So, And Thus...

Subway Rider

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Do they even allow you to smoke in the subways?

Cute Overload: Koal-a-Thon

Cute Overload! :)

Carol

Okay, I wish I could find an entire skit, but this will have to do.

Dan, we have a new nickname for you:

Where do I start?!?!

Well - Same-Sex Couples Offer Insight Into Gender and Marriage - NYTimes.com

A growing body of evidence shows that same-sex couples have a great deal to teach everyone else about marriage and relationships. Most studies show surprisingly few differences between committed gay couples and committed straight couples, but the differences that do emerge have shed light on the kinds of conflicts that can endanger heterosexual relationships.

Well - Same-Sex Couples Offer Insight Into Gender and Marriage - NYTimes.com

Ein Oso sent me this link. Interesting. I never really though about it before. Take a read...

Chicago Bears

Ein Oso and I were in Chicago this past Memorial Day weekend. What a fun time! Even had some Chicago stuffed pizza at Giordano's. Mmmmmmmmmmmm...

We hung out with old friends and made some great new ones too!

Can't wait to see you guys again!!!

(Dan, Dan, Chip, Jamie, Joe, Joey, Kyle, Matt, Matt, Paul, Paul, Rick, Will, Beyonce, Shakira, Basia, Charo, Stevie, Dale...)

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New York to recognize out-of-state gay marriage

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Same-sex marriages legally performed elsewhere will be recognized in New York in response to a state court ruling this year, Gov. David Paterson's spokeswoman said Wednesday.

State agencies, including those governing insurance and health care, must immediately change policies and regulations to make sure "spouse," "husband" and "wife" are clearly understood to include gay couples, according to a memo sent earlier this month from the governor's counsel.

The Associated Press: New York to recognize out-of-state gay marriage

This has been all over the blogs. Great news!

California's top court overturns gay marriage ban

In a monumental victory for the gay rights movement, the California Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved ban on gay marriage Thursday in a ruling that would allow same-sex couples in the nation's biggest state to tie the knot.

California's top court overturns gay marriage ban

I got a new car!

Happy Mother's Day!

"Bedtime for Little Bears!" (David Bedford, Caroline Pedler)

I found this book online. Mommy bears are cool.

Bear Watch - Nir Rosen

Wow!

His new book:

"In the Belly of the Green Bird: The Triumph of the Martyrs in Iraq" (Nir Rosen)

I forgot to tell you....

... that there's evidence that a big belly might be an indicator of Alzheimer's later in life. Article here.

Notice the categories I chose to characterize this. My fave is "random thoughts".