Leave it to Glee to make be want to think!

So, we all know by now that I am a very strong advocate for Gay Rights. I make no apologies. I will not stop speaking up when I see injustice. I was brought up to speak my mind, and I take pride in that.

We also know that I am a HUGE Gleek! I love that show. It makes my heart smile.

Tonights episode was, honestly, one of the best shows I have ever seen. Last years "bully" who fianlly came out as Gay got a taste of his own medicine. Instead of standing strong, he felt he couldn't take it and tried to take his own life. My heart actually broke for this boy, because I know that far too many kids feel the same way. I watched as the boys on his sports team tormented him to the point where he felt he had no hope..and once again, my heart broke for the people who have lost hope.

I believe that God will judge us on the intent of our heart. I believe that those who freely love will be blessed. I believe that Gay people will be judged just like everyone else. Not on WHO they loved, but HOW they loved.

Things I Like To Do

25. I like to practice my acceptance speeches in the mirror

24. I like to shop online

23. I like to pretend I am someone famous

22. I like to sing on the toilet...

21. I like to dance in the car

20. I like to sing badly in the car with the windows opened

19. I like to talk back to the TV

18. I like to pretend that I am the smartest person

17. I like to look out the window and pretend I am over-looking my kingdom

16. I like to act tough

15. I like to people watch

14. I like to window shop

13. I like to take naps in the sunshine

12. I like to talk like Paula Dean when I am cooking

11. I like to talk to the squirrels in my front yard

10. I like walk in the rain

9. I like to laugh at people

8. I like to talk to my husband

7. I like to ride in the car with the windows open

6. I like to go to the beach

5. I like to explore historical places

4. I like to shop at tourist traps

3. I like to facebook

2. I like to go shopping with my husband

1. I like being a mom

Dance!

Just Sit Back, Relax, And Learn About Me!

25. I HATE scary movies. I can't leave until the movie is over. I can't turn it off...I have to see the bad guy meet his maker!

24. I don't like to be 'Surprised" by people hiding behind doors.

23. I don't like to go to church. I really don't. I try..I just don't enjoy it.

22. I am scared of horses, but I love to watch them from a distance.

21. I want to work with kids with special needs

20. I have a huge crush on the guy who plays "Finn" on "Glee"

19. I think the Football playoffs are fixed

18. I believe that the Republicans need to get their act together if they plan on having a chance to win the election in 2012

17. I believe that there would be less abortions if we taught our children how important they are.

16. I think Ricky Martin is HOT (He's Sexy and he knows it!)

15. I don't do crafts. Doesn't interest me at all!

14. I want to end the group known as Million Moms!

13. I find if hard to sympathize with people who mess up their own lives.

12. I want to dance!

11. I want to celebrate my 50th birthday in Greece...Mama Mia style

10. I sing really loud in the shower, with the window cracked open so people can hear me

9. I laugh at stupid jokes, even if I don't get them

8. I have a hard time forgiving people that hurt my friends

7. My son has a temper just like mine

6. The Doritos commercial with the dog made me laugh so hard a little tear ran down my leg

5. The NFL is a Socialist organization

4. I believe that Josh Powell is burning in Hell, and it makes me smile

3. I made Lemon Bars this morning and I can not get them out of my mind

2. I see myself growing old with my husband...

1. I think I am a bad ass until I go to the bus stop...some of those women scare the poop out of me!

Home

My cute little man Macen has a blog..you all know that by now. The other day, a friend asked him to give advice to parents. It was a fun conversation. He had some pretty good ideas. One of my favorite things that he said was "Have a house that is fun to come home to." That was pretty deep. I asked him if our house was fun..he looked at me like I had an extra set of ears. He said "Well duh Mom...why do you think everyone likes to come over?" I will admit, that made me smile.
I grew up in a house that was fun to come to home to. My mom made sure of it. We laughed a lot. We joked around. My mom was the QUEEN of April Fools day. I have so many fond memories of our house in Manlius!
I think it's important for your kids to love being home. I think it's important that your kids feel safe and secure in their homes. I think it's nice to be able to exhale when they come home after a hard day.
A long time ago I made a goal to never "nag" when Grant or Macen comes through the door. I need to give them time to relax..to exhale. It's so important. There is nothing so important that you can't give a few minutes of joy when your loved ones come home.
So, Relax, sit back...you're home!

I Stand with Planned Parenthood (and so should you)

I Stand with Planned Parenthood

Yes, I am a Liberal. Yes, I love choice. No, I don't agree with abortions. No, I don't believe that I have the right to take away a persons choice in what they want to do with their body. Yes, I have used Planned Parenthood. No, it wasn't for anything "bad" Yes, I donate money to Planned Parenthood, and I do not regret it.

Yesterday the Susan G. Koman foundation caved in to "Right to lifer's" and pulled money away from Planned Parenthood.

My very first breast exam was done at a Planned Parenthood. I was terrified because I thought that I felt a lump. I had no insurance, and not enough money to go to a Doctor's office. The staff at Planned Parenthood were so kind, and reassuring. They helped me go through what, as most women know, is a very scary exam. Fortunately, I was clear, and I will never forget what those dedicated doctor's and nurses did for me.

I used Planned Parenthood for my first Birth Control. As a single girl from a Mormon family I wasn't sure who to turn to. Once again, the staff at Planned Parenthood helped me. First , they did not just give me condoms or the Pill. They talked to me about what it meant to become sexually active. They were educators, health advisers, friends..

I Stand with Planned Parenthood

It is a fear tactic that Right to Life groups use to make it sound like Planned Parenthood is JUST about abortions. Abortions are a very small service that Planned Parenthood provides. They don't just bring in a pregnant girl and vacuum her out. They talk to her about ALL the choices that she has. The EDUCATE her. That's the key to Planned Parenthood. They teach. They advise. They don't force. They don't use scare tactics. They don't show her horrible pictures and tell her she's doomed to Hell. That's not what Planned Parenthood is about.

I don't agree with Abortions. So, I haven't had one. That's MY choice. That is what I decided for MYSELF. I will NEVER tell a person what they HAVE to do. I will never SCARE a woman in to doing what I believe.

I Stand with Planned Parenthood

There will be some, who will read this, who will be offended. I have respect for those who defend the lives of the unborn. I do not, however, have respect to those who wish to take away a womans right to choose what to do with HER body.

I Stand with Planned Parenthood.