tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17325806421579224122011-09-07T12:28:04.928-07:00Where we have come from, where we are going - yet all we ever have is now. Posts about human rights, LGBT rights, the human experience, music, politics, religion, everyday life, people, the world, poetry, the news, the sad, the funny. Looking in so we can see looking out.geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.comBlogger1081100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-72684142754327392872009-08-05T20:00:00.000-07:002009-08-05T20:01:12.296-07:00

http://www.truthwinsout.org/blog/the-apa-%E2%80%98no-evidence%E2%80%99-in-support-of-ex-gay-therapy/

Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918630134461549663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-89943960030702698662009-06-14T17:36:00.000-07:002009-06-14T17:40:43.499-07:00

Hi friendsIf any of you still drop by, you will have noticed that I have not been blogging as much. I've moved my thoughts on LGBT rights over to jaysays.com. Jay and his partner Christopher are truly amazing and it has been a real gift to get to know them. Stop by and say Hi.At some point, I'm sure that I will start a personal blog again. I'm just not sure on what. My life has become full. I'm

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-66556799660752396982009-06-14T17:34:00.000-07:002009-06-14T17:36:50.403-07:00

http://www.pbs.org/pov/beyondhatred/This movie is about a hate crime in France. A young gay man was killed by two skinheads looking for an Arab. When they couldn't find one, they "settled" for a gay man.It will air on June 30 on Public Broadcasting System.

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-76067315305374423602009-05-25T18:58:00.000-07:002009-05-25T19:11:52.301-07:00

Tuesday, June First, the California Supreme Court will announce it's decision at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Today I looked at two websites. The LA Times and the Independent Mind. As usual, reader comments are all over the board. I've selected some of the negative comments and I have highlighted, in red, the words that reveal the hatred, bigotry, lies and ignorance of the people making these posts. I

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-55347039223096385492009-05-24T10:42:00.000-07:002009-05-24T10:51:39.038-07:00

My good friend at jaysays has a series called Closet Talk that, obviously, is a reference to LGBT folks and what it is like to come out of "the closet" as it has always been called.My blog today is what Closet Talk should look like for everyone. Gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, transgendered, not sure, Mormon, Atheists, Italians, rich, black, white, northerners (especially northerners).

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-7660671662293633802009-05-23T21:36:00.000-07:002009-05-23T21:55:02.130-07:00

Today I slept in, went to Star Trek. We need another Gene Roddenberry. His vision of our possible future was so positive. We can change everything that is wrong. Ok, almost everything. We can feed people. We can find new sources of energy. We can provide medical care and education. We can continue to find cures and preventions for diseases. We can take care of the planet. We can make peace and

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-69654713656863990852009-05-22T18:06:00.000-07:002009-05-22T18:07:32.161-07:00

Today I received this email from Fair Wisconsin:Today, the Joint Finance Committee voted by a 12-4 margin to approve provisions providing for domestic partnership protections as part of the biennial budget. “We applaud the Joint Finance Committee’s decision to approve this important measure, and thank the committee co-chairs Senator Miller and Representative Pocan for their leadership,” said Fair

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-17427019925177046612009-05-21T08:19:00.000-07:002009-05-21T08:54:44.560-07:00

Hello all, Things were looking good for us with the election of Obama and the democratic majority in congress. I know I felt very relieved watching the inauguration. I was happy that "change had come to Washington" But the lack of action on promises that were made in the during the campaign have left me feeling mislead.Yesterday I saw a story about a Air Force pilot who was being fired for being

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17248841395550712922noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-67412510129089850462009-05-17T07:57:00.001-07:002009-05-17T07:58:19.735-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2Rp8ep_ezEMay 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia. Watch this amazing video. Share it. Celebrate the value of every human.PeaceJude

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-75967233568152654362009-05-14T21:02:00.000-07:002009-05-14T21:03:31.266-07:00

My personal blog, Christians For Equality, will still stand, Out In Wisconsin website has been cancelled. Out In Wisconsin worked out better as just a website than trying to do anything more with it. At least I tried and I apologize. Maybe I'll reach the public more on an emotional level without paying anything and without relying on directors to help it grow and just have my personal, free blog.

Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918630134461549663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-62825555016563782312009-05-11T14:14:00.000-07:002009-05-11T14:16:14.999-07:00

Get the scoop here: http://www.madison.com/tct/news/stories/450691

Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918630134461549663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-72788594064779128702009-05-10T15:36:00.000-07:002009-05-10T15:39:01.097-07:00

I apologize for wanting to be happy.I apologize for wanting others to be happy.I apologize for using the words "love", "happiness", and "commitment" when trying to define marriage.I apologize for my unselfishness.I apologize for coming out nearly three years ago.I apologize for being happier since I came out, I should have soaked myself in tears the last three years.I apologize for being

Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918630134461549663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-63152067662275596662009-05-09T13:17:00.001-07:002009-05-09T13:26:22.777-07:00

http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/view/letters/6304673.htmlNormally, I would just link to an article but I cannot resist copying this comment in it's entirety. That's because every single line makes absolutely no sense."On the subject of proper lawmaking in Augusta recently: I want to voice my disapproval of the Maine Legislature and the governor for spending state resources to debate gay

