Politics, Religion and Hollywood

I Am Over It

I think that I have done enough sitting around and listening quietly. I have turned the other cheek a few too many times. I have bitten my tongue more times than I care to count.  Can someone please tell my why it is that the anti Obama crowd seem to find it ok to spew [...]

I think that I have done enough sitting around and listening quietly. I have turned the other cheek a few too many times. I have bitten my tongue more times than I care to count.  Can someone please tell my why it is that the anti Obama crowd seem to find it ok to spew their political hatred….out loud….in public places…to EVERYONE within ear shot?

I totally understand that there was definite division with the last election. I know that people are sick of the government. Really. I get it. However, the election is over now. No amount of nasty commentary is going to change anything. Find a way to change it. If you aren’t going to act on it, STFU.

We NEVER have had a situation where it has been this ugly for this long after someone has taken office. Well, not that I can recall anyway. Maybe I keep receiving the anti government emails from people because I do keep my mouth shut. Perhaps I need to openly scream that I am supportive of our current president. Shall I send out daily notes of praise for Obama in answer to their conservative pile of BS? If that stops the emails, then I will also need to wear the shirts, apply the bumper stickers and carry around my bull horn. What gives anyone the right to bombard me with THEIR views? Really?

I don’t walk around tossing paganism in faces. I don’t throw political agendas at my friends and acquaintances with my every breath. I don’t scream about animal rights while I shop at my grocery store. How can people think this is ok? Why can’t people just respect others and their feelings and beliefs and keep politics and religion in a place reserved for such platforms?

I think it is time for this Queenie to take action. I am totally buying that “If you love your holiday tree…thank a Pagan” to wear for WINTER SOLSTICE time. Fuckers.

Spiritual Ponderings

11 years ago, I considered myself a Christian. I had been baptized into the Church of Christ. I had been studying the bible for years. I lived and breathed church. Really. I know it’s hard to believe. Since then, I have been on this journey. Trying to figure out where I fit. The short version [...]

11 years ago, I considered myself a Christian. I had been baptized into the Church of Christ. I had been studying the bible for years. I lived and breathed church. Really. I know it’s hard to believe. Since then, I have been on this journey. Trying to figure out where I fit. The short version of this story goes – After all of the studying: I believe that the things in the bible all happened – but I don’t believe that those things are the COMPLETE story. I do believe in a God – but also in a Goddess. According to the bible, this makes me fall into the category of not being a Christian.

Which….also brings into question, the marriage to my husband. We had a traditional ceremony. It wasn’t performed by a minister, but a notary who was a family friend. Still…it was done under the laws of God…the Christian god. I am in no way saying that I am questioning my marriage. I am bound with my soul to my hub. There is no mistake there. However, I wish to hold a ceremony that is more in tune to myself spiritually. One that will tie us under the love of the Goddess that I believe rules me and this earth.

I believed that when the time came for the hand fasting, I would have found someone to perform the ceremony, the perfect location as well as the means to pull it all together. Now that things are falling into place for this to happen, I am faced with a dilemma. How do I involve our families? All from different religious and spiritual back grounds – none of which is Wiccan mind you.

Hand fasting goes back to many different backgrounds. Pagan, Celtic and Native American. It is a beautiful ceremony where two spirits are bound together. Physically, hands are tied with a ceremonial rope to signify the spiritual bond. The “rope” is created at a ceremony prior to the actual hand fasting. A contribution that is made by the friends and family of the couple. THAT is done in a formal casted circle. THAT is the part that I am unsure will go over well. The circle itself is no different than a church building to me. It is a spiritual place where you worship and pray. Elements are called – not Satan. Candles are lit. It is peaceful and beautiful. But will our traditional family see this as such? I want all of our loved ones there. I want them to be a huge part of this important thing for us. What I WANT is to have everyone drop their walls and be there for us out of love and respect. What I am hoping for, is that people will be adult like and not kill each other.

I haven’t even looked at the calendars to decide when this will take place. That seems to be such a small hurdle to me actually. When I look at this big picture, the real hurdle is the fact that I haven’t stated my beliefs to most of my family. I haven’t come right out to say to them that I feel that religion is a private part of a person’s life and that the private part of my life just happens to be Wiccan.

Baby steps right? Heh.

