If clergy want to protect a relationship let them take THE SACRED BONDS OF MATRIMONY and let MARRIAGE remain a matter of contract law? – Harvey Fierstein
‘Age’ is the acceptance of a term of years. But maturity is the glory of years. – Martha Graham
The past couple of days have been very challenging for me. I have been getting lots of input from others on where my life should be now, or shouldn’t be. Sort of strange how people can always tell you what your life should be, yet when you really examine theirs it is nothing like they suggest for you. Go figure! I’ve been trying to understand these comments and really am really trying to understand where they are coming from. Are they really trying to help me, and/or point out my successes or are they just trying to tear me down more? Would friends do that to friends? Are we all so shallow that in friendship, we would rather put down another friend for sake of facing our own fears? It was suggested many months ago, that I would see a honeymoon period come to an end at some point...
By Guest Author Jon Fairbanks- Gay Travel Team Member and www.gaytravel.com Yes, most LGBT travelers know West Hollywood is the focal point of gay and lesbian life in the greater Los Angeles area. WeHo offers great clubs, restaurants and boutiques, making it a bona fide queer mecca. What’s the one thing you won’t find in this metropolitan gayborhood? The beach. If you’re not interested in going on an expedition through the concrete jungle, head west to Santa Monica. Very fab, very gay. Santa Monica is known for its laid-back atmosphere, world class hotels and beautiful beach area. What gay tourists might not realize is that there are several activities geared toward LGBT travelers. First and foremost you must find a great hotel located close to the beach. Loews Santa Monica is a luxurious, gay-friendly property that hosts same-sex commitment ceremonies on-site. After you’ve checked in, strip down, throw on your bathing suit and...
By Guest Author Jeff Hammerberg, the Founding CEO of www.GayRealEstate.com Reducing the amount of materials and energy required to build or maintain a home can help to substantially reduce your carbon footprint. At the same time, a green approach to home ownership ensures greater peace of mind, physical comfort, and preservation of a sustainable investment over the lifetime of the home. Save money while living a more responsible green lifestyle – whether buying a condo, remodeling a home, planning new construction, or just wanting to take simple environmentally conscious steps forward. Here are some of the many interesting paths to a greener home: Construction Methods The use of recycled materials; formaldehyde-free insulation, nontoxic paint, and intelligent energy-aware construction methods are just a few of the ways to create a more Earth-friendly home. · Optimum Value Engineering (OVE) techniques are those design and framing strategies for wood or “stick-built” construction...