Thursday, May 7, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Congratulations Maine!
Another day to celebrate Caffection Married to My Best Friend!
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood in New England today. We commend Gov Baldacci and the Maine senate for their stand on civil rights . With the New Hampshire Marriage Equality Bill on Governor John Lynch's desk, please send an email to let him know why equality is important to you. Exciting change is sweeping our nation, Jim and Brenda Johnson report the latest happenings in DC and we see Rhode Island continuing to march forward. It is a beautiful day in the neighborhood indeed, and love will prevail.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Community
www.caffection.com
People ask us why we are so involved in affirming healthy, vibrant relationships, and even though we're somewhat used to it, and even expect it, the question always catches us by surprise. "Why?" they say. "What's in it for you?"
Here's the truth of it: we have a relationship that can't be described in words, only in actions toward each other. We, too, have felt the glare of judgmental elements in society telling us with their looks, gestures and body language, that we're too open, too demonstrative in our love for each other. We've been encouraged--strongly at times--to tone it down, behave, be considerate of others' discomfort at our open affection and simple joy at being with each other. And when we look at our gay and lesbian friends we see the exact same thing--a society that disdains their open affection, their public disclosure of love for each other, their disregard for others' discomfort.
Here's the truth of it: we have a relationship that can't be described in words, only in actions toward each other. We, too, have felt the glare of judgmental elements in society telling us with their looks, gestures and body language, that we're too open, too demonstrative in our love for each other. We've been encouraged--strongly at times--to tone it down, behave, be considerate of others' discomfort at our open affection and simple joy at being with each other. And when we look at our gay and lesbian friends we see the exact same thing--a society that disdains their open affection, their public disclosure of love for each other, their disregard for others' discomfort.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Peace, ALL Will Be Well
acceptance
hope
inclusion
joy
kindness
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What's in a word? The word peace means different things to different people. It's spoken in every language; Paix, Peace, Fred, Maluhia, Heiwa, Frieden, Paz, Shalom. Its description may vary from one land to the next, certainly those of us living in the US have an entirely different perception of peace than those living in the Middle East. For us, living peacefully is a must, you've read the expression ACK (always choose kind) frequently in our work. Many people we know relate to the peace/love teachings of leaders such as MLK (1929-1968), Gandhi (1869-1948), Christ (0-36), Buddha (563bc-483bc). They want what we want, to be accepted and included. It's a very simple concept. To Love and be Loved. Fully and Unconditionally. In a relationship recoginzed easily by the one word which defines it: MARRIAGE.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
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