Can the adults please smoke? (Pt.2)- Page 129

[BT]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:39pm

I was back in my little hometown in the midwest this weekend. I feel lucky to be from a blue state and the people there have always been pretty open (read Garrison Keillor's latest book for a flavor). My partner and I took a trip to a neighboring village to do some shopping and when we got there we were visually assaulted by about a dozen people lining the street with huge yellow banners saying "homosexuality is a sin". I have to say that it was such a deflating moment for me. I always thought of my home as a haven of tolerance and acceptance but it was like someone threw a bucket of cold water on me. We briefly talked with them and learned quickly that it would do no good. I left dejected.

I just had to share.

[KMF_NYC]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:40pm

awww thanks Cookie! As a matter of fact -- K did a load of whites yesterday -- as well as colors, darks and towels (busy laundry day at the K-house!

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:41pm

BT I'm so sorry..that really sucks...ignorant people !!!

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:43pm

BT - I'm very sorry to hear about that. Here in our bastion of conservatism in SoCal, my partner and I have an amazingly uncomplicated reality. Everyone at his school knows the situation - I'm just another one of the 'spouses' - and NO ONE exhibits any problem with it whatsoever. And, I'm the one who takes his mom to doctor's appointments and such, and everyone knows me as her son-in-law (as partnered to her own son) - and again, no problems whatsoever.

It IS disheartening to hear of situations like the one you experienced. Updated On: 12/13/04 at 02:43 PM

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:46pm

Yes, Beav, that's my cousin. By the way, in case you all were salivating, he's the only one in the family who does half-naked calendars...

[NYadgal]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:46pm

BT - that is just so wrong!

I'm sorry.

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:49pm

Rath...I thought you did a calendar once???

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:49pm

In my book, intolerance and hatred are sins too...

I'm so sorry you had to deal with that, BT.

[BT]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:52pm

I have never had a problem at home before, my family likes my partner better than me! Everyone is so accepting except these people. I did have to tell them that they should update their wardrobes - the long flowered dresses flatter no one, even hateful people. They didn't seem to accept my fashion advice. I was glad that the shop keepers were trying to get them sent away but they were on public land and didn't require a permit. If Wisconsin wasn't so cold I would have a "Conservatives Suck" banner made up and stand out there myself, but I'm not going to freeze my buns off for them!

[Matt_G]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:53pm

Oh, BT. The funny thing is I can picture you rolling a red carpet out in front of them doing your Joan Rivers impression.

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:53pm

BT..you should've just kicked them in the crotch..that always makes me feel better.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:54pm

Just wanted to share:

The most destructive habit -- Worry
The greatest Joy -- Giving
The greatest loss -- Loss of self-respect

The most satisfying work -- Helping others
The ugliest personality trait -- Selfishness
The most endangered species -- Dedicated leaders

Our greatest natural resource -- Our youth
The greatest "shot in the arm" -- Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome -- Fear

The most effective sleeping pill -- Peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease -- Excuses
The most powerful force in life -- Love

The most dangerous pariah -- A gossiper
The world's most incredible computer -- The brain
The worst thing to be without -- Hope

The deadliest weapon -- The tongue
The two most power-filled words -- "I Can"
The greatest asset -- Faith

The most worthless emotion -- Self-pity
The most beautiful attire -- SMILE!
The most prized possession -- Integrity

The most powerful channel of communication......Prayer (or Karma...)
The most contagious spirit -- Enthusiasm


...a friend just emailed that to me, and I kind of liked it, so wanted to pass it along. It's making me think of other topics and words...

[NYadgal]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:56pm

BT does a Joan Rivers imitiation? This I have to see...

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:56pm

Thanks for sharing Addy. Now if people could learn from these.

[Matt_G]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:57pm

He does a KILLER Joan Rivers.

But I do it better.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:57pm

Boobs, that was only for you, darling. One printing only. MWAH.

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:59pm

I won't show anyone else then Rath...I'm glad you told me before I started posting those pictures. MWAH

Posted: 12/13/04 at 2:59pm

OMG, I have to GO!

I swear this board is worse than any addiction - just one more, just one more!

But, I REALLY HAVE TO GO - SO GOODBYE!

[NYadgal]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 3:00pm

DG - we need to form a group. 12 Steps for BWW addicts...

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 3:01pm

*waves bye to DG and Undi from the gutter*

Posted: 12/13/04 at 3:01pm

Addy - well, I've admitted I have a problem, so on to step two!

[BT]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 3:02pm

What is step 2? Pink drinks?

[NYadgal]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 3:03pm

BT - that works for me!

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 3:04pm

DG GO!!!

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 3:04pm

A Pomagranite Marg.????