Brave Statement

There has been a lot of talk about Proposition 8 here in the State of California, and a huge amount of support for it in the city I live which is primarily conservative. Just 5-10 minutes south is a very liberal community that openly supports alternative lifestyles. You can almost see the line where the supporters holding Yes on Prop 8 changes to supporters holding No on Prop 8 signs.

For this who don't live in California, earlier this year the state made same-sex marriages legal. This led to the creation of Proposition 8, which if passed, will again make marriages legal only in the traditional sense - a man and a woman.

As would be expected, the churches are also in favor of Proposition 8, stating that the bible strictly reads that marriage should be between a man and a woman only. That being said, a few weeks back a Catholic priest went out on a limb and not only argued against Proposition 8, but came out in front of his congregation at mass.

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The priest had his salary and all benefits removed and was told to stay away from all church communities he had been involved with. Personally, I think this took a lot of courage to stand up for what he believed in despite pressure from the church.

I have always believed in God and had a Christian-based faith. While people are arguing to limit the rights of certain individuals because of what is quoted in the bible, they are leaving out the portions where God tells us to be forgiving and accepting of all others, especially those who may be leading a life we do not agree with. Additionally, we were not put on this earth to judge one another, that is not our job, but one that God will handle when the time comes.

The bible was written by man in a time when many things which are now acceptable in today's society were not. Many Christians tend to pick and choose the parts of the bible they are going to follow to the letter, but excuse themselves of other bible-stated requirements for a fully Christian life.

Dumb Laws

There is a site I ran across recently that has a whole list of ridiculous laws that were passed at one time or another. Granted, many of them are probably not actually inforced, or they are outdated, but some of them seemed so ridiculous I had to share*.

A few of my favorites that have existed in the state of California are:

In Blythe, you are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows. I guess that way you know who is a real cowboy.

In Dana Point, one may not use one's own restroom if the window is open. This one seem completely inhuman to those in the house.

In Eureka, a man with a mustache may not kiss a woman. I can't even begin to imagine where this one came from.

In Fresno, no one may annoy a lizard in a city park. Good news for the lizard!

In Los Angeles, you may not hunt moths under a street light.

Also in Los Angeles, it is a crime for dogs to mate within 500 yards of a church.

In Pacific Grove, it is illegal to molest butterflies. Hmmm...what about moths??

In Prunedale, two bathtubs may not be installed in the same house. Perhaps the numberous bathtubs in the same house is what led to the city's name.

If any of you know of any silly laws out there, please share!

* as a disclaimer, I do realize that most if not all of these laws have a background explanation that makes the "odd" wording make sense, are not enforced or are no longer an active law

Do Not Watch

I recorded and finally watched the third episode of "Do Not Disturb" last night. I realize that a lot of shows, at the beginning, are a little bit rough, but personally, this show was horrific.

The writing was awful. I've seen high school plays that were acted better, and the chemistry between the characters was non-existent. I am pretty patient when it comes to new shows, and usually can stand to watch something that most people would probably shut off after the first few minutes.

There was not a single enduring character in the show, everyone was way too over the top and completely unbelievable. Additionally, the scenarios were not in the slightest bit amusing or interesting.

Needless to say, I immediately deleted the show from my Tivo list, and I recommend highly, despite the radio and tvs ads from Fox encouraging people to watch this show - don't waste your time.

Lagger

Yes, I know I have been lagging in a major way in posting. Some of it has been a lot of things going on, and most of it is probably being lazy and procrastinating - but no more!!

(famous last words)

Deep Fried Fat

I love cooking and experimenting with different and interesting recipes. On occasion, I have run across a bizarre mixture of tastes you never would have thought went together, but ended up complimenting each other quite well.

Also, while I make a point of trying to eat healthy most meals, I am not one to pass up a great plate of gooey, cheesy nachos and who doesn't love to splurge on the indulgent chocolatey dessert that usually has more calories then your entire meal combined.

However, there are limits to what I will consume and what sounds even remotely appetizing. In a recent local magazine, they highlighted the fried food options available at this year's fair, and while some things sound remotely interesting, most options that made me feel ill just thinking about them. With the rate at which deep-fried food options are popping up at fairgrounds, before too long, nothing will be safe from the fat fryer.

Short list of recent fried food options at this year's fair:
Deep-Fried Artichoke Hearts
Deep-Fried Avocados
Deep-Fried Hot Dogs
Deep-Fried Pickle Chips
Deep-Fried Spam
Deep-Fried Twinkies
Deep-Fried Snickers
Deep-Fried Oreo Cookies
Deep-Fried Cupcake

Floridian's Not Too Bright

I couldn't help but post this link. A man in Florida was arrested recently for making a 911 call. His complaint, a slot machine stole his money.

I can't even begin to tell you how many times slot machines in Vegas have stolen my money, but it wouldn't have dawned on me to call in the police. If that story wasn't bad enough, there was also another man, again in Florida, who called 911 because sauce had been left off his Subway sandwich.

I am sure these guys are related to that man in Milwaukee because he was mad at his lawn mower for not starting.

To Brighten Your Day

My husband found this video recently and I had to post this. I got only partway through before I started laughing...

Try Not to Laugh