How Is It Diminished?

In the wake of today's California Supreme Court decision to uphold the legal discriminations provide in Proposition 8 we most look around us to seek out those misinformed, blind faith followers who supported this travesty of justice and ask them ....

HOW? HOW does a marriage between two loving and committed men or two women diminish THEIR marriage? Were they really married in a ceremony in which their vows included the words to love,honor and obey as long as Gay people don't do it too? I have seen far too many news stories on TV or in the newspaper in which they enable the religious right's dogma and hate mongering by repeating the words "protect marriage." Protect marriage from what? Unless you are a polygamist, your vows were between you and your husband or wife. That's it. Not the rest of the world, not society as YOU know it or even approve of it.

Media continues to let the hypocritical right spew terror in the hearts of insecure parents that they will be FORCED to talk about Gay marriage in their own homes when their children happen to watch Gay people get married on TV. Maybe pro Prop 8 parents actually fear that their beliefs are so flawed, that the simple task of "talking" about Gay people with their children will cause their offspring to actually question the shaky ground on which their prejudicial opinions are based. They say marriage was meant to be between a man and a woman. Oh ya? Exactly WHO made that rule. I actually read the box lid for rules to this game called Life and it's not there. They say that research has proven that children are better off being raised by a man and a woman. The ludicrous nature of that argument should force all widowed parents to give up their children.

In the wake of the passage of Prop 8, those who supported it wrote letters to various newspapers, outraged that they were being called hate mongers. Some even wrote things like "I don't hate Gay people, I just don't like when the "flaunt" their lifestyle." First of all, it's not a Life-style, it's a purely rewarding, loving and societal contributing LIFE. As far as "flaunt" since when is doing exactly what heterosexuals do in public, flaunting a lifestyle. If you are offended when we hold hands in public, kiss while walking down the street, or call each other "hon" in the grocery store please feel free to return to your monastery.

But with the confirmation of proposition 8, perhaps a law against those public displays of affection is around the corner. Today's decision is painful to us all but only a battle in the war. In the words of Mahatma Gandhi - "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."

As They Say In The Bronx, I'm Outa Work and Need A New Korea

I don't understand the international concern over the announcement that North Korea conducted a nuclear test. It's North Korea for Christ's sake. The test was 40 questions, multiple choice and citizen's had to use a number two pencil. Now the U.N. Security Council has condemned their action which is pretty much like the inattentive mother in a grocery store who keeps telling her 7 year old, "I'm not kidding, don't make me say it again. I SAID, don't make me say it again." *** Welsh pop singer Duffy and sloshed performer Amy Winehouse are supposed to be in the running to belt out the theme for the next James Bond movie. Rumor has it that Duffy's song is called 'Spy Me A River" while the best that can be made out of Amy's mumbled lyrics is that's it's called "I Wanna Throw Up." *** Mel Gibson and girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva are expecting their first child together. I guess that makes Mel a 50/50 Catholic. He obviously follows his religions teaching against using birth control but is perfectly OK with divorcing his wife. You just gotta love those ala carte believers. ***

Trading Arms

Another case of the importance of choosing your words wisely was exhibited during a recent CNN broadcast. At one point, the on air newscaster was reporting about a new prosthetic development which is helping the disabled. After describing a husband and father who lost both arms in a factory accident, either the reporter, teleprompter writer or both used poor judgment with the words "thanks to new CUTTING edge technology......." Say what???? I may have damaged my DVR by rewinding the scene 12 times in one of those 'She did not just say that" moments. ***

As I am house and cat sitting for a family member I've decided to pass along lessons I've learned in the form of 'Rules for the Cat.'

Rule #1 - No darting across my feet when I walk in the door loaded with groceries and suitcases.
Rule #2 - When using the liter box, a complete sand covering is required. Or grow opposable thumbs and learn to use the glade aerosol can.
Rule #3 - Since I am single and not dating, stop showing off as to how you can lick yourself.
Rule #4 - When I am in bed reading, do not lick my face. As I have just gotten into bed I have obviously already exfoliated.
Rule #5 - When I am sleeping, do not crawl onto my chest and sharpen your claws into my chest.
and Rule #6 - When I am tr7ying, t4ryoinng, TRYING to type on my laptop, STOP hitting my hand with your paw to make me pet you!

