Yesterday I explored the issue of intolerance and LGBT people’s actions with respect to the passage of California Prop 8. It only seems natural to look at intolerance of Prop 8 Christian supporters since that is the group that LGBT people target as intolerant. As you can see, intolerance is tossed around a lot when discussing LGBT issues and rights. As a person who attends…
same sex marriage: are lgbt people intolerant?
It’s been some time since I’ve blogged on faith-based issues. Since November I’ve been reading quite a bit about the fallout after the passage of Proposition 8 in California to ban same sex marriage. With Valentine’s Day approaching, I thought the same sex marriage controversy would make a good topic for the week. LGBT people across the USA reacted strongly and quickly to the Prop…
winter blooms
My amaryllis is in full bloom. What perfect timing considering our long white freeze outside.
Paula Deen’s Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps
Brett and I attended our friend Sally’s Super Bowl party. We try not to miss this party but hadn’t gone in the past couple of years. Sally and her partner Annette have been friends of ours for close to 20 years. A few years back, Annette succumbed to cancer. Sally remains a great friend that we value. It was fun to see the girls again….
outlet shopping trip
Brett and I made our annual winter trip to the Grove City outlets in Pennsylvania. This year, our pals Vic and Jamie, joined us. We made this a tradition for the past 3 years. The deals seem to be optimal on winter clothing this weekend. Ad to that, Pennsylvania does not tax clothing. It was not real busy today. The weather was definitely colder than…
ok, i am ready for spring
As promised a winter storm rolled in over night. We went to bed with a few flurries and about 1″ of snow on the deck. I woke at 5:00 a.m. and let the dogs out to about 5″ of snow and sleet. After my treadmill run and breakfast, the sleet was still accumulating. I called Kerry, my carpooler, and we decided to work from home…
Black Bean Burgers
Since I had my bariatric surgery, I am trying to find more recipes that incorporate beans. I have found that I really like the taste and texture of black beans. The February issue of Gourmet magazine had this recipe in the Every Day Ten Minute Mains column. It met my requirements for a healthy bariatric recipe. Based on beans, it had plenty of protein. It…
save me, the movie
Brett and I just finished watching Save Me, a dramatic movie that explored the ex-gay ministry movement. Chad Allen portrayed a young troubled gay man addicted and on his last leg. Robert Gant from Queer as Folk and Judith Light of Ugly Betty and Who’s the Boss also were main characters in the movie. With his family’s urging, Allen entered Genesis House, a ministry supported…