We did it! Yes all of us who prayed, donated, volunteered, talked to our friends and families, knocked on doors, blogged, youtubed, put up signs, made calls, meditated, hoped, believed, had faith, voted.....
I am so proud to be a part of this historical moment.
Even as Prop 8, the ban on gay marriage, appears likely to pass, I still believe that in time, we will defeat bigotry. Let's continue to fight for equality!
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Monday, November 03, 2008
Dream Big
Like many of you, I refuse to count the chicks before they are hatched. The signs are encouraging; a refreshing wave and a hunger for change is sweeping this nation. I am hopeful. A little meditation will be my contribution to Marriage for All and electing a leader who believes in world peace and has the resolve to bring this nation together and restore our standing in the world. A leader who believes that we all can play a part to change the world. A tall order but I heart it because I myself am a dreamer.
My condolences
I am glad you took time to share some special moments with Toot. She didn't wait a day longer. She didn't need to. You have accomplished the improbable, however the outcome may be. And she knew it.
I love my Granny dearly. But there was a point in my life where my education, career, entertainment/fun and relationships took center stage and I didn't spend more quality time with her. Then it was too late. Granny is in a happy place and one day I hope to spend some special moments with her.
I love my Granny dearly. But there was a point in my life where my education, career, entertainment/fun and relationships took center stage and I didn't spend more quality time with her. Then it was too late. Granny is in a happy place and one day I hope to spend some special moments with her.
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Busy week: Recruiting in LA, Energy Healing & Creating a blog
Busy week!
Presenting to an auditorium full of MBA students at UCLA is not my day job so it did zap some energy from me to fly to LA this week to speak to a group of bright young students at the Anderson School of Management. My colleague David was with me and we had a good recruiting session mingling with a very enthusiastic group. It must have been five years since I last visited LA. LA is pretty much the same except the hobos are now asking for a buck instead of a quarter, a good indicator of the the state of the economy.
I spent the weekend helping Lawrence, an energy healer and my newest friend, create a blog. He gave me a healing session and yes, I felt renewed and ready for the new week ahead. Yes it is the week that will make history!
Check out the blog:
http://the-healing-touch.blogspot.com
Lawrence, if you make it big in the city, remember to tell everyone I discovered you :-)
Cheers!
Presenting to an auditorium full of MBA students at UCLA is not my day job so it did zap some energy from me to fly to LA this week to speak to a group of bright young students at the Anderson School of Management. My colleague David was with me and we had a good recruiting session mingling with a very enthusiastic group. It must have been five years since I last visited LA. LA is pretty much the same except the hobos are now asking for a buck instead of a quarter, a good indicator of the the state of the economy.
I spent the weekend helping Lawrence, an energy healer and my newest friend, create a blog. He gave me a healing session and yes, I felt renewed and ready for the new week ahead. Yes it is the week that will make history!
Check out the blog:
http://the-healing-touch.blogspot.com
Lawrence, if you make it big in the city, remember to tell everyone I discovered you :-)
Cheers!
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Apple stands up against Discrimination
A week ago, I bought a MacBook to replace my crashed PC laptop. I managed to revive my PC but decided to keep my Mac anyway. After all, this Mac is a marvel. I knew I made the right choice when Apple publicly announced a few days later that it supports NO on Prop 8, a proposition that will write discrimination into the California constitution to ban marriage for same-sex couple. Here's the statement on Apple's website:
No on Prop 8
October 24, 2008
Apple is publicly opposing Proposition 8 and making a donation of $100,000 to the No on 8 campaign. Apple was among the first California companies to offer equal rights and benefits to our employees’ same-sex partners, and we strongly believe that a person’s fundamental rights — including the right to marry — should not be affected by their sexual orientation. Apple views this as a civil rights issue, rather than just a political issue, and is therefore speaking out publicly against Proposition 8.
