Entries from January 2009

Weekend Links

Date January 30, 2009

Here it is Friday morning and what do I have here waiting for you but “Weekend Links” in time for the weekend no less! I spoil you, but if you don’t deserve to be spoiled then who does? I’ve included an odd little collection of links along with a whole section of luscious links of [...]

The Terrifying Reality of Gay Marriage

Date January 29, 2009

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SisterFriends Writing Contest Gets Sweeter!

Date January 27, 2009

Okay. I get it. Since there’s only been one submission for the SisterFriends Writing Contest, it appears I’m going to have to sweeten the prize booty to lure you in. Along with the full Garmin Forerunner Sports Watch bundle, I’ll also be including a 40.00 Starbucks card and a rainbow set of 6 bangle bracelets [...]

Belated Weekend Links

Date January 27, 2009

And the cat box needs cleaning too. In other words, I’m a little behind. The first four links are my favorites from last week’s big event. The rest cover the gambit. Just in case you haven’t heard. The Most Incredible Inaugural Photo Ever. No kidding. It’s comprised of over 200 photos stitched together. Zoom in [...]

90 Minutes of Big Time Boo-Hoo

Date January 26, 2009

If you missed the first two airings of Lifetime Channel’s Prayers for Bobby you still have one more chance tomorrow night, January 27, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern/Pacific on Lifetime. There’s a good reflection piece and summary on the movie over at Bilerico Project. For those who don’t have cable access, the movie is already available [...]

Mel’s Movie Monday!

Date January 26, 2009

If you haven’t heard already, Mel White, founder of Soulforce, and his son Mike will be one of the teams on the upcoming season of The Amazing Race. Their interview video is this side short of adorable. I absolutely the show, not only because of the incredible places they travel around the world but there’s [...]

Need I Remind You?

Date January 23, 2009

The clock is ticking on the First Ever Possibly Annual SisterFriends Writing Contest that will lead to one wordsmith among you winning a 150.00 prize package that includes a brand new bright and shiny top of the line health and fitness electronic gadget. Get your keyboard fingers clicking away! The deadline is February 1. That’s [...]

A Thought for the Weekend

Date January 23, 2009

Today while visiting the home of a congregational member I  noticed on entering her living room that she had the same drawing of Jesus that D and I have over our fireplace mantle. Above her copy was a red wood board and painted in white letters it read “Jesus loves me, this I know.” At [...]

Let the Change Begin With Us

Date January 20, 2009

I hope that each of you who are citizens of the United States are enjoying the promise of this new day in our history as a nation, and that the hope has spread to our friends around the world. As GLBTQ Americans, there’s been some frustration and disappointment leading up to today’s Inauguration but tomorrow [...]

The Prayer Not Heard

Date January 19, 2009

After this morning’s reading of several mainstream news sources and various gay blogs I troll, it seems Bishop Gene Robinson’s prayer was never aired on either HBO or NPR, the two media sources granted broadcast rights. The prayer fell within the time frame set for the pre-show to the main event and the Presidential Inaugural [...]