It's been a while since I've written in my blog. But today I have felt compelled to share the joy that is completely overwhelming. I really can't explain it; I'm so not the "overjoyed" type. But...
For those of you who saw my facebook post know what I'm talking about. The Representatives of the people of New York spoke for equality and today marks a huge milestone in my life and the struggles of the ones that came before me.
I think those who know me, NO, I'm sure those who know me; know I'm not a activist. I live my life under the radar for the most part. I'm out and I'm proud. But that doesn't mean I have to throw it anyone's face. I've said it many times; I'm me, like it or leave it.
I married my partner on September 1, 2008 when, while briefly it was legal in California. Yesterdays vote in the most iconic state in the Union, just reaffirmed to me that my life is normal. We have the same problems, struggles and issues that any other "married" couple have.
I don't tell you how to live your life. I don't tell you what scripture you should abide by. That's all pointless. The decisions I make in my life aren't going to affect you and your belief of the after life. If you truly believe in the scripture then you must be able to point out your own sins that you commit and live in on a daily basis. No one is perfect. So, therefore it's just easier and I think God's way not to judge. I don't judge you. Please offer me the same courtesy.
You know it's always hard to deal with the rhetoric that comes after decisions like this. Because many people are still opposed. The Catholic Church (like they have room to talk) are opposed. Opposition is not always a bad thing. It's what this country was founded on. Opposition is what fuels the fire. The harder people push, the harder we are going to fight.
If you remember it wasn't too long ago in history that interracial marriage was illegal. Holy hell Jim, I haven't seen the fall of the world because of it. You know why? Because two people love each other and that's what matters. It's not my decision, it's not your decision, it's theirs. I can assure you this decision will not be the fall of the world.
I'm thankful for a loving husband and I'm truly blessed to have a loving and supportive family, who without, neither of us could have made this journey. Peace and love to all. Hug, truly HUG the ones you love!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
The Voice's Blake Shelton Apologizes for Violent Anti-Gay Tweet: "I Love Everybody"
The Voice's Blake Shelton Apologizes for Violent Anti-Gay Tweet: "I Love Everybody"
The Voice's Blake Shelton Apologizes for Violent Anti-Gay Tweet: "I Love Everybody"
Read more: http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b240371_voices_blake_shelton_apologizes_violent.html#ixzz1LeLR6miJ
I don't even know where to begin here.
First, I guess I should say everyone is entitled to his/her opinions. God, knows I have mine and tend to voice them quite often. To some people's chagrin.
Secondly, as an openly gay man I can't, with all honesty say that I felt offended by his comments alone. Do I think he could have chose a better forum to say such words? Yes! Perhaps, with his buddies at the pool hall over a beer. Twitter, with thousands of people following and watching every move he makes was not the best choice. It's no great secret that he's a country and western singer, who by all stereotypes, is a redneck country boy. No malice meant there. I too am a redneck country boy who just happens to be gay, and I'm not alone. I'm not fond of stereotypes, but hey, they are what they are.
Thirdly, I can see and feel one's anxiety over such comments in the wake of all the gay bashing and related hate crimes that we have seen over the past several years. With young people killing themselves because of bully's etc. I feel it too. He's in a position that he should have chosen is words more carefully or at the least, said it to his buddies. He has a "following" and there are some people out there who can't think for themselves or only need the encouragement to beat a fag or anyone else for that matter, that my pounce on this. I hope not.
Fourthly. Let it be said, that no man or woman. regardless of sexual orientation has the right to touch anyone else, anywhere, other than themselves. This is part of the problem with society. Because I'm standing in front of a star doesn't give me the right to fondle all over them. There is nothing wrong with admiring from afar and feeling all giddy inside. People, don't throw your panties. Don't try to get a kiss, don't try to touch someones ass that doesn't want you touching it. It's simple. Have RESPECT. Something I feel my generation and those after have forgotten.
In conclusion. Do I think Blake Shelton is a bad person, NO. Do I think Blake Shelton made a horribly poor decision, YES. Have I/We made poor decisions, yes; difference is, he's in the spotlight. I have seen is apologies and I accept them. Hopefully by all this some good will come. Only time will tell and until then, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.
