New Blog Resolutions...

So I've been thinking for some time that I need to blog more. But as I say in my description I would like to blog about things that actually matter. (Now whether they only matter to me or not, has nothing to do with this at all) But at least that way I'm letting my thoughts be heard and I can just babble on about stuff that only I and my few select readers will care about.

I realize its been quite awhile since my last post. Lots of things have happened. Lost a job, and gained a job. Lost an apartment, gained a house with a roommate. Lost Dubya and gained Obama. Gained a significant other. Wow, lots of sweeping life changes in a few short months. All good, seemingly. I'm also optimistic that more goodness is on it's way down the pike.

In other news, have you come across this article? This is an article that I read, and couldn't believe. Now, while I'm not horribly surprised to see that this incident happened in Kentucky of all places, I'm also shocked to noted that this little firestorm happened over two girls kissing in the bathroom. One would think that such an extreme reaction could only occur when the complaint surrounded seeing two boys kissing. And while we're on the subject, notice in the first paragraph of the story it says that the missive from the VP was to "bar gay students from leaving class to use the restroom." But later in the same article, in reference the website of the school regarding the directive it says "that students have not been singled out".

I'm sorry, when you send a memo to your staff advising them to not let "gay students" leave to use the restroom during class, you're singling people out. Not only that, but you're also opening the door for the interpretation of sexual orientation by the teacher's standards. Which basically means that a teacher could refuse to allow a student to use the facilities simply because he/she may think that particular student is gay. And what would that assumption/thought be based on, I ask you?

In keeping with my interest in churchly things however, I came across this article and thought it was an interesting read. Now, I'm not hoping to get into a debate about whether or not gay clergy is good, bad, christian, godly or what have you. Also, I'm not trying to get into a debate regarding progress or lack of it regarding gay clergy. My point is, in regards to the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) is that if you're going to vote to accept and ordain gay clergy, why lay such restrictions on them such as celibacy.

In my mind, if you're going to accept gay clergy, and then put restrictions on them that you wouldn't put on heterosexual clergy members, then you're not really accepting gay clergy. If the requirement for hetero clergy is to be single and celibate, or in a committed monogamous relationship with your significant other, then why wouldn't that requirement also be acceptable and the norm for your homo clergy as well? Double standards abound.

So awhile ago, my roommate and I were returning home from Easter travels to my grandparents land in central/north central WI. My roommate was pulled over for having fuzzy dice hanging from her rearview mirror. When she asked what the issue with the dice was, she was told that it was a "visual obstruction" While she didn't get a ticket or anything, and it was just really stupid and annoying, I didn't think anything of it. Until yesterday.

I was being driven home from a dinner date, and I looked out the side window as we passed a car on the highway. And there, affixed to the windshield of the car, was a small GPS screen gadget, right about the same place as fuzzy dice would hang. (Can you see where this is going yet?) I am appalled at this. Why would you allow such technology to be less of an issue(because let's face it, a small screen with map that shows you where you are, that you have to interact with as you're hurtling down the road at 70 mph in a large metal box on wheels is a MUCH bigger distraction than a pair of fuzzy ol' dice) than dice. So I'm going on a quest to petition the state to change the law. Or at least enforce the law to the hilt. If fuzzy dice are a visual distraction/obstruction, then so should the GPS devices that mount onto your windshield under your rearview mirror. There should be no picking and choosing which counts as a visual obstruction and which doesn't.

On a totally different note, I'm mad at Disney. I was looking for a copy of The Little Mermaid on DVD last night, and was informed by the staff at Best Buy that the movie in question was back in "the vault". Now I understand the marketing ploy, and I think that its pure genius, but it's still a huge inconvenience to me as a fan because I'm now to the point where I'm capable of buying all the DVDs to replace my VHS (does anyone even know what they are anymore?) and I want copies. And now they're in "the vault" which severly hampers my ability to aquire these movies. Not to mention that it's horrible for the income of places like Target, and Wal-Mart. I was able to find copies of things that I wanted, on Amazon.com (which is wonderful for shopping) for a decent price. Just my two cents.

Alright, I think I've complained enough and given just enough real thoughtful commentary on things to make this blog worthwhile. Also, I'm thinking that a once a week blog would be a smart idea. I reserve the right to blog more, but I'm thinking that if I can manage once a week to blog about something creative or in response to some news story or other sort of thing, we'll be good. So look for a new blog next week sometime. Ta!