You have come out with Raven as your soul representation. This is a very interesting path for a being. I suppose the most important thing to remember about a persons life when they are under the Ravens wing would be, you have been here before.. you know all about this stuff and what you don't know you are about to find out. There is really nothing too surprising or amazing to a Raven person.. new things, sure, but as they have been witness to so many massive shifts over the miriad of lifetimes required to lead a Raven life, there are virtually no real surprises. The danger for a raven soul is landing in an area where there are no other ravens and no real competition for them. A Raven needs some powerful reflection and only another Raven can do that for them as they know that they are the only ones who really understand. An old soul does not protect a person from falling into a trap of getting too comfortable and growing lazy. Laziness is deadly for a Raven, they need the power of their wings to carry their great bodies high above the world so that they can gain the perspective that they so need in order fulfill their ultimate destinies here on earth. For each Raven has a particular mission to complete their earth cycle. Find out what it is Raven. You may be comfortable and unshaken, but are you alert and fulfilling your vision?.
April 29, 2009
Now that I can link my xanga posts to Facebook, I'm kinda wondering if that isnt a good enough reason to try and bring more life back to my blog, since I can direct traffic here from FB. Hmmm. But the thing is, every little thought I have, turns into a, What's on my mind post there, and then I've got little left for xanga.
Well, perhaps I'll journal my trip in Hawaii. I'll be there a week from Friday. I am so ready for vacation. Its been over six months since I've been out to the Islands, I need to be back there. One day maybe to live. (Its a nice little dream at least)
April 28, 2009
I'm just a little curious what is the difference.
I bought a tube of Aveeno sunblock lotion, specially formulated for the face, that is SPF30. BUT it comes with a little 10mL sample vial of Aveeno's special daily moisturizer lotion, that happens to also be SPF30.
So I wonder, if a sunblock lotion also maintains your skins moisture and whatever chemistry, and the moisturizer that makes my skin look younger and hydrated, and happens to also block sun, are these products actually any different?
(SPF 30 + moisturizers) = (moisturizer + SPF30)
April 27, 2009
My weekend is not quite over, and yet its been very full of friends and family. Time spent sharing conversation, food, and drink. Some times I know I hit low points, feeling alone or irrelevant, but this weekend was very much the opposite of that. I had dinner with friends and family every day, I felt blessed by the company I was surrounded by these past days. I am thankful.
April 20, 2009
Facebook may have just sucked the life out of my xanga page.
April 15, 2009
Human Rights Campaign Exposes National Organization for Marriage’s Fake Ad for Fake Problems
Right-wing group does not have truth on its side, so it hires actors to spew lies; Audition reel uncovered online
4/8/2009
WASHINGTON –The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, released a statement and a factual rebuttal today on a television spot produced by the National Organization for Marriage and set to run on CNN, the Fox News Channel, and MSNBC in the coming days. In the ad, actors make disproven claims about marriage for lesbian and gay couples.
“What’s next for the National Organization for Marriage? Will they hire legendary infomercial pitchman Ron Popeil to hawk their phony agenda?” said Human Rights Campaign Spokesman Brad Luna. “This ad is full of outrageous falsehoods—and they don’t even come out of the mouths of real people.”
According to sources, the phony ad is set to run eight times per day in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and California. The ad can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AzLrn5JVIo
The National Organization of Marriage requested that the audition tapes be removed from YouTube, but you can view clips from the Rachel Maddow Show. Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7NQ3QUP0Dc
The National Organization for Marriage and Maggie Gallagher is featured on the interactive wall of EndtheLies.org, a new HRC action-based website launched to confront the lies and distortions repeatedly used to defeat LGBT equality measures. National Organization for Marriage was added to the wall after the group created an anti- marriage equality radio ad that played in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
“Again and again, opponents of equality have claimed one shallow victory after another by telling lies about who we are as individuals, as loving couples and as families. These lies must be called out for what they are every time the right-wing seeks to derail our progress by spreading distortions and inciting fear mongering,” continued Luna.
EndtheLies.org’s interactive wall features videos, audio, pictures, and quotes, calling out those who maliciously use lies and misinformation to interfere with the LGBT community’s path to equality. By clicking on the panels of the wall, users can access more information about those highlighted, watch videos, add comments on multimedia discussion boards, and learn how to take action to counteract their misdeeds.
Along with the National Organization for Marriage, the wall currently features the American Family Association (AFA), the elders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Oklahoma State Representative Sally Kern, and Utah State Senator Chris Buttars, Proposition 8 lawyer Ken Starr, right-wing media personality Rush Limbaugh, and GOP Chairman Michael Steele. Users can also nominate their own candidates for inclusion on the wall.