Don't prove me wrong Blake.
The Voice's Blake Shelton Apologizes for Violent Anti-Gay Tweet: "I Love Everybody"
Read more: http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b240371_voices_blake_shelton_apologizes_violent.html#ixzz1LeLR6miJ
I don't even know where to begin here.
First, I guess I should say everyone is entitled to his/her opinions. God, knows I have mine and tend to voice them quite often. To some people's chagrin.
Secondly, as an openly gay man I can't, with all honesty say that I felt offended by his comments alone. Do I think he could have chose a better forum to say such words? Yes! Perhaps, with his buddies at the pool hall over a beer. Twitter, with thousands of people following and watching every move he makes was not the best choice. It's no great secret that he's a country and western singer, who by all stereotypes, is a redneck country boy. No malice meant there. I too am a redneck country boy who just happens to be gay, and I'm not alone. I'm not fond of stereotypes, but hey, they are what they are.
Thirdly, I can see and feel one's anxiety over such comments in the wake of all the gay bashing and related hate crimes that we have seen over the past several years. With young people killing themselves because of bully's etc. I feel it too. He's in a position that he should have chosen is words more carefully or at the least, said it to his buddies. He has a "following" and there are some people out there who can't think for themselves or only need the encouragement to beat a fag or anyone else for that matter, that my pounce on this. I hope not.
Fourthly. Let it be said, that no man or woman. regardless of sexual orientation has the right to touch anyone else, anywhere, other than themselves. This is part of the problem with society. Because I'm standing in front of a star doesn't give me the right to fondle all over them. There is nothing wrong with admiring from afar and feeling all giddy inside. People, don't throw your panties. Don't try to get a kiss, don't try to touch someones ass that doesn't want you touching it. It's simple. Have RESPECT. Something I feel my generation and those after have forgotten.
In conclusion. Do I think Blake Shelton is a bad person, NO. Do I think Blake Shelton made a horribly poor decision, YES. Have I/We made poor decisions, yes; difference is, he's in the spotlight. I have seen is apologies and I accept them. Hopefully by all this some good will come. Only time will tell and until then, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.
Don't prove me wrong Blake.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Chelsea Clinton: Straight People Need to Fight for Gay Marriage
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/news/chelsea-and-mark-no-flash-201145
Can I get an Amen and 10 x's of Hallelujah!
It's nice to have witnessed a young girl; with the spotlight on her for many years, turn into a self thinking, smart and outspoken woman; not just for gay rights, but a broad spectrum of things.
If you remember correctly, it was her father, President Bill Clinton, who on September 21, 1996 signed into law the Defense of Marriage Act, aka DOMA. The President has come "out" and said he regrets signing into law both DOMA and Don't ask don't tell. Here's a piece from from an Aug 2009 article.
"The reason I signed DOMA was—and I said when I signed it—that I thought the question of whether gays should marry should be left up to states and to religious organizations, and if any church or other religious body wanted to recognize gay marriage, they ought to," he said. "We were attempting at the time, in a very reactionary Congress, to head off an attempt to send a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage to the states. And if you look at the 11 referenda much later—in 2004, in the election—which the Republicans put on the ballot to try to get the base vote for President Bush up, I think it's obvious that something had to be done to try to keep the Republican Congress from presenting that. The president doesn't even get to veto that. The Congress can refer constitutional amendments to the states. I didn't like signing DOMA and I certainly didn't like the constraints that were put on benefits, and I've done everything I could—and I am proud to say that the State Department was the first federal department to restore benefits to gay partners in the Obama administration, and I think we are going forward in the right direction now for federal employees."
Can I get an Amen and 10 x's of Hallelujah!
It's nice to have witnessed a young girl; with the spotlight on her for many years, turn into a self thinking, smart and outspoken woman; not just for gay rights, but a broad spectrum of things.
If you remember correctly, it was her father, President Bill Clinton, who on September 21, 1996 signed into law the Defense of Marriage Act, aka DOMA. The President has come "out" and said he regrets signing into law both DOMA and Don't ask don't tell. Here's a piece from from an Aug 2009 article.
