12.13.2008
12.12.2008
amending "constitutionally amended"
A while back, I wrote a post offering up a possible solution to giving homosexual couples the same property and civil rights afforded to heterosexual couples. After watching Isaac's video post between Jon Stewart and Mike Huckabee on the Daily Show I felt the need to add to my rant.
Here we go...
Mike Huckabee said, "definitions matter" to people. And he's right.
The whole point, and one I have grievously missed, is that the definition of marriage should be changed to include all people who want to be joined in a legally-binding monogamous way. It's inclusiveness that is desired, not exclusiveness (which I suggested by saying that the words should be changed to fit the needs of a separation of church and state). I'm sorry for my ignorance.
Mr. Huckabee, if the crux of "marriage" is for procreation, then why do we allow heterosexual couples who cannot procreate the right to marriage? Why do we allow heterosexual couples who neglect their children, or divorce, or who adopt, the right to marriage when they cannot create and maintain a "traditional" nuclear family? And if marriage is not a right, but rather a privileged, like my driver's license, then why don't I have to take a comprehensive exam to pass to prove that I am ready to be married? Why was I allowed to be married so freely with out question of intent? People like me should never have gotten married at the age I did without a marriage ed class at the very least. I'm just saying!
Here we go...
Mike Huckabee said, "definitions matter" to people. And he's right.
The whole point, and one I have grievously missed, is that the definition of marriage should be changed to include all people who want to be joined in a legally-binding monogamous way. It's inclusiveness that is desired, not exclusiveness (which I suggested by saying that the words should be changed to fit the needs of a separation of church and state). I'm sorry for my ignorance.
Mr. Huckabee, if the crux of "marriage" is for procreation, then why do we allow heterosexual couples who cannot procreate the right to marriage? Why do we allow heterosexual couples who neglect their children, or divorce, or who adopt, the right to marriage when they cannot create and maintain a "traditional" nuclear family? And if marriage is not a right, but rather a privileged, like my driver's license, then why don't I have to take a comprehensive exam to pass to prove that I am ready to be married? Why was I allowed to be married so freely with out question of intent? People like me should never have gotten married at the age I did without a marriage ed class at the very least. I'm just saying!
11.25.2008
economic drop-off
I'm po'.
I'm so po' that I can't afford the last two letters of that word.
Just thought I'd share.
I'm so po' that I can't afford the last two letters of that word.
Just thought I'd share.
11.24.2008
p.s.a.
And now, a word of wisdom from Lil' Donkey:
A wise person once said, "the toes you step on today may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow."
Smooch!
-L.D.
11.23.2008
official office obsession
Faith and I can't stop watching this.
We think he's so cute. So much in fact, well,... did you see his interview with Bonnie Hunt?
Maybe I need to be out of work, too, to have that much gumption and drive. And SASS!
We think he's so cute. So much in fact, well,... did you see his interview with Bonnie Hunt?
Maybe I need to be out of work, too, to have that much gumption and drive. And SASS!
11.18.2008
turning japanese
Kansas and I detoured on the way to the box office to get free clothing that was being distributed at Military Island (43rd - 44th, 7th Ave - Broadway intersection) this morning. Free anything is great but this was somehow exciting. As we approached the line, we found out that thermal underware was being given away.
It was a funny setup. People waited in line for their moment in front of the human vending machine (actors playing robots that dispense the clothing) to receive their freebie. We were anxious. What would we get? We had no idea. Top or bottom? What would it look like? Admittedly, we were a little nervous when we noticed a runner-type sporting a neck to toe silver jumpsuit. Yikes, please don't give us space-age tracksuits!
Finally, we stepped up to the human vending machine. There were two windows, one with a guy robot and one with a girl. We were sent to the girl robot. A security guard type pressed a large button with a silhouette of a female on it. The robot-girl did the Safety Dance and out popped two white boxes. It was like Christmas and Let's Make a Deal at the same time (I'll take what's behind door number 3, Monty). We couldn't open the boxes fast enough. Inside, we found brown turtleneck long-sleeved thermal undershirts.
It was a funny setup. People waited in line for their moment in front of the human vending machine (actors playing robots that dispense the clothing) to receive their freebie. We were anxious. What would we get? We had no idea. Top or bottom? What would it look like? Admittedly, we were a little nervous when we noticed a runner-type sporting a neck to toe silver jumpsuit. Yikes, please don't give us space-age tracksuits!