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-67369303141908124712009-05-09T13:01:00.000-07:002009-05-09T13:03:55.765-07:00

A poem that I wrote for my son, when he was five (he's now twenty).Happy Mother's Day to allI hold you up above the fenceto see the world beyond minefor you are higherI am your guide and shelterbut I am not your keeperI am your way showerbut not your wayI let you move up a step beyond my ladderI hold you closer to the skyYou cannot see the topYou can only see the riseThe road is always moving

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-42962704131794806962009-05-08T15:49:00.000-07:002009-05-09T13:01:18.697-07:00

Even down under, a topic related to gay folks can cause quite a stir.http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25422558-421,00.htmlThe Daily Telegraph in Australia reported on May 4th that“.....a book which teaches children about lesbian mums getting pregnant using sperm donors is being pitched at kids as young as two. The controversial publication, "Where Did I Really Come From?", also features a

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-50826069135726494542009-05-08T14:15:00.000-07:002009-05-08T14:17:05.028-07:00

At this time Out In Wisconsin is looking for two new directors to fill positions that are needed. These are volunteer positions, meaning you won't be paid for your services. Things directors would be expected to do are bring up ideas and sign paperwork confirming what was discussed on any decisions that were made on what the organization is doing. You must not have been convicted of a felony and

Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918630134461549663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-82867616578103873942009-05-07T16:44:00.000-07:002009-05-07T16:49:36.866-07:00

I'm excited and nervous about an invitation that I received from jaysays at www.jaysays.comJay invited me to put my series on LGBT folks for Straight People on his blog. Eek. I jumped at it and then immediately thought, wow, I'm no where near the writer that Jay is. I sure hope his readership doesn't decline due to this geeky, straight infiltrator girl.Jay told me that one of my stories got quite

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-82177209765081436552009-05-05T19:17:00.000-07:002009-05-05T21:37:17.633-07:00

Many years ago, my main mentor as a scientist taught me that "If someone starts a sentence with no offense, it means they are going to say something that offends you".No offense, Maggie and Carrie, but gay marriage hurts no one. Children that have gay parents do as well as children who have a mother and a father.No offense, Maggie and Carrie, but your social views are not shared by everyone in

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-87022251575928778892009-05-05T17:37:00.000-07:002009-05-05T17:43:18.536-07:00

Here is some words from the article:"Last week, the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression joined with the National Coalition Against Censorship, the Association of American Publishers, and PEN American Center to send a letter to the West Bend (Wisconsin) Common Council criticizing its dismissal of four members of the West Bend Library Board who refused to remove controversial books

Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918630134461549663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-89256262587156079732009-05-05T17:24:00.000-07:002009-05-05T17:28:15.710-07:00

Two right wing nuts are trying to take Gov. Jim Doyle's seat in the state of Wisconsin. Jim Doyle has been really great so far and hopefully Jim Doyle will run for re-election again this coming term. Here is what the Green Bay Press Gazette reported:"Neumann represented parts of southeastern Wisconsin in Congress from 1994 until 1999. He caused a stir in 1997 when he said he would never hire any

Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918630134461549663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-71106414470660545502009-05-04T18:57:00.000-07:002009-05-04T19:11:21.051-07:00

Even straight people who support gay rights can struggle with what to tell their children about gay relationships. We're barely comfortable talking about straight relationships. And for many straight people, sex is front and center, covering up the real person.Let me tell you about my friend at work. Last fall, there was a movement to send postcards to Obama, asking him to repeal the Defense of

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-47274943995152288022009-05-03T13:32:00.001-07:002009-05-03T13:33:11.365-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ9sBkgDRzYBecause we all know how much gay marriage has hurt straight marriage....Happy Sunday all

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-26955143629181367842009-05-02T21:10:00.000-07:002009-05-02T21:23:38.440-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33odacwy0y0Iowa was the dark horse in the race for LGBT folks to gain equal marriage rights. No one saw it coming. Not even those of us who live in bordering states. I know Iowans. They tend to be quiet, hard working, fair minded, optimistic, kind, welcoming, strong willed, sensible, intelligent and unassuming.Their Supreme Court voted unanimously. Their state

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-85037030819865960982009-05-02T07:17:00.001-07:002009-05-22T18:03:52.788-07:00

As read in the comments log of a news website, "Why do they want special rights? They are only 2% of the population." Ignoring the ignorant adjective "special", let's talk about the ignorance of handing out civil rights based on what percent that minority is.Are we making laws by the percent of people in a minority group now? If LGBT people were 10%, 20%, 50%, would this person change their mind?

