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THE ULTIMATE SILENCE
October 12, 1998
Listen to the mustn’ts, child.
Listen to the don’ts.
Listen to the shouldn’ts,
The impossibles, the won’ts.
Listen to the never haves,
Then listen close to me …
Anything can happen, child.
Anything can be.
~ Shel Silverstein
Twelve years ago, Matthew Shepard was murdered for being homosexual.
What will you do to end the silence?
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>Got this from DD’s blog:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39637073/ns/us_news-life
Some of us actually do have brains, it seems. Thank you, Judge Phillips.
>The good stuff starts around 2:50. Interesting guy. I’m going to read the book. Their embed code is screwy, but it works anyway. (Update: I fixed it. I think)
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>Don’t know if Spirit Day is only in Britain, but posting this anyway.
Originally posted by neo_prodigy at http://neo-prodigy.livejournal.com/866100.html Spirit Day
It’s been decided. On October 20th, 2010, we will wear purple in honor of the 6 gay boys who committed suicide in recent weeks/months due to homophobic abuse in their homes at at their schools. Purple represents Spirit on the LGBTQ flag and that’s exactly what we’d like all of you to have with you: spirit. Please know that times will get better and that you will meet people who will love you and respect you for who you are, no matter your sexuality. Please wear purple on October 20th. Tell your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and schools.
RIP Tyler Clementi, Seth Walsh (top)
RIP Justin Aaberg, Raymond Chase (middle)
RIP Asher Brown and Billy Lucas. (bottom)
REBLOG to spread a message of love, unity and peace.
>Remember the test that I skewed way over on the ‘Why yes, I am a guy’ side? Just found this on my test blog from June:
You Are 8% Girly |
 Um… you’re a guy, right? If not, you’re the most boyish girl in the world. And for you, that’s probably the ultimate compliment. |
>to stuff you wish I’d stop posting, but I wont. Not sorry about that. LOL
The first two are about what they say they are about. The third is about the Republican pledge, the fourth is just darn funny, some of the comments especially.
http://pewforum.org/Other-Beliefs-and-Practices/U-S-Religious-Knowledge-Survey.aspx
http://factcheck.org/2010/09/factchecking-the-pledge/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/the-lay-scientist/2010/sep/24/1
Bill Maher interviews Pat Tillman’s brother:
>First, I am finally recovered from last Saturday’s outing. Walking like a regular human, or one with fibro, anyway. Still basking in the memory of such a fun, gorgeous day, too. It was worth the recovery time needed to have such a day. I will always choose fun if I am at all functional. Life is too darn short to spend it being miserable and angsting over what I can’t do. I choose to enjoy what I can do, when I can do it, and just bide my time through the rest.
Second. This video. It’s good advice for any kid, not just those who are gay. Watch it and see how good the advice is.
>Added a ‘make your own mad-lib’ in the sidebar.
Had a good day yesterday, in spite of being tired, unfocused, and pained. Put away some clean laundry, cleaned the kitchen, helped homemaker put together side bookcase for my new fireplace with the fake fire. It’s pretty. Did some other things, too, but I’ve forgotten already. LOL
It’s a warm and sticky day, but I have the fan on so will leave off the a/c. Too many days have needed it this summer, and I really like having the windows open.
I’ve noticed that I have the underlying depression going on. Every so often, I just feel like crying, even though I don’t cry…almost ever. I feel like life is passing me by. Summer is almost gone, and I’ve been outside only a few days altogether. I know I have control over whether or not I go out, but I always always talk myself out of it. I don’t feel comfortable being out in public by myself, and I have no private outdoors where I live. Even a little balcony with a chair would be great, but I’d have to move, and I’m not sure I’m up for that right now. Woe is me, kinda sorta. But not really. I have a very good life, and I am mostly happy and cheerful. The depression is just there, underneath it all, waiting to pounce and send me spiraling into that black hole again, and that’s a place I NEVER want to go again. Once was terrifying and horrible enough for a lifetime.
Something I’ve noticed about having a blog that people I actually know read…it sort of makes you careful what you say. I don’t want anyone to feel sorry for me, or fix me, or anything. I just need to say things sometimes, and anonymously is good. Then you tell your friends about your blog, they read it, and hmmmmm. Know what I mean, readers? I hate being the ‘needy’ friend, so I try to balance things, I guess. Anyone have any opinions about this? Readers?? I know you’re out there, I see the visitor count. Second opinions and other perspectives are always welcome here.
>I like psychology. I like learning how the brain works, why we do the things we do, how men process differently than women do. Here is a very interesting blog that gives some insight into the ‘why we do what we do’ issue. Check it out.
>Type your name into the search at urbandictionary.com.
