Allow me to sit
Sit alone in the dark of every last feeling that pulls on my heart
I can no longer run from them
Nor can I hold up the steel that has been my barrier
Let me sit with the sand at my feet looking out over an ocean of tears that I refuse to allow myself [...]
August 30, 2006
Categories: The Written Word . . Author: Kelly . Comments: 2 Comments
“I should have raised you kids in the church.” As these words left my father’s mouth I couldn’t help but smile.
“No you shouldn’t have.” I said, always respecting that I was allowed to make my own decision when it came to religion. Especially since I’m a HUGE lesbian.
To which my father replied, “There is a [...]
August 30, 2006
Categories: My Life, The C Word . . Author: Kelly . Comments: Leave a Comment
DETROIT – Teachers frustrated by failed efforts to reach a contract agreement with the city’s public school district went on strike Monday and said they were prepared to stand their ground for as long as it takes.
August 28, 2006
Categories: Proof That The World Is Going To Hell . . Author: Kelly . Comments: Leave a Comment
While making a turn while driving use signal, get over, THEN brake.
This lesson has been brought to you by the the left handed monks of Belize
August 25, 2006
Categories: Life Lessons . . Author: Kelly . Comments: Leave a Comment
Coming home today from day one of a 2 day in-depth ITIL certification training class I killed a white butterfly with my windshield. I almost started to cry, and then I reminded myself to swallow it down hard. Then I explored the idea that the rule to get into heaven was based on how many [...]
August 24, 2006
Categories: Discussions with Myself . . Author: Kelly . Comments: 3 Comments
It’s weird how life goes on. One day we find out my dad has cancer, the next day the entire family is in a silent panic, and then it all just starts to feel like a bad dream. Somewhere at the end of all that the newness faded, the fear changed faces, and life seems [...]
August 22, 2006
Categories: Discussions with Myself . . Author: Kelly . Comments: Leave a Comment
So the wedding is over and it went well. Wearing the dress wasn’t so bad. I didn’t melt, nor did a puddle of sweat emerge beneath me while I stood up at the alter. There was less drama then I had assumed there would be. The food was far better than I had anticipated and [...]
August 21, 2006
Categories: My Life . . Author: Kelly . Comments: Leave a Comment
My brother’s wedding is tomorrow. Amazing how fast time flies. Before I know it my 5 month old niece will be 25 and I will be receiving AARP literature in the mail. Sometimes I feel like a rock in the middle of the ocean. The world and all of it’s vibrant colors swimming by. Moving [...]
August 17, 2006
Categories: Discussions with Myself . . Author: Kelly . Comments: 2 Comments
This past Saturday was the bachelorette party for my soon to be sister-in-law. I attended the swarey with two of my very close and very lesbian friends. When we arrived at our take off point we were greeted with pictures of naked men, a penis shaped cake, and the bachelorette herself sporting a veil with [...]
August 14, 2006
Categories: I'm So Going to Blog About this . . Author: Kelly . Comments: 4 Comments
Through all of this she is the one thing that makes me smile.
August 12, 2006
Categories: The Niece . . Author: Kelly . Comments: Leave a Comment