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-56932626472298699722009-04-29T16:38:00.000-07:002009-04-29T16:40:26.304-07:00

Whether you are in Wisconsin or not, OutInWisconsin.org needs your help. I just produced a pamphlet OutInWisconsin.org can hand out to all communities. Put on cars, hand them out to members at your church and make sure to bring extra copies people may ask for to give to their friends. It discusses some of the things I have discussed in my three parts to "What Did Christ Really Teach?" and also

Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918630134461549663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-73733585050730602542009-04-28T18:43:00.000-07:002009-04-28T19:03:38.944-07:00

I was in New York city about ten days ago for the first time in my life. I was visiting a friend and had a wonderful time. I left just in time to miss the swine flu and the Air Force One fly-by. But the real story I'm watching is gay marriage. Interesting that in this case it is a governor pushing for the legislation. A recent poll by CBS news shows that 42% of Americans support same sex

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-31587557525065403502009-04-27T21:23:00.000-07:002009-04-27T21:24:01.265-07:00

Let those who stand for equal rights prevail, while those who oppose it fail.

Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918630134461549663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-56402735746100750572009-04-26T17:59:00.000-07:002009-04-26T18:10:27.511-07:00

I've been wandering aimlessly for the last four hours. That's because four hours ago I learned that a friend of ours, whom we have known for 24 years, who was fighting cancer, lost her battle. She passed away this morning, at home surrounded by her husband and grown children.I can only sit in silence. I'm listening to the sounds of spring peepers and the rain. Only nature can comfort me now. She

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-48788584583263836812009-04-26T05:59:00.000-07:002009-04-26T06:20:41.329-07:00

Ok, I know. You're thinking "They're all confused. Or worse, geekgirl." Good point. I'm trying to be kind, remember.I wish I had copied the source of this quote, something I will do in the future. I tend to read comments by readers left on website with gay rights stories. One person wrote:"Why do they need to get married in a church anyway? Why can't they be happy with their civil unions?"Dear

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-72247711416193407192009-04-25T18:19:00.000-07:002009-04-25T18:48:19.235-07:00

I would be a hypocrite if I didn't write about my own life experience in getting to know people who are gay. Mysteriously - and truthfully - I don't recall learning that some people are gay. It just kind of became something I knew. In many ways, I consider myself lucky that I came of age in the late 60s, early 70s. Yes, I believed in the hippie messages of peace, love, accepting other people,

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-83164367159591343932009-04-23T17:24:00.000-07:002009-04-23T17:24:11.497-07:00

Goombah's Rainbow: Homophobia and the beauty queen: Kitty litter for brains

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-83698076581489845422009-04-23T16:49:00.000-07:002009-04-23T17:10:33.644-07:00

I know. That was a low blow. After all, blondes don't choose their hair color. Then again, changing hair color is not as challenging as changing being gay. Shoot, another low blow.I was trying so hard not to comment about the almost Miss California. I really did have mixed feelings about this. Do I agree with her? Of course not. Should she have lied, saying something she felt was politically

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-48269655637910007092009-04-22T16:54:00.000-07:002009-04-23T16:33:17.711-07:00

Ok. So it's not a witty title. But it's... ahem, straight to the point. I hope to tell some stories, my own thoughts, and hopefully get you readers, yes you, to contribute too. Who knows, maybe we can write LGBT for Dummies when we're done.People range from hateful, violent homophobia to complete and utter nonchalance when it comes to LGBT folks. But I think most are somewhere in the middle.

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-84161832773280568762009-04-21T17:54:00.000-07:002009-04-21T17:56:51.122-07:00

Here is a message we are instructed to hand out to as many friends and family as possible from HRC. We need you to send a very urgent and strong message to congress and watch this video. Here is the message. Also copy and paste this message and send it to whoever you can.Hi,Did you know that hate crimes against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are on the rise?I just watched a really

Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918630134461549663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-1278401451594526102009-04-15T16:47:00.000-07:002009-04-15T17:00:31.449-07:00

http://blogs.tampabay.com/breakingnews/2009/04/police-say-photoswapping-teacher-called-student-her-husband.htmlIf you are a fan of Fark.com, you know they have a penchant for finding stories about women teachers who hit on their male students. They especially delight in finding these stories in Florida. Today is no exception. A female teacher, in her 30s, sent photos of her "private parts" to an

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-37146996155646386102009-04-13T16:38:00.000-07:002009-04-13T16:46:54.905-07:00

Fair Wisconsin: We Will Not Be Silencedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEBXSx2TLJEYep, right here in my backyard. A lesbian voiced her opinion regarding domestic partnerships in the town where she lives. And to thank her, a hate group spread anti-LGBT literature to all of the houses in her neighborhood. Fortunately, she and her partner and her neighbors bonded over this event. But think how scary

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-5819796928652661712009-04-11T18:18:00.000-07:002009-04-12T18:21:42.656-07:00

In the last week, a news story came out about a seven year old girl who has a Y chromosome. It was found during an amniocentesis and the child was determined to be a boy. Everyone was surprised when, voila, a girl was born. Physicians examined the child and determined that she was a fully equipped girl, with normal female genitalia. So how did this happen? A gene on a non-sex chromosome (meaning,