Mine resulted in this:
Fun, sympathetic, and charming. Witty, brilliant, and an excellent friend. Unless you want your friends to call you. Ever.
That’s so true. The not calling, I mean. I always just assume that if someone wants to talk to me, they’ll call me. Plus, I hate to be a bother to people who all have much busier lives than I do. On the other hand, I am witty and brilliant. And loads of fun. Yes. Yes, I am.
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Did I say it’s HOT?
I know, I’ve been quiet for awhile. It’s hot, I’ve been alone most of the time, and I get used to not communicating. Also, I’ve been alone most of the time, so there really isn’t a lot going on to blog about. Been doing okay with the illness. Still having the up all day and all night, sleep all day and all night thing off and on. Not much I can do about it. I’ve been kind of bummed, too. Being alone all the time does that, I guess.
I did manage to go through all of my music and video files and do a good clear out of duplicates and things I ask myself, “Why am I saving this?”. Backed them all up to sticks, too, as well as the usual Mozy backup. I am going to see if I can put my vids on DVD to watch on tv. I assume I can do that, but haven’t ever tried it. Research time, it seems.
Here’s an extended video of “Where in the World is Matt?”, from today’s Astronomy of the Day picture. I like this vid.
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http://bluegillespie.bandcamp.com/track/gareth-david-lloyd-bio
I know, I know. Still obsessed with anything Torchwood.
>In spite of some serious misgivings about Matt Smith as the new Doctor, I really think he is amazing. I am loving Eleven. The latest ep on BBCAmerica is reviewed in the article I’ve linked below. It is one of my favorite Who episodes ever. I love Bill Nighy in any and everything I’ve ever seen him in, I loved the portrayal of Vincent, and I didn’t even mind the cheesy monster, because the story of Van Gogh was so touching and real. If you have to wait for the DVDs I’m sorry, but it is worth the wait. There are some spoiler vids included in the review, so don’t play them if you don’t want to know. Here’s the link:
http://io9.com/5574018/doctor-who-proves-that-art-and-compassion-both-remain-mysteries
Edit: More Good Who to View
>I like memes, I guess. LOL
Donna Noble
Take Which Doctor Who companion are you? (girls) today!
Created with Rum and Monkey‘s Personality Test Generator.
Oi! Wotch it, Martian boy! The Doctor thinks he can spout all kinds of ridiculous technobabble and ‘Last Time Lord Angst’ at you just because he’s from outer space, huh? Well, you’re not having any of it! You’ve got a heart of gold and a will of iron, and you’re a rather boggling combination of a romantic idealist and a staunch realist. But you never let logical paradoxes get to you; you prefer to shoehorn the universe into a little box of your own perception. More often than not, it fits… probably because the universe is too intimidated to argue!
>I think I’ve said I grew up in Colorado. When I was very young, we would have the odd hailstorm here and there, but never anything like this. At least that I remember. I totally agree with the OMG’s here, but they are slightly overdone, and I wish the guy had held the camera steadier. Still, this is OMG!
>I love Legos.
On the illness front, much less pain since upping my meds. The gorgeous cool and low humidity weather has got to be helping too.
>EDIT: Found the missing post. Scroll down a bit.
But first, that sinkhole is still darned scary. If you click on the picture, you know, it goes full size. What is that when the sides end? That is freaking me out.
I mentioned the insomnia. I was up almost two days before I finally fell asleep this time. Got up at 3pm today. Sitting here, I realized, I feel sort of disconnected from things. Like I am here and the rest of the world is moving around and past in another time frame. It’s a strange feeling. Like I am not part of the world. Or maybe it’s just too much fan fiction affecting my sense of reality. The Doctor Who universe is all about time travel, isn’t it?
Less pain today. It’s a good thing. A really good thing. That was getting me very grouchy. It’s gray, and hot, and humid, and even though I’m indoors with the a/c on, it is still unpleasant. So I’m still a little grouchy. LOL
EDIT: I keep forgetting to tag my posts. OH, well. But here’s another article about the (not really a..) sinkhole. http://geotripper.blogspot.com/2010/06/piping-structure-at-guatemala-city-dont.html
I only recently discovered geology blogs, and I am addicted.
Another EDIT: Here’s a great blog to keep up on consumer issues. http://consumerist.com/
Here’s another oil-spill article:
http://consumerist.com/2010/06/bp-is-working-very-hard-to-keep-reporters-away-from-dead-animals.html
You may think you don’t need to worry about things like an oil spill in the Gulf, because it’s was far away from where you live. But believe me, this is going to affect your life in ways you cannot even imagine right now. Greed is NOT good, Gordon Gekko. Sorry about that.
strangely peculiar 