President C-3PO

The Walt Disney Company will unveil the 44th president of the United States in animatronic form at Disney World on July 4th. Consisting of flexible silicone skin, electrical cables and such, the latest addition to the 'Hall of Presidents' is being referred to in the press as "Robo-Obama." Though the people at the House at that Mickey built won't say how much the automat democrat cost but you can be sure it was a hefty sum. Although not as much as the George W. Bush entry in the exhibit. That one cost considerably less and wasn't animatronic. It was portrayed by a guy named Delbert who was the magic Kingdoms understudy for Goofy. ***Continuing the new fad of celebrities notifying their fans of instant news via Twittering, Mariah Carey has announced the title of her next CD. The name will be - Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel. Though it may remind some of an early Courtney Love album called 'Memoirs of Imperfect Angel Dust.'

One Gender's Word

OK, call me a nitpicker but I couldn't help but laugh at an interview from the May 3rd issue of Frontier in LA magazine. The article was on model, actor, rapper and medical assistant Bryan Michael King and now the issue wasn't the fact that the author failed to ask, why can't you just pick one career but one of his answers. To the question, "What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?" The multi faceted 24-year-old replied "A man or woman is nothing without HIS word." Don't ask, but do tell. **** Psychologist Ronald Nathan, who specializes in stress management, has developed a CD titled 'Road Rage Happens: Be Prepared' with the aim of reducing the estimated two-thirds driver who experience hostility when on the road. The recording was named best audio by Books and Authors Best of 2008 Awards and by the International Union of Divorced Father's in the Rears On Child Support. An earlier version of Nathan's work was released in book form but was discovered to be counter productive to it's theme when a number of drivers were involved in collisions while reading it. ***

Beauty Queen of Tomorrow

I would like to take this opportunity to announce, as of today, I will be documenting my experiences in an unofficial study which I am calling 'Your Child Is Dumb As Dirt If...' Today's observance took place at an In & Out Burger where I noticed a small blond five-year-old girl attempting to refill her soda on her own. While I am often concerned whenever I notice small children out of eye sight of their parent or a supervising adult, I wasn't surprised to see this small toe headed little girl, struggling to reach up over the counter. With impressive determination she finally got her cup under the dispenser. Unfortunately, the soda counter was on the other side of the room and she was putting her cup under a ketchup dispenser. I predict that I was watching a future Ms. California USA in action. It's alright. Go ahead. Weep for our future. *** Since last week, media have been reporting about which celebrities and politicians are giving commencement speeches at various educational institutions around the country. Though I've come across a list of some that have gone unreported, I wanted to share just a few. Gary Busey spoke at the final 12 step meeting in a Bakersfield La Quinta Inn. Chris Brown provided the closing words for a self defense course in Detroit. John and Kate without the 8 were the guest speakers at a couples therapy class in Denver. Hilary Clinton left words of encouragement on the last night of a two week 'Do-It-Yourself' divorce class at Valley Forge Adultery, I mean, Adult School and George W. Bush gave the commencement address for the next graduating class of FEMA employees. All three of them. Curly, Moe and Larry.

I Now Pronounce You . . .

Hollywood and Entertainment news sources were reeling at the recent news that Heidi Montag twittered the world to announce her marriage to Spencer Pratt. I'd like to take this opportunity to say to the happy couple - WHO THE HELL ARE YOU PEOPLE??? *** Autopsy results for the late porn star Marilyn Chambers, were released today. The coroners findings showed that erotic actress died of Tart - I mean, Heart Disease. *** A National study on 600 children with ADHD, followed from kindergarten through fifth grade has shown that those who were on medication for their disorder, scored higher on academic tests than those not on medication. However, the conclusion also confirmed that they tested higher than if they weren't allowed coffee or caffeinated drinks prior to taking the tests. Ah, yes. Your government dollars at work. ***