Month: January 2006

listen up!

33rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade

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Today, January 22, marks the 33rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the monumental case that deemed the laws against abortion of that time, to be a violation of a citizen’s constitutional right to privacy in the United States. While I am definitely pro-choice, I know that there are many out there that are not, and by maintaining a constant and more centered focus on this very important issue, I believe that those of us that believe in the right to privacy and the freedom to make the decision on how one’s own body and life are treated, can have a positively effect on lawmaking and decision making. By continually talking about and fighting for these rights, we can get those that oppose it to listen.

Having these rights are fundamental, and are essential, especially in our current political climate. If Roe v. Wade were to be overturned by the Supreme Court, it would undoubtedly be one of many laws that would restrict freedom and impose unfair and discriminatory laws on many of the citizens of this country. I will always maintain a pro-choice stance, for I believe that it is the right of every woman to choose what she can and cannot do with her own body, health, and life. Please, let’s continue to rally for these freedoms, in hopes that the right wing agenda and regime doesn’t defeat and silence our freedoms.

Speak up and speak out: Roe v. Wade needs to hear from you. We all have to keep up the fight to protect our freedoms, and rights to privacy. Women should be able to have control over their own bodies, now, and forever.

Here’s the wikipedia entry on Roe v. Wade, if you want more info. Also check out Bush v. Choice, a pro-choice blog, where the image above is from. Thanks, Amber for the heads up.

funnies

“YES!”

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This is perhaps one of my favorite pictures ever taken of me. I love it, it really makes me laugh. Sometimes I even surprise myself at the craziness that I am capable of. Thanks Lori for capturing such a fantastic moment, whatever it was…

Here’s hoping that your Sunday is as exciting as the portrayal in this photo. YES! Great shot Lori!

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oh well… can’t win ’em all, I guess

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So, apparently, no one was moved by yesterday’s post. Not even enough for one comment. Did it suck that bad? Sigh… I fear that what it really is, is one of my biggest “no-nos” may have become reality; am I posting too many diatribes? Ugh, I certainly hope not; because that is the last thing I want. For both your sake, and mine.

So, in the spirit of keeping things interesting, and blatant attempts to have a diatribe-free Saturday, I thought I would include these little photos of Paul Walker. That’s right, I wanted to switch it up from Jake Gyllenhaal a little bit. This doesn’t mean I am cheating on Jake, but ever since I saw Into the Blue this past week (which, by the way, was actually a pretty decent movie), I have to say that Paul is one hot boy. No diatribe for today coupled with pictures of Paul Walker? How can this be wrong?

UPDATE: Since Brian asked so nicely, I thought I would give back a little to my straight male and lesbian readers. So, in the spirit of togetherness, I present, the smoking hot Jessica Alba, also from Into the Blue. I do admit, she is just as hot, if not hotter than, Paul Walker.

[as usual, I don’t claim these pics to be mine, yo.]

play that track one more time:
Beck – Devil’s Haircut

is it just me?

let’s go… nananana… OUT TONIGHT!

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Last night was the blogger outing (APWBWGTTD) I discussed in my post yesterday, and all I can say is, it shouldn’t be legal to have so much fun. I remember when I first moved to Atlanta, and I used to go out with friends all of the time, and now that I am “married” (I wish I could remove the “”), I do long for those nights where I would just hang out and get drunk with cool people again (this is not to suggest that I don’t love being “married”, in fact, I DO!). Last night was definitely like one of those nights I remember, and I had a blast. AND, there were Irish Car Bombs, so you know I was happy. Oh how I love you, sweet, sweet Irish Car Bombs. Muwah! But enough about alcohol… at least until later this afternoon.

Interestingly enough, one of the underlying themes of many conversations last night, in one way or another, was about what people do/are doing/were doing/will be doing/want to be doing/etc. with respect to jobs and whatnot. While I will not talk about my job on this blog (I’m sticking to that! I don’t want to be dooced.), I do want to point out that I really think, especially after talking with people last night, that this article, has hit the nail on the head. The article looked at a study done by two people, where they surveyed Gen Xers, in order to find out how they felt about their jobs, what they wanted in a job, and what was most important to them when looking for a job.

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on blogs, bloggers, and the occasional night out

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Last night, I went to trivia night at Mellow Mushroom with a fellow blogger, Amber. While the news that I went to trivia isn’t all that exciting, what is exciting (at least to me), is that I am finally doing something that I never thought I would do; I am interacting with and meeting people in a way that I never thought that I could or would. I am meeting people and making friends with people that I find interesting, based on interests that are similar to mine, based on who they are as people, based on their sense of humor, as well as a myriad of other things. For the first time since I came out of the closet, I am meeting people based on something other than sexual orientation.

Now don’t get me wrong, I love my ‘mo’s, and I wouldn’t trade the friendships I have for anything; but I do think that sometimes, for the most part, we only meet people and become friends with people, because the likelihood of encountering them is, for one reason or another, increased. As with the case of being gay, many come out, and go out to gay establishments; and eventually, make a lot of gay friends. Since you are less likely to hang out with straight people, and because most bars generally don’t cater to much more than people’s sexual interests, you tend to make gay friends because they are around more. Not to say that gay friends aren’t of a good quality, in fact quite the opposite; but sometimes I wonder, if both of us weren’t gay, would we have actually became friends? Because, if we weren’t gay, how would we have met?