Background Ad Rebuttal
“The Real Truth Behind the Fake Ad”
The general argument of the ad is that the push for marriage equality isn’t just about rights for same-sex couples, it’s about imposing contrary values on people of faith. The examples they cite in the ad are:
(1) A California doctor who must choose between her faith and her job
(2) A member of New Jersey church group which is punished by the state because they can’t support same-sex marriage
(3) A Massachusetts parent who stands by helpless while the state teaches her son that gay marriage is okay
The facts indicate that (1) refers to the Benitez decision in California, determining that a doctor cannot violate California anti-discrimination law by refusing to treat a lesbian based on religious belief, (2) refers to the Ocean Grove, New Jersey Methodist pavilion that was open to the general public for events but refused access for civil union ceremonies (and was fined by the state for doing so) and (3) refers to the Parker decision in Massachusetts, where parents unsuccessfully sought to end public school discussions of family diversity, including of same-sex couples.
All three examples involve religious people who enter the public sphere, but don’t want to abide by the general non-discriminatory rules everyone else does. Both (1) and (2) are really about state laws against sexual orientation discrimination, rather than specifically about marriage. And (3) is about two pairs of religious parents trying to impose their beliefs on all children in public schools.
The real facts of each case are:
The California doctor entered a profession that promises to “first, do no harm” and the law requires her to treat a patient in need – gay or straight, Christian or Muslim – regardless of her religious beliefs. The law does not, and cannot, dictate her faith – it can only insist that she follow her oath as a medical professional.
The New Jersey church group runs, and profits from, a beachside pavilion that it rents out to the general public for all manner of occasions –concerts, debates and even Civil War reenactments— but balks at permitting couples to hold civil union ceremonies there. The law does not challenge the church organization’s beliefs about homosexuality – it merely requires that a pavilion that had been open to all for years comply with laws protecting everyone from discrimination, including gays and lesbians.
The Massachusetts parent disagrees with an aspect of her son’s public education, a discussion of the many different kinds of families he will likely encounter in life, including gay and lesbian couples. The law does not stop her from disagreeing, from teaching him consistently with her differing beliefs at home, or even educating her child in a setting that is more in line with her faith traditions. But it does not allow any one parent to dictate the curriculum for all students based on her family’s religious traditions.
The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
February 25, 2009
I think its time to honor the season of Lent with my break from Xanga.
I'll be back again on Easter.
February 18, 2009
Its the thought that counts. Though I actually don't even know what the thought is. I got home from the gym today, and on my doorstep, a little golden box, See's Candies, but its not candy inside, its a folded paper, with some characters etched out on it in kid handwriting? Does it say Isaac I wonder??? And two paper clips and, a nickel.
There are a couple kids in my complex, I don't know any of them, other than I might wave when I drive out, mostly making sure they see me, and get out of my way so I don't run anyone over.
Was this a random gift, or was a targeted, you know that nice guy who waves hi and does not run us over?
I remember as a kid sometimes making little bouquets with the neighbor girl, and leaving them on the doorsteps of our favorite neighbors. Who wouldn't want a dandelion and clover bouquet?
On the same token, who wouldn't want a gift of paper clips and a nickle, wrapped in a cute golden box?
Its the thought that counts, I assume it was a thought of kindness to a neighbor.
February 17, 2009
Tax season always gets to me. Its not like its that terribly difficult to to my taxes, and there is even a monetary prize at the end, just its a task, with a deadline, and I have to do it.
It makes me feel like I'm in school again, with a project, and I have all the ability to do it, just lack any desire to sit down and do the work required. I've got 2 months left, though I know I'll get to it some time in March, until then it just looms over me as a task yet to be done.
errrrr
February 12, 2009
I had a dream just before I woke up today, it left me feeling cuddled and happy. Its not that the dream was terribly extensive or detailed, but a dream emotion with some images. And I just liked it, and wanted to hold onto it a little.
It was I suppose from my point of view, and what I see is some guy in pajamas and a t-shirt cooking, pancakes or eggs, breakfast food, a happy kid walking by, and another baby laughing in a high chair, and the emotion was happy and family.
I think it was a mental flash of a dream of a future family and having a happy Saturday morning at home cooking breakfast with the kids. I woke up with a feeling of, oh wouldn't that be so nice, and could that ever really happen? I'm sure it could, though happy Saturday morning breakfasts are not all it is, its some nights of crying, wet and barfy beds, or temper tantrums, or long days of work still, with doctors appointments and a water heater or car to be fixed. Life still has all the ups and downs, but to share them with a family could be a nice dream.
Hmm, someday. But at least its a glimpse of something I could want.
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