08 May 2023

Livin' in Connecticut!

 


East Lyme, CT

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Trans pupils put school policies to test amid heated debate in England

 Sally Weale

The Guardian


Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, England, UK
(not necessarily the particular town)

please press:  www.theguardian.com

Sorry Matt Gaetz, the church has nothing to fear (video)

 



ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :


07 May 2023

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Wikipedia)

 


Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/Tchaikovsky_by_Reutlinger_%28cropped%29.jpg


please press:  Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky


ezs note:  This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables.  This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive.  You can help by adding to the list of notables.  In the meantime, enjoy!

Livin' in Connecticut!


East Haven, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/EH_Welcome.jpg


ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Introducing Nora J.S. Reichardt: Local 5 reporter comes out as transgender woman

Eva Andersen

We Are Iowa


Des Moines, IA

please press:  www.weareiowa.com

Marjorie Taylor Greene; Laws and Love


Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfAUE3ot7uY&t=8s


ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

Yesterday, seven horses died for the Kentucky Derby...

 

.

...but hey, it's all fun, right?

06 May 2023

Mary MacLane (Wikipedia)



Mary MacLane (1881-1929)

please press:  Mary MacLane

ezs note:  This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables.  This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive.  You can help by adding to the list of notables.  In the meantime, enjoy!

Livin' in Connecticut!


former mayor Marcia Leclerc of East Hartford, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ec/Pratt_%26_Whitney_-_Special_Olympics_%2812893318423%29.jpg


ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

UCI hits brakes and will revisit transgender policy after Killips’ victory

Sean Ingle

The Guardian


Silver City, NM (starting point of Gila)

please press:  www.theguardian.com

ezs note 'signalled a shift' = cowered

05 May 2023

SCUMBAG

 



watch this show here

Robert Vano (Wikipedia)


Robert Vano

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Robert_Vano_DSC_5189a.jpg

please press:  Robert Vano


ezs note:  This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables.  This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive.  You can help by adding to the list of notables.  In the meantime, enjoy!

Livin' in Connecticut!

 


East Hampton, CT

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 


Indiana school pronoun bill signed into law amid worries it'll 'out' transgender kids

Cate Charron

IndyStar


Indianapolis, IN

please press:  www.indystar.com

ezs note:  Indiana residents - no doubt, this is bad.  But you can do your part if your state Representative or state Senator voted 'yes' for this idiocy.  As soon as you can, start organizing for his/her opponent.  If there is no candidate, put YOUR name out there.  Today, if possible.

This tree of ours is sick (video)


Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFkVjc2SKXg


ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

04 May 2023

Del Martin (Wikipedia)

 


Del Martin, left (1921-2008)  (?)

please press:  Del Martin

ezs note:  This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables.  This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive.  You can help by adding to the list of notables.  In the meantime, enjoy!

Livin' in Connecticut!

 


East Haddam, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/PostcardEastHaddamCTLkgNorthFrNathanHaleSchoolHouse1919.jpg


ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Florida Republicans pass bill targeting transgender bathroom use

Andrew Atterbury 

Politico


Lake Mary, FL

please press:  www.politico.com

ezs note:  Florida residents -  if your state legislator votes 'yes' on this stupid bill, and you don't even bother to vote him/her out, well, guess what that makes you?  Register and vote! 

Even Now, We Are Not Alone (video)


Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeDTqWjNVRY


ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

03 May 2023

Sandi Toksvig (Wikipedia)

 


Sandi Tokvig

ezs note:  This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables.  This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive.  You can help by adding to the list of notables.  In the meantime, enjoy!

Livin' in Connecticut!


East Granby, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Old_Newgate_Prison.jpg


ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Transgender surgery ban advances in North Carolina House

Hannah Schoenbaum

AP


Valdese, NC

please press:  apnews.com

ezs note:  To the owners of the Carolina Hurricanes - those Hartford Whalers outfits sure look nifty, don't they?  If those North Carolina legislators make their idiotic move, why not make them permanent?

It's a Sin Problem All Right... (video)



ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

02 May 2023

Lesley Gore (Wikipedia)


Lesley Gore (1946-2015)

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/24/Lesley_Gore.jpg


please press:  Lesley Gore

ezs note:  This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables.  This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive.  You can help by adding to the list of notables.  In the meantime, enjoy!

Livin' in Connecticut!

 


Durham, CT


ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

“A death sentence”: Trans Texas teen plots his future as proposed ban on hormone therapy progresses

Alex Nguyen

The Texas Tribune


Dalhart, TX

please press:  www.texastribune.org

ezs note:  Texas residents - please call your state Representative and Senator to vote NO on these bills - or you will do your best to kick them out of office.

Nah, Greg Wasn't Talking About Me (video)


Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnlE3ofpI-I


ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

01 May 2023

Romaine Brooks (Wikipedia)

 


Romaine Brooks (1874-1970)

please press:  Romaine Brooks

ezs note:  This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables.  This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive.  You can help by adding to the list of notables.  In the meantime, enjoy!

ezs note II:  This is for anyone whose interest is in the trivia of the Baha'i Faith - whether they join or not.  It seems that Romaine Brooks had a lover named Natalie Clifford Barney - and she had a sister named Laura Clifford Barney, who compiled Some Answered Questions, whose writings are from 'Abdu'l Baha.  Guess Natalie was a bit more of a free spirit... 

Livin' in Connecticut!

 


Derby, CT

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Judge blocks Missouri rule that would limit transgender care

Summer Valentine

ABC News


 Columbia, MO

please press:  abcnews.go.com

No room for fear in this religion... (video)


Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBdY25zUOBg


ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

30 April 2023

BRUINS LOSE!!!!! (Thank you, Paul Maurice!)

 


Florida Panthers

ezs note:  Seeing the Boston Bruins lose is sweet, but seeing coach Paul Maurice do it is wonderful.  He once coached my beloved Hartford Whalers.  Once again, thank you Paul!

Alice B. Toklas (Wikipedia)

 


Alice B. Toklas (1877-1967)

please press:  Alice B. Toklasèèè

ezs note:  This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables.  This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive.  You can help by adding to the list of notables.  In the meantime, enjoy!

Livin' in Connecticut


Deep River, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/Town_Hall%2C_Deep_River%2C_Connecticut.jpg


ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Most beer drinkers support brands working with transgender spokespeople: poll

Jared Gans

www.wfla.com


Budweiser

please press:  www.wfla.com

ezs note:  I'm not a beer drinker myself, but among those who are, cheers!




Jesus or the "they're coming to replace us"... (video)


Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a63KKRvk8SM


ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

29 April 2023

Garrison Starr (Wikipedia)


Garrison Starr

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Garrison_Starr_at_Highline_Ballroom.jpg


please press:  Garrison Starr


ezs note:  This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables.  This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive.  You can help by adding to the list of notables.  In the meantime, enjoy!

Livin' in Connecticut!

 


Darien, CT

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