Happy Boston Gay Pride! June 14, 2008
Posted by disneybear in : Bear and Gay News, Dieting ,Today was Gay Pride in Boston. Mike and I hadn’t been in the last two years because the weather hadn’t seemed to inviting. Today was a beautiful day and we had a nice time. It was really fun to link up with friends that we hadn’t seen in a long time, as well as make some new ones! For years I have always headed to Bennigan’s after the parade and had their Monte Cristo sandwich. This year was no exception. Although the sandwich is exceptionally greasy and unhealthy, it is definitely a tradition I wanted to follow for another year. I doubt I will be able to stomach it ever again after my gastric bypass next week. It was a sad farewell, but I am sure that I can find much more healthier things in the future!!
Congratulations to Gays and Lesbians of California! May 17, 2008
Posted by disneybear in : Bear and Gay News, In the News ,Only 48 more states to go before equality is truly all over the United States. Whether gays marry is no one else’s business other than the couple involved!
Calpernia Addams April 16, 2008
Posted by disneybear in : Bear and Gay News, TV, Film, and Media ,OK, I admit it. I am fascinated by Logo’s Transamerican Love Story and Calpernia Addams! I first heard of Calpernia when I saw the excellent movie, Soldier’s Girl. Soldier’s Girl is the tragic true story of Private Barry Winchell who was murdered by his fellow soldiers when they found out he was dating a transgendered woman. Now, the real Calpernia is starring in her own dating show reminiscent of The Bachelor. Eight suitors vie for her affection, including a female to male transgender! The men are ruthless to one another in their competition for Calpernia’s attention. I found myself not liking any of them, and not one of them worthy. I truly hope that Ms. Addams finds a true love one day. She really comes across no different than any of us, and deserves the happiness we all seek.
Whoopi Goldberg is an honorary “Bear” February 21, 2008
Posted by disneybear in : Bear and Gay News, This 'n That , 1 comment so farToday I was watching The View with Whoopie Goldberg and the name of Actor Ed Harris came up. At hearing his name, Whoop let out a quite audible, “Woof”! I nominate Whoopie as an honorary bear!
The Gays are Coming! The Gays are Coming! January 4, 2008
Posted by disneybear in : Bear and Gay News, In the News , 2 commentsCan you believe this trash being sold by the American Family Association? What a complete load of bullshit. Substitute the word jew, black, or muslim for the word homosexual and you will truly see what a bunch of intolerant bigots these people are. I still haven’t received the memo from gay headquarters to take over my town.
P.S. Don’t tell the American Family Association that we have already taken over!
Fred Phelps .. The Music Video November 1, 2007
Posted by disneybear in : Bear and Gay News, In the News ,I almost forget this wonderful gem from Fred Phelps, The Westboro Church.
I truly hope they get sued from Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie for this blatant rip-off of their song, We Are The World.
“Reverend” Fred Phelps Finally Gets Some Discomfort!
Posted by disneybear in : Bear and Gay News, In the News ,I am so glad that this moron and his church are finally getting hit back for a change. They are despicable human beings and have caused so much pain and suffering to people around the globe with their message of hate. I truly hope that they lose any appeals that they may pursue.
So Dumbledore is Gay October 21, 2007
Posted by disneybear in : Bear and Gay News, TV, Film, and Media , 2 commentsWow! One of the most beloved children’s books has a lead gay character! He not only is gay, but he is not a villain for once. This gives the religious right even more reason to hate the Harry Potter Series!
Judy Francesconi New Lesbian Calendar Out! October 18, 2007
Posted by disneybear in : Bear and Gay News, This 'n That ,My dear friend Judy Francesconi has just published her 2008 Lesbian Calendar. I thought I would give her a plug since I just finished her website, and all the links will help her out too. I also designed the cover of this year’s calendar so it is about me too!
Senator Tom Harkin is my Hero! September 27, 2007
Posted by disneybear in : Bear and Gay News, In the News , 1 comment so farLove is Spreading Over the World June 27, 2007
Posted by disneybear in : Bear and Gay News, In the News, My Videos , 3 commentsHere is a little slide show I made celebrating marriage for gays and lesbians!
Lawmakers Vote No In Massachusetts To Putting Marriage Amendment On Ballot! June 14, 2007
Posted by disneybear in : Bear and Gay News, In the News ,Thank You! Thank you to all the lawmakers who did the right thing and not let my civil rights be put to a popular vote!
Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy!
Big Day For Gay Marriage
Posted by disneybear in : Bear and Gay News, In the News , 1 comment so farToday is a big day for gay marriage. Today.. people who I don’t know, will decide whether more people who I don’t know, will decide if people as myself deserve the same rights that they so richly enjoy. What a country!
Bay Windows is live blogging the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention. I want to watch live but have to study!
Doug Obey Loses! May 16, 2007
Posted by disneybear in : Bear and Gay News, In the News ,Yes, Mr. Authoritarian may have had more votes in my neck of the woods, but thankfully he was rightfully trounced in Dedham, Massachusetts to Paul McMurty, the winner of the Massachusetts 11th District State Representative seat. The virus of “Obey” signs can now retreat from the planet…restoring our oxygen!
Vote for Doug Obey…Not! May 8, 2007
Posted by disneybear in : Bear and Gay News, This 'n That , 5 commentsI am so sick of politicians bombarding my phone line, mailbox, and life. I get so many calls telling me to vote for this one… vote for that one. Candidate for State Representative Doug Obey is hands down the worst! He is everywhere! Signs on lawns, phone calls, and way too many fliers. My biggest problem with him is his name….Obey! I’m not voting for anyone that has a name with that much authoritarianism! Yes he says it sounds like oh-bee, but Obey, is oh-bay… no matter what you tell yourself. Today, Mr. Obey really kicked it up a notch by appearing at my front door! Now this man was actually invading my personal space! I decided I must confront him and find out what he is about, or at least to try and stop his virus-like campaign. I knew I must proceed cautiously, lest my house might somehow be plastered with Obey signs… shutting out all my oxygen. I opened the door.
Mr. Authoritarian shook my hand and introduced himself, little did he know what he was in for. Being the gay activist that I have become, my first question was, “What do you think about gay marriage?” Mr. O. looked at me and said, “I think the people should vote on it.” Bzzzzzzzz, wrong answer. I told him how I felt that there is no way a majority should be allowed to vote on a minority’s civil rights. I told him that there is no way the gay community can compete with the money that is being poured into writing discrimination in constitutions across the country from the religious right. He told me we had the most money and power. I told him he was wrong. He told me I should have equal rights, but that it shouldn’t be called marriage, because it offends a lot of religious people. I told him we have separation of church and state. He told me he was against civil unions too, but says there should be something else that grants the same rights as marriage to gays and lesbians. I told him about separate but equal laws, and he had no idea there were such a thing. He told me that if it were put to a vote to grant the same rights to gays and lesbians it would pass. I told him he was wrong and naive. He told me that I was not legally married because the courts decided whether I could be married. I told him I was legally married in Massachusetts. He told me that if I was legally married then the people who wrote the constitution meant for gays to be married. I told him that was ridiculous, and that the constitution has changed since it was written, and will continue to change. He told me that marriage has not changed for thousands of years and was always one man, one woman. I told him that in some cultures it is one man and many women, that women were property, and that marriage has changed many times over thousands of years. He asked me what if men in the United States wanted to have more than one wife? I told him that is not the issue, they still can marry at least one person whom they love, while gays and lesbians cannot except in Massachusetts. He told me that discrimination doesn’t go on here in Massachusetts, I told him it most surely does. I told him that if one straight man stands up against the discrimination against gays and lesbians, he has far more power for change than 10 gay activists. He told me he has to represent his constituents, I told him that should include his minority ones also.
There was so much that I wanted to say and yet I felt so unprepared for the debate. I only like to state facts when I debate and it was clear to me Doug Obey was sorely misinformed, yet felt free to state things he knew nothing about. He really needs to learn about discrimination, the power of mob rule, and he needs attend a good course on the constitution, the founding fathers, and constitutional law. He is extremely out of touch with the needs of minorities and doesn’t even know that if the constitutional amendment passes… those of us that are married will still remain so. I wish that I could have studied some things before our meeting. The facts don’t support most of his arguments, but I didn’t always have the answers at my fingertips while he felt free to make blatantly false statements. I was so furious when he left and wanted to chase him down with other points. But my greatest fear is that this man will probably win. Our town is pretty conservative and will probably vote for him because he is fiscally conservative. And then there are those phone calls, signs, and fliers.
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