tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20950535827703526092024-02-07T00:22:28.429-06:00Eternal ScoreboardSweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-75342307908682321572013-01-25T17:13:00.000-06:002013-01-25T17:14:45.834-06:00Poetry: Struggle Daily
Sometimes it's funny how memories can be so sharp.
I can feel the glass, cold in my hand.
I can taste the liquor wash over my tongue.
I can feel the burn as it slides down my throat.
And I struggle daily, as the memories assail me.
Sometimes I wish I could just have one drink.
One drink to wash away worry and stress and life.
I know that one drink is both Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-35777401036764202342012-12-01T16:29:00.001-06:002012-12-01T16:38:49.226-06:00Our Debt. We owe a debt to those who have paved our way.
Just as we pave the way for the youth that follows.
I have hope that there will come a blessed day,
When "It Gets Better" doesn't ring so hollow.
When parents no longer turn out their lgbt child.
Just for daring to be who they were born to be.
I know the idea is amazing, a little crazy and wild.
But I have to have hope that we'll Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-14072462221572945642012-07-25T08:25:00.001-05:002012-07-25T08:25:46.042-05:00Hello Strangers!It has been awhile since I blogged. Life got sort of busy. In April I started a local group for LGBTQ folks and their Allies. Who knew it would take over my life? I didn't. I didn't realize that it would totally consume me. I have some pretty awesome people that i have met along the way, and we have decided as a whole that we would like to take our group into the non-profit sector and really try Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-18242187761057144772012-05-29T18:36:00.001-05:002013-01-25T17:15:05.023-06:00Poetry: What is God to me?
What is God to me?
Just a word filled with hypocrisy.
Something to Justify Hate.
An entity you have to sate.
What to me is the Bible?
Just a book filled with Libel.
A book that teaches not love,
a book having us look to help from above.
Our time is better spent here on earth,
rather than looking to others for our self-worth
We need to make good our lives here,
rather than ruling our actionsSweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-62311715342435958562012-04-29T19:47:00.004-05:002012-04-29T19:47:51.158-05:00V & W is for Voice & Writing.Blogging A to Z
topic: Voice and Writing
The world view is changing. That is a fact. It might be slow in coming about, but we are getting there. Eventually in history, it will not seem scandalous that famous people had same sex lover/partners/husbands/wives. It won't matter. But I want to let you know, YOUR voice is important. What you say MATTERS, so much more than I can ever tell you. You Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-63739530913127084722012-04-25T17:27:00.000-05:002012-04-25T17:27:38.257-05:00T & U is for Trans* & UniqueStill blogging A to Z.
author note: sorry I am once again running behind. I honestly was having a really hard time writing this post and getting what I had to say right. Hopefully I do.
Topic: Trans* and Unique.
Every single person out there is unique. No one person is just alike another, not even identical twins. the world is amazingly diverse, and we are BLESSED to live in it. Our Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-36681823437928412382012-04-22T10:51:00.001-05:002012-04-22T10:51:29.249-05:00S is for SuicideBACK on TRACK.. FINALLY!! woohoo!! Blogging A to Z.
TOPIC: Suicide.
If you watch the News, there is no doubt you've seen media coverage of LGBTQ teen suicides. Some newer studies are showing that a LGBTQ teen is 4 times more likely to attempt suicide then their straight counterparts. (I know it seems like I keep going over and over and over this.. but until the world changes. I feel Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-44703712085135109672012-04-22T08:39:00.000-05:002012-04-22T08:39:04.634-05:00R is for ReligionA to Z blogging challenge
Disclaimer: these are my personal opinions formed over many years of being subjected to abuse inflicted upon me by a religious family, and by the church itself... I will attempt to be as diplomatic as possible.
I love what the gentleman points out at the end. Despite the hate, discrimination, molestation, that we face as LGBTQ people for the most part we Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-45429689340709922672012-04-21T12:33:00.000-05:002012-04-21T12:33:04.224-05:00O, P, Q, is for Opportunity, Pride, and QuirksA to Z blogging challenge
O, P, Q is for Opportunity Pride and Quirks.
