Rabbit, rabbit.

Blessings of the new month continue to surround you for the time and the time to come. Whisper the words and bring in the bliss. "Rabbit, Rabbit".

This month we have something interesting to evaluate. Normally at Spatagram our 'Rabbit Rabbit' post is all about luck, comic books and gayness but this month we go beyond the silly for the downright strange. Two grown men, pop stars have chosen to have babies without mommies. Just like Doctors without Borders, these men have impregnated women that they have not even met. This may sound like standard fare for musicians, but they weren't even in the same room, or even at the Chateau Marmont with the expecting mommas. And these two men have long been plagued by pesky rumors. (Cue 'Mission Impossible" theme)

Rabbit, rabbit, the rabbits are dying!

Ricky Martin is living La Vida Loca. The 36 year old Grammy winner was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame last October. He was named the Latin Grammys Person of the Year in 2006. And in April of this year he bought his own island for 8 million dollars. He seems to be having it all, except a wedding, what could he want more? Of course................kids. Well I'll have you know that he has recently made notice that he's the proud papa to twin boys. The two were born the unconventional way. He plans to stay out of the public eye for the rest of the year so that he can spend time with his family. Anyone knowing me knows the bad spell I'm under with this former Menudo singer. I carried his photo (a sticker) stuck to the interior of my Coach wallet for years, til it was worn out from stress and kisses. I'm embarrassed but unrepentant about the whole thing. I'm glad for the man and am hoping that Madonna will pass down all the clothing that I sent her for Rocco and David. Go Madge! He's still my role model, for the most part.

Then it continues. Camp Aiken has announced the birth of the heir of Claynation. Parker Foster Aiken was born to proud daddy and dear friend Jaymes Parker. The two are platonic and plan to raise the child together. Parker, a music producer has worked on the last two Clay albums, I could name them here but really I could care less. I may have them tucked away in a closet because that's usually a good place to keep things hidden. I love when the universe 'tags' certain events as special, telling us to pay attention and catch this. "Swoop in.." as my feather Heathercram used to tell us. The baby was born 8/08/08 at 8:08am. That's a whole lot of universe in a little sentence. I hold the date special as it was Auntie Maggie's BDay. It's Brendo's BDay, and Sista Trish's wedding anny. Another unconventional conception and yet I'm jazzed for the singer. It takes a lot to parent, and I hope it means the little guy is growing up.

Here's where we have the opportunity to make as many "Call Me Daddy" jokes as possible. Rabbit, rabbit. (poor darlings)

Apartment for sale.

This is up there with Turkey Hill for sale. I wonder if Martha ever unloaded that bad boy? But I digress, here's your latest money burning advice from the horse's ass.

Hey, got an extra 46 mil lying about?Can't decide on buying a little island all your own or maybe a race of people. Buy a piece of history and own 776 Park Avenue, the former residence of Brooke Astor. This charming flat includes six terraces, fourteen rooms with four for maids. I certainly wouldn't balk at a tour. I'm imagining cat pee.

I wonder if the son inheirited it? The stories were always kind to how their relationship was.

2007 Latin Grammy Awards.

Chocolate and peanut butter? Pasta and red wine? Hugs and kisses? Kisses and tongues. What two things go together nicely? I'm kind of partial to Ricky Martin and The Blue Man Group. Here's their performance of 'Lola' and 'La Bomba' at the recent awards show.

Waaaaaahhh, Ricky! Why can't I be in the show???

On Tuesday October 16th Ricky Martin, international superstar and former General Hospital actor, received the 2,351st star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, Johnny Grant recognized the pop star for selling more that 55 million albums worldwide. Puerto Rico born Martin gained notoriety back in 1998 during the World Cup frenzy with his hit "La Copa de Vida", and of course "La Vida Loca". Since then Martin became a tireless advocate for impoverished and abused children, founding The Ricky Martin Foundation which has received international recognition in it's works. On hand for the presentation was Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Actress Rita Moreno.

I mocked this man for as long as I could for his lackluster tour on my favorite soap opera. Then he returned to prominence (in leather pants) in 1998, and I lost my mind. I still have.

Aye-yi-yi.

Rabbit, Rabbit.

Rabbit Rabbit. Here comes a gorgeous spring. Filled with luck and frolic, spring is an amazing time to see life re-create itself. I always take inspiration as the Earth springs forth fun and flora in green. It sets a pace that I like and emmulate. Have a fantastic spring, passover, easter and melonball thursday.

There were some tremendous comings (and goings) out for the month of March. A young popstar from Mexico, Chrisitian Chavez told the world that he too was as pink as his hair. His career was born of the popular telenovella Rebelde. He then joined the boyband RBD and has enjoyed great success. In 2005 he married his partner in the throughs of Canada's new gay marriage laws. As photos of the event had begun circulating the internet he decided it would be time to address the rumors. 2005? 2007? Such a delay in getting the photos developed. I suppose I've been guilty of that at one time or another, in my gloveblox I know I have a roll of film. It's great so many young gay people having the fortitutde to do this when so many in society fail at taking a stand. Of course I mean coming out, not marriage. Marriage is insane for straights or gays. Many good wishes to Chavez and his partner on their happy life together. Latin Pop star Ricky Martin commended Chavez on his bravery "Life is too short to live closed up, guarding what you say...". Gosh, now if that's not the pot calling the kettle mauve.

photos; rebeldigital.com, towleroad.

Another important hero giving his all for the effort is Eric Alva. Marine Staff Sargean Eric Alva has the distinction of being the first soldier injured in the war on Iraq, March 2, 2003. When stepping on a landmine Alva broke was blown twelve feet, breaking his right arm, shattering his right leg to the point it needed to be amputated. He was given the purple heart and a medical discharge from the military. Alva has come out to announce that he is gay man. Alva has returned to public service as a representative of the HRC, speaking out publicly against "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". Alva came out as a proud gay man to ensure that everyone knew his sacrifice and the sacrifices of countless other GLBT servicemen that are forced to serve under the DADT policy and how it needs repeal. He did this for his brothers and sisters in arms, in the gay community, for himself, his family and his partner Darrell. He is inspirational.

photo from HRC.

And finally, in March Marvel Comics wrote an end to a popular hero, Captain America. Granted that these storylines have a way of working out to different conclusion in time, the shock and awe of this standard bearer assassination sent ripples through comicdom. The waves went as far as local and national news. People near and far remarked on the suprise of such a storyline. It was an incredible decision on behalf of the Marvel editiorial staff, and unnervingly poignant. The decision to do this reminds everyone of the sacrifices being made daily for our liberties. The lesson is cemented by making it part of pop culture in an informed way as to remind us in a way that fleeting newscasts can't. People have a tendency to carry a short attention span on current events but can still quote their favorite Seinfeld lines, years later. I always thought him a great character, always written with a great dispositon and important leadership skills. He waged tireless battles against evil and relished in his victiories. With a career spanning sixty years, his brand recognition was infalible. Everyone knew what a round-shield on a man-in-blue meant and that the Stars and Stripes were something steadfast, revered. Thanks Cap, you won't be forgotten, or what you stand for.

Images courtesy Marvel.