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Are Homosexuals Just "Playing House"?

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That’s what it is to them. We’re basically “playing house”, in hopes for Mr. Right to come along and sweep us off our feet. We’re not fit to be parents. We’re not fit to be married. We’re not fit to be treated as humans. We’re not real; we’re “fake”. This is how the gay and lesbian community feels when they hear Mitt Romney speak. He says that he’s opposed to gay marriages, because it’s not in the best interest of children. Marriage isn’t all about baby making. It’s about love, commitment, loyalty, friendship and companionship with whomever you love, whether male or female. It’s about taking care of one another and uniting as a “family”, whether you’re childless or with children. I remember once being in a circle of girls talking about relationships. This is going back a few years ago. One person said something about how she wasn’t able to go out like she used to with her girlfriends, and that her boyfriend would get jealous if she ever stepped foot out of their apartment. I chi

Silence

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There’s never a moment of silence. There’s not a peep of solace anywhere. There’s not a glimpse of hope for isolation; a place to just run off to and hide. Sometimes, when I’m feeling tugged at both ends, I finally come to the breaking point and just give up. This doesn’t mean that I have quit entirely- it just means that I need a break. There may be an illusion of responsibility to make sure that everybody around me is happy, or maybe an obligation- however, it’s a feeling and constant egging that keeps me trying to please everyone in some way…in some form. I say “yes” when I mean no, I say okay, when it’s not all right and I do things that I sometimes don’t agree with. The phone constantly rings and my emails are filled to the brim with friends and acquaintances as well as readers wanting answers to my thoughts, opinions and advice. I’m always happy to help. I’m not the best source for advice, but I can definitely give you my two cents. Is it worth much? That’s up to you to determin

Environmentally Insane?

I would love to hear your thoughts after you watch this video. It shows the extreme measures of how we’re obtaining coal now. We’re literally removing mountain tops with explosives, instead of coalmining. I know this is not my usual kind of topic, but I found it disturbing.

Does It Even Matter?

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It’s funny what you might hear while standing in line at the deli counter at the grocery store. There was a woman, maybe in her mid-forties, waiting to order some cold cuts. She had dark curly hair down to her shoulders, a white crisp dress shirt and some black slacks on. It looked as if she was just coming home from work. She decided to start a conversation with a young woman who was right behind her in line. The girl was probably in her late 20’s, straight blonde corporate looking hair, and was also dressed for the office- but with more of a flare. She had a Gucci handbag and shoes that basically showed her income. She wasn’t doing so bad for herself, so it seemed. “Ya know, these people work so hard and yet they get such little pay,” the mid-forties woman says to the young girl, “they should at least get decent hours, instead of catering to people after 7pm.” The young girl looks at her, smiles, and nods. “Well, I’m sure all of their hours are different. I’m just glad they’re here

9/11...We'll Never Forget...

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Taking a moment of silence today. Pray for those who died in the 9/11 attacks and their families who are still here today. Gordon McCannel Aamoth, 32, New York, N.Y.* Maria Rose Abad, 49, Syosset, N.Y.* Edelmiro (Ed) Abad, 54, New York, N.Y.* Andrew Anthony Abate, 37, Melville, N.Y.* Vincent Abate, 40, New York, N.Y.* Laurence Christopher Abel, 37* William F. Abrahamson, 58, Cortland Manor, N.Y.* Richard Anthony Aceto, 42, Wantagh, N.Y.* Erica Van Acker, 62, New York, N.Y.* Heinrich B. Ackermann, 38, New York, N.Y.* Paul Andrew Acquaviva, 29, Glen Rock, N.J.* Donald L. Adams, 28, Chatham, N.J.* Shannon Lewis Adams, 25, New York, N.Y.* Stephen Adams, 51, New York, N.Y.* Patrick Adams, 60, New York, N.Y.* Ignatius Adanga, 62, New York, N.Y.* Christy A. Addamo, 28, New Hyde Park, N.Y.* Terence E. Adderley, 22, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.* Sophia B. Addo, 36, New York, N.Y.* Lee Adler, 48, Springfield, N.J.* Daniel Thomas Afflitto, 32, Manalapan, N.J.* Emmanuel Afuakwah, 37, New York, N.Y. Alo