Now it's Slocombe's turn.....

We just can't get a break. I'm still not over losing Weber 2 months ago, and now Slocombe is having surgery on Friday. Thankfully it's not as bad as when we took Weber, but it's still worrysome. He is having trouble peeing. The vet took x-rays today and it looks like bladder stones. The surgery will remove the stones and then he's on a strict diet. Of course, the vet will have the stones checked to make sure nothing worse is wrong. But I'm optimistic that he'll be OK. He is still acting normal, eating and drinking. So he seems like he's not sick, like Weber was. Please keep him in your thoughts. Tim and I can't go through losing another pet yet. I'm still not completely over losing Weber. Losing Slocombe would send me over the edge. But hopefully, he will be OK and back to fighting with Caliope.

Anyway. Have a Safe and Happy New Year!!! 2009 can't be any worse than 2008 was. If it is, we are all fucked!

Merry Christmas from the Palins!

I should have voted my conscience!

President-elect Obama has picked Rev. Rick Warren to deleiver the innvocation at his inauguration. Rick Warren’s vocal support for California’s Proposition 8, as well as his public statements equating homosexuality with pedophilia and an array of other anti-LGBT sentiments — his selection for such a visible and prominent role in the inauguration is insulting and hurtful to LGBT people.

The choice of Rev. Warren also belies Obama’s calls to religious leaders to own up to the homophobia and racism that has stood in the way of combating HIV/AIDS in this country, as well as public calls for religious leaders to open their hearts to their LGBT family members, neighbors and friends. Copied from HRC Newsletter 12/21/2008

I knew Obama would not support LGBT issues once he was in power. Once a homophobe, always a homophobe. I shouldn't be surprised. After he declared that he was opposed to gay marriage, I knew the gay community couldn't rely on him. I should have stuck to my guns and wrote in Hillary Clinton when I voted. But the Sarah Palin influence changed my mind. At least with McCain/Palin we knew where they stood on gay issues and wouldn't be dissapointed when they didn't deliver. My hope is that Obama takes enough heat from this controversy that it makes him keep his promises. Keep this in mind, Mr. Obama, you wouldn't have been elected without our support. We don't need 4 more years of Bush antics in the White House. Based on this, I don't have much faith that things will be any better for us.

It's Britney Bitch!!!

Yeah!!! Finally!!! Britney's Back and she's coming to Columbus.
Naturally we are going, as are most of the queens in C-bus. Womanizer womanizer your're a womanizer baby. You just don't get profound lyrics like that anymore. What makes the comeback concert even better is the Pussycat Dolls open. Ohh, I smell a gay ol time coming.

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Not feeling up to it I guess. We are both feeling better finally. Who would have thought that losing a dog would be more traumatic than losing a person. But for us it has been. I had a dream about Weber a couple nights ago, which just happened to be 2 months since we put him down. In the dream I got to pet him. I think that was his way of telling me that he is OK. I think I can move on now. That was all I needed to know from him, that I did the right thing and that he is OK. He answered me finally.

I will be blogging more. I have a nice rant about Obama picking right wing religious zealot homophobe Rick Warren to do the invocation at the inauguration. Needless to say, I was right about why I shouldn't have voted for him. But that's for another blog.

In the meantime.... hit me baby one more time!!!!

I can't believe it's been a month

Today it has been one month since Weber died. I can honestly say it's easier, but it still hurts. I think about him everyday and miss him terribly. Thankfully Baxter is doing alot better. He's beginning to act like the old Baxter again, fun, playful, full of life. He still has his moments of lethargy and depression, just like Tim and I do, but he is going to be fine. I'm sure we will be as well, it is just taking us a bit longer.

We are discussing whether to get another dog or let Baxter be an only child. I think we are leaning for only child as of now, but that may change. A puppy is definitely out of the question. Laura brought up a good point that it would kill Baxter to have a puppy take away attention from him. And she is 100% correct. He seems to be adjusting to his new role as head protector and I don't want to change that. Thank God we have him. This past month would have been even more unbearable without him. I had a talk with Baxter as few weeks ago telling him he wasn't aloud to leave us for a long time. I am going to do everything in my power to see that it happens.

Here are my 2 guys sleeping together.

Prop 8 Rally Saturday Nov. 15

Join all of us in fighting this injustice to our community. We will both be there tomorrow. Let's fight to for our rights. Hopefully President-elect Obama will make a call for action and end this discrimination.

GObama... History is made!

I am proud to say that I voted for Obama. I still don't agree with his stance on gay marriage. However after seeing his victory rally last night, I am 100% behind him as president. I am glad that we as a country elected a African-American man. The country is going in the right direction. Next is electing a woman (just not Sarah Palin), then maybe, one day, a gay man or woman will become President. After witnessing this historic event last night, I can say that I am proud of this counrty. We got it right this time. Oh and only 75 days til Bush is out of office. Another reason to celebrate.

Don't forget to VOTE!!!!!

I didn't vote for Pedro. I voted for Barack Obama. Although Pedro would be a better pick. It came down to the fact that I couldn't allow Peepaw and Satan win the Presidency. Enough Evil Repubs aleady. So, Get out and vote, no matter who you are voting for. If you're still undecided, I suggest you vote for Pedro!!!!

