Michael Jeter Delivers a Message in The Fisher King

I'm Anne Morrow Lindbergh -- I can't find my baby!

After hearing the news of Robin Williams having heart surgery recently, I started thinking about my favorite Robin Williams film, The Fisher King. Robin isn't actually in this scene, but the amazing Michael Jeter works his magic.

Get well soon Robin. Watching this should help.

Letter to VT Gov. Douglas: RE: Vetoing Gay Marriage

VT Gov. Jim Douglas will veto

the Vermont Gay marriage bill

because he is a dick.

I wrote an e-mail to Vermont Gov. Jim (Oliver Wendel) Douglas today after his announcement that he would veto the marriage bill that recently passed in the State Senate and is currently in the State House. In the subject line, I wrote: Friend of James Neiley. He is the 17-year-old who testified during a VT Senate hearing that I posted about earlier. Click here to e-mail Gov. Douglas also!

Govenor Douglas,

I was saddened to hear your announcement of plans to veto the gay marriage bill in Vermont. Since Vermont was the first state to allow civil unions for same-sex couples, it is unfortunate that it still has not taken the next step, like Mass and CT. You say you want the State government to concentrate on economic issues, but by vetoing this measure, you are just causing them to do additional work to override your veto. That doesn't make any sense, does it? Of course, you can't be in the Republican Party and do something as enlightened as permitting gay marriage. Don't be a bigot. Do the right thing. There is no reason that makes any sense to veto that bill. I urge you to reconsider your decision.

It's a Free Salad Day!

I work next door to a mall with a foodcourt. One of the food places
is a Salad Creations. Whenever I go there, I always get the Chopped
Veggie Salad Jr., with the spring mix lettuce, honey dijon fat-free
dressing and no artichokes. It is just under $6 and yummy. Also,
after you buy 9 salads, you get the 10th one free. This is my free
salad! To celebrate, I went to au bon pain and got a chocolate
croissant. You only live once!

Eloquent Argument for Gay Marriage by a High School Jr.

If you noticed someone getting a bit teary-eyed today at L' Enfant Plaza Metro Station, it was probably me. I was listening to my friend, Archer's, podcast (www.archerradio.com) on the way to work and he played the audio to this clip. It is of 17-year-old James Neiley from Charlotte, VT, testifying at a State Senate hearing on gay marriage for Vermont. I can't imagine being brave enough to do this at his age. What a great kid. I haven't heard a better arguement. I realize it is a long clip, but the testimony part is only the first half, which everyone should watch. The Vermont State Senate passed the gay marriage bill 26-4, sending it to the State House this week.