"The reason I signed DOMA was—and I said when I signed it—that I thought the question of whether gays should marry should be left up to states and to religious organizations, and if any church or other religious body wanted to recognize gay marriage, they ought to," he said. "We were attempting at the time, in a very reactionary Congress, to head off an attempt to send a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage to the states. And if you look at the 11 referenda much later—in 2004, in the election—which the Republicans put on the ballot to try to get the base vote for President Bush up, I think it's obvious that something had to be done to try to keep the Republican Congress from presenting that. The president doesn't even get to veto that. The Congress can refer constitutional amendments to the states. I didn't like signing DOMA and I certainly didn't like the constraints that were put on benefits, and I've done everything I could—and I am proud to say that the State Department was the first federal department to restore benefits to gay partners in the Obama administration, and I think we are going forward in the right direction now for federal employees."
Monday, May 2, 2011
Vice Pres. Dick Cheney "Obama deserves credit"
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/dick-cheney-osama-bin-ladens-death-obama-deserves/story?id=13509547
I'm happy to see that the former VP gives credit where credit is due. I too give credit to President Bush for his effort as well. I know it was important to him. Regardless of the credit, it's been done.
The American people deserve the credit. We've waited 10 long years for this day to come. All of our lives have changed dramatically since 9/11 and with all of that have remained vigilant in or pursuit of justice.
I'm happy to see that the former VP gives credit where credit is due. I too give credit to President Bush for his effort as well. I know it was important to him. Regardless of the credit, it's been done.
The American people deserve the credit. We've waited 10 long years for this day to come. All of our lives have changed dramatically since 9/11 and with all of that have remained vigilant in or pursuit of justice.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Repulican Congressman makes sense! **does cartwheels** over a light bulb!
That's me doing cartwheels, not the Congressman...LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv59PJ30WeM
This has to be one of the best/funniest speaches I've seen in years. All over a light bulb. The Rep from Texas (my home state) brings up some great points here in a fun yet serious way.
If you've got a spare five minutes, this is a must see.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv59PJ30WeM
This has to be one of the best/funniest speaches I've seen in years. All over a light bulb. The Rep from Texas (my home state) brings up some great points here in a fun yet serious way.
If you've got a spare five minutes, this is a must see.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Deer in the Headlights: My Life in Sarah Palin’s Crosshairs
http://news.yahoo.com/s/dailycaller/20110426/pl_dailycaller/levijohnstontowritememoir_1
ROFLMAO!!
I'm not a huge fan of Levi Johnston or Sarah Palin and the circus she's created. With that being said, I don't care who wrote it; any book with this title is a must read for me!!
The boy's got to make a living....
ROFLMAO!!
I'm not a huge fan of Levi Johnston or Sarah Palin and the circus she's created. With that being said, I don't care who wrote it; any book with this title is a must read for me!!
The boy's got to make a living....
Lindsay Lohan Calls Jail Sentence 'Shocking'
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20484797,00.html
No, no Lindsay. You've got it wrong. What is "Shocking" is it's taken you this long to get there.
"I'm not a kid anymore," she said. "I'm 24. I've made a lot of mistakes. I recognize that, but I'm in the clear now and I feel that as long as I stay focused, I will achieve what I want to achieve."
Yes, you have made a lot of mistakes and guess what when people make mistakes the have to sufer the consequences. I find it "Shocking" that you don't understand this concept.
BlahBlahBlah...why am I even wasting my time with this one? She is a waste of perfectly good air. Good bye and enjoy your stay.
No, no Lindsay. You've got it wrong. What is "Shocking" is it's taken you this long to get there.
"I'm not a kid anymore," she said. "I'm 24. I've made a lot of mistakes. I recognize that, but I'm in the clear now and I feel that as long as I stay focused, I will achieve what I want to achieve."
Yes, you have made a lot of mistakes and guess what when people make mistakes the have to sufer the consequences. I find it "Shocking" that you don't understand this concept.
BlahBlahBlah...why am I even wasting my time with this one? She is a waste of perfectly good air. Good bye and enjoy your stay.
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