I cannot believe that I just realized that with all the curve balls thrown my way, I JUST NOW figured out I forgot to blog last week. Wow. I mean, in the spirit of unfiltered reality, I throw my thoughts out there, every time I get even the tiniest bit emotional, in whatever sense of the word. I am generally composing a blog of some variety in my head, most of the time. Somehow this week I managed to space it. I guess that's how my mind reacted to finding out some unpleasant things. Mind you, they were highly unsettling. Still. It's so not me to not ramble on for at least a page about it. Gotta admit, I am a bit tired of discovering the little unsettling things. Maybe that's why it threw me off so bad?? If it's not one thing it's another.
I was made aware yesterday that my blogs have drawn some attention. That was dandy to learn. It's incredibly flattering that the nonsensical wordplay splattered into a semblence of coherent madness has amused people. I am quite thrilled, truth be told. Whenever I sit and write, for relief, or pleasure, or just because it's a "burst out of my skin" kinda day, I definitely imagine a tidy little audience. Utterly enraptured with my every word, of course.
And to think I got so disjointed by the events of the week that I deprived my audience of my words of nonsensical wisdom.
For shame.
Well, Dear Reader, I sincerely apologize. The next time something-of-whatever-variety mosies in and tries to insinuate itself in my happiness, you will be the first to know. Goodness knows, the aforementioned issue was not even remotely worth the aggravation it caused me. We all know how that goes, however. Something can be highly upsetting at onset of the event, and with just a bit of time to marinate and absorb, one realizes that although the "something" was bothersome, to give it any further attention would only serve it's inital intended purpose, which was clearly to upset one's happiness.
I have to wonder just how many of you followed that ;)
Well now, I believe we are all caught up. Hope you enjoyed your latest little glimpse of my "Side of The Looking Glass"
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Rainbows, Love, and Equal Rights!
Hmmmm...it's a beautiful day outside, life is great, and my mood is somewhere in the vicinty of heavenly. SO, I'm going to press into an issue that I hold near and dear to my heart. Equal rights for the GLBT community. Yup.
It's been a little while since I jumped up onto the nearest soapbox and ranted and raved about something that matters somewhere other than my own little world. I'v consumed the pre-requisite amount of caffeine and I'm ready and raring to go.
SO- why do you suppose it is that the love that so many people share is somehow considered sub-standard? I've been out and proud for more than 10 years. Attended Pride with my family, educated my children about culture, and done my best to prepare them for life in a world where love comes in many colors, genders, and aspect of the Rainbow. (on a side note, the Divine Miss Cyndi Lauper just began singing True Colors to me, totally randomly. I heart my mp3 player :)
A good many of you folks, my delightful friends, identify as heterosexual. It is your opinions that I am seeking moreso this week. I'd love to hear how you handle these issues with your kids. In your personal lives. When it matters, what do you have to say about "the Gays"?
I also REALLY want to hear why folks think that the scary right-wing Republicans, and who-knows-whomever else, are so scared to give equal rights across the board?? Why is it that the idea of allowing my partner and I, and MILLIONS of other tax paying citizens of this hot mess of a country to get married sends people scurrying away in fear?? I mean, seriously...what is so frightening about 2 humans loving and devoting their lives to each other? I also will NEVER understand what is is about GLBT relationships that affects anyone else to begin with.
....unless of course, one is insecure in their own sexuality? Sorry,I had to. You know I did.
In my own observations folls have a tendency to fear what they do not understand. SO ASK QUESTIONS. I love that the people in my life come to me, and ask freely about that which they do not understand. Also, that they love and support my life unconditionally. As is.
