I remember, when I was little, I would try to imagine what I would be like when I turned 16. Would I look different? Would I act different? Will I have changed much? Would my family be the same? Who would my friends be? Would I have a booyyyfrrriiieend? What would I do for my [...]
Archive for November, 2008
Almost my golden birthday…
Posted in 1 on November 14, 2008 | 11 Comments »
Conflict
Posted in 1 on November 8, 2008 | 5 Comments »
“The prop 8 vote has rocked our family cruise ship a little bit. It has come the same week as Rennen’s baptism and because the two issues are so tender in our family I am deeply entrenched in my own thoughts this week. As Amelia wades through the aftermath I try to put myself in [...]
In response to my last post,
Posted in 1 on November 7, 2008 | 10 Comments »
I appreciate that everyone took the time to post their thoughts. Some of the things that were said got me really thinking.
First, everyone is entitled to an opinion. I have become increasingly vindicated as this issue has played out, and I shocked myself, wishing it weren’t so. I’ve felt upset, angry, sad, and even have [...]
Election results
Posted in 1 on November 5, 2008 | 7 Comments »
While I am extremely pleased with Obama’s win and America’s step forward in electing an African-American president, I am extremely displeased with the Prop 8 results. The only thing keeping my spirits up is that just 8 years ago, 61% of people voted against GLBT equality. This year, only 51% voted against it.
At my high [...]