As LGBTQ people, we aren't asking for things to be handed to us on a silver platter. We aren't seeking to get jobs just because of our orientation, but we are asking for the OPPORTUNITY to work in any job we qualify for without having to worry about being fired on the basis of whom we might choose to fall in love with. Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-73913819292512443872012-04-20T13:19:00.001-05:002012-04-20T13:19:36.415-05:00N is for NeverA to Z blogging challenge.
Topic: NEVER
Its a word we say a lot.. Never. and very often we end up doing what we said we'd "NEVER" do. I said I'd NEVER get married (I did it.. twice), I said I'd NEVER have kids (I have 3). but there are a few NEVERs that I plan on sticking too.
I will NEVER turn my back on my children.
I will NEVER lie to myself to make myself feel better.Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-8927887655370013422012-04-20T12:03:00.001-05:002012-04-20T12:29:28.020-05:00M is for MediaI had a lot of deeply personal things going on this week.. Sick kids just compounded it.
A to Z blogging Challenge.
Topic: M is for Media.
Media is a tool, that can be used both for and against any topic. It all depends on the spin.. soo I thought that I would show some of my favorite gay rights media, you can watch it or not.. up to you completely! :)
this is one of the most powerful Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-18553011819209607982012-04-20T11:56:00.002-05:002012-04-20T11:56:54.874-05:00Poetry: Done
DONE
I don't like to use the word hate,
but sometimes I hate you so much my throat clogs
with words I want to say but shouldn't
words that if they had power would destroy you.
You act like you think I live to serve you
That you can walk all over me like dirt
That I am no better than that after everything
I am not dirt, I am not yours to walk on anymore.
Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-66863066378876869532012-04-15T21:58:00.000-05:002012-04-15T21:58:14.861-05:00Poetry: One Last Time
One Last Time
Fingertips
brush down my spine
Lips
nibbling near my ear
The
slight tug on my hair
As you
pull my head back to accept your kiss.
Tonight
We hold each other as if its not ending
Loving
the way our bodies sing for one another
This
was not where we went wrong
It was
everything outside this room, this bed.
My
love for you hasn't died
Your
Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-83276108377052769552012-04-15T21:02:00.001-05:002012-04-15T21:02:34.397-05:00Poetry: Lies
Lies
A lie starts so small and
innocent,
but has the power to shape
nations
to crumble otherwise stable
foundations
to end that which you spent a
lifetime building.
Your little lies cascaded into
a waterfall
the deluge eroding the love we
shared
My heart hardened by the flood
of pain
Not able to believe in what
you say.
You want me to forgive you Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-58074325710501077932012-04-15T20:13:00.001-05:002012-04-15T20:20:05.242-05:00Poetry: Whispers in the Dark
Whispers
in the Dark
Pretty
curves half hidden in shadow.
Perspiration drying on your
heaving chest
Eyes heavy lidded, and
satisfied
Lips parted, still panting
from exertion
You are so beautiful,
perfect.
Limp limps lying on our
bed.
Relaxed, and ready for
sleep.
Still you reach for me.
Your hoarse voice whispers
love words
My own voice returns them
I look at you, and Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-67188658192722976172012-04-15T08:21:00.000-05:002012-04-15T08:21:26.132-05:00L is for LoveA to Z blogging challenge: L
Topic: L is for Love
I want to take a moment to talk about LOVE.. I am not talking about love between a parent and child, or even love between a couple.. I am talking about SELF-LOVE, self-respect. I am absolutely horrified that in our super connected, media saturated world, we are teaching our children (not just LGBTQ kids) to HATE themselves. We teach themSweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-15600748526056205742012-04-15T07:57:00.001-05:002012-04-15T07:57:19.850-05:00K is for KindnessTrying to play catch up with the A to Z challenge, since I pinched a nerve in my shoulder and really wasn't typing too well for a couple of days.
