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I think it's of the utmost importance that each & every one of us get involved with the political process. This is the area they can take away our civil rights people. There's been too many years, too much pain & suffering gone by to allow those who are against us, win their battle in taking away our freedom to be who we are.

It wasn't long ago, during my own childhood, that lesbian & gay couples couldn't walk the streets as a 'couple'. I did my part in changing that. For those who still bitch & cry that we still can't in various parts of our country .... I say, get off your duffs & do something about it!! Don't sit there waiting for others to do your hard work for you. Too many have already sat on the sidelines while most of us took the 'punishments' for demanding the freedoms & rights we now have. Stop making excuses ---- "I was married & I'm afraid for my family members" or "I have my job to think about" or "but I just came out of a heterosexual marriage & I'm not sure about being all the way 'out' " or "I don't want to 'rock the boat' .......... Yeah, right!! Ahhhh but when you go to a L/G/B/T parade & you're feeling safe to hold your lovers hand in public, I want you to think very hard how it is that you CAN!!! Stop sitting there in your little safe zone & get on out there & make society change!! Without the numbers we aren't going to get anywhere! If you've missed it, I have a few thoughts about those of you older ones who love your 'freedoms' but who have never done a damn thing to gain them.
Go here to read them.

In my way of thinking, being lesbian/gay, isn't a 'part-time' - "lets play lesbian" thing ...... it's life, every second, every hour, every day. It's who & what you "always" are. If you don't believe in yourself, then you hide certain things about yourself. If being who you are isn't important enough to fight for, then my friend, you are dishonest & a liar. Maybe being a life-long lesbian has it's advantages ..... at least from a very early age I was able to reach deep inside which allowed me to know ME which resulted in being honest to myself as well as all others who I come in contact with me or who know about me. You see, as far as I'm concerned, hiding who & what you are merely shows shame. I've never been ashamed of ME when it came to who I really am. Take pride in yourself & defend your right to be who you ARE. I'm not talking about 'flaming' at all ..... just being honest. Too many people find that too hard to do.

NOW is the time to register to vote, if you haven't done that yet. Get involved with your local L/G/B/T organizations & find the intestinal fortitude to be more open about who & what you are!! To hell with what people think! One thing I do ask though is that you always show respect for others, especially your partner. No grabbing ass, or what ever, no passionate kisses, no flaunting your lifestyle with the 'in your face' attitude. I know many of 'us' don't like seeing that with str8 couples, so please make other L/G/B/T's proud to call you one of theirs. We can't get anywhere if we act like a$$holes! Leave that to the str8's .... so many of them do such a great job. *S*

If you're still 'hiding' in that dark, dank closet, & insist on staying there, you can still help by supporting your local organizations. Every little bit helps! Do your part, please. Just think of how
frightening it was (is) for those coming out & think how much
easier it can be for your grandchildren IF you do your part.

If you don't know where to find your local chapters, try a search on the net. If you still come up empty, give me an email & ask. I'll do my best to help you. I will also have quite a few links to various organizations on my LINKS page.

Remember to always do what you can & be proud of who you are. It's tough being 'out' but it's much better in the long run. There is strength in numbers, so .... GET INVOLVED!!!!!! Help to make it a bit easier for the younger people who will be facing the problems we have all faced during the tough times. You'll be glad you did.

Others need to be educated on the simple fact that not everyone who's homosexual are like many they portray on the news media. Think about it ..... the media usually likes to broadcast those who are an embarrassment to many of us. It's time to show them the majority of us aren't low, self-esteem perverts shown on the 10 o'clock news when there's a Pride Parade in their location.