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the jig is up, you guys, the Christians have figured out our plans.

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We all knew it would happen; it was just a matter of when. The until now “silent” Christian groups have finally come out publicly against Brokeback Mountain, and other gay and transgendered films like Capote and Transamerica; conveniently after all won awards for excellence at the recent Golden Globe awards. While many people in the blogosphere are focusing on the obvious lack of any mention about the content of Brokeback Mountain during the award show, as well as the awkward introduction by Dennis Quaid, I felt that I personally would like to focus on this very important Christian response to the aforementioned films winning awards.

In articles like this one, it is stated that the Christians are furious at Hollywood for promoting a gay or “leftist” agenda, and that organizations like the Hollywood Foreign Press are actually furthering that agenda by promoting and awarding films that “America isn’t watching”, and leaves the Christians wondering, “why are they winning the awards?”. Additionally, they tout that “Last night Hollywood exposed its own corrupt agenda. [It] is no doubt out on a mission to homosexualize America.” I read this, and honestly sat and thought to myself for a while; and I have come to only one conclusion: come clean. You are right Christians. The jig is up. You have caught us red-handed.

You have discovered our master-plan. That has been our goal all along; to homosexulize America. We just want to get America in bed with the gays; and now, you know. You see, it all started around 63 years ago, when the Hollywood Foreign Press began awarding the Golden Globes; we gays knew that this was our ticket. This was the way that we could win and “homosexualize” America. We knew that it was going to be a long struggle that we would have to commit to, and by God, now you know that we have; and we have at least one we can count as being in the win column.

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“it’s really coming down out there!”

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Now, those of you that read the blog may remember the day that I got all pissy at people that look at you when you come in from the rain, notice that you are drenched to the core, and exclaim, “It’s really coming down out there!”. No shit, Sherlock. Luckily, no one has said that to me today. Perhaps, that is because I punched out one more notch on my official lesbian card, and bought a really nice North Face coat today. I even got it on sale and everything; even though the outlet mall excursion proved to have no North Face outlet, and no purchase of said coat, after all. Now, I can stay all warm and snug in my new Varius Guide jacket (see the picture, isn’t it pretty?) In true “gay boy” indecisiveness, I only had to ask two people’s opinions like 300 times. I am almost sure I got the right thing. Now, all I need to do, is stock up on my flannel, go to a few more Indigo Girls concerts, and send off for that mail order pussy, and I will be that much closer to becoming a full-fledged lesbian. I can’t wait.

You know it is a slow day when all you think about is a new coat purchase; that, and realizing that you don’t know the address to send your father’s birthday card to, since your parents have either moved, or are in the process of moving. Now I have to call home and get that address… hope the phone number is still the same! Hope everyone is having a dry Tuesday (which totally feels like Monday); if I think of anything else, you know I will bring it right to you.

movie musings

Brokeback Wins!

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I just wanted to put out a quick congrats… Brokeback won 4 Golden Globes: Best Original Song, Best Screenplay, Best Director, and most importantly, Best Picture. Who would of thought that a movie about love between two men could “top” the Golden Globes? Here’s hoping that it “dominates” the Oscars!!! Go Brokeback, go Brokeback!!!

Update: I was thinking about it, and I totally think that I should also congratulate Phillip Seymour Hoffman, who is an amazing actor, for his portrayal as Capote. It is a triumph for the gay community. Likewise, I want to congratulate the delectably wonderful Felicity Huffman, for her portrayal as a male to female transsexual; that not only takes guts, but grace and class. Thanks for doing the gays and transgenders right! (they won best actor and actress for a drama)

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gotta get moving…

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We are getting ready to head up 400 into scary country, in order to see if there is anything we just can’t resist buying at the outlet mall. I am hoping for an adventure; but nothing TOO exciting. There is also a good chance that I will try to convince James that it is absolutely necessary for us to go to the Sweetwater Tour tonight. Again, looking for some adventure. Expect updates, maybe even drunken updates.

UPDATE: Not so much an adventure, as a disappointment. See, I had my heart set on a North Face coat; you know, to complete my transition into lesbian-hood… but no such luck, the North Face store closed at the outlet. So, if you know where I can get a great deal on a North Face coat, let this lesbo know. Also, we did go to Sweetwater, and, don’t tell anyone, I am a little tipsy right now! I love beer! And free glasses!!! WHOO HOO!

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I don’t want to work! (thank goodness I’m off tomorrow!)

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Today was your typical lounge around Sunday afternoon, and it couldn’t have come at a better time; I really need the R&R. We had brunch with an old friend, went looking for Mr Fangs, and managed to sneak in a work out just before the Y closed. Now, I am drinking a beer, getting ready to go to dinner with another friend. Man, I wish every day could be like this! AND! I have tomorrow off; what will you kids be doing tomorrow? Hope your weekend has been swell… Here’s one of my Mr Fangs I found today:

Any day that you find new Mr Fangs is a good day indeed. Why hasn’t he been chosen as the ATL mascot I ask you? Why?