In the neighborhood ..

In the neighborhood ..

As I've mentioned before, we live in the Northside neighborhood of Manchester on a fairly quiet block.  Our neighbors are a mix of races, socio-economic classes and family compositions. It is the kind of neighborhood where people nod and wave, occasionally exchange a few words and pretty much mind their own business (especially when business […]

The Agenda: Civil Rights

The Agenda:  Civil Rights

From the updated White House website.  It sounds great.  Now let's see what kind of inclusive action unfolds. Support for the LGBT Community “While we have come a long way since the Stonewall riots in 1969, we still have a lot of work to do. Too often, the issue of LGBT rights is exploited by […]

But know this, America — they will be met.

But know this, America — they will be met.

My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition. Forty-four Americans have now […]

Lily Tomlin back to Pittsburgh

Lily Tomlin back to Pittsburgh

We were sad when Ms. Tomlin's 2008 appearance was cancelled.  She's back!  You can also enjoy an exclusive meet and greet afterwards which will benefit the GLCC.  Follow link on side menu to purchase tickets. AN EVENING OF CLASSIC LILY TOMLIN Saturday, February 7, 20098 PMBenedum CenterPittsburgh, PA An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin is […]

Equality

I don't have much time to blog today.  It was hard to find time to watch the inauguration and there's always work and laundry.  More is happening with the Club Pittsburgh criminal investigation and new toxicology findings. Find that at KDKA Investigations. We are waiting for some more details to come out before commenting any further. I […]

Obama mentions gays in address

Obama mentions gays in address

Also worth watching.  I'm not glued to the inaugural events, but I am curious as to how it shakes out for our community.  I picked this up courtesy of Pam's House Blend.

A Prayer for Barack Obama by Bishop Gene Robinson

A Prayer for Barack Obama by Bishop Gene Robinson

You should read this.  You can't SEE it because HBO did not carry this portion of the inaugural event — the part intended to pacify the homos — and, according to reports from on-the-scene bloggers, the microphone was turned off during a portion of it.  Now I'm not one to see conspiracies, but really inauguation […]

Being sick had one payoff … i got to see Luke and Noah FINALLY have sex. Sort of …

Being sick had one payoff … i got to see Luke and Noah FINALLY have sex.  Sort of …

Bruce Kraus’ remarks before Allegheny County Council

Bruce Kraus’ remarks before Allegheny County Council

Remarks before Allegheny County Council by PittsburghCity Councilman Bruce A. Kraus regarding Bill 4201-08 *********************************************************************** Good afternoon and thank you for providing me this platform to address you on this most critical issue of equal rights for all, and special rights for none. I would like to begin my testimony by thanking my Councilwoman, and […]

PG coverage on the hearing: This is what insomnia does

PG coverage on the hearing:  This is what insomnia does

I can't let the man called Potter have all the blogging firsts.  So I stayed up until 2:07 AM to post the Post-Gazette coverage of the hearing before Allegheny County Council.   Here is the link. This article sucks.  The reporter quotes multiple Chrisitan-flavored bigots and only two proponents of the ordinance.  There is no sense […]