Start having some fun, dammit!!!

That's what I've been hearing from many of my friends. I am going to start by attending a halloween movie party this Friday. I am feeling better, not completely, but starting none the less. Baxter is also doing better. I think some of his depression came from me so I am trying not to show any negative emotions around him. He is developing a ear infection though. It's not uncommon for floppy eared dogs to get them. Weber had several during the time we had him. So I'm off to the vet on Thursday, with happier results this time.

We received Weber's ashes yesterday. The box they came in is beautiful. Schoedinger did the cremation. I highly recommend them. We have a small shaving of his hair and a paw print as well. I know I'm getting better because I can talk about this without crying. It's a start.

On to some better news. I have 2 job interviews coming up. Both marketing positions. One is a re-interview so that one sounds promising. If I get a marketing job, I won't have to have surgery just yet. I can put it off for a few years. Which solves another problem. Things may just be looking up. Maybe Weber is looking down and sending me his positive karma. At least that is what I am choosing to believe.

It's Been ONE Horrible Week

One week ago today, my precious Weber was put down. I wish I could say it's getting easier, but it isn't. The grief is so overwhelming at times that I can hardly function. I feel so guilt ridden about euthanizing him. I know he was sick, but I can't seem to get past that. I am reading a book on "Saying goodbye to the pet you love" and it is at least helping me sort through my emotions. It suggested that I write a journal about Weber and the great memories I have of him. I am going to start a second blog just for that. It will be a tribute to my boy and hopefully will help in my healing.

On top of that, Baxter is grieving as well. He is sluggish, lethargic, and not very happy. He does play ball and loves going on several walks, but he still goes to the bedroom and looks for Weber. The vet said it can take about a month for him to get his mojo back. He is eating and drinking properly, but his poo is not solid. Stress, I guess. When any of you see him, give him lots of positive attention. He responds well to that.

Lastly, I found out about my ankle. I have a major decision to make and I am not making it lightly. To put it bluntly, I can live with my ankle as is, it won't get any better, but may get worse. Or I can have a third surgery that SHOULD help. Tim thinks I should have the surgery. I am not sure I can go through that again. Luckily I have until Nov 11 to let the dr know what I'm doing. I am not in amy emotional shape to make that decision now. I'll keep you posted.

Once again, I want to thank everyone who has given me so much love a support this past week. It helped more than I can say. While I am no where near through my grief, the encouragement is helpful. Tim has been a rock. I don't know how he is keeping it together. He needs to to be strong because Baxter needs that and I am a mess and can't provide that to him at the moment. If anyone has any advice as to how I can move on from this, please pass it on to me.

I came across this picture of Weber. He looks so young and healthy. That's the way I choose to remember him. I love you my Weber.

We'll Love You Forever my sweet Weber

We lost Weber today. It is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. But he is much better off now. He had liver cancer. He would not have recovered and most likely have died within a few days. I am heartsick over it. However, I need to remember all the great times we had together, all the love he showed us, and the joy he brought to both our lives. I miss you already Weber. Say hi to TC for us. We'll see you one day and I know you are watching over us. I LOVE YOU.

Weber is hanging in there

Thankfully we had for another night. He had a 104 temp, not good. A dog should be around 101. He did eat at the vet and some last night, but this morning he wouldn't eat, but is still drinking a ton of water. I am going to call the vet after 10 this morning to get his blood test results. She ruled out Diabetes due to the urine sample hshowing no signs of sugar, however he did have some blood in the sample. It could be Kidney failure, Pancreatis, or possibly Pancreatic cancer (but she stressed that she doesn't think that's it, Thank God). Obviously Pancreatitis would be best. He is on antibiotics and is resting, doesn't seem to be in pain, but he looks so down. You can tell he isn't feeling well.

Tim and I am very worried needless to say. If we have to put him down, I don't know what I'll do. I'm crying as I type this now. Plus what do we do with Baxter. He has grown up with Weber. How do we get him through the grief while we are trying to cope with it ourselves? I'm ahead of myself I know. I am just trying to prepare myself for the worst. I pray that he is ok and stays with us a few more years. I know thats selfish, but I don't care. I love that dog more than words can describe.

Thanks for all the calls, texts, and emails I recieved wishing Weber well. I'll keep you posted. Hopefully he'll be his grumpy old self again before long.

Keep Weber in your thoughts

I'm afraid we are losing him. He has stopped eating, is drinking a ton of water, and can't control his bladder. The signs of kidney failure. I am taking him to the vet tomorrow unless we have to take him toan emergency clinic tonight. I kissed him goodbye, and told him to hang in there. Spoke with Baxter, told him to watch over his big bro. Please keep him in your thoughts.

When will it ever end?

Ok another bitch blog. Not only am I going through this ankle thing again (still have 5 days to find out whats wrong with it), now I am battling a wierd sinus infection. Why is it wierd? I had a cold a few weeks ago that apparently never went away even though I felt OK. Monday night, I was having horrific sinus pain. My ears were all stuffy and my head wouldn't stop pounding. I woke up in around 2am Tuesday morning and my ear exploded. Literally. The worst pain I have ever felt. It shot through the left side of my head and down my neck. But the pressure went away.