In Awe

I am sitting here watching the inauguration coverage on television. Today, so far, I have seen Tom Brokaw cry, seen people – US citizens – laughing and crying tears of joy and I have read countless comments both good and bad about what is taking place in our country in just a couple more hours. [...]

I am sitting here watching the inauguration coverage on television. Today, so far, I have seen Tom Brokaw cry, seen people – US citizens – laughing and crying tears of joy and I have read countless comments both good and bad about what is taking place in our country in just a couple more hours. I am proud to say that I voted for our President Elect. Which makes the negative comments even more annoying. Sadly, I am not shocked. And yes, I am going a bit political today.

I am a registered voter. This election is the first time that I have voted for the president. I do not consider myself a democrat or a republican although I registered as a democrat this election so I could vote for the democratic candidate. I would have been just as excited and eager to vote for the republican candidate had I felt that they would have been the best choice for our country. I can’t understand how people can think that more time with our country heading in the current direction would have been a positive thing.

Unemployment is at an all time low. Companies are failing. Banks are closing. People are losing their homes as a result. Education is in a state of chaos. Medical care although we hold the technology to offer the best in the world, our standard is far below many and is limited to the wealthy. Shall we even mention the catastrophe of a war that is happening across the globe? Yet, we are supposed to embrace another 4 years of this downward spiral? Why can’t people put on a reality cap and see what is happening?

I am excited for the change that is coming. I know that I won’t agree with all of it however, I am prepared to welcome it as an effort to make things better. Barack Obama may not be your ideal choice to run our country, but the hope that he brings is better than sitting back and watching 4 more years of this mess we currently have isn’t he? Even you, Mr. Close Minded Republican, can agree to at least that. I am more than hopeful for what he will do for our country. I am looking forward to his tax plan. His education reform. His energy bills. I am excited for the first lady to rebuild the broken relationships. I am looking forward to once again being a country that is respected on the global front.

To the nice guy on Facebook who commented on my friend’s status. My friend, who posted about being excited about today – nothing negative, just that she was happy about the day. Mr. Niceguy, you thought it was ok to mention how saddened you were and how he was praying for our country now….well, perhaps you should have been praying for the past 4 years??? Just a thought. Then, when I posted that I too was excited about the day, again, no negative, just that I was going to be celebrating as well, you removed your original comment – and posted a new one saying that politics needs sportsmanship…I think you, Mr. Nice Guy, are the epitome of our current “politics”. You won’t face reality. You simply toss daggers when someone doesn’t jump on your bandwagon. Things are about to change in our country and in the world. Because record numbers of people voted to make it happen.

Today, I am proud to call myself American.

The Royal Interview

I am finally famous. The one and only Cissa Fireheart has chosen to interview me. Ok ok, so I had to request it. Still…..here it is:
1. So you live in South Florida. If I were to visit that area, what’s the *one* place/thing I need to see/do above all others? It would [...]

I am finally famous. The one and only Cissa Fireheart has chosen to interview me. Ok ok, so I had to request it. Still…..here it is:

1. So you live in South Florida. If I were to visit that area, what’s the *one* place/thing I need to see/do above all others? It would have to be a field trip girl. You can’t make me narrow it all down and the tour would vary depending upon the time of year you come here. So, right now, I would have to take you to Knauss Berry Farm and Bakery. The locals all refer to it as the Amish bakery though. They have the best cinnamon rolls on the planet. They make great milk shakes too but I don’t do dairy anymore soooo…from there, we would hit the Schnebly Winery for a tour and yummy wine tasting. This is one of my favorite places to go, especially now that they have it decked out in holiday greatness. Schnebly is one of the few wineries in this wonderful state. They make all of their wines with locally grown fruits and then they recycle their wine biproducts back to the local farms to use in fertilizers and composts. A true locally supported business. If we are still standing after the winery, we would take a tour of the faboo holiday displays. There is nothing like Christmas in Miami. I think because of the great weather, people spend days, weeks and months prepping their holiday lights. A few blocks from the castle is a home that has been featured nationally for it’s terrific display. Ahhhh paradise.

