Day of Silence

No matter how far we think we've come in our society, GLBT students are still bullied and harassed in schools. It happened to me as a kid, and it still happens today. The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is asking bloggers to keep a Day of Silence today to draw attention to this issue. Compared to some GLBT kids, I had it easy in high school, but it still got so bad that I would get physically sick before school and would make excuses to stay home. However, the root problem--homophobia--wasn't actually addressed because I attended a Christian school.

So, no more posts today. Make yourself aware and help where you can. Thanks.

Day of Silence

No matter how far we think we've come in our society, GLBT students are still bullied and harassed in schools. It happened to me as a kid, and it still happens today. The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is asking bloggers to keep a Day of Silence today to draw attention to this issue. Compared to some GLBT kids, I had it easy in high school, but it still got so bad that I would get physically sick before school and would make excuses to stay home. However, the root problem--homophobia--wasn't actually addressed because I attended a Christian school.

So, no more posts today. Make yourself aware and help where you can. Thanks.

Ricky Martin Is GAY?!

Indulge me for a moment--but, what?! He's homosexual?! You MUST be kidding! I'm SHOCKED! How could this be? I had NO idea!

Ok, I feel better now. In all honesty and sincerity, I'm pleased as punch that Ricky has decided to come out and tell us what most of the world has known, or at least suspected, for a long while now. So this isn't really news, but "yay" for him and his kids.

As a tip o' the hat to the ever-sexy Mr. Martin, enjoy a live performance of "Livin La Vida Loca." Damn, I loved this song. Even have to admit that I once danced to it with a client at a dinner/conference thingy. Could've been worse!

Ricky Martin Is GAY?!

Indulge me for a moment--but, what?! He's homosexual?! You MUST be kidding! I'm SHOCKED! How could this be? I had NO idea!

Ok, I feel better now. In all honesty and sincerity, I'm pleased as punch that Ricky has decided to come out and tell us what most of the world has known, or at least suspected, for a long while now. So this isn't really news, but "yay" for him and his kids.

As a tip o' the hat to the ever-sexy Mr. Martin, enjoy a live performance of "Livin La Vida Loca." Damn, I loved this song. Even have to admit that I once danced to it with a client at a dinner/conference thingy. Could've been worse!

My 70s Crush--Wesley Eure--Comes Out of the Closet!

If you grew up in the 70s and watched either "Days of Our Lives" or the never-to-be-surpassed "Land of the Lost" (take that, Will Ferrell!), then you may have lusted in your heart over actor Wesley Eure. Eure played Michael Horton on the soap and Will on "Lost." Turns out he's gay! And was boyfriends with actor Richard Chamberlain! Now he's out and has a cameo in Ferrell's remake of "Lost."

Oh, be still my heart.

Saw this via Joe.My.God. Here's a link to Eure's full interview.

My 70s Crush--Wesley Eure--Comes Out of the Closet!

If you grew up in the 70s and watched either "Days of Our Lives" or the never-to-be-surpassed "Land of the Lost" (take that, Will Ferrell!), then you may have lusted in your heart over actor Wesley Eure. Eure played Michael Horton on the soap and Will on "Lost." Turns out he's gay! And was boyfriends with actor Richard Chamberlain! Now he's out and has a cameo in Ferrell's remake of "Lost."

Oh, be still my heart.

Saw this via Joe.My.God. Here's a link to Eure's full interview.

Gay Penguins and Laughing Monkeys

Thought these 2 stories were intriguing.

The gay penguins in Berlin have raised a baby penguin on their own (aww!). Apparently there are 3 such same-sex couples there at the Berlin zoo. Wonder how the fundies explain this? Must have been gay penguin teachers in penguin schools or gay programming on penguin television!

And research is showing that some primates laugh, not the same as we do, but they show similar responses and characteristics of laughter. Plus, it's more evidence of how we're linked to primates through evolution. Wonder how the Christians explain this? I mean, seriously, why would "God" give a monkey the ability to laugh?

'Course, considering how some Christians behave, it appears God didn't give them the ability to laugh either!

Gay Penguins and Laughing Monkeys

Thought these 2 stories were intriguing.

The gay penguins in Berlin have raised a baby penguin on their own (aww!). Apparently there are 3 such same-sex couples there at the Berlin zoo. Wonder how the fundies explain this? Must have been gay penguin teachers in penguin schools or gay programming on penguin television!

And research is showing that some primates laugh, not the same as we do, but they show similar responses and characteristics of laughter. Plus, it's more evidence of how we're linked to primates through evolution. Wonder how the Christians explain this? I mean, seriously, why would "God" give a monkey the ability to laugh?

