It sucked. Hard. Period.

So I just saw The Reader which means, for the first time, I've seen all five best picture nominees! I'm most pleased with this accomplishment, however, after seeing The Reader, can anyone explain to me why it is that this film is not getting more buzz??? It was amazingly complex and really explored issues that a lot of other films would dare not ( Read more... )

I'm super nervous because I'm going to my first protest today. It's at 1:30 at City Hall and it's part of a larger international protest against Prop 8 all happening around the world at 1:30 today. I'll post pics from the event later today. If you've nothing else to do today, you can join one of your local protests. All the information can be ( Read more... )

And I am, mostly. I'm glad Obama won the presidency, but I'm saddened and frightened by the fact that both Amendment 2 and Prop 8 passed. Now it is true that there was no chance Florida would ever defeat Amendment 2, but for Californians to amend their constitution to enshrine discrimination is beyond me. While Obama has been the most inclusive ( Read more... )

I'd just like to ask, if you've not already voted, that when you do, please vote NO on Amendment 2 (if you vote in FL) or NO on Prop 8 (if you vote in CA). Amendment 2 will change the FL constitution to forever bar marriage equality in our state. Prop 8 in CA will TAKE AWAY the right of all couples to marry in CA and could possibly affect all those ( Read more... )

My marriage that is ;) California has a ballot initiative that people will be voting on this Nov. 4. It's called Proposition 8 and it would take away the right of LGBT citizens to marry the people they love. I was married in California, so while my home is in Florida, I could potentially be affected if this initiative passes. I'm asking all of you ( Read more... )

Ok so I spoke with my mom last week, and let's just say it didn't go well. The result was a broken cell phone. So, if you'd still like me to have your phone number, please message me or email me with it so I can put them in my new phone. Thanks!!

-Alan

It's been a while since I posted something meaningful, so I thought that I'd give just a quick update on what's been going on lately ( Read more... )

Um...Caity...WTF???!!

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-Alan

viderat adducto flectentem cornua nervo
Met I. line 455

Is the fifth foot of this line really a spondee or do I just really suck at scansion??

-Alan