

Once again Julie is on the show and also about to bring us her talents on stage(s).  This time she will be delighting us in the production of Durang Durang in two separate venues.  Julie Dafydd is without a doubt one of Minneapolis' gems and I highly encourage treating yourself to one of the upcoming shows.

A double bill of plays by Christopher Durang including "Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You" and "The Actor's Nightmare."

Price: $5

Whitney Fine Arts Center 1424 Yale Place Minneapolis, MN http://www.metrostate.edu

Mar 29, Thu. at 7:00 pm Mar 30, Fri. at 7:00 pm Mar 31, Sat. at 7:00 pm Apr 13, Fri. at 7:00 pm at Mounds Theatre Apr 14, Sat. at 2:00 pm

In preparation for her stage performance I would love it if you take a moment to download this show and take it with you on a walk in what is one of the nicest springs I have witnessed in Minnesota!

Blessings all around us!

Love & Peace,

Margie

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Muffins:

The other day I was able to sit down with Mitchell J Thompson and Drew Jansen for a lovely chat about the upcoming Marriage Amendment being proposed in Minnesota.  Mitch has created a wonderful video aimed at educating people about the effects the proposed amendment would have on many loving relationships.

At the end of the day, you know how I feel...  The world just doesn't have enough love to go around!  Therefore, we should not be in the business of legislating away the ability to honor and respect loving couples.

I do hope you will listen to the show and educate yourself on the facts.

Love & Peace Muffins!

Margie

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Muffins:

Every once in a while a person will drift into your life that you KNOW your path was destined to cross.  Mark Durkop is one of those individuals for me.   Mark is extremely talented in staging and event design and, although steeped heavily in the arts and theater, he also is a hard working civil rights activist.

He is now combining that talent and energy with a passion to see global justice occur.  He is working on an amazing project right now to bring awareness to the large number of same sex couples being discriminated against in Minnesota.  The discrimination is a result of their inability to legally marry and are therefoe being denied rights afforded to heterosexuals married couples.  Mark is smart, talented , a real go getter but most of all someone I am pleased to call a friend!

I hope you enjoy the show.

Love, Peace and Equal Rights!

Margie

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Muffins:

This show was recorded in August 2011.  Stewart Van Cleve was just about to set out on the next leg of his academic journey which was bringing him to Portland State to work on his masters in Urban Planning.

Stewart is a very talented young gay man who recently completed a manuscript to be released in the fall of 2012.  The book he wrote for The University Press is about same sex couples in Minnesota.

Stewart will no doubt be on a steep trajectory after the book's release and I am grateful that I was able to sit down with him on his way up.

I do hope you enjoy the show!

Margie

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Well Muffins:

I just got out of the studio after receiving a big surprise from Adam Dykes.  He took it upon himself to write the theme song for our upcoming TV show called Here's Margie!

Take a listen!

Thanks Adam!!

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Esme Rodriguez has been one of the hardest working show director/producers in Minnesota for some time!  Now, add to the long list of credits a regular column in Scene Magazine and Executive Producer for the GenderF*Kation.

A regular show named Dragmanity at Bryant Lake Bowl in Uptown, Minneapolis bringsa variety of acts intended to challenge one's thoughts on gender.  Esme Rodriguez and I finally were able to sit down and chat about gender philosophy, performance art and in general, Life!

Enjoy!

Margie

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Hello Muffins:

This is a good time of year to think about others.  Especially how you can help others in your community.  We all have opportunities to give back to others  every day.  Clare Housing has ample opportunities for people to give back and enrich their spirit at the same time.  Whether your talents are for cooking, digging, chatting or paying - Clare Housing needs you!

This show is with Debbie Wyman and Elisabeth Loeffler from Clare Housing and we discuss all the many ways that Clare Housing provides supports to people living with HIV and AIDS.  What is less known are all the ways that Clare Housing provides opportunities for involvement in the execution of their mission.

Clare Housing provides affordable housing, supportive services and compassionate care to people living with HIV/AIDS.  This is a wonderful time to consider including Clare Housing in your year end giving plan.  Only a few days remain to give that last financial (tax deductible) gift of 2011.  Consider making a gift online today.  If you are not in a position to give a financial gift, consider a gift of time and talent.

The cause is one that is near and dear to my heart.  So much so, that the ladies even got me to cry!  I hope you enjoy the show.

Happy New Year!

Margie

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Well she is at it again!  This year the holiday show with Miss Richfield 1981 is better than ever.  Reflecting on her 30 years of traveling the country on Greyhounds, entertaining the troops (of homos primarily), this year Miss R is really bringing it!

The show is at Coales Center in downtown Minneapolis and continues to play on Thursday - Sunday for the next two weeks.

Listen to the show as Margie and Miss R chat about all things ramblishcious!

Can't get enough of this zany and wonderful friend of mine - check her out on YouTube and her brand new Orbitz ads!

Happy Holidays Muffins!

Mrs P.

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Recently I had the opportunity to chat with none other than Robyne Robinson.  Minnesotans know and love her for her years as a newscaster for Fox.  But there is so much more to this insightful entrepreneur.   Now very busy with her unique jewelry line - ROX, Robyn took time out to chat about life, love, politics and appreciation.  She is simply delightful and so real I felt as if I was chatting with my sister.

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