2. Having recently publicly declared your religion (at least on the ‘net anyway), what do you feel is your biggest obstacle in proclaiming/practicing your faith? Honestly, it is the fact that we are submersed in a mostly Christian atmosphere with the whole home schooling thing and I have to keep my faith to myself there. I have been teaching the kiddos about all religions. I think it’s a huge part of them understanding people in general. Within that education comes the whole “Mommy is a pagan and people assume I am a satan worshipper so it’s best if we keep that part of our lives quiet” lecture. Some days, we drive home from functions having the “No, it’s not right to spork the Bible thumpers eyes out” lecture. I hate those days.

3. I know you are a vegetarian. How the hell do you NOT eat meat, and still get enough protein? Hehe. I get asked this question A LOT. I love veggies. I love beans. I love grains. Going veg really was not an issue for me at all. I did a lot of research before I took the plunge and I just stuck to my guns. No matter what any uneducated meat eater told me. Did you know there is as much protein in a baked potato as there is in a chicken breast? Yep. Not hard at all.

4. On the same note, since you gave up meat, what’s the one meat dish you gave up that you sometimes miss? and you can’t say tofu is an excellent replacement for it in a recipe!! I honestly hate tofu. It tastes like ass no matter how it’s cooked. The one thing that I really miss is Churrasco. (skirt steak) It is yummy and I still cook it for my family on occasion. It always makes my tummy rumble while I am grilling it too. Not as much as the Pepsi cravings though.

5. Ok, totally TMI but, which kind of panties do you prefer – thong, cotton briefs, bikini style or something else? I am a thong gal. Have been for years. I hate panty lines as much as I hate wearing clothing sooo…it’s all good. I am trying to arrange my Xmas HNT posts now. They will be featuring my holiday panties.

Since I am playing by the rules, I have to post the rules. Here they are:

“Want to be part of it? Follow these instructions:
1. Leave me a comment saying, “Interview me.”
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.

Here is Cissa’s original interview: Interview. She was interviewed by Avitable. His interview is here

Political Spew

So it’s a bit delayed. It’s been a busy week for me.
I was thrilled with the way the election turned out. Thrilled. I voted for Barack. I wanted him to win. I had made several comments about leaving the country if McCain won. I wouldn’t have left of course but I would have if [...]

So it’s a bit delayed. It’s been a busy week for me.

I was thrilled with the way the election turned out. Thrilled. I voted for Barack. I wanted him to win. I had made several comments about leaving the country if McCain won. I wouldn’t have left of course but I would have if it were realistically possible. I felt that strongly against what McCain stood for.

I know that he is a conservative. I have been surrounded by people at the kids enrichment classes each Friday that were wearing McCain pins and shirts. Their vehicles were covered with bumper stickers. I kept quiet. I really felt that these people were voting for McCain and supporting him because Barack was supportive of civil unions and a woman’s right to choose. They didn’t really pay attention to what McCain was going to do for our environment or our economy. That didn’t matter to them.

Barack stands for everything that I am. He wants peace in our world. He wants everyone to have the same opportunities. He wants to save our planet and our rights. He supports people being together for love regardless of their sex. He stands for family. I was passionate about him being elected. I would argue with my friends to make them see his policies on a BIG level. Yes, his tax plan looks a bit unfair if you are rich. However, if you are lucky enough to fall into that upper class category, you should also note that you will be getting bigger child tax credits and more money back for your homestead exemptions. The point here: It all balances out.

I am frustrated with how the media turned this change in our country into a thing of race. So has the majority of the public. This election was never about black or white for me. It wasn’t an issue of red or blue either. I have no problem voting across the ticket for a candidate that I believe would step up to fix this country’s problems. So yes, if I believed that McCain was offering up solutions, I would have voted for him. The truth is that I felt he didn’t do much during his campaign other than try to bash the Obama campaign and whine. If I had not taken the time to look up his projected policies online, I still would have no clue what his plans were to take care of our nation. That to me sucks.

I also think it sucks that people are so pissed off after the election is over. The public made this decision. Record number of people voted this year. You may not like the decision that has been made however, you have to admit that our county is in a very sad state now and SOMETHING has to be done. My point here is: unless you plan to leave the USA, shut the fuck up. the votes have been counted and the decision has been made. Get on board or get out. We need unity and we need action. That can’t happen with a public divided. In 4 more years, the votes will again be counted. That is what is great about this country. We do get to choose. I am glad the choice went the way it did.