I’ve added AZ to my boycott list

Well until today, the only state on my boycott list was Utah (for obvious reasons). I’ve now added Arizona. I cannot believe the extremists were able to get an immigration law passed that allows  police to enforce immigration laws and stop people, using “reasonable suspicion,” for being illegal. Now, I was a cop and have [...]

Read Full Post »

Elton John’s Letter to Ryan White

Washington Post By Sir Elton John Sunday, April 25, 2010; B01 Dear Ryan, Twenty years ago this month, you died of AIDS. I would gladly give my fame and fortune if only I could have one more conversation with you, the friend who changed my life as well as the lives of millions living with [...]

Read Full Post »

Trike Mike

My friend from high school, Michael, scored a sweet gig over the next several months. He has been chosen as a contractor to ride a photographing tricycle for google street maps. Below is video with him and a google spokeswoman explaining what he does. Here’s to having the courage to step out and try a [...]

Read Full Post »

Obama orders hospitals to grant same-sex couples visitation rights

One more step, albeit small, towards equality. By Michael D. Shear Washington Post staff writer Thursday, April 15, 2010; 8:08 PM President Obama on Thursday signed a memorandum requiring hospitals to allow gays and lesbians to have non-family visitors and to grant their partners medical power of attorney. The president ordered the Department of Health [...]

Read Full Post »