'Course, considering how some Christians behave, it appears God didn't give them the ability to laugh either!

Gay Marriage Now in Six States!

Thank you, New Hampshire!

It's the latest state to approve gay marriage, joining Iowa, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

I now love corn (Iowa) and anything New England!

Six down, 44 to go!

Gay Marriage Now in Six States!

Thank you, New Hampshire!

It's the latest state to approve gay marriage, joining Iowa, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

I now love corn (Iowa) and anything New England!

Six down, 44 to go!

Miss California's Mom is a Lesbian!

Just when you thought gay-hater Carrie Prejean might fade away, now comes the bombshell that her own mother is a lesbian! Or at least bisexual--although the relationship with the girlfriend seems to have suddenly ended because Carrie's mom didn't think the family could handle it. Which means, "she's just not that into you." Cause no matter your sexual orientation, if you're in love--you're in love.

Not sure if Carrie knew about this, but it does fill in the blanks about Carrie's home situation. Her own parents are divorced. And as a child of divorce myself, there's a part of me that supports traditional marriage and wants it all the last forever like it always does in Disney movies.

But then it gets interesting. When Carrie's parents divorced, they both accused the other of being gay! How crazy is that? My parents just screamed, yelled, cried and threw things. Ahhhhh--good ol' traditional American divorce!

Hmmm, is that odd, queasy sensation I suddenly feel, is that sympathy for Carrie? Maybe. If her parents' divorce was so traumatic and involved allegations of homosexuality, I could understand how that experience could scar you. Maybe even turn you against gay people.

And then I hear that Carrie thinks Satan tempted her when she was asked that fateful question about gay marriage in the Miss USA pageant. And once again, she refuses to take responsibility for her own beliefs and actions! Well, Carrie should certainly understand temptation, considering all those sexy photo shoots she's had. Just think about all those happily married men out being tempted right now by Carrie's almost-exposed boobies. And don't forget the lesbians, too! Poor Carrie, she's so wrapped up in a whirlwind of contradictions, she couldn't find her way out if she tried.

Miss California's Mom is a Lesbian!

Just when you thought gay-hater Carrie Prejean might fade away, now comes the bombshell that her own mother is a lesbian! Or at least bisexual--although the relationship with the girlfriend seems to have suddenly ended because Carrie's mom didn't think the family could handle it. Which means, "she's just not that into you." Cause no matter your sexual orientation, if you're in love--you're in love.

Not sure if Carrie knew about this, but it does fill in the blanks about Carrie's home situation. Her own parents are divorced. And as a child of divorce myself, there's a part of me that supports traditional marriage and wants it all the last forever like it always does in Disney movies.

But then it gets interesting. When Carrie's parents divorced, they both accused the other of being gay! How crazy is that? My parents just screamed, yelled, cried and threw things. Ahhhhh--good ol' traditional American divorce!

Hmmm, is that odd, queasy sensation I suddenly feel, is that sympathy for Carrie? Maybe. If her parents' divorce was so traumatic and involved allegations of homosexuality, I could understand how that experience could scar you. Maybe even turn you against gay people.

And then I hear that Carrie thinks Satan tempted her when she was asked that fateful question about gay marriage in the Miss USA pageant. And once again, she refuses to take responsibility for her own beliefs and actions! Well, Carrie should certainly understand temptation, considering all those sexy photo shoots she's had. Just think about all those happily married men out being tempted right now by Carrie's almost-exposed boobies. And don't forget the lesbians, too! Poor Carrie, she's so wrapped up in a whirlwind of contradictions, she couldn't find her way out if she tried.

Cuba and Russia Have Homosexuals!

Arrests in Moscow

I found it so interesting that in 1 week, both Cuba and Russia had gay pride events, with very different results. While here in the U.S., gay pride parades have become cliche and downright boring, marching in your finest drag can still get you arrested in some places.

Take Russia. Moscow banned a recently planned gay pride parade, and when people began gathering anyway, riot police moved in, broke it up and arrested people. No surprise, I suppose, given the former Communist country's record on human rights. Guess they'll find a way to spin this.

Contrast that with what happened in still-Communist Cuba, where the country held it's first-ever gay rights event. Granted, the government approves everything there or it doesn't happen--but that's a huge step from 2008, when a gay rights rally was banned. It wasn't a full-on parade with leather boys and all, but hey--baby steps! And the event was led by Raul Castro's daughter Mariela, so I guess that's a good thing. She's already known for being a gay rights advocate.

