Before I start, I am first saying that this post has nothing at all to do with my personal feelings or political views on gay marriage. Any and all comments trying to create controversy about that subject will be deleted.
Several days ago, NY State legalized gay marriage. Amid all the hoopla surrounding this, several of the larger NY corporations, led by IBM announced that after a time period (honestly I missed the exact amount, and since I'm already married I'm not looking it up for Y'all) it will be discontinuing benefits for same sex domestic partners. Keep in mind that they never had benefits for opposite sex domestic partners. I understand why they had the benefits for DP's. I also understand that in this world, sadly to say, marriage is more a legal and financial institution than a romantic one. The 'til death do part thing has become a sham in modern times. (No I don't believe in no-fault divorce. I do believe there are times when divorce is necessary, but with the no-fault laws in every state, you now there's an out when you take your vows - so how serious are the vows anymore)
Now there is outrage and I am confused. People fought really hard to be able to have the rights, benefits and headaches granted with the marriage contract. Now they have them. It's not like these companies are saying you need to be married next week. But if the choice for marriage vs living together is now an option the same as for heterosexual couples, why is it such a controversy that a stop gap measure utilized because the option wasn't there , should be removed after the option exists?? Equality and fairness goes in both directions. If I hadn't married Curt and had chosen to have a committed live in relationship with him instead, I wouldn't be outraged at not getting benefits . I did marry him and I get his benefits. If they do not chose to get married that is their option as well, but since it is now an option not a forced situation, the resulting benefits or lack therein are their choice as well.
Rant over.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Sensational Haiku Wednesday
Welcome to “Sensational Haiku Wednesday!”
Click here for info and background on this weekly event!
The basics:Haiku is simple! It is 3 non-rhyming lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively (a great way to use your fingers!)
This week’s theme is: Living
You are born, then die
In between is what matters,
Love is all you leave.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Dessert Anyone?
the other day I was going to make an apricot gallette but didn't have enough butter for the crust. ( yes butter is usually in the freezer, but I screwed up somehow) I DID have some puff pastry shells so I baked them off and cut the apricots a bit smaller, and a small amount of sugar and some triple sec, then because it was too thin I added some tapioca and simmered it for a while. I then spooned the apricot into the shell and added a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Monday, June 27, 2011
I don't bleed orange
For those who still entertained the thought.
At work on Saturday night I went to cut the wrap off a pallet of belgian pavers (look like brick - not as hard to build walls with - still pretty heavy) For whatever reason they weren't banded under the wrap. Unbeknownst to myself and Paul, they have been coming that way for some time. That's why they have been cutting the wrap partway. Anyway, I cut the wrap, and the entire first row fell off the pallet down from 3 feet on the shelf and landed on my left leg/ankle ( I told you my left side was kind of useless) so I have a bunch of cuts, scrapes and abrasions as well as a serious bruise on my lower leg. And my blood was red, not orange. Of course Tony doesn't drive an orange car anymore, but a red one....
I was going to post a picture, but it's kind of gross.
At work on Saturday night I went to cut the wrap off a pallet of belgian pavers (look like brick - not as hard to build walls with - still pretty heavy) For whatever reason they weren't banded under the wrap. Unbeknownst to myself and Paul, they have been coming that way for some time. That's why they have been cutting the wrap partway. Anyway, I cut the wrap, and the entire first row fell off the pallet down from 3 feet on the shelf and landed on my left leg/ankle ( I told you my left side was kind of useless) so I have a bunch of cuts, scrapes and abrasions as well as a serious bruise on my lower leg. And my blood was red, not orange. Of course Tony doesn't drive an orange car anymore, but a red one....
I was going to post a picture, but it's kind of gross.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
List #2
Sorry- I did say I'd be posting more, but work fell apart this week. On that note - if you could spare a prayer or thought to my friend Good Dan - his mom passed yesterday after a stroke on Wednesday.
Items I must have in the freezer to function in the kitchen.
1. diced onions - yes, I prefer to chop a fresh onion, but sometimes time/energy constraints require a quicker/easier solution. So there is always a bag of diced onion in my freezer door.
2. roasted pepper strips - from Target - they have a bag of red/yellow/green grilled pepper strips - sometimes I use them as strips sometimes I chop them - I put peppers in 90% of my dinner's and once again fresh isn't always happening.
3. salmon fillets - really easy, quick dinner- top it with some herbs and olive oil or lemon juice, make an extra have it over salad the next day for lunch. I usually order mine from Schwann's.
4. chopped spinach bags- the bags are easier than the boxes. I think the bag prevents freezer burn better than the box and it's easier to get a small amount out. I use it in omelets, risotto dishes, dips, soups, pasta sauces. Very versatile, very yummy and an easy way to get some more veggie on the plate.
5. andouille sausage - it goes in a lot of my quick and easy default dinners - rice & beans ( pinto, red, pink, black) okra and tomatoes over rice, jambalaya, kale sausage & white beans, mexican chicken stew.
6. vanilla ice cream (Target Archer Farm's Madagascar Vanilla is my fav) by itself - or as an addition great for dessert.
7. cheese ravioli. my grandmother's after school snack she made us was ravioli with butter and fresh herbs - it's now one of Angie's snacks if she didn't get a good lunch. also layered with the frozen spinach, portabella's maybe sausage & tomato sauce makes a fast fake lasagna.
8. boneless skinless chicken breast - thaws quickly in a bowl of cold water and is probably one of the most versatile proteins.
9. unsalted butter sticks - the urge to bake usually strikes without warning, and this used to be the one item I had to go to the store for, I learned and am now prepared.
10. ice - LOL!
Items I must have in the freezer to function in the kitchen.
1. diced onions - yes, I prefer to chop a fresh onion, but sometimes time/energy constraints require a quicker/easier solution. So there is always a bag of diced onion in my freezer door.
2. roasted pepper strips - from Target - they have a bag of red/yellow/green grilled pepper strips - sometimes I use them as strips sometimes I chop them - I put peppers in 90% of my dinner's and once again fresh isn't always happening.
3. salmon fillets - really easy, quick dinner- top it with some herbs and olive oil or lemon juice, make an extra have it over salad the next day for lunch. I usually order mine from Schwann's.
4. chopped spinach bags- the bags are easier than the boxes. I think the bag prevents freezer burn better than the box and it's easier to get a small amount out. I use it in omelets, risotto dishes, dips, soups, pasta sauces. Very versatile, very yummy and an easy way to get some more veggie on the plate.
5. andouille sausage - it goes in a lot of my quick and easy default dinners - rice & beans ( pinto, red, pink, black) okra and tomatoes over rice, jambalaya, kale sausage & white beans, mexican chicken stew.
6. vanilla ice cream (Target Archer Farm's Madagascar Vanilla is my fav) by itself - or as an addition great for dessert.
7. cheese ravioli. my grandmother's after school snack she made us was ravioli with butter and fresh herbs - it's now one of Angie's snacks if she didn't get a good lunch. also layered with the frozen spinach, portabella's maybe sausage & tomato sauce makes a fast fake lasagna.
8. boneless skinless chicken breast - thaws quickly in a bowl of cold water and is probably one of the most versatile proteins.
9. unsalted butter sticks - the urge to bake usually strikes without warning, and this used to be the one item I had to go to the store for, I learned and am now prepared.
10. ice - LOL!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Sensational Haiku Wednesday
Welcome to “Sensational Haiku Wednesday!”
Click here for info and background on this weekly event!
The basics:Haiku is simple! It is 3 non-rhyming lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively (a great way to use your fingers!)
This week’s theme is: Joy
Weird things bring me joy.
say I'm not normal, I have
no competition!
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