No on Prop 8
October 24, 2008
Apple is publicly opposing Proposition 8 and making a donation of $100,000 to the No on 8 campaign. Apple was among the first California companies to offer equal rights and benefits to our employees’ same-sex partners, and we strongly believe that a person’s fundamental rights — including the right to marry — should not be affected by their sexual orientation. Apple views this as a civil rights issue, rather than just a political issue, and is therefore speaking out publicly against Proposition 8.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Don't be complacent on Prop 8
The polls are showing that we may lose this once in a life time chance to make gay marriage permanently legal in California. Whether you live in California or not, eliminating gay marriage will be a huge step backward for the entire country. Please join me in turning the tide and donate or volunteer to the VOTE NO Campaign. We are way behind in fund raising and our opponent's relentless assaults on the airwaves are gaining momentum. Let's make a difference while we still can. Of course, if you are an American citizen, register to vote NO on Prop 8. Let's make history and say NO to the hate campaign.
Nobody should tell anyone if they can marry. Do not allow them to write discrimination into our constitution.
Donate, Volunteer and Vote (Registered Californian)!
No On Prop 8
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
McBush without Palin
Hmmm...So the McCain campaign moved a rally in Jacksonville, FL to a bigger stadium to accommodate overwhelming interest. The attendance is anything but overwhelming.
People are more interested in your #2. Get the hint, we don't want you.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Greg: Get Well Now!
To Greg who is undergoing surgery tomorrow. Keep your spirits up. I will be thinking good thoughts.
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Come Dream with Me
My dear friends
Sometime before the end of the year, I will be submitting the application to become an American citizen. That’s paperwork. In my heart, I am already an American; after all, this is a land that rewards those who dare to dream. As a young man some ten years ago, I arrived in America with hope and aspirations. I didn’t know then that a little hope and a leap of faith would fuel a journey that was peppered with open doors, friends, loved ones and opportunities that confirmed the belief that I could be anybody I desire to be. Today I continue to dream and I hope you will join me.
I don’t usually discuss my personal life. Today however, I am hoping that those of you who care for me know that as a gay man, it is very important to me that the constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage be defeated in November. There is something very wrong when society decides to legislate against love. I can’t vote yet, so I am asking those of you who can to preserve the American values and vote against bigotry and discrimination.
Vote NO on Prop 8 in the California Ballot this November
Please also join me in donating to the Equality for All campaign
https://secure.ga4.org/01/equalityforall
Whether you are a Republican, Democrat or an Independent, I think you will agree with me that this current Administration has let us down. We can’t afford to have another right wing conservative judge that rules by his or her own personal biases and beliefs. We need a judge that will uphold the constitution.
Between campaigns of fear and hope, I trust you will choose hope and support Barack Obama.
https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/standard?source=mainnav
Thanks for listening to me and thanks for dreaming with me.
Sometime before the end of the year, I will be submitting the application to become an American citizen. That’s paperwork. In my heart, I am already an American; after all, this is a land that rewards those who dare to dream. As a young man some ten years ago, I arrived in America with hope and aspirations. I didn’t know then that a little hope and a leap of faith would fuel a journey that was peppered with open doors, friends, loved ones and opportunities that confirmed the belief that I could be anybody I desire to be. Today I continue to dream and I hope you will join me.
I don’t usually discuss my personal life. Today however, I am hoping that those of you who care for me know that as a gay man, it is very important to me that the constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage be defeated in November. There is something very wrong when society decides to legislate against love. I can’t vote yet, so I am asking those of you who can to preserve the American values and vote against bigotry and discrimination.
Vote NO on Prop 8 in the California Ballot this November
Please also join me in donating to the Equality for All campaign
https://secure.ga4.org/01/equalityforall
Whether you are a Republican, Democrat or an Independent, I think you will agree with me that this current Administration has let us down. We can’t afford to have another right wing conservative judge that rules by his or her own personal biases and beliefs. We need a judge that will uphold the constitution.
Between campaigns of fear and hope, I trust you will choose hope and support Barack Obama.
https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/standard?source=mainnav
Thanks for listening to me and thanks for dreaming with me.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
McCain Awkward Moment
McCain apparently needs to remember his vote to know where he stands on major issues.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
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