I don’t care how hot the weather is because I am not going to wear gothic garb in the midday sun and my family has good central air conditioning.

I have been looking for something to wear to play Little Red Riding Hood and the Horny Construction Worker and Heavy Red have been kind enough to create just the thing. The Heavy Red site says: “The limited edition Heavy Red costume Little Dark Red Riding Hood, is so beautiful with its dark elegance. The red and black dress made from weighted matte jersey and rayon hangs beautifully. The black arrow point bodice is adorned with a black bow. The dress is fully lined, has a side zipper, adjustable straps and straps that tie in the back to give you the perfect fit. The dress comes with a matching capelette which is fully lined with black satin. The outfit also includes: -miniature picnic basket. This costume is one you will want to wear over and over, it is truly amazing! Please note: All Halloween Costume Sales are final and only exchangable for size”.

The manufacturers seem to believe it is a Halloween costume, not necessarily intended for other forms of roleplay.

Okay, you’ve celebrated Valentines Day and Lupercalia and now you need the opportunity to laugh about both Hallmark love holidays and fertility. You need look no farther than the the online archive of the old BLT punk rock humor zine I mentioned earlier. The Valentine’s Day/Birth Control issue of BLT is taglined Boyfriends, Lesbians, & Truth. My favorite part includes a recount of why horror effects artist Tom Savini should have worked for Planned Parenthood. Other high points include a lesbian stepmom married to a guy with a vasectomy trying to teach his daughter how to use a condom and a quiz to tell if it’s really love or just too many mind-altering substances.