What we CAN do!

(from EQNM)
Other EQNM News
This is a time of transition for Equality New Mexico. The National Organizations that have heavily supported us over the last few years have made California Proposition 8 their number one priority. What does that mean for EQNM? It means that EQNM will have to operate with one third of the budget it expected. It means that the Board of Directors has had to take extraordinary measures to slash costs and significantly step up our New Mexico fund-raising efforts.

(from me)
EQNM is working hard on getting NM to pass a domestic partnership bill. With their budget cuts, they really need our support. Every little bit helps, and if you don't have $ to spare, they are basically operating with one person, so if you can volunteer your time, your copy machine, anything...it will help. You can make a difference!

www.eqnm.org

Toy Run

The first photo was our first stop. We met Chris' co-worker Eric, his wife Kell, and his step-dad Dale at Eric's house. From there we zipped up the road to the parking lot where the run began. There were a ton of bikes, and of course, no run is complete without a few moronic drivers. Someone almost hit me, and someone did run into the back of Chris' bike...no one was injured, it was just a testament to why group rides are a bad idea. Stupid drivers aside, we did have a great time. It was fun to see all of the bikes and to participate in the ride. Oh, and we found out that Jesus loves bikers too.

oh yeah, more on the boycott front

Apparently the local JiffyLube franchise also donated to Prop H8. I've also gotten word that supposedly it wasn't Blake's Lotta Burger the franchise that donated, but one of the executives. Supposedly. I'm still boycotting their asses. Oh, and did you know that Hastings is another MOOOrmon owned franchise? People worry about the Homo's taking over the world...I think they should pay a little more attention to them (you know; the ones who get bonus points toward heaven for having lots of kids and converting as many 'un-civilized' people as possible---all we get is a toaster oven...and really, why do you need more than 7 toaster ovens???).

Too early to think.

Thanks to those who passed this along...

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/c0cf508ff8/prop-8-the-musical-starring-jack-black-john-c-reilly-and-many-more-from-fod-team-jack-black-craig-robinson-john-c-reilly-and-rashida-jones

I had one of those nights where everything kept waking me up, so I'm not quite sure I capable of writing anything particularly interesting or coherent. So, how about you just check out the little ditty above. I will warn you that if your computer is running a little slow, you will probably have trouble loading it, but it's worth the wait.

Peace and Love my Friends.

Oh yeah, Chris and I are planning on going on a Toy Run this morning. I will try to remember to take pictures.

zipping along

The drive to Phoenix was cold, wet, and foggy. Shortly before we reached Phoenix, the clouds began to disperse and we started to see blue sky. Coincidentally, it's about the same place where the wall of saguaros begin. As it happens, I love clouds, and there were some wonderful images to be had, so I snapped pictures as we zipped along, overjoyed to be out of the rain AND to see clouds again (NM skies are sadly empty of clouds).

I was sad to have missed Jeannette and Megan on our trip, but I am sure we will have another opportunity to meet. Perhaps for the Santa Cruz trip around January 16. (Yes, I know I said I was going to boycott CA, but I already had my tattoo planned...besides I'm sure Teresa didn't vote for Prop H8)...and I still haven't heard from LA Ink. :)

God bless us and save us...

Chris always cracks me up when she does her "God bless us and save us said Mrs O'Davis" in her Irish/Boston combo accent. The phrase comes from her mother, so on the trip I had to take the opportunity to make everyone say it for blog. In the photo is Chris' niece Tracy, Chris, Chris' Mom Mrs Helen, and big sister Sally. It was really nice to be around a family who obviously loved one another. It was quite refreshing as a matter of fact. Thanks Mrs. O'Davis.

Thanksgiving adventures

Chris and I have returned from Phoenix, and neither of us is ready to return to 'real life', especially not me. I am one cranky ol' ho. OMG. I really don't travel well anyway, and I ate too many things that were straight out of container or fast-food wrapper, and I feel emotionally, mentally and physically frakked up. I can't believe I used to eat this way on a regular basis. Traveling is always a good reminder for me of why people who aren't eating anything resembling healthy, feel so crappy. Chalk it up to another lesson for my future profession.

Photos to come, but not today. I got to meet the in laws, and everyone was great. Chris' sister Sally is a hoot. While there, Winkle got her furry little toes spoiled off...and EVERYONE loved her...and she was so calm. Winkle is a dog who needs a human around a lot more than I am. It made me feel rather guilty about her situation, and if Sally became serious about "Winkle can come live with Auntie Sally", I would gladly pack her little suitcase because I know how much happier Wink is with a full time mommy (and a pool!).