Who loves this picture? I do!

I was doing some research on a paper when I ran across this gem. "Gay rights advocate Matthew Arnold-Lloyd of Albany, N.Y., right, meets nose to nose with an unidentified man opposed to gay marriage during a rally outside the Capitol in Albany, Tuesday, April 28, 2009. Gay rights advocates want the Legislature to approve legislation to legalize gay marriage in New York" reads the AP byline. 'Cause how better to show how much you dislike gays and gay rights than going nose-to-nose with a member of the same sex as if going in for a passionate kiss? Priceless.

Photo by Mike Groll.

To the ones who didn't make it.

The 20th of November (gone by but an hour) was the Transgender Day of Remembrance, a special day to me because I'm glad to have a day to recognize the courage of my transgendered friend Kobe. Kobe and his new fiancée Gayle have been the most excellent friends to me from day one. Kobe has always been Kobe to me, beginning as she, then as he, but older students at Carroll knew him once as Megan. In his transition to his true self, he has faced tribulation beyond my imagination. Although I have not heard of any threats or violence carried out against him, I know that some - even the most accepting of peers - have not been understanding of what he has had to do. Gayle hasn't even been able to tell her family of their engagement yet (familiar? :-S ). I smile when I watch the new generation of Pep Band kids, who have no idea of Kobe's struggle, treat him as he should be treated. Hope? I think so. God bless Kobe and Gayle.

I missed one.

This part 6 of the meme includes both Wednesday and Thursday because I forgot. No big deal, right. Wrong. I was almost all the way done with this set of ten when I pulled a bonehead move and managed to irreversibly delete it all. So here they are, as far as I can remember. And no, you don't get any explanations because I don't feel like it.

1) People who face possible discrimination and violence with courage, heart and determination.
2) Other people's Photoshop skillz.
3) Coffee.
4) High school friends who turned out to actually be friends.
5) Musicals.
6) The chance to get to see my tiny sister in her senior musical.
7) Snow tires.
8) Tabbed browsing.
9) French cop shows.
10) The infinite possibilities for puns within the English language.

In defense of love.

I had never heard of Keith Olbermann before tonight when I was shown this video. It sums up all I believe on the subject. Thank you Mr. Olbermann for standing up; you give me hope.