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-23695335563573414362009-04-10T18:46:00.000-07:002009-04-10T18:52:57.769-07:00

http://www.superiortelegram.com/articles/index.cfm?id=34484&section=NewsIn 2006, Wisconsin voted to amend the constitution to prohibit same sex marriage. I thought seriously about moving. It's bad enough to live in the state that gave us Senator Joe McCarthy (for you young'uns, Google it) but also the birthplace of the Republican party. On the other hand, we have a Democratic Governor, two

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-25176520204140884462009-04-08T17:43:00.000-07:002009-04-08T17:55:38.362-07:00

http://bloggingfortruthmay2009.blogspot.com/2009/03/blogging-for-truth.htmlIs being gay genetic or biological? Would it make a difference in our attitudes? Let's take those one at a time.As a scientist, I'm eager to contribute to Blogging For Truth, a fellow blogger looking for valid scientific studies on LGBT issues. Do I believe these studies? I've read plenty that seem valid. Beyond that, it

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-62380322513945455032009-04-05T09:06:00.001-07:002009-04-05T09:52:53.058-07:00

Oooh, I figure that title has all of you saying "What?!"Just follow me here. Today is my birthday. The number got bigger. I'm just too old to wait for something that has been obvious to me for forty years.LGBT rights are simple. It's a no-brainer. The best anyone can do in the way of objections is Leviticus? Words written over 2000 years ago for priests in a different land, different culture,

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-27469780794999140462009-04-03T21:37:00.000-07:002009-04-03T22:03:43.810-07:00

It's time I simply take over. I'm starting with my blog but I plan to expand from here. I don't know how yet. I don't like to get bogged down by reality and tactical details. First, I have to develop the new Defense of Marriage Act.Marriage is a legal contract between two individuals that want to share their lives, property, children, inheritance, life insurance, etc. These rights shall be given

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-19581824297263614552009-04-03T21:11:00.000-07:002009-04-03T21:37:08.950-07:00

Here is a link to a map that shows state by state what the laws are and what court rulings and legislation has been put in lace. Check it out. http://www.npr.org/news/specials/gaymarriage/map/Today the Iowa State Supreme Court ruled that banning same sex marriage is unconstitutional. Their ruling was based on laws that require equality or prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation. Funny,

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-81489100594417117432009-04-01T18:29:00.000-07:002009-04-01T18:53:26.514-07:00

It's April Fools Day and the day came and went without a virus destroying the nation's computers. (Should I knock on wood?). It was a typical day for me - until a coworker gave me an update on the wife of a former boss. He was a wonderful man to work for and his wife and kids are just the greatest family. His wife, Helen was diagnosed with cancer just before Christmas. Sadly, many of her internal

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-31599860214734963822009-03-31T18:53:00.000-07:002009-03-31T18:58:14.235-07:00

http://www.pridesource.com/article.shtml?article=34351I just learned today is a new holiday. So new, I bet Hallmark doesn't have a card for it yet. Transgender Day of Visibility, started by a college student who wanted something more positive than Transgender Day of Remembrance (which is important but sad as it is about victims of hate crimes).As a biologist, I'm rather "so what" about LGBT folks

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-76189112725948730352009-03-29T16:36:00.000-07:002009-03-29T16:55:01.644-07:00

It is now that I celebrate life! Well over a decade has passed since I found myself returning to the Netherlands. Throughout the duration of the flight, I prayed to God begging Him to somehow open up a hole in the aircraft and suck me out while the pilot would safely land the remaining passengers at the nearest airport. Nearly twenty years I had lived and here I was still trying to come up with a

christophersayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17581194234726185553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-58652792711949347552009-03-28T10:48:00.000-07:002009-03-28T10:52:15.324-07:00

http://www.proudparenting.com/node/2873Next week, the governor of Vermont is expected to veto a same sex marriage bill that has passed in the Vermont legislature. You can information on the web where to raise your voice.So what is this post about? The link is for the testimony of a young gay man, a teenager, in Vermont, given before the state legislature. It is heartfelt, eloquent, rational and

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-64919793710576881312009-03-27T20:00:00.000-07:002009-03-27T20:20:26.621-07:00

One of my closest friends, for many,many years; is a lesbian. She is smart, wise, fun, beautiful, understanding, forgiving, loyal and compassionate. I told her I had volunteered to be the organizer for the Million Gay March in my town. In her usual compassionate and wise way, she genuinely thanked me for caring so much.Then she asked me a question that caught me off guard. Why? Why this cause?

