Thoughts On Discrimination

I posted this last night on Facebook, but I didn't want to lose it in the jokes and other things I frequently share.

 

I was sound asleep with CNN playing in the background. I woke up to a discussion about Conversion Therapy and the link that follows. I am appalled that in this century things like this still are happening. What is wrong with the human race? Are we still so homophobic that we can't accept people for who they are? Maybe we should brand sexual sadists, pimps, and prostitutes on the forehead. After all, they are accepted in society, because you can't tell what their sexual ...

needs are. Brand the girl that is a prostitute just so she can pay for her college education, the madam, or the Judge or Senator, etc...

When I worked as an HIV/AIDS Counselor and Educator, I met some of the best and loyal friends one could ever have. Yes, they were gay. Who cared? All I cared about was that the world was educated about HIV. They loved their partners just as much as I love my husband; maybe even more. One day, we all will be judged for how we lived here on earth. Do you really think a higher power will say, "Oh, you were homophobic, come on in? Or you were gay, you are doomed?" I think not!

One more thought...I think Jews would be the most tolerant just because of what they went through with the Holocaust.

 

Here is the link mentioned above:
http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2012/11/27/1242411/splc-files-first-ever-consumer-fraud-suit-against-an-ex-gay-group/

Tyler Neral - 3 years gone, but not forgotten.

I wish I was a genie in a bottle and could grant my family three wishes...One would be that Kaely didn't have hydrocephalus...she is such a lovely child...The second would be that Andy didn't have spina bifida and hydrocephalus...he is so smart and loving...and the third is that Tyler wouldn't have died by suicide...his death three years ago today has affected all of our immediate family, plus his friends, who are now adopted family and very important to all of us. Tyler was full of life and love. He cared so much about the state of the universe and wanted to protect us all from hurt. As he did in life, he does so in death - protects us all, walks beside us...I feel him here as I write this. I can't explain it. The crows in the sky appear when I am really sad. I am sure I will see them today...I love you still and forever, Tyler, as will all the people whose lives you have touched, even some you didn't know. Again, I wish I was that genie in a bottle and not just Jeanne, your grandmother.

 

I left my other grandchildren out seemingly, but they know, I hope, just how much I love and adore them.  I miss the ones far away, but that doesn't mean they are loved any less.

 

My favorite pics

 

Lampwork Beads

Guess what?  I sold some lampwork beads to someone other than Anita.  We went to the Holiday Craft Show sponsored by the East Ohio Lapidary Club.  Anita set up and I helped with the Chinese Auction.  Anita and one of the other club members talked me into selling some of my lampwork.  I didn't know what to charge, so instead of putting a price on each bead, I put sets into medicine cups.  The ones like the cups that come with NyQuil and cough syrups.  We decided on $10 per set.  I actually sold three sets today.  I didn't set up a table but used a small corner of Anita's.  Thank you, Anita,  I couldn't have done it without your help and encouragement.  She even made sure that people noticed them and then showed customers what she makes with my beads.  What a wonderful friend!

We are there again tomorrow.  Don't know if I will sell more, but was happy with just selling three.



Example of a set.



Another example

Thoughts on Voting

Have you voted today?  I haven't yet, but soon.  Taken my shower and got dressed, but am waiting for the neck spasms to subside before I go out in the sunny, but cold Ohio weather. 

I haven't said who I am voting for because I have so many friends that disagree with my choice.  I wouldn't want to lose friends because of my political party.  That would hurt, because I need my friends, since I can't get out in the world much.

Following each of Chuck Lorre's sitcoms are his thoughts on many things.  I found that he censored himself on last Thursday's "Big Bang Theory."  I was surprised that anyone would censor themselves so I explored what are called Vanity Cards on the net.  I found the uncensored version and thought how interesting his words are.  I apologize in advance for the profanity, but believe what he says.

Here is the uncensored version:

CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #397

CENSORED BY ME

What does it say about us when we are simultaneously pro-life and pro AK-47's? What does it say about us when God's will would allow a rapist to ask for shared custody and child support payments? What does it say about us when a black guy's in charge and we say things like "it's time to take America back"? What does it say about us when we think the institution of marriage is threatened by gay people who love each other, but not by idiotic game shows like "The Bachelor"? What does it say about us when we export democracy with Hellfire missiles, then restrict the right to vote here? What does it say about us when we build nuclear submarines to defend against exploding vests? What does it say about us when we think a guy who doesn't drink, doesn't smoke, keeps his money offshore, stubs his toe and says "H-E-double hockey sticks" and wears magical underwear can feel our pain? What does it say about us when we demand less government and more FEMA? What does it say about us when we completely forgot the colossal shit storm we were in four years ago?
The answer, my friends, is not blowing in the wind.
The answer is, "We are fucking crazy."

All of his Vanity cards can be found here....http://www.chucklorre.com/index.php  You will be led to the censored version first.

If this truly offends anyone, I am sorry.  I think these are wise words.