The folks in Maine are learning the lessons from the Proposition 8 mess in California very well. The above ad makes it two for two when it comes to hitting the message on why marriage equality is important.
And while they are kicking ass in Maine, my home state of South Carolina is getting weirder. Supposedly the Lt. Governor Andre Bauer is gay rumors are the fault of Governor Mark Sanford's people trying to take attention away from the Governor's Argentinian scandal.
And on a personal note, thank you everyone who sent me kind words of encouragement during my fit of depression. And thank you if you didn't send me any emails and such because I know you were praying for me.
A friend of mine nailed down the basic reason for my bad mood:
omg, Alvin. From what I can see you need to stop reading the racist rhetoric on that ignorant website! It can't be good for the psyche.
She was talking about my post of the satirical site Christwire but girlfriend had a point. For three years, I have blogged nonstop about religious right distortions. This year as an effort to remain relevant, I started posting three times a day rather than one and at least once on Saturdays and Sundays.
My constant taking in of religious right dogma has been slowly killing my spirit and driving me nuts.
Apparently the mess involving Harry Jackson and his efforts to stop marriage equality in D.C. was the straw that broke this lovely camel's back.
If my depression kept up, I envisioned myself ending up like a character in one of Roman Polanski's early movies, laying catatonic in a messy room somewhere surrounded by corpses and rotting rabbits.
Don't get me wrong (finally I get to the good stuff), I am going to continue Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters but I've also decided to devote the upcoming Labor Day weekend to spending a considerable amount of time in bed with something with aloe vera and shea butter smeared across my face while I indulge in a huge quart of butter almond ice cream while watching some awful z-rated 80s horror movies involving nubile white women being chased by a weirdo wearing a paper bag.
I will rise from my throne on a few occassions to either corrupt the innocence of a young man or play Lolita with an older, desperate man (with me being Lolita).
Come Tuesday, I should have my fire and firm back.
One thing to remember, though. If listening to and reading religious right dogma can warp the mind of an proud, intelligent, self-confident (and very attractive) gay man to the point of depression, just imagine what it can do to the minds of young folks who have not come into their own as adults.
It's definitely something to think about.
6 comments:
I'm sorry you've been going through such a difficult time. It seems to be going around, though. My wife and I have been wondering aloud why we even bother any more . We never seem to accomplish anything yet we despise the idea of giving up entirely.
BTW, my wife said: "I knew there was a reason I loved Alvin!". She heartily approves of your plan to indulge in cheesy horror movies, as do I. I hope your Labor Day is relaxing and enjoyable.
P.S. I'm glad you're still going to be around. I'd hate to lose your voice.
Glad you are feeling better! Reading and listening to the right rhetoric can warp your mind. I have to take it in small doses.
Have a FANTASTIC weekend!!!!!
Good grief, Jake Knotts and Andre Bauer ........ talk about strange bedfellows. I can only wonder how fast Knotts will distance himself from Bauer, if hard evidence is brought forth confirming Bauer's homosexuality.
Sorry to hear about your bout of depression. Get some relaxation. Life is too short not to enjoy it.
Get some much needed rest Alvin. Don't desert us.
It's poison, just keep that in mind. And sifting through that poison day after day, even with the best of community-supporting intentions, takes its toll. It's why workers who deal with toxic substances in factories wear protective gear.
Take all the time you need, and when you come back to your task, be sure to install your mental "protective gear"! You are providing a priceless service, and we want you to stay healthy doing it! Hugs!
Hey...I was on a baseball team. How could this have happened to me?!!!
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