Mums the word -- chrysanthemums on a headstone, that is. Yes. I murdered my facebook account. I was sick of slipping on the soapboxes. BONUS reason? Working in an attorney's office I've learned that your very private facebook account is completely discoverable as evidence of just who you are (or who you show yourself to be) and I just don't have the energy for that.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Same Sex Marriage
This has been a hot topic of conversation even before California's Proposition 8 received so much attention. My husband and I have wondered out loud at what is to be done and how, while remaining true to the Constitution, our government would respond to this issue.
My father-in-law is a Californian who read the document and said the reason it needed to be put down was not the issue of homosexual marriages, but some anti-discrimination wording that would force churches to perform gay marriages even if they felt it was immoral or against their religious beliefs. I haven't read it, but this post isn't exactly about that.
For me, I've wondered if the government would have to remove itself from the definition of "marriage" and only recognize "civil unions" whether they were of a hetero-, homo-, bi-, poly- or best friend sort of nature for tax, insurance and census purposes. This would leave the definition of "marriage" up to religious groups who believe there are moral or eternal purposes and consequences to who we bind ourselves to (and how) in this life while equalizing the pursuit of life and liberty for all of America's citizens.
It really is a messy business and it is far from over. But, I came across something I'd like to share with those willing to take the time to read it. There is a gentlemen who is not only passionate about this topic, but he has some depth and logic in his viewpoint that may include some things you have not considered. For me, the most interesting portion was his presentation of the history of same sex relationships and how they were not necessarily normal in that everyone was doing it, but accepted as a natural, loving bond instead of something, well, queer. He goes on to give some analogies about marriage that I hadn't thought of -- perhaps because my family has a long history of NOT getting and/or staying married. Please read with an open mind and share with me what you learn. It is the Mormon Midrashim's four part series on gay marriage.
My father-in-law is a Californian who read the document and said the reason it needed to be put down was not the issue of homosexual marriages, but some anti-discrimination wording that would force churches to perform gay marriages even if they felt it was immoral or against their religious beliefs. I haven't read it, but this post isn't exactly about that.
For me, I've wondered if the government would have to remove itself from the definition of "marriage" and only recognize "civil unions" whether they were of a hetero-, homo-, bi-, poly- or best friend sort of nature for tax, insurance and census purposes. This would leave the definition of "marriage" up to religious groups who believe there are moral or eternal purposes and consequences to who we bind ourselves to (and how) in this life while equalizing the pursuit of life and liberty for all of America's citizens.
It really is a messy business and it is far from over. But, I came across something I'd like to share with those willing to take the time to read it. There is a gentlemen who is not only passionate about this topic, but he has some depth and logic in his viewpoint that may include some things you have not considered. For me, the most interesting portion was his presentation of the history of same sex relationships and how they were not necessarily normal in that everyone was doing it, but accepted as a natural, loving bond instead of something, well, queer. He goes on to give some analogies about marriage that I hadn't thought of -- perhaps because my family has a long history of NOT getting and/or staying married. Please read with an open mind and share with me what you learn. It is the Mormon Midrashim's four part series on gay marriage.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Pictures of You Naked
Rocking out to the radio during my 45 minute commute before and after work is one way to prevent insanity. However, the title of this blog is just one example of the in-your-face-sexual lyrics found in today's hip hop. Skip the innuendo - the metaphor - the romance -- let's get to it!
Puh-lease tell me that this new version of "Welcome to the Jungle" is not working for all of the horny toad teenagers and boys-who-refuse-to-be-men and that the women of the world have not become walking pornography. Hold on, baby, while I jack off.
Thank heaven for the seek button and an instantaneous switch to something sweeter.
Puh-lease tell me that this new version of "Welcome to the Jungle" is not working for all of the horny toad teenagers and boys-who-refuse-to-be-men and that the women of the world have not become walking pornography. Hold on, baby, while I jack off.
Thank heaven for the seek button and an instantaneous switch to something sweeter.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
This Book Will Save Your Life by a.m.homes
I purchased this book on tape from the All-a-Dollar Store near my house, desperate to have something to listen to during the commute and was pleasantly surprised. Granted, there is language and if you have an issue with the "f-bomb" you should NOT read this book. If you don't have a problem with it, hold your horses before you think I'm recommending this read.
You see, the first four chapters were intriguing and full of thought provoking quotes I just had to share with friends. Each of these sparked fantastic conversations on the social media wall (don't we all wish we could be using spray paint to grafiti a wall?!) However, several chapters later I realized that, while all of these interesting plot twists were occurring, the depth had gone right out of the novel and been replaced with a Shock and Awe Campaign to rival President Bush's onslaught on Iraq.
Let's just say there will be a movie and the movie will not have a hard time squeezing one breathing-taking conundrum in next to every other one. I'm pretty sure the part that will get lost will be the search for the perfect location for the doughnut shop. Horses rescued by helicopter, massages in places you dont' want to know about, surprise famous writers and musicians next door, and don't forget about the homosexual son coming out of the closet by getting drunk and telling dad he wants to %$*& him -- oh! or the Los Angeles earthquake that let's loose a flood of ground water and the hero of the book riding the wave out to the sea by floating on a dining room table made of styrofoam (hollywood movie set furniture).
Did I spoil it for you with the spoilers?
The only thing that held my interest in this book was the narrative point of view. It was completely limited to the main character. People were "the guy", "the woman", etc. until he knew their names. It was like having this man's life unfold in front of my eyes. Too bad it wasn't worth the view after the author gave up depth for gimics.
You see, the first four chapters were intriguing and full of thought provoking quotes I just had to share with friends. Each of these sparked fantastic conversations on the social media wall (don't we all wish we could be using spray paint to grafiti a wall?!) However, several chapters later I realized that, while all of these interesting plot twists were occurring, the depth had gone right out of the novel and been replaced with a Shock and Awe Campaign to rival President Bush's onslaught on Iraq.
Let's just say there will be a movie and the movie will not have a hard time squeezing one breathing-taking conundrum in next to every other one. I'm pretty sure the part that will get lost will be the search for the perfect location for the doughnut shop. Horses rescued by helicopter, massages in places you dont' want to know about, surprise famous writers and musicians next door, and don't forget about the homosexual son coming out of the closet by getting drunk and telling dad he wants to %$*& him -- oh! or the Los Angeles earthquake that let's loose a flood of ground water and the hero of the book riding the wave out to the sea by floating on a dining room table made of styrofoam (hollywood movie set furniture).
Did I spoil it for you with the spoilers?
The only thing that held my interest in this book was the narrative point of view. It was completely limited to the main character. People were "the guy", "the woman", etc. until he knew their names. It was like having this man's life unfold in front of my eyes. Too bad it wasn't worth the view after the author gave up depth for gimics.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Hair Cuts
I recently cut my hair (for the umpteenth time). I hate it... though I can't say how much is there hair and how much is my body falling apart and how much might just be that I am working very long hours and commuting like a madwoman to support a lifestyle that I would never wish for myself or my children. Daycare? Fast food? Family outings to Toad's "Fun" Zone? Yeah. Anyone who knows me knows these things are NOT me.
Hold on a minute while I take a deep breath and count my blessings.
Hold on a minute while I take a deep breath and count my blessings.
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