http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091221/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/lt_mexico_gay_marriage

If Catholic Mexico can admit that same sex marriage is not a problem, but a solution, we really need to tell the wack jobs to shut up.

For the first time since moving to Oregon, Matthew & I both had Halloween day off from work. This meant that we were actually home at an hour when it's reasonable for trick or treaters to be out and about. We finally got to hand out candy. And run out of candy ( Read more... )

But wanted to say the following to whomever is out there reading this.

I hope you had a good day. I look forward to the time when we can celebrate "Acceptance Day" and 'coming out' will refer to a child's discovery of their own unique sexuality. Live well, live happy, may you find love and may love find you.

I'm flying out tomorrow morning to go to Houston. I will be offline at least thru Tuesday. Family medical emergency.

I'm turning off comments because I'm not up to answering questions right now. I'll talk more next week.

"Hope springs eternal!"

"Yeah, but reality has a tendency to fall on it."

my entire end of the building is still laughing.

For a number of reasons, Matthew & I are putting together an Etsy store. We know that we'll have some jewelry for sale, some beaded draped ornaments, some crochet items (collar style necklaces, cuffs, snoods), possibly some magic.

Is there anything else either of us make that you'd like to see/buy?

I'm always a little surprised and confused when someone says that I'm an inspiration or a role model. I'm also generally also unable to understand what it is about me that intimidates people ( Read more... )

The following was posted by a few people on my watch/read list. I find others fascinating, so this is a perfect opportunity to indulge myself ( Read more... )

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point ( Read more... )

The rules are easy, just post 10 things that recently made you happy! Then tag 10 people and force them to post this meme on their LJs. Because it is good. Everyone needs a little happiness once in awhile ( Read more... )