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-1600083359318382122009-03-26T14:24:00.001-07:002009-03-26T14:39:28.261-07:00

Good Afternoon, Out In Wisconsin has just received our new logo which has been long waited for. As you may or may not know, Jay from jaysays.com had created the draft design you see on the left of the words for outinwisconsin.org. When sending it in to a professional design company it was touched up to create this beautiful logo. As most of you are aware, having a professional logo for a

Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918630134461549663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-57779555261431654482009-03-23T18:48:00.000-07:002009-03-23T18:51:06.067-07:00

Poster from a gay rights march"I'm hereI'm not queerLove is loveGet used to it"

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-12675636218211585822009-03-22T20:45:00.000-07:002009-03-22T20:53:42.798-07:00

When I was growing up there was a lot to deal with.  The group of people I grew up with - I will call them my family - was really messed up.  My mother was actually the  dominant head of the family, and my father (my step-father) did whatever he was told and was treated pretty badly.  My brother (step-brother) was younger but treated me as though I was younger - and that was acceptable to them.

pngwnznoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-45104032097295732592009-03-20T17:49:00.000-07:002009-03-20T18:11:40.907-07:00

Last week I visited my best friend from grade school. We were inseparable in 8th and 9th grade. Then my family moved to Wisconsin, we kept in touch, as friends do. The letters and phone calls became farther apart until at times they were decades apart. There would be an occasional call or card. Then, last spring, we reconnected and vowed that we would not lose touch again.We had not seen each

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-72017922807710136242009-03-19T18:39:00.000-07:002009-03-19T18:41:44.102-07:00

Anyone feel like sending a message to the Pope? Here is where to send it. Time and time again he speaks out against homosexuality and homosexual acts. Just in the last couple of days he spoke about abstanence rather than using condoms in the fight against Aids. I would like to know just how long a person who thinks about sex can go without it before completely going on a rampage and having all

Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918630134461549663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-50073597445840362262009-03-19T17:30:00.000-07:002009-03-19T17:37:07.527-07:00

Well, I have gone and done something crazy. (My husband would say that this is not news). The folks at http://www.milliongaymarch.org/ are looking for people to help organize marches nationwide on June 28th. This is the anniversary of Stonewall. I wrote and said that I would help.They sent me a very nice email explaining some of what I need to do. Get a permit, a parade route, find other people

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-33220572574417868692009-03-19T17:13:00.000-07:002009-03-19T17:28:31.231-07:00

I am totally delighted that friends have taken up my offer to be an author on this blog. Now I get to have the fun of opening my own blog and finding a story. I also feel the pressure. I'm just not as good of a writer as my fellow bloggers. Can I possibly be so eloquent? What cause do I have? A white, 53 year old woman who has had a pretty good life, good parents, good education, good job, good

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-33206381260116399992009-03-18T15:49:00.000-07:002009-03-18T15:51:56.878-07:00

In an article today by Reuters, the U.S. government finally did a responsible deed. In what the LGBT long waited for was the U.S. to sign a document joining up with other countries who signed on to decriminalize homosexuality. According to the Reuters article it states that 77 countries right now criminalize homosexuality, with 7 countries that have the death penalty for homosexuality.Though this

Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918630134461549663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-40857398670152035642009-03-16T10:48:00.000-07:002009-03-16T10:49:48.700-07:00

Jerry Lewis has used some offensive words in remarks in two of his recent telethon appearances. Using words like "fag" and "faggot". I have not viewed the telethons in some time, but many do and a great many people donate money for a good cause. Jay brought up a good question on one of his blog posts recently on his website at jaysays.com. Now it has developed into a conversation with others in

Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918630134461549663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-80970806684470654412009-03-13T09:37:00.000-07:002009-03-13T09:39:31.913-07:00

Happy Friday the 13th to all. I know that sounds a little weird to say considering Friday the 13th is sometimes looked at as scary. I've been so busy this week with a new project I started which shall remain hush hush at the moment except to only our closest members. So many errands and business stuff I had to do this week and started getting my brother's house more cleaned up and also did some

Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918630134461549663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-78963616789748398332009-03-11T18:49:00.000-07:002009-03-11T19:53:56.014-07:00

It is always today has been kind enough to extend an invitation for me to contribute to this blog. I am honored, humbled and very insecure. Why insecure? When I write for my own blog I can choose whether to be whimsical or serious, pointed or repugnant and not worry whether the post has typographical errors or grammatical mishaps. When writing for someone else, the rules change; your sources

jaysays.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07143174103417249671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-40272569236162021452009-03-11T18:27:00.000-07:002009-03-11T18:33:10.711-07:00

http://equalitymatters.org/I see lots of posts of websites where people claim that gays have all the rights as straight people. I really love the "a gay man can marry a woman". Can an argument get more moronic than that?The next time someone tells you that domestic partnerships or civil unions have the same rights, just point to this website. While some states have given some rights, there are

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-90601721024522284062009-03-11T18:05:00.000-07:002009-03-11T18:08:59.221-07:00

I had my first anonymous comment from someone who wanted to point out that all the Rush quotes I had were either lies or taken out of context. Hmm. That could be true I suppose. But I have trouble believing that the source was unreliable.But it was a lesson. From now on I will simply post Youtube videos so people can hear his words for themselves. He offers no solutions, he is inflammatory and

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-57879313954246838672009-03-10T05:40:00.000-07:002009-03-10T05:42:38.041-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKNe6tgjZ0AIntimacy by the CorrsIntimacy - that elusive feeling of oneness when we find a person who makes us wholeIntimacy - feeling understood, known and acceptedIntimacy - a special bond between two peopleIntimacy - the need to not be aloneWhat is intimacy for you?

