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A New Day in America

Since President Barack Hussein Obama spoke out in support of same gender marriages I have noticed a measurable up tick in positive statements, from many I speak with, towards the future. People are happy the president has addressed this Civil Right, even though it might cost him …

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A Poll - and a Prediction: Gay Marriage Question Will Be Heard by U.S. Supreme Court in 2013

First North Carolina, then Colorado, against the wishes of the governor. These states recently passed specific laws against civil unions and the marriage of gay couples. More states may follow. The problem with these actions by a state government is that laws can be ch …

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The Girl Scouts!!???

After reading this story would you consider taxng churches? Particularly the ones that have become so politically active? NEW YORK -- Long a lightning rod for conservative criticism, the Girl Scouts of the USA are now facing their highest-level challenge yet: An official inquiry …

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Kids Stop Bullying

Anacortes Geoff's story  “Three of us oversaw an after school program funded by the school district. Me, Jim and Nancy, all volunteers. Jim and Nancy were teachers. I ran a small boat charter, whale watch service. We involved kids aged 12-16 in outdoor projects focusi …

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From the Heart

"Dear Everyone, With the recent idiocy in North Carolina, followed by the glorious support from our POTUS & Senator Harry Reid, a lot of old feelings are stirring in my gut; feelings I shelved away back in 2000 after being personally devastated by the Prop. 2 Campaign.

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Where are the Voices of Republican Women?

I’d love to know if Republican women support: 1) Their 18 year old son being held down and humiliated as his hair is cut by the 18 year son of the governor. 2) Their 17 year old son being referred to as "ata girl" every time he opens his mouth. 3) Though Willard gave …

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Hang on-sunny tomorrow.

  For your pleasure I am sharing some wall art that lives obscurely on a partially hidden wall in north Seattle. Just when one has tired of the non stop rain, and finds their car automatically driving to a bridge they can fling themselves off, this little slice of happiness …

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And the price of Cheese is What!?

I must have dozed off when the price of cheese, per pound, became greater than the price of Copper River salmon.

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We Live in the Shelter of Each Other

Tim, a long time resident of Bailey – Boushay House, in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, shared his Friday with three classes of young ladies at a Seattle area private high school.Tim was diagnosed with AIDS some years ago.Tim wants to reach out with hi …

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"Hey Mister, ya got a Spare Couple a Bucks?"

I chatted with Andrew today. Andrew tends to hold down the corner of 50th and Roosevelt, just a tad west of the University of Washington. Andrew came to the states after things began to go badly in Poland after the heady Solidarity days.

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