Interesting contrasts and comparisons. And it shows the world that we're not going to be silent, no matter where we live.

Support from Mariela Castro in Havana

Cuba and Russia Have Homosexuals!

Arrests in Moscow

I found it so interesting that in 1 week, both Cuba and Russia had gay pride events, with very different results. While here in the U.S., gay pride parades have become cliche and downright boring, marching in your finest drag can still get you arrested in some places.

Take Russia. Moscow banned a recently planned gay pride parade, and when people began gathering anyway, riot police moved in, broke it up and arrested people. No surprise, I suppose, given the former Communist country's record on human rights. Guess they'll find a way to spin this.

Contrast that with what happened in still-Communist Cuba, where the country held it's first-ever gay rights event. Granted, the government approves everything there or it doesn't happen--but that's a huge step from 2008, when a gay rights rally was banned. It wasn't a full-on parade with leather boys and all, but hey--baby steps! And the event was led by Raul Castro's daughter Mariela, so I guess that's a good thing. She's already known for being a gay rights advocate.

Interesting contrasts and comparisons. And it shows the world that we're not going to be silent, no matter where we live.

Support from Mariela Castro in Havana

Trump Lets Miss California Keep Her Sash--and Steps in a Big Pile of Irony

Despite all the accusations that Miss California--poster-girl for all that's good and true in America--has been shirking her pageant duties and violating her contract by posing for sexy pics, Carrie Prejean gets to keep her title. I guess that includes wearing the California Crown Jewels and overseeing the Changing of the Guard in Sacramento??

Anyway, I'm crestfallen! Well, not really, but I was hoping for the frenzy over this to get whipped a little more. I don't care if she posed semi-nude or whatever--but now, Prejean will use this an example that she, somehow, has been "vindicated" for her willingness never compromise her beliefs. No--matter--what. Because that's what you do--never compromise, even when you're wrong!

Speaking of being wrong--Trump brushed aside the concerns over Prejean's sexy pics by saying that she's a model and this is the 21st century. In other words, "Get over it, you prudes!" And he has a point:

It's the 21st century--so get over gay marriage, you prudes!

Hopefully, this will fade away now, and Miss California can join the growing list of wanna-be reality TV stars and speakers on the church social circuit (but it was fun, wasn't it?!).

Trump Lets Miss California Keep Her Sash--and Steps in a Big Pile of Irony

Despite all the accusations that Miss California--poster-girl for all that's good and true in America--has been shirking her pageant duties and violating her contract by posing for sexy pics, Carrie Prejean gets to keep her title. I guess that includes wearing the California Crown Jewels and overseeing the Changing of the Guard in Sacramento??

Anyway, I'm crestfallen! Well, not really, but I was hoping for the frenzy over this to get whipped a little more. I don't care if she posed semi-nude or whatever--but now, Prejean will use this an example that she, somehow, has been "vindicated" for her willingness never compromise her beliefs. No--matter--what. Because that's what you do--never compromise, even when you're wrong!

Speaking of being wrong--Trump brushed aside the concerns over Prejean's sexy pics by saying that she's a model and this is the 21st century. In other words, "Get over it, you prudes!" And he has a point:

It's the 21st century--so get over gay marriage, you prudes!

Hopefully, this will fade away now, and Miss California can join the growing list of wanna-be reality TV stars and speakers on the church social circuit (but it was fun, wasn't it?!).

Now Miss California Has Topless Photos?!

This is simply too delicious to be true! Or is it? On one hand, I’m not really surprised if she has been photographed topless. Not that I even have a problem with that—but if you’re going to be Miss Holier-Than-Thou and go around judging others, you better make sure your own life is purer than Jesus himself!

Watch the video (thanks, Joe My God)—sounds like this is all backfiring on Prejean. And she was 17 when the naughty photos were taken—isn’t that considered child porn or something??

Now Miss California Has Topless Photos?!

This is simply too delicious to be true! Or is it? On one hand, I’m not really surprised if she has been photographed topless. Not that I even have a problem with that—but if you’re going to be Miss Holier-Than-Thou and go around judging others, you better make sure your own life is purer than Jesus himself!

Watch the video (thanks, Joe My God)—sounds like this is all backfiring on Prejean. And she was 17 when the naughty photos were taken—isn’t that considered child porn or something??

Miss California as a Tranny!

Saw this over at Wicked Gay Blog. Love it!

Miss California as a Tranny!

Saw this over at Wicked Gay Blog. Love it!