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-88081575537850464152009-03-09T18:01:00.000-07:002009-03-09T18:15:20.741-07:00

Gay marriage - the threat to marriage and even our very existence. So.... if gay people live together, we're not threatened. But if they get married and have legal rights that are the same as straight people, we are hurt..... how? Children might learn there are gay people? They will learn it anyways. It's way TOO LATE to shield my kid. We have good friends who are gay. Our son grew up knowing

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-84681610906278800922009-03-07T18:20:00.000-08:002009-03-07T18:35:47.883-08:00

I just saw this amazing documentary on LOGO about a film made in the 90's called It's Elementary. It's a teaching tool about LGBT people for grade school children. The most surprising part is that the filmmakers just simply asked the kids what they knew about gay people. The kids did most of the talking. And true to form, a third grader can tell you that to call somebody names and beat them up,

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-90132042282860149812009-03-07T15:05:00.000-08:002009-03-07T15:06:32.357-08:00

http://www.newsweek.com/id/188279Why Rush is Wrong. Even fellow conservatives can recognize that Rush Limbaugh doesn't have values or ethics.

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-70580246478439833782009-03-05T19:02:00.000-08:002009-03-05T19:17:59.717-08:00

A few blogs back, I wrote about how I got the boxed Lipton chicken soup as a child when I was sick, which I preferred to Campbells. After all, I only got it when I was sick. But recently, the "I have the right to run your life" people tried to pressure Campbell's to pull ads that showed a lesbian couple who were professional chefs. Campbells resisted. This prompted people in the LGBT and Straight

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-57098575918185525022009-03-05T18:09:00.000-08:002009-03-05T18:16:06.960-08:00

http://www.democrats.org/page/s/submitsloganGoodness. Does this fall in the category of "be careful what you wish for"? Yesterday I blogged about Rush and today I get an email from the organization above. They are soliciting slogans that will express disappointment with Rush Limbaugh's arrogant and immature behavior. A contest!!! I am so excited. Then I panicked. I'm sure I couldn't think of

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-15723426296778168092009-03-05T17:59:00.000-08:002009-03-05T18:06:31.634-08:00

I want to share an excellent comment left by a friend. Thank you! I had never looked at it this way. I don't know if separation of state and church applies as TV networks are privately owned, but it made me realize I've never seen an ad for a particular religion. Or if I have - it went over my head. I can't even begin to imagine if the churches that I disagree with started to run ads. TV

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-21427905592464636412009-03-04T18:07:00.000-08:002009-03-04T18:21:06.195-08:00

I recently saw a video of Rush Limbaugh speaking as if he were compassionate. I don't know which feeling was stronger. Wanting to punch my computer screen or throw up.Rush Limbaugh "Conservatives Love People"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5iOnLQH1aoLet's just review a few of the things Rush has said. Then tell me what you think.Top 10 Racist Limbaugh QuotesBy Casey Gane-McCalla October 20, 2008

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-27932735480432284192009-03-03T18:04:00.000-08:002009-03-03T18:10:12.747-08:00

We go to a UCC Church and we love it. They accept everyone. They understand the bible was written by humans in a particular time and culture. They understand it has been translated and mistranslated. And they also understand the true meaning of compassion and love. Their commericals are great.Astonishingly enough, the commercials were not accepted by many major networks, not just Fox, but also

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-14549504155917349532009-03-03T14:54:00.001-08:002009-03-03T15:05:51.265-08:00

Monday, 3/2/09. Jim is diagnosed with strep throat and I have a sore throat. Not missing a beat, I call my doc to say "If he's got it, I have it". I go in, they give me antibiotics, I go home, feeling like crap.We both toss and turn and we both stay home from work today. I haven't been sick all winter so of course, here it comes, 10 days before a vacation. So, I sit at my computer because I still

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5Zit0J4TA4You can't make this stuff up.Thank you Keith Olbermann.

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-89151621921367246442009-02-28T17:08:00.000-08:002009-02-28T17:24:36.184-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szNf1Icox6gSean Hannity on Fox News is disturbed by clips from Oscar winning movies of kissing. Well, actually, gay kissing. The straight kissing is ok by him. After all, it WAS family hour.The only thing that disturbs me about seeing Sean Penn kiss James Franco is I can't figure out which man I am more jealous of.......Sean - don't you know all the good ones are

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-30071694859824465052009-02-28T16:51:00.000-08:002009-02-28T16:54:29.271-08:00

More music from gay musicians to corrupt your children. Watch out. They could start to develop feelings, compassion, values, a belief in the divine and classical music.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_NpxTWbovE&feature=relatedk.d. lang's versionhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmbQEQltOwMRufus Wainwright's versionHave a favorite?