According to the dr, the pressure build up in my ear simply released. But damn did it hurt. The next day, the left side of my face went tingly and numb, and I started to get a sunburn feeling on that same side, only there was no redness. It was under my skin. GREAT!!! The Dr said it is the infection that was released. I am on anitbiotics and Mucinex D (my savior). While I still have the sunburn feeling, my face numbness has left. Scary huh!!! What else could possibly happen? Don't answer that!

Look Who's HOT!!!

Any guesses as to who this is?

It's Jack McCain, John McCain's son!!! Now that's someone to vote for. YUM YUM!!!!

Matthew Shepard - 10 years ago

I recieved this email from Judy Shepard, mother of Matthew Shepard, regarding the lack of progress made in the 10 years since Matthew's tragic death. I want to share it with you so we don't forget him and can maybe make a difference in the world.


Hello my friends,

It’s hard to believe that it has been ten years since Matthew’s death. So much has changed yet so much remains the same. I want to thank all of you for your unwavering support for the Foundation. I know that you understand our work is far from over. I don’t mean the work of the Foundation exclusively I mean the work we all need to do at a personal level. We need to continue talking to our friends, families and co-workers. Unless we are honest about who we are and are able to share with those who love us what our lives are like, they will not know how to help us. We need those allies in this struggle to achieve equality across the board to realize all of our civil rights.

Great advances have been made in changing people’s attitudes and eliminating ignorance about the gay community even in my wonderful state of Wyoming. At least I thought so, until I read the readers’ comments following an article about the ten year observance of Matt’s death in the Cheyenne, Wyoming newspaper.

I understand that the readers who take the time to write in are doing so because they absolutely disagree with the article and those who do agree won’t bother to write comments. However, it brought home to me how much work is left to do to make the world an accepting place. The level of ignorance is astounding. The continuing belief that what happened to Matt was not a hate crime and the notion that ‘special people shouldn’t have special rights’, is beyond my comprehension. The level of ‘hate’ is frightening.

The Foundation staff is very committed to doing all they can to ensure the message - ‘erase hate’ - is one that is known to the community and its allies as well as those who are trying learn more about the Foundation and the LGBT community at large. It is ignorance that ultimately results in hate and that may escalate into physical violence. The only way to combat the ignorance is to educate and tell our stories.

We are all aware of how important this election cycle is to all of us. Please take the time to know the issues and what is at stake for the LGBT community. Share your stories with those who care about you. It is the only way they will know how to vote to support you.

The privilege of having the right to vote is also a responsibility. We must remember that we are not voting only for a new President but also for representatives at the local, county, state and national level. Please vote and encourage everyone you know to vote. Apathy is unacceptable. We are at a cross roads in the movement and we need to show our support for those who support the LGBT community. We are all hoping the next ten years will be our time.

If you wish to learn more about the Foundation and the work we are doing now, please visit www.MatthewShepard.org or www.MatthewsPlace.com

Thank you again for being a part of what we do.

Sincerely,
Judy Shepard

Right Back where I started

I knew I shouldn't have endorsed Obama. I had a feeling I'd regret it. Now I am taking back my endorsement. Wanna know why? Did anyone see last night VP debate? If you did then you most likely know why I'm pissed. If you didn't, here goes... Asked if he would support gay marriage, Biden said: "No. Barack Obama nor I support redefining from a civil side what constitutes marriage." FUCK THEM!!! I expected that from John McCain and Satan Palin and even she suprised me by saying "No one would ever propose, not in a McCain-Palin administration, to do anything to prohibit, say, visitations in a hospital or contracts being signed," At least they both agreed on that. But that's it.

I am now back to where I was originally, with less than a month til election day, I am writing in HILLARY CLINTON for President. No matter how I vote I get screwed over, so I may as well vote my conscience. Th only good thing about this upcoming election is that Bush will be out of office. Thank GOD!!!!

To read about thier gay rights stance, Click here.

This will Shock and Amaze You

I'm Not Kidding!!!!





You'll be blown away





For Real Though





OK, You were WARNED






Clay Aiken is GAY!!!!!!!!!

OK Pick yourself off the Floor.

I told you it was shocking.

Whew! My heart can't take another suprise like that. Who's next, Richard Simmons?

A Christmas Story and Indians Fight

We went to Cleveland this weekend to catch a Tribe game and visit the Christmas Story House. The Indians beat teh Detrit Tigers 6-5 with a bottom of the 9th win. As if that wasn't exciting enough, there was also a fight between that putz Gary Sheffield and Fausto Carmona. Sweet, huh!!!Oh and it was fireworks night. The Tribe, a fight, beer, and fireworks. What could be better?
Then the highlight of my weekend is when Tim and I went to the Christmas Story House. You know, the house were Ralphie gets his Red Rider BB Gun. It was filmed in Cleveland in 1982. The house is awesome, with alot of movie memorabilia and touring the original house which is set up to replicate the movie set. Go if you love the movie or you'll shoot your eye out!

Always Remember 9-11-2001

Hottie HOF Inductee #2

My Jakey-poo is now being retired from my BF list (sigh, weep). AHHH I love my Jake. It doesn't mean that I love you any less, but alas my hundreds of fans (OK Lothian and StreetVixn) need some fresh meat in Hottieville. That doesn't mean I won't post hot pics of him whenever I need my Jakey-poo fix. I am working on the a New revamped BF list for Oct. filled with all kinds of hotties. Stay tuned!!!