Topic: Kindness
I have been luckier than most. When I came out 99% of my friends, even ones that were "religious", were supportive of me. They simply do not care. They only care that I am happy, and they can see how much being honest and open has Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-57733602494436902682012-04-11T21:49:00.000-05:002012-04-11T21:49:17.849-05:00J is for JabberContinuing on with the A to Z Blogging Challenge.
topic: Jabber..
You got it.. I didn't research anything for today.. in fact the day is pretty much over.. I am exhausted.. the result of getting ready for a housing inspection... yay. Not really. Actually it wouldn't be a big deal at all if we hadn't been out of town, and then got hit with sickness upon our return.
J- really should be for Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-57779453488187506392012-04-10T09:27:00.002-05:002012-04-10T09:27:33.433-05:00H & I is for Hate and IgnoranceSo I totally missed blogging yesterday because I had family stuff going on that took precedence over the internet.. *GASP* I know, it happens. haha.
So this comprises my H and I posts for the A to Z blogging challenge.
Topic: Hate and Ignorance (they go nicely together yeah?)
If you are alive and semi-aware in today's world. You've seen the news. You've seen the putrid, malevolent hate Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-19748784144189875232012-04-07T09:56:00.000-05:002012-04-07T09:56:00.363-05:00G is for Gorgeous (Photos)Day 7: A to Z blogging challenge
Topic: Gorgeous
Love is beautiful. People are beautiful. Therefore, People IN love are beautiful. Doesn't matter if they are
straight:
Lesbian:
Gay:
this is one of my favorite couples, Adult Industry professionals and real couple, Austin Wilde and Anthony Romero
bi, tans ( I didn't post photos because really they would look likeSweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-39583817196845763512012-04-06T08:10:00.000-05:002012-04-07T09:57:50.352-05:00F is for FamilyDay 6: Blogging A to Z Challenge
Topic: Family.
Kids vs no Kids. Should LGBTQ people have children? Are they "qualified" to raise children? Are LGBTQ people able to give children everything that a heterosexual couple would?
The answers go as follows: 1) that is a very PERSONAL choice based on the couple. If you are part of a gay couple and you CHOOSE to have children, whetherSweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-12458137432327632852012-04-05T08:08:00.000-05:002012-04-06T08:11:53.149-05:00E is for EqualityDay 5 of the A to Z blogging challenge:
TOPIC: EQUALITY
equality
noun
1. fairness, equal opportunity, equal treatment, egalitarianism, fair treatment, justness the principle of racial equality
fairness discrimination, prejudice, bias, inequality, unfairness, imparity
2. sameness, balance, identity, similarity, correspondence, parity, likeness, uniformity, equivalence, evenness,Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-1632849862308817622012-04-04T13:42:00.000-05:002012-04-05T08:14:18.656-05:00D is for Diversity (super short post)Day 4 of the A to Z blogging challenge:
topic: Diversity.
Ok, so the symbol of us non-hetero people is the rainbow.. Why? because sexuality is about as diverse as people's food preferences. Seriously. Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans*, Questioning, GenderQueer, pansexual, polysexual, asexual.. whatever you identify as, or even if you don't its ok.
This world is a wondrous and DIVERSE place. No Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-706027127319755152012-04-03T10:21:00.000-05:002012-04-04T19:33:07.333-05:00C is for Coming OutA to Z blogging challenge day 3:
Today's subject is Coming Out.
If you are living within the spectrum of the rainbow, then more than likely at some point you will "Come Out". This is a very personal process that is easy for some and unbelievable terrifying and painful for others. I am probably not really qualified to speak or even really to write on this subject, as I am Sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095053582770352609.post-15053508995742467532012-04-02T10:21:00.002-05:002012-04-04T19:33:47.953-05:00B is for Bisexuality
Day 2 of the A to Z Challenge
Today's subject is Bisexuality.
Bisexuals may be attracted to members of both sexes, or may define themselves as "bisexual"
-- but they may or may not indulge in active bisexual behaviors.
Its a peeve of mine that there is so much hate in the gay community for bisexuals. Yes, they DO exist. No, thisSweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001512117312399100noreply@blogger.com0