Finally, we stepped up to the human vending machine. There were two windows, one with a guy robot and one with a girl. We were sent to the girl robot. A security guard type pressed a large button with a silhouette of a female on it. The robot-girl did the Safety Dance and out popped two white boxes. It was like Christmas and Let's Make a Deal at the same time (I'll take what's behind door number 3, Monty). We couldn't open the boxes fast enough. Inside, we found brown turtleneck long-sleeved thermal undershirts.
Our lovely model, Kansas, is showing us the new wave in Japanese thermal underware. "HEATTECH (the material the shirt is made of) is the smart way to stay warm and comfortable in cold weather." Well, it must be true because it says so on the box.
Kansas went back to the line, incognito this time, and with Ba-Baker, to get another thermal freebie. This time, her turtle neck was beige.
In case you are interested, here is the site of where you can buy this product line. They have a store in Soho. The thermal underware seems pretty reasonably priced, they have other styles besides the turtleneck, and they sell other clothing items. It seems like the store is the Japanese equivalent of H & M. If the shirt keeps me warm or gives me a insatiable craving for sushi, I'll let you know.
11.16.2008
veggie might
me: 0
tofu: 1
I try, not ever so hard, to make a more concerted effort to eat a more vegetarian diet. That means that I would be learning how to cook more vegetarian meals. I love eating tofu when I'm out at a restaurant or for take out. I wish I could cook with it.
Hence the marinating and pan frying tofu story. It's not a very good story, but it will have a point at the end, I promise.
So... I marinated tofu. Exciting start, huh? I had a Newman's Own lemon-pepper marinade, that I've used before for chicken that I had success with, that I wanted to use again. I cut the tofu, I drained the tofu, I pressed the water out of the tofu. I marinated the tofu. In the fridge it went to wait for me to come home from work that night.
I came home and pan fried the tofu (why not) and made a few other vegetarian side dishes. Well, the side dishes were wonderful. Braised Brussels sprouts and mashed sweet potatoes. The tofu... well... I'm not sure if it was the marinade or my cooking technique, but the tofu steaks did not turn out as good as I hoped. I was under the false impression that it would come out good no matter what I did. Alas.
What is the point of the story you might ask? It is to prove my ineptness when it comes to cooking a la vegetarian. So, can someone, anyone, please send me a fail safe recipe or words of encouragement? I can't move on in my life until I feel that I can effectively use tofu in a recipe other than stir-fry. I am, from here on out, stunted until further notice.
tofu: 1
I try, not ever so hard, to make a more concerted effort to eat a more vegetarian diet. That means that I would be learning how to cook more vegetarian meals. I love eating tofu when I'm out at a restaurant or for take out. I wish I could cook with it.
Hence the marinating and pan frying tofu story. It's not a very good story, but it will have a point at the end, I promise.
So... I marinated tofu. Exciting start, huh? I had a Newman's Own lemon-pepper marinade, that I've used before for chicken that I had success with, that I wanted to use again. I cut the tofu, I drained the tofu, I pressed the water out of the tofu. I marinated the tofu. In the fridge it went to wait for me to come home from work that night.
I came home and pan fried the tofu (why not) and made a few other vegetarian side dishes. Well, the side dishes were wonderful. Braised Brussels sprouts and mashed sweet potatoes. The tofu... well... I'm not sure if it was the marinade or my cooking technique, but the tofu steaks did not turn out as good as I hoped. I was under the false impression that it would come out good no matter what I did. Alas.
What is the point of the story you might ask? It is to prove my ineptness when it comes to cooking a la vegetarian. So, can someone, anyone, please send me a fail safe recipe or words of encouragement? I can't move on in my life until I feel that I can effectively use tofu in a recipe other than stir-fry. I am, from here on out, stunted until further notice.
out of the blog closet
I'm testing the waters to see if I can, once again, feel safe in the blog-a-sphere. I have temporarily removed my readership restrictions and currently have an "open to all" blog. We shall see if trust can be kept this time around.
11.13.2008
knit suprise- the "it's not a leg warmer" update
Can you guess what it is now, laurenj (and the rest of you)?
11.10.2008
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