Not everyone has this type of love in their life though. Some are treated horribly. At work, at school, in social situations. Just a couple days ago, someone very, very precious to me experienced some of the worst hatred I have seen in quite a while now. It shattered my heart. This is why I have decided once again to question things. It's getting to be that time of year. Rallies, marches, waving that Rainbow flag as high as we can reach. Demanding yet again that we get rights equalling our heterosexual friends. Honestly folks, it's getting a bit tiresome to have to keep shouting for what should be a natural born right as a citizen of this "free" country. (that was supposed to drip with sarcasm)
Pretenders are singing about "I'll Stand By You" now. Guess we're on the same page, huh? So, I want to hear your thoughts please. Especially those of you who by the virtue of nothing more than being heterosexual, can get married. I want to hear your ideas about why it is that you think that this country is terrified to allow people in love to get married, raise families, pay taxes, and enjoy medical benfits. We get to worry that some asshole in a robe, sitting behind a bench can decide to take our kids away. Some beaurocratic jackass doctor or nurse could choose to deny us access to a terminally ill loved one. Nevermind that perhaps one may have been with the ill loved one for 50+ years. Sounds awful, no? Picture being the ones living with the reality that it could one day be you.However, I am blessed with the most open-minded, loving, loyal friends a queer chick could ever hope to have! And I want your thoughts folks! Tell me why you think this country is so scared of the beautifully diverse people from every facet of the R*A*I*N*B*O*W....:)
It's been a little while since I jumped up onto the nearest soapbox and ranted and raved about something that matters somewhere other than my own little world. I'v consumed the pre-requisite amount of caffeine and I'm ready and raring to go.
SO- why do you suppose it is that the love that so many people share is somehow considered sub-standard? I've been out and proud for more than 10 years. Attended Pride with my family, educated my children about culture, and done my best to prepare them for life in a world where love comes in many colors, genders, and aspect of the Rainbow. (on a side note, the Divine Miss Cyndi Lauper just began singing True Colors to me, totally randomly. I heart my mp3 player :)
A good many of you folks, my delightful friends, identify as heterosexual. It is your opinions that I am seeking moreso this week. I'd love to hear how you handle these issues with your kids. In your personal lives. When it matters, what do you have to say about "the Gays"?
I also REALLY want to hear why folks think that the scary right-wing Republicans, and who-knows-whomever else, are so scared to give equal rights across the board?? Why is it that the idea of allowing my partner and I, and MILLIONS of other tax paying citizens of this hot mess of a country to get married sends people scurrying away in fear?? I mean, seriously...what is so frightening about 2 humans loving and devoting their lives to each other? I also will NEVER understand what is is about GLBT relationships that affects anyone else to begin with.
....unless of course, one is insecure in their own sexuality? Sorry,I had to. You know I did.
In my own observations folls have a tendency to fear what they do not understand. SO ASK QUESTIONS. I love that the people in my life come to me, and ask freely about that which they do not understand. Also, that they love and support my life unconditionally. As is.
Not everyone has this type of love in their life though. Some are treated horribly. At work, at school, in social situations. Just a couple days ago, someone very, very precious to me experienced some of the worst hatred I have seen in quite a while now. It shattered my heart. This is why I have decided once again to question things. It's getting to be that time of year. Rallies, marches, waving that Rainbow flag as high as we can reach. Demanding yet again that we get rights equalling our heterosexual friends. Honestly folks, it's getting a bit tiresome to have to keep shouting for what should be a natural born right as a citizen of this "free" country. (that was supposed to drip with sarcasm)
Pretenders are singing about "I'll Stand By You" now. Guess we're on the same page, huh? So, I want to hear your thoughts please. Especially those of you who by the virtue of nothing more than being heterosexual, can get married. I want to hear your ideas about why it is that you think that this country is terrified to allow people in love to get married, raise families, pay taxes, and enjoy medical benfits. We get to worry that some asshole in a robe, sitting behind a bench can decide to take our kids away. Some beaurocratic jackass doctor or nurse could choose to deny us access to a terminally ill loved one. Nevermind that perhaps one may have been with the ill loved one for 50+ years. Sounds awful, no? Picture being the ones living with the reality that it could one day be you.However, I am blessed with the most open-minded, loving, loyal friends a queer chick could ever hope to have! And I want your thoughts folks! Tell me why you think this country is so scared of the beautifully diverse people from every facet of the R*A*I*N*B*O*W....:)
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