Today I took the day off and went to Cleveland’s Playhouse Square to buy Legally Blonde tickets. Playhouse Square has a once a year event where for 3 hours they sell all tickets for upcoming shows on-site with no additional charges or fees. We are going to Legally Blonde with 7 friends. It was a good opportunity to get better seats. It was a beautiful…
different communities: similarities in organizing
I can’t help but notice the similarity of the tone and demeanor of the speakers at last week’s National Republican convention to opponents of full inclusion and welcoming of LGBT people in the mainstream Christian churches. As I read press coverage, I thought, “Wow, I have heard those arguments before!” It’s from the same playbook. Almost all speakers last week lamented and downplayed the role…
email from Wasilla
Sarah Palin is perhaps the most dangerous person to run for Vice President ever. She is an ultra-conservative, Pentecostal right wing candidate who would wipe out rights for many Americans if given the power to do so. Her stands on women’s and LGBT issues is chilling. Although I don’t think people vote for a candidate because of the Vice President, I think it is notable…
Good for You Stuffed Peppers
I love stuffed peppers. It was one of my mother’s best dishes. We seemed to have it quite a bit this time of year when I was growing up. This is the time of summer when pepper plants are yielding a big harvest, and cooks are looking for recipes using peppers. Last weekend I was shopping Kent farmer’s market and came upon the most beautiful…
Bandster hell
I decided that it’s time for a lapband update. On the advice of many more seasoned bandsters, I decided to track weight loss weekly and report on it monthly. I’ve been cautioned about making it such a high priority. That’s hard to do when you look at the history that led to me getting the surgery. So I give you this midterm report. I am…
Karen’s Walker’s evil twin revealed!
a symphony and not a speech
This morning I have been reading the press surrounding Barack Obama’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. It is so, so positive and affirming. One columnist equated it to a symphony rather than a speech. I missed the speech last night and read it this morning. It is truly one of the best speeches I have ever read. You have to read it or…