Beauty is Imperfection

(Originally posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 )

What themes would you like to see honored on your U.S. postage stamps?

–*The history of rice

–*The history of sugar packaging

–*The history of innovations in logistical transportation of dry goods

–*The history of bitches and hos in gangsta rap

–*The history of dirty Hispanic borrow words like “pendejo”

–*The history of German fisting videos

–*The history of chemicals used to create the taste of American food

–*The history of date rape

–*A commemoration of the facial hair of Ethan Hawke

–*The history of scuzz

–*A commemoration of the reverse turnbuckle move in pro wrestling

–*A history of multiple blades in razors

–*A commemoration of the physical act of love between Anne Sexton and her daughter with the immortal line “A woman who loves a woman is forever young.”*

–*A fond look back at the now defunct monthly menstrual cycle

–*A history of girls named “Sabine”

–*The commemoration of the death of jazz

–*The commemoration of the death of reason

*Thanks to PJ for bringing this important cultural milestone to my attention.