About Me
- Ginger
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- We've been burned alive, stereotyped, and excommunicated, and that's why this blog is dedicated to the most underrated recessive gene of the century. In this blog, I will be featuring a tickling mixture of historical fact, fiction, and contemporary ideas and ideals concerning my fellow fair-skinned and florid friends. Enjoy!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
BLOG MOVE
I have decided to move my blog in order to pursue a different style of blogging.
My new blog is here:
http://yourtrueinterpreter.wordpress.com/
Please pass the link along, and enjoy my new site!
XoXo
~Ginger
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Vampires
Stock from Katanaz Stock
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Redheads Are More Sensitive to Pain
The MC1R gene belongs to a family of receptors that include pain receptors in the brain, and as a result, a mutation in the gene appears to influence the body’s sensitivity to pain. A 2004 study showed that redheads require, on average, about 20 percent more general anesthesia than people with dark hair or blond coloring. And in 2005, researchers found that redheads are more resistant to the effects of local anesthesia, such as the numbing drugs used by dentists.
After publishing research on the topic, Dr. Sessler began hearing from redheads who complained about problems with dental pain and fear about going to the dentist. He said that when someone with red hair is considering a dental or other procedure requiring an anesthetic, they should talk to their doctor about the high probability that they are resistant to anesthetics.
“Because they’re resistant, many redheads have had bad experiences,” Dr. Sessler said. “If they go to the dentist or have a cut sutured, they’ll need more local anesthetic than other people.”
XoXo
Ginger
Thursday, May 28, 2009
A History of Gingers
Mary Magdalene was said to have had long, flowing red hair, and is portrayed as a redhead in many historical images and texts. (psst.... click on the images to see them enlarged!)
Queen Elizabeth I was a natural-born redhead, a beautiful reenactment here played by Cate Blanchett
One of my favorite paintings by Edmund Leighton, called "Accolade" A princess knighting a noble fighter
This stunning image of Maureen Ohara shows off her inherently feminine and seductive nature
One of the most versatile, intelligent, and beautiful actresses of our lifetime, Julia Roberts
Lets not forget the sexiest, redheaded, crime-solving man on television, the one and only David Caruso, aka Horatio Caine.
Amy Adams, the quintessential fairy-tale copper-haired beauty
So, there you have it. A brief look into some of the amazing redheads in history. Sure, there are plenty more, and you can take a more in-depth look by picking up a book like this one:
The Redhead Encyclopedia: The Complete Book on Redhead History, Facts, & Folklore, by Stephen Douglas
XoXo
~Ginger
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
What would you do if....
What would you do if.......
Stranded in a forest alone
I would probably use my cell phone to call someone for help..... haha, oh technology.
Sensed someone stalking you
Casually walk to the nearest public/lit area
You suddenly developed superhuman strength
I would move the state of Massachusetts right next to California
You saw a dead cat
Try hard not to cry... that's happened to everyone before! sad!!!
You saw a dead human
Probably stare at it with creepily intense interest
Someone anonymously sent a love note
Smile
You became blind
After mourning for years I would develop my voice and sing professionally
Your car broke down beside a graveyard
Take it as a sign from karma and try to convince myself it was just a coincidence
Your best friend called you at 4am
Not pick up the phone.... lol
You could bring back anyone from 6 feet under
I would bring back my grandpa so he could tell me more about his childhood
Someone keeps staring at you
Smile at them until they thought I was nuts
Someone ate your lunch
Intentionally? I'd be a little mad and then get another one.
You're at a stranger's funeral
Pretend like I'm family until I can subtly get out of there
You got 100 free spray cans
Spray cans?.... I don't know... recycle them?
A horse came chasing after you
Use my sixth sense to telepathically channel the horses brain waves in another direction
XoXo
~Ginger
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Desperation
well it's been another rousing week of job hunting and laughing managers when I ask about hiring. I swear.. i'm going to be making lattes at 4am. I just know it. College degree and i'm going to be forced to work at a cafe.... why not just go to culinary school? Or better yet, work in Italy where at least the coffee is good!
I'm sort of renewing myself.... trying to start a new process in my life. I don't want to worry too much about any one thing, but I also have to be pro-active about situations that I know need to be fixed. Isn't it hard to be honest with yourself? So much easier to focus on other peoples shit...
I sat on the steps of my "sister" Megans apartment complex till she came home yesterday. I didn't know what else to do. I would have continued to drive around aimlessly but i was wasting too much gas... on the bright side, I did find a cute, cheap little cafe in the North end that serves fantastic butter cookies. Cafe Vittoria. check it out.... it's on Hanover.
Anyway, I think i've finally got my shit together. Another job interview today... .. some real estate company in allston.... doesn't sound too appealing.... but then again, neither does making lattes at 4am.
Wish me luck all of my wonderful fans! And keep pushin... your life might be tough.. but someone elses is always worse ;)
XoXo
Ginger