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-40354407492895181302009-02-28T15:54:00.000-08:002009-02-28T15:55:25.594-08:00

The Truththe truth is no one knows. no one knows another completely. no one knows us completely. there is always something out of sight. tucked in a corner. edited and cropped.there is no certainty. there are no guarantees. life is uncharted waters. no matter how well you can swim. that doesn’t mean you know the river. we are lost. we are found. we are hurt. we hurt others. love is something we

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-81020679517674783742009-02-26T18:48:00.000-08:002009-02-26T18:56:23.931-08:00

If you did not see the movie Milk, go see it, rent it, buy it, share it. Harvey is still alive in each of us, no matter what cause it is that moves us.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mv35SN3ctUDustin Lance Black's acceptance speech for best screenplayhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhJOT7CHO94Sean Penn's acceptance speech for best actorChange. Hope. Courage.

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-35971006409483409752009-02-24T18:59:00.000-08:002009-02-24T19:10:06.402-08:00

http://blogs.reuters.com/uknews/2009/02/24/christians-must-reflect-after-uk-bars-us-anti-gay-preacher/Britain had the brains to keep out Fred Phelps of the Westboro Baptist Church. If only there was a far away planet where we could send them - with a one way ticket. Like maybe the one they are from. We'll just tell them it's the rapture.Speak out against hate. Don't be quiet.Scarecrow by Melissa

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-67993667451175882312009-02-22T14:35:00.000-08:002009-02-22T14:41:41.209-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34ZtT4Th9YsYou may have seen my earlier post regarding C.H.O.P.S. Changing Homosexuals into Ordinary People (who wants to be ordinary?). And their quirky passion for naming gay bands. Sorry, Choppy. Now it stands for Changing Heterosexuals into Open People.Great music is music, gay or straight.Stop using religion to justify your hate.Our new mini-series will

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-60544099841259579442009-02-21T17:51:00.000-08:002009-02-21T17:56:11.204-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KADr2KG5asoHear Wanda's opinion of the bailout plan. Too funny!http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/02/12/wanda-sykes-to-emcee-corr_n_166554.htmlWanda Sykes, one of the funniest comedians ever, not to mention black and lesbian, will MC the annual White House correspondents dinner. May 9th. If you are a Facebook member, I created an event for this.Spread the word. I'm

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-15169921869367602602009-02-20T18:17:00.000-08:002009-02-20T18:18:40.557-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13mwq0w1MYQ&feature=relatedCatie Curtis - just a little political commentary about what does - and doesn't matter.

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-21807196863642720742009-02-19T18:58:00.000-08:002009-02-19T19:01:40.806-08:00

Birthday Poemsbirthday poemsare usually madefor little childrenall ofa sudden idon't know what'sgoing tohappen with youbrother; i don'tknow, youbrother; birthdays aredays for beingborn; shallwe be born?it's nice tohave youbrother; sisters needbrothers to pickon themso they knowthey're loved; brothersneed sisterswho pretend they'remothers; so thebrothers canbe fathers butsometimes it's hardto

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-38447111381306583972009-02-18T18:50:00.000-08:002009-02-18T19:07:16.343-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUS49XSN6ZsFeb. 25th is George Harrison's birthday. He's my favorite Beatle and Here Comes The Sun is one of my favorite songs. Spring has to be around the corner.As they used to say in the old days, Peace.Jude

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-66223695565421827852009-02-15T18:43:00.000-08:002009-02-16T05:43:16.349-08:00

http://www.lovegodsway.org/We go to the United Church of Christ. For those of you that don't know much about them, they are quite liberal and are a church that accepts everyone, including lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered people.I came across this website. Title looks great, right? Until you open it and it says "God Hates Fags". Repulsive. It's purpose? C.H.O.P.S. It chops away the gay.

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-62765533325275372652009-02-14T07:56:00.000-08:002009-02-14T08:05:58.542-08:00

My last visit with Dr. R.T.R.T. - You know, the strangest thing has happened since you gave me a CD of music. Now all of a sudden, several of my patients have brought me music.Me - Maybe because you tell everybody what is new in your life this very minute?R.T. - (bewildered) huh?Me - (thinking - how many times has this guy told me he has ADHD).Me - speaking - well that sounds cool, I'm glad they

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-16521986620538140132009-02-12T18:21:00.000-08:002009-02-12T18:24:03.120-08:00

Tomorrow morning I go to see the radiation oncologist, you know, the guy who loves Frank Zappa. It is my one year check up to see if everything is ok.On Friday the 13th. I think I will switch to the Aztec calendar tomorrow.Cross your fingers for me. :)

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-71716636509231750142009-02-12T00:13:00.000-08:002009-02-12T00:19:46.568-08:00

Feel free to comment. I've changed the settings so you don't need a Google account. I didn't realize it was set up that way. And a few people got invitations to blog.Since anyone can read this, obviously - be careful. I will remove anything that is offensive. I don't want strangers on here. Just friends. Old and new.I've always been a better listener than speaker. And your day has to be more

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Every morning for six weeks I have radiation therapy. They put little black "tattoo" marks on my body so they can line me up in the machine. I joke that it's really a connect the dots puzzle with no numbers. I have seven permanent dots. At least it is a lucky number.The treatment doesn't hurt. But slowly over time my skin gets burned. Really burned. It's starting to hurt. It's starting to fall