Maybe I should become a bum

It certainly would make life easier than going to work everyday, dealing with hassles of bills, and still not liking where you are in life. I know, another depressing blog entry... blah.... but I am sick of being excited about a new job only for it to suck as bad as the rest, knowing that I can't just up and quit without a plan.

Ok here's the sitch. I was written up at work on Saturday. I know it shouldn't be a big deal, but this one just bites my ass the wrong way. Here's what happened. I was the manager on duty at work on Thursday. We were sooooooo slow. I was scheduled til 6. At 5 a third co-worker came in which meant instead of 2 of us standing around doing nothing, there was now 3 of us standing around doing nothing. Since we were slow and breaks were covered, I called and left a vm with the manager letting here know how dead we were and I was taking off at about 5:30. No big whoop especially sionce I had been there since 8:45 (15 min early mind you). A problem arose with a customer that that I dealt with and it kept me there til 5:45. I left shortly thereafter. Spring forward to Saturday. I came in almost a full hour early, because it was Saturday and I knew we'd be busy (plus if truth be known, I thought I was in at noon instead of 1). The manager took me to the back office and told me that I hadn't "asked her permission to leave early on Thursday" and she was writing me up. I was not only shocked, but also incredibly pissed over the whole ordeal.

I hadn't spoken to her, other than work related issues, since the incident happened until yesterday. She wanted us to resolve this issue and put it behind us. Fat chance of that happening. Once we got to talk, I let her have it. Telling her how ridiculous it was for her to write me up for something so insignificant and unimportant. I told her that had I not been in shock, I wouldn't have signed it. Furthermore, I told her that I will never come in early, leave early, or stay 1 minute past my scheduled time if she is going to be that strict. Period!! She said I was taking it to extremes. Maybe I am. But in all my years of retail mgmt, I have never been written up, and I never thought I would for something so trivial.

Unfortch, I need to pay my bills so I can't just up and quit. I actually like this job. For retail, it's not bad. But I am going to go back out on that job hunting journey to see what else is out there. I don't think I can work with the manager knowing that every little thing I do is going to be subject to formal disciplinary action. I don't and won't work that way.

I also have an appointment with my ortho surgeon on Tuesday. My ankle is really hurting again. So much so that I am thinking of purchasing a cane to walk with. I am wearing my brace again and it's not helping. I'm not sure what else can be done. I am flat out rejecting any more surgeries. I can't take that again. This is part of the reason why I can't quit my job, I need health insurance. I may have to start physical therapy again, and it ain't cheap. Can we say "Universal Health Care" anyone. Damn it, why couldn't Hillary have won!

Thanks for letting me vent. I promise more fun and gayety will ensue soon.

Reluctantly I'm voting for....

I still don't like him or trust him, but ultimately he's better than any Republican. I'm hoping he turns out to be a great President, but I'm not holding my breathe.Maybe I should, afterall he is he Obamessiah, he'd be able to bring me back to life. If only Hillary had won.

Um... Okaaaaaayyyy!

BREAKING NEWS!!! A new Gayby boy for Gaykin (Ooops, I mean Clay Aiken.

WTF is going on. The gayest man on earth (even gayer than Richard Simmons or Carson Kressley) had a baby. At least Gaykin had little trouble during the delivery, I mean a small gayby should be able to slip through that hole. C'mon girl who you foolin? You just need to come on out and bring Anderson Cooper witchu. Oy Vey, I need a drink!

Cool It Now!

Things are finally looking up. Weber is improving each day. The hot water heater has been replaced. And the AC unit isn't broken, it was dirty. The Hot (and I do mean HOT) repairman came over today and fixed my unit (sounds dirty doesn't it). I signed up for a bi-yearly anal cleaning (I mean, HVAC cleaning) and he will be the one performing it. MMMmmmm. I'm dirty, he can come clean me so I work properly. Whew, It's getting in here. I thought the AC was fixed. Damn, he needs to CUM back over to take a looksy.

Hottie Hall of Fame Inductee #1

I'm retiring several of my boyfriends and putting them in my new Hottie HOF. This way I can eternally adore them and put some new hot studs on my new monthly BF list premiering later this week. My first BF entering the HOF is Batman himself, CHRISTIAN BALE.

OMG! What else...

Have you ever had one of those weeks when everything goes wrong? Welcome to my week. First Weber has a stroke (thankfully, he's getting better each day), then our hot water heater goes ka-poot ($450 to get a new one installed), then my beloved Golden Girl dies (not big in the scheme of things, but it makes for a better bitch session), and finally our freon is out in our central air unit and lord only knows how much that will cost to replace. OY VEY! What's next? Locust infestation? I need to win the lottery.

National Gay Day of Mourning

Friday is a National Day of Mourning in the gay world in honor of our beloved Estelle Getty. On what would have been her 85th birthday, cable channel Lifetime will pay tribute to her with a Golden Girls marathon. Lifetime TV is airing a 10-episode marathon of Sophia Petrillo-centric episodes of The Golden Girls tomorrow afternoon from 12PM - 5PM in honor of the passing of Estelle Getty. The network has added one more extra little tribute to her memory by showing a brief memorial to Estelle during commercial breaks of each re-run episode of the show that they’ve been airing since her passing.

