and how is everything for you???

Well, the world goes on, and things appear a little rougher for people around the world since my last blog. But I don't really want to focus on that, because I am a little frustrated with all the negativity and feel that the media does not help with depression or fear when we read the headlines. I know that my circumstances have not changed a great deal, although others around me have been affected, but when I read headlines, etc., I do get scared.
News I've enjoyed from the gay world - I do focus on the gay news, as I'm proud of others who have made it and are out and proud. I love the Rachel Maddow show - isn't she gorgeous, although some of her news fits in the category above. This last week I also saw the news about the 2 military men who came out and are being discharged from the military. One was named Choi and I do not recall the other one, although he was a highly skilled soldier in Iraq, and had much training. Isn't it a travesty? I hope Obama comes up with a solution. My partner, Aimee, was reading about "don't ask, don't tell" this morning, and I pointed out that this was a com-
promise from the Clinton administration in not being able to change the "no gays in the military."
It appears the military is shooting themselves in the foot to spite their face - duh - you are going to get rid of those who have served, want to serve, and have been trained, and why????
More news - I have had my friends go on-line and watch Ellen DeGeneres speaking at the graduation ceremony for Tulane University. It was hilarious. Check it out.
How about all this gay marriage news - isn't that exciting. I myself am going to Provincetown this summer and the subject has come up with my partner in an effort to support the cause.
Illinois, my home state, is looking at civil unions. Iowa approved gay marriage, and the Northeast is doing great in that category, aren't they.
Anyone going for it?? My only hesitation is that I made a huge step in the past with my last partner - for me, when I commit, it is no small deal - she however decided it wasn't working for her, but I found it embarrassing that I had invited friends and family to the ceremony to honor the commitment. Seemed to make light of the whole idea - I had no control in that situation after the face. This is my struggle.

Live in peace,
Chris

still out here

Wow - it has been a long time since i've been here. That's amazing - time flies. So how is everyone. Obviously, I am busy. I have 2 jobs, a relationship - which I find takes time - and working on internet activities, plus I'm a little disorganized so that takes me more time. My bad.
I am excited about the changes that are happening in some states - Iowa, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont - Illinois is looking at Civil Unions and I keep hearing Wisconsin has proposed gay marriage. Isn't that great. Whether you want to get married or not, it shows progress in acceptance.
I hit a new era in my own relationship and the whole coming out process recently. My partner had surgery and I was allowed in the room, and was seen as the next of kind. Everyone treated me very well. I know that certain people cannot handle that, but so far, so good. We also moved to a new neighborhood and as recently as tonite, were out meeting neighbors. I'm amazed how many people are open and accepting - of course, whatever they think in their heads, or tell themselves we couldn't really be together. the outward experience has gone well.
I continue to meet women who have been married and have now decided that they are truly attracted to women. Making that leap is a major change. We will talk about many steps in the next few blogs. I hope it won't be so long. I'm off my other job due to the exposure of swine flu in my district.
Have a good day - Do what you love, love what you do!!