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-12915850670439144252009-02-09T17:49:00.000-08:002009-02-09T18:03:49.412-08:00

Ok, I've been lazy but it's time to get back to our mini-series. Let's skip ahead because the Australian guy was nice but kind of boring. On to radiation therapy. For the next six weeks, every morning I will have to go to radiation therapy.At my first visit I meet Dr. Radiation Therapy. I won't put his real name in the blog. He's a good guy but he's entitled to his privacy. He comes in and asks

geekgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18058820703154727448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732580642157922412.post-36640315561468456062009-02-07T15:31:00.000-08:002009-02-07T15:35:35.632-08:00

Yes, it's true. I took a week off. On Friday I received a promotion at work. I'm excited, nervous, overwhelmed and enthusiastic. So my mind hasn't been on last year. It actually really has been on "today" each and every day.I will be back soon.In the meantime, here's something to shake up your knowledge of history. I've always wanted to study theology, even though I'm not very religious. It just

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20M9ywn7ZgsThe Christian Anti-Defamation League is feeling attacked by gays because of their anti-gay positions. Their website lists the top ten attacks that have happened as a result of the passage of Prop 8. Let's see how gays are bashed and attacked. You judge who is getting bashed more.The saddest part of all is that these people call themselves Christians. I

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My clinic visit is Feb. 29th. And now I wait for surgery, April 3rd. I push breast cancer out the door and go about my life. The highlight is a business trip to San Francisco combined with a weekend of visiting friends. San Francisco is like diving into a swimming pool of endorphins. I love the views, the neighborhoods, the restaurants, the shops, the cable cars, the F line. We find fantastic

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By now just about every woman who has had breast cancer who knows me has contacted me to give me support. I'm surprised there were so many and I'm so amazed at their stories and support. For the sake of their privacy, I won't mention their names here. But you know who you are and how much I appreciate you. I almost feel embarrassed to give them the details. All of them had much more serious

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In the last post, I said I would talk about my health care team. But wait. The day isn't over. I leave the doctors office, debating what to do. Go back to work? Or go home? I decide to go back to work. I feel fine and I know I will be out of the office a lot in the future. I call my husband, tell him the "good"news and not to worry, then head to an important meeting with a customer who spends

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQJ5UsBBuJYJust can't escape it. We interrupt our mini-series to bring you Happy by Catie Curtis.After my diagnosis, my husband knew that I would be listening to a lot of music to ease the stress. So he bought me a pair of Bose earbuds. $100. Not bragging. More like, am I supposed to get these insured? It's like wearing a symphony hall in your ears.Thanks Jim. I

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Feb. 20th. I call my doctor's office in the morning and ask them to get my test results ASAP. I work, wonder, work. Finally at 11am my phone rings at work.Did anyone call you about your test results?No.Can you come in to visit the doctor? (Note: this is never a good sign. Doctors don't make time for face to face visits if you are healthy)Sure. What time can I get an appointment?Anytime that works

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I go in for a diagnostic mammogram. These days, they don't use film. An image appears on a computer screen. The image appears slowly, moving from left to right. There it is. It's glowing bright as day. I'm sure this has something to do with how the image is made but none the less it is striking. What is it's source of power?My doctor calls the next day. She reassures me again that most lumps are

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I'm about to tell a story. Sadly, I kept only two exact dates for this story. Feb. 20th and April 3rd. The rest never made it to the calendar.I go to the doctor for something. Can't remember what. I think something routine. About a week before the appointment, I find a strange lump in my breast. Hard and small, like a rock, buried deep. When I was younger I had so many lumps my doctor told me I

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It is 3:45 a.m. Both the dogs conspired and demanded to be let outside. This is becoming more common. I can't blame them. It's the dead of winter and with all the snow and the yard light, it's quite bright outside. We have two acres and if they see anything move, that must mean it is time to go outside. It's incredibly cold, which adds to the feeling that time has stood still out there. Will the

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Today I was lucky enough to have lunch with three amazing women that I have known for twenty years. We all used to work together. Three have moved on to other workplaces. Each of our lives similar, yet different. I kept in touch with Lisa, who kept in touch with Janet and Chris and we decided it was time to all get together. Our kids are somewhere between early school age and mostly grown, we

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this moment we call nowslips right through our handsand even though the clock can count its precisionwe experience time at different ratesslowfastsometimes boththe past and the futuresteal the only time we are truly alivenowin meditation we attempt to stay in the momentthoughts come upwe let them gosoon we realize we are sitting in stillnessa lens looking in on our own lifewatching the paradewe

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We have yet to see my brother and his family for the Christmas holidays. So we made plans to meet halfway between our respective homes, at a restaurant. I get there and they aren't there. Waiting, waiting. I give them a call and whoops, it was supposed to be tomorrow.Today was all about misplaced, mis-spaced and mis-timed. I can't find my headphones. That may not sound like a big deal but they

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