I'll be DVRing the marathon as I have to work. I can't believe the malls are open tomorrow. Don't they realize that us queens are in mourning. We Love you Estelle. Rest In Peace.

What's Going On?

I have alot to update you on as I have been lazy in my blogging lately. First off, Weber, my 10 year old lab, had a stroke on Saturday. He was wobbly and falling over when lifting his leg to pee. I, naturally, have been beside myself with worry. We went to the vet on Monday. The Dr gave Weber some anti-dizzy pills which luckily has helped. He is better, but still a bit wobbly. Unfortunately he may never get his full mobility back. But at least we still have him and he is still having a good life. Thanks to all of you have been texting about me about him. I don't know what I would have done if it was worse and we lost him.

I have good news on a personal front. I am finally at a job that I am not only going to be successful at, but I love as well. I am assistant manager for Moochie and Co. which is an upscale pet boutique. What I love the most about this company is that they are very diverse and accepting without all the corporate bs that happens in retail. They even have a gay prde section on their website. The owner personally called to welcome me to the company. I have never had that happen at any job before. I think I have finally found where I am supposed to be.

Estelle Getty, my beloved Golden Girl!!!

Sad, sad news today!!! One of my girls has passed away. Estelle Getty... aka.. Sophia Petrillo dies today at age 84. As all of you know, the Golden Girls is my alltime favorite tv show. I am glad that I own all of the dvds and she will live on forever through Sophia. And yes I'm wearing my black veil in memoriam (with black pumps, of course). Just the way Estelle would have wanted.

Happy 4th of Jue-Lie

In observance of the most white trash holiday in America, drink some beer, eat some wieners, set off some firecrackers, beat your wife, and spend the night in jail. Nothing says America, like the 4th of July, pronounced Jue-Lie.

The Obamessiah is at it again

Ok all you Obamessiahs, here's yet another reason why I am not voting for him. He is going to continue Bush's faith based programs which include hiring and firing based on faith. First he comes out against the California gay marriages stating Marriage is between a man and a woman, now he is pushing this religious crap. I am going to keep sending this message in hopes that people think before they vote.

McCain is not any better, he is going to push a gay marriage federal ban, and most likely keep us in Iraq forever. Neither is a good choice. I am going to WRITE IN my vote for HILLARY CLINTON. At least my conscience will be clear and the chips will fall as they may. The only exceptions as of now would be if McCain picks an uber conservative asshole like Romney or Huckabee as his running mate, or of cousre unless Obama wisens up and chooses Hillary as his running mate. But I don't see that happening.

Maybe there is still hope.....

Will Hillary Clinton follow the suit of Theodore Roosevelt who ran as an independent candidate after loosing the nomination of the Republican Party in 1912? According to some members of the former first lady's inner circle, such a possibility is seriously considered. Joe Rohtstein of U.S. Politics Today wrote on April 24 that Clinton as an independent would win among women and Hispanics, defeating Obama in most populous states and endangering McCain in the South. If the Republican candidate performed poorly, she would stand a chance to win the entire national presidential election.

I HOPE SO!!! If not, I am writing her name in on the ballot. I am not voting for Obama as much as his cult members want me to. I would vote for McCain, but frankly I've had enough of Republican fuck-ups. It's Hillary or bust for me. I am going to post a message of support for this movement on Hillary's official campaign site. I encourage all of us Hillarians to do the same. Just say no to Obama!!!!

I'm gonna be committed!

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Lazy I guess. Let's see what's been going on since I posted last. Oh yeah, I quit my job and have a new one. I know I know! I hate the bug job. I just never fit in. I woke up with heart palpitations one day, obviously from stress about work, Tim told me to quit. My health is way more important. So what am I doing now. I am back to my old employer, Papyrus. I loved working there but alas they closed my store a year and a half ago. I am now at another store as a third key manager. I am stress free, except for those damn papers. I am still going on interviews. I am not giving up on working in marketing. I now just don't have to rush into anything.

I also have some big news. Tim and I are going to be committed. Yep, that's right... COMMITTED... as in married. Our 10 year anniversary (can you believe he put up with me that long) is next March. We have been planning on having a party for it anyway, so we decided to have a short ceremony before hand.The date is Saturday March 28, time and place are TBD. Don't worry invitations will be send out in the Fall sometime. It's fun doing the planning, and challenging to stay within our miniscule budget. I think we are going to Orlando afterwards to spend the week with friends and have fun in the Florida sun. Maybe go to the "P" to get our groove on. We'll see. Anyway. I'll be posting more as time goes on.

Here we go again!!!

Dish sex-bias ban voted down
By Kimberly S. Johnson
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 06/06/2008 12:22:14 AM MDT


Dish Network shareholders shot down a proposal Thursday that would bar the company from discriminating against employees based on their sexual orientation.

At the company's annual meeting, a representative for the New York City Employees Retirement System — which holds 533,032 shares — floated a resolution to add a clause in the company's equal-opportunity policy that would prohibit discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees. More than 90 percent of voters rejected it.

"It needs to be clearly stated so employees understand they're protected," said Lewis Thomp son, a local representative for NYCERS. "We knew it was going to be rejected. . . . (Chairman and chief executive Charlie) Ergen owns 80 percent of the stock."

Executives insisted that GLBT employees are not subject to harassment at the company, which follows federal anti-discrimination guidelines, which do not include sexual orientation. The board of directors recommended that shareholders vote against the resolution.

Colorado has an anti-discrimination law protecting gay employees, signed by Gov. Bill Ritter last year. Ergen said the company follows state law in Colorado.

"We just don't appreciate the proposal," he said.


I have Dish Network and just sent them a "nice" email asking to get out of my contract because I am not supporting a company who discriminates against me. Please send them correspondence flooding their inbox staing your disappointment in the companies non-inclusion. The link to email is http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/customer_service/contact_us/email/index.asp

On another note, I'll be posting another blog in the next few days about my work drama. It's more of the same for me. BLAH BLAH BLAH!!!!

Gay problem solved

So I was wiggin out over coming out at work after a gay slur was spoken by a employee. But I had nothing to fear. I spoke with my boss about my concerns. He said that if anything is ever directed towards me, it won't be tolerated. It is considered sexual harrassment. He said that they figured I was gay when I gave my direct deposit check to the owner. It was briefly discussed and was decided that as long as I do my work, it doesn't matter. I was told to just be myself and not worry about it. I may not like the job, but at least I have nothing to fear about working there.

I also want to thank all the well wishes I recieved about this. I appreciate it and won't forget it.

My Gay Problem

Just when everything was starting to go well, a problem arises. As many of you know I am working as a routing manager for a local exterminating company. I decide to go into this job without discussing my personal life to anyone. So far it has worked out well. I am getting the hang of the job, and starting to settle in to the position. Then today happened. A couple of exterminating techs were talking about going to a house owned by two "fags", one of the techs said " If one of those sissy faggots come near me, I'll pop em". Now I am not sensitive when it comes to gay jokes or even stereotyping. It is fine as long as they is made in fun or non-threatening meaning. This was not said in fun, he meant it.

So I am going to speak with the owner tomorrow morning about it. I don't want to get anyone in trouble, in fact, I am not going to say who the tech was who said it. I want to know that he condones this and that he will make sure I am comfortable and safe at work. Like I said, I am not telling anyone about my personal life. All they know is that I have 2 dogs and 2 roommates. I hope I am doing the right thing. I just can't work fora company that tolerates this type of behavior. They have a very strict sexual harrassment policy, so I am hopeful that it includes sexual orientation. If not, I guess I'll be looking for a new job again. Let's hope it doesn't come to that.

What's happenin' hot stuff?

Many of you have asked me how things are going with my new job. It started out not so great. First off, I had a terrible sinus infection which made me feel like shit and not wanting to be at work. I am finally getting over that, thankfully. The job itself is not my dream job by any means. I schedule the exterminating techs on thier daily routes. Not as easy as it would seem. It's quite complicated, mainly because the company hasn't gone to doing the routing on computers yet. They are working on it though. So everything is done by hand. It's tedious, boring, and not fun. But on the bright side, I love the girls in the office and my boss is awesome. The techs are pretty cool (with exception of one old grouchy man who complains about every route given to him). Overall it's getting better. I don't hate it, but I do not like working 5 1/2 days. Working from 8-12 every Sat sucks. However, I'll most likely be there a while. I am not going to stop looking for a marketing job though. That's what I want to do and I am going to find it eventually. In the meantime however, this'll do. Plus the pay is great so I can't complain too much.

Tim and I are going to see Narnia this Saturday night. I loved the first one and have reserved seats for this weekend. I'll do a review next week. Then come Indiana Jones, which I am so stoked for. I have been looking forward to this one all year. Raiders was my fav movie growing up. Only a week to go.

Well I'm off to get some bugs killed. TTYL!!!!

I'm Buggin'

My first 2 days on the job weren't too terribly exciting. Yesterday I spent the day reading and watching videos. Today I spent the day with an exterminator on a route. It was fun, I guess. Thankfully I didn't see any creepy crawlies. I start my real training on Monday. I think I'll like the job. It's gonna be stressful, but should be able to do it well. The staff is great so far and I have even met a new hag for the harem (a fellow Madonna junkie).

Speaking of Madonna, her new CD Hard Candy is terrific. One of her best CDs since Ray of Light. Take a listen on Itunes, It's worth a listen. Invincible is the best song.

Well I gotta go to bed. Workin is hard.

Fred = Godess of Luck

What a Tuesday I had! Tim and I went to Cleveland to see the B-52's at the House of Blues (more on that in a moment). Our Tuesday started out by shopping in Lakewood (the gay hood), we went to a super cool retro shop called Flower Child. While we were in there, we ran into Fred Schneider of the B-52's. He was way nice and even signed my Funplex CD, which you all need to buy, it's totally RAD! (where did that come from?!). Ok, so my day started off awesome.

Back at the hotel, I checked emails and found out that I was chosen as the Routing Manager for a local exterminating company here in town. Sweet!!!! I start today. It is a great job, with an established company (70 yrs old), meaning they won't be going out of business anytime soon. Plus as a bonus, I am being paid more than I ever have in my life. NO MORE PAPERS TO DELIVER EVER!!!! So you see, Fred brought me good luck.


The B-52's are new favorite band. They were incredible live. Tim and I were sweating our asses off by the time the show was over. From "Pump" to "Rock Lobster", they didn't disappoint. Kate looked hot, Cindy looked stoned, Keith was jammin on the guitar, and Fred was flambouyant as ever. If you ever get a chance to see them, GO. Tiiiin Roooooof.... Rusted!

Well I'm off to work. I'll update you on how it goes. Don't want to be late my first day.

My bail is $565

This is fun to do! Just read the "offense" and if you've done it, you owe that fine. Keep going until you've read each "offense" and add up your total fine. Title your bulletin "My Bail is $...." You don't have to confess your answers, just the amount of your fine :]


Smoked pot -- $10

Injected a drug -- $15

Did acid -- $5

Ever had sex at church -- $25

Woke up in the morning and didn't know the person next to you-- $40

Yelled at someone you didn't even know -- $10

Had sex with someone on My Space -- $25

Cut yourself -- $15

Had sex for money -- $100

Stripped for money -- $35

Vandalized something -- $20

Had sex on your parents' bed -- $10

Beat up someone -- $20

Been jumped -- $10

Crossed dressed -- $10

Given money to stripper -- $25

Skipped school/work -- $15

Been in love with a stripper -- $20

Kissed some one who's name you didn't know --$10

Ran a red light on purpose -- $10

Hit on some one of the same sex while at work-- $15

Ever drive drunk -- $20

Cheated on an exam -- $25

Had the police tell you to turn down your music -- $20

Ever got drunk at work, or went to work while still drunk -- $50

Used toys while having sex -- $30

Got drunk, passed out and don't remember the night before -- $20

Punched someone -- $10

Broken something in anger -- $5

Went skinny dipping -- $5

Had sex in a pool -- $20

Gotten pregnant/gotten somone pregnant on accident -- $45

Lied to your parents -- $5

Kissed someone of the same sex -- $10

Had sex with someone of the same sex -- $20

Threatened to kill someone and meant it -- $40

Cheated on your significant other -- $10

Masturbated -- $10

Hit something with your car but didn't tell anyone -- $35

Cheated on your significant other with their relative or close friend --$20

Done oral -- $5

Got oral -- $5

Done / got oral in a car while it was moving-- $25

Stole something -- $10

Prank called 911 or the police -- $25

Lied to your friends about having sex -- $10

Had sex with someone in jail -- $25

Made a nasty home video -- $15

Had a threesome -- $50

Ate something off the floor -- $5

Had sex in the wild -- $20

Lied about your age -- $5

Been in the same room while someone was having sex -- $25

You own a fake ID -- $ 10

You've used a fake ID -- $30

Stole something worth over more than a hundred dollars -- $20

Had sex with someone 10 years older -- $20

Had sex with someone under 21 and you are over 27 -- $25

Been in love with two people or more at the same time -- $50

Said you love someone but didn't mean it -- $25

Went streaking -- $5

Went streaking in broad daylight -- $15

Been arrested -- $5

Spent time in jail -- $15

Peed in the pool -- $5

Have consumed alcohol -- $10

Played spin the bottle -- $5

Done something you regret -- $20

Gotten a speeding ticket -- $20

Had sex with your best friend -- $20

Smoke/used to smoke everyday -- $25

Had sex with someone you work with at work --$25

Lied to your mate -- $5

Lied to your mate about the sex being good -- $25

Okay, now tally up your answers. Put your total in comments. DAMN, $565. I've been bad!!!!

The Curse of Sanjaya!!

Looks like my Papaya, Sanjaya that is, is STILL making headlines, a year after he was eliminated from American Idol. E! Online asserts that since that fateful day when Sanjaya was given the boot, Tuesday night Idol shows have lost 1.5 million viewers and Wednesday night results shows have lost 3 million viewers.

HA! That must be why my hot Aussie was kicked off last week. Just wait my pretties, the curse of Sanjaya will get you all!!!!

Avenue Q

Tim and I went to see "Avenue Q" here in Columbus last night. It is one of the funniest, best shows I've seen. It's no "Wicked" mind you, but still a great show. If you ever wanted to see puppets having sex (and let's face it, who has thought about it), find out what happened to Gary Coleman (what you talkin' bout Willis?), see a slutty puppet die and miraculously be "re-born", and go through the trials and tribulations of a puppet who comes out of the closet, then this show is for you. It also has a fun filled musical score including "It sucks to be me" and "If I were Gay, which I'm not". Go see it if you have the chance.

This election is a mess!!!

First off, I want to apologize for not blogging recently. I have no excuse other than laziness. I have nothing going on to keep me from posting regularly. Forgive me, faithful readers. I've been bad... Spank Me!!

I am so fed up with this Presidential Election. It looks like Obama will get the nom, along with McCain. Ok you know by now that I am not an Obama fan. He isn't gay friendly, he is shifty, and I still have no clue what he stands for. What's worse, I simply don't trust him. On the other side, John McCain is trustworthy. That's the only good thing I can say about him. At least we know where he stands on issues and he isn't a crook like Bush. But I can't and won't vote Republican. Bush has destroyed any chances of that. So what to do. Basically I have three choices, swallow hard (which I have done in the past, but that's a different story) and vote for Obama, Vote for Ralph Nadar (basicaly throwing away my vote), or not vote at all (which I don't beleive in). Let me know what you are planning to do. It's tough!

Painting on a rainy day

Columbus has such terrific weather. One week ago we were digging out of the biggest snowstorm in Columbus history with 20.5 inches of snow in 24 hours. Today we have 2-4 inches of rain and 55 degrees. So what else is there to do on such a rainy day but paint our bathroom. BTW, did I mention that I hate painting. Well I do. Although I must admit I like the outcome once finished. I am not one for white anything. Out bathroom is one of the last rooms we have painted. I decided to paint the ceiling olive green and the trim golden yellow. The walls are such that they can't be painted. They have some type of laminate on them. I don't hate the color (off white and gray) but it can't be changed unless we tear down the wall.

Oh well, I'm done with my break. Best get back to painting. The hall and bedroom are next respectively.

Help, they're after me Lucky Charms

Happy St. Patricks Day!!!

Lordy Lordy....

It's official. I am not longer a princess. Now I'm an old queen. Today I am 40. Say it with me, Four-Tee. Still doesn't sound good. They say that 40 is the new 30. Horse shit. 40 is the new 39. I sure as hell don't feel like I did when I turned 30. I have aches in places I didn't know existed, pains in new areas, and more chronic conditions than a healthy 30 year old will ever have.

That's not to say that I am over the hill. No. I'm near the hilltop, but not quite over it yet. Still creeping towards the top to make that slow, painful descent to seniorhood. There are a few advantages to being my age. 1. I don't get carded anymore. 2. I'm still too young to join AARP. Ok that's all the advantages I can think of.

As for what I am doing today. Bowling. I decided to have a bowling party with my friends. I can get my aggressions out, drink beer, eat pizza, and laugh at people who bowl worse than me. So I'm now old. At least Tim is still older than me. Ha!

For Lothian and Laura

Look who tops the list of the smelliest actor. A poll taken on MSNBC, decides which actor looks like they smell. I can't believe Brad Pitt or Johnny Knoxville aren't on the list. Lothian, your fav is the smelliest.... Laura, your fav pirate is 3rd.

1. Colin Farrell
What is it about otherwise handsome A-listers who endeavor to look smelly? It’s as though the effort it takes to look good on film is such a burden, they just give up in their off time. Take Colin Farrell. The greasy locks, the poorly groomed beard, the rumpled clothes — he sets the bar for stinky-chic awfully high. Colin’s infinite pack-a-day smoking habit — seriously, he’s always smoking a cigarette — only adds to the list of malodorous evidence. And it’s not like he’s always looked like a stink bomb. Just a few years back Colin sported the standard freshly showered look we all know and love, but it seems like the more successful he gets, the grimier he looks.

2. Matthew McConaughey
It’s not hard to build the stinky case for Matthew McConaughey. The unkempt hair and beach bum lifestyle hardly rank a mention when the man himself admits he eschews deodorant. He wouldn’t even break the ban when his “Fool’s Gold” co-star, Kate Hudson, complained about his body odor. “She always brings a salt rock, which is some natural deodorant, and says, ‘Would you please put this on?’” But her efforts were in vain. “I just never wore it. No cologne, no deodorant.” In fact, Matthew defends himself by insisting no other co-stars ever mentioned it. (Note to Matthew: Sometimes when you reek of B.O., people try to be nice by not telling you that you reek of B.O. This does not mean that you don’t reek of B.O. Just FYI.)

3. Johnny Depp
It must be hard being the most desirable man in the world. Maybe that’s why Johnny Depp hides behind cartoonishly awful ensembles, like his ill-fitting pants, the grungy fedoras and those plucked-fresh-from-the-dumpster shoes. I can’t tell you how many times my best gal pal and I have sighed at the sight of Johnny only to add, “too bad he probably smells like cigarettes and dirty clothes.” We won’t ever get close enough to find out, but still! And not to belabor the cigarette thing, but Johnny smokes hand-rolled sticks exclusively. So all that foul gunk that normally ends up in a filter? It coats his hands and teeth instead.

4. Jared Leto
A virtual chameleon of the grubby vibe, Jared Leto’s not content to rock just one dirty look. Hipster grossout? Check. Unwashed hippy dude? Check. Icky emo? You know it! Jared even went through a dingy spray-on tan phase à la LiLo. On occasion, he cleans up his act, but that doesn’t discount the greater trend towards trashy. And it’s not just the perpetually stringy hair or days worth of eyeliner that gives the not-so-fresh tip off, it’s the whole unwashed package. Oh, well, it’s not like any of it is holding Jared back. Every twenty-something it-girl in Hollywood happily dates him regardless of what he smells like.

5. Orlando Bloom
What happened to fresh-faced Orlando Bloom circa 2003? Remember that clean-cut cutie at the “Lord of the Rings” premieres? Sigh. Seems like a greasy haired doppelganger took his place ages ago. Maybe after three “Pirates of the Caribbean” installments the poor hygiene pirate’s life actually took hold. Whatever it is, it’s not a good look for him. Orlando’s girlfriend reportedly thinks so, too. “He’ll wear the same jeans for a week before he throws them in the washer.” And if that wasn’t specific enough, “Same goes for his sweaters, T-shirts and socks.” Ew!