Let me begin by thanking all the lovely women who breathed life into each and every one of us by saying Happy Mother’s Day! Sunday, May 11 is your day, the day set aside to celebrate you! I for one think mothers should be celebrated every day.
As an event designer and caterer, I have seen countless vow exchanges over the past 22 years. And as a single man seeking my Prince Charming, I often think about my own wedding day celebration. The tradition of exchanging vows during a ceremony is an old and honored custom. A commitment ceremony with reception is becoming an increasingly popular choice among the GLBT community. It is our right to commit our lives to each other and allow those we love to witness and rejoice in that moment.
I hope everyone survived April 15, the day we love to hate! I know I have company when I say it is one of my least favorite days of the year! If you had to pay Uncle Sam, you were among the few who made money last year! Consider yourself one of the lucky ones!
Our local politicians are pelted by constituents 24 hours a day. They hear about the pot-hole, the broken street-light, and the over-flowing dumpster. They bump into people at coffee shops, they see constituents at the dry cleaners, and say hello in line at the grocery store. After all the hello’s and how-are-you-doing’s, they come home at night to messages on their answering machine. It’s a never-off-the-clock job.
Have you ever noticed that whenever a natural disaster hits some right wing loon comes out of their parishioner-paid-for mansion to assign biblical blame? Usually it’s the gay community who’s at fault. Sometimes it’s the feminists. And a good part of the time they just blame secular society in general.
After Hurricane Katrina in 2005 the right wingers said the gay community, with its sinful Mardi Gras and even naughtier Southern Decadence traditions were responsible for nearly wiping New Orleans off of the map.
The Republican Party is facing a second wave election in a row. After 2006 where control of the US Senate and House of Representatives switched to Democratic control, the Republicans have attempted to fumble around for an issue to fight back against Democrats with and immigration appears to be the winner.
Not that there was much of a choice since Democrats are tied with Republicans or well ahead on nearly every other issue from defense to education to the economy.
Let me begin by reminding you that Dining Out For Life has changed their date to April 24. You can read on the front page the reasons behind this change. If you have not made plans, I want to encourage you to join the Vital VOICE @ Bar Italia in the Central West End for some fabulous food!
Unless you were in the Middle East accompanying Dick Cheney on his latest “Iraq’s goin’ great” tour, you’ve undoubtedly heard by now that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama gave arguably the most historic speech on race in America in 45 years.
Celebrate your mothers
Dear Readers,
Let me begin by thanking all the lovely women who breathed life into each and every one of us by saying Happy Mother’s Day! Sunday, May 11 is your day, the day set aside to celebrate you! I for one think mothers should be celebrated every day.
Tying the knot: Tasteful weddings can be done on any budget
By Rob Schaefer
As an event designer and caterer, I have seen countless vow exchanges over the past 22 years. And as a single man seeking my Prince Charming, I often think about my own wedding day celebration. The tradition of exchanging vows during a ceremony is an old and honored custom. A commitment ceremony with reception is becoming an increasingly popular choice among the GLBT community. It is our right to commit our lives to each other and allow those we love to witness and rejoice in that moment.
Cinco de Mayo
Dear Readers,
I hope everyone survived April 15, the day we love to hate! I know I have company when I say it is one of my least favorite days of the year! If you had to pay Uncle Sam, you were among the few who made money last year! Consider yourself one of the lucky ones!
Politics à la carte: Where politicians dine
Our local politicians are pelted by constituents 24 hours a day. They hear about the pot-hole, the broken street-light, and the over-flowing dumpster. They bump into people at coffee shops, they see constituents at the dry cleaners, and say hello in line at the grocery store. After all the hello’s and how-are-you-doing’s, they come home at night to messages on their answering machine. It’s a never-off-the-clock job.
Whose fault?
Have you ever noticed that whenever a natural disaster hits some right wing loon comes out of their parishioner-paid-for mansion to assign biblical blame? Usually it’s the gay community who’s at fault. Sometimes it’s the feminists. And a good part of the time they just blame secular society in general.
After Hurricane Katrina in 2005 the right wingers said the gay community, with its sinful Mardi Gras and even naughtier Southern Decadence traditions were responsible for nearly wiping New Orleans off of the map.
The Fear of Scary Brown People
The Republican Party is facing a second wave election in a row. After 2006 where control of the US Senate and House of Representatives switched to Democratic control, the Republicans have attempted to fumble around for an issue to fight back against Democrats with and immigration appears to be the winner.
Not that there was much of a choice since Democrats are tied with Republicans or well ahead on nearly every other issue from defense to education to the economy.
Changes afoot
Dear Readers,
Let me begin by reminding you that Dining Out For Life has changed their date to April 24. You can read on the front page the reasons behind this change. If you have not made plans, I want to encourage you to join the Vital VOICE @ Bar Italia in the Central West End for some fabulous food!
Not guilty by association
Unless you were in the Middle East accompanying Dick Cheney on his latest “Iraq’s goin’ great” tour, you’ve undoubtedly heard by now that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama gave arguably the most historic speech on race in America in 45 years.
VS: Equal playing field does not exist
TIME TO BAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN MISSOURI? Missouri Civil Rights Initiative's Tim Asher seeks to put it to a vote in November.
BY LEWIS REED
VS: Diversity should not trump freedom
TIME TO BAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN MISSOURI? Missouri Civil Rights Initiative's Tim Asher seeks to put it to a vote in November.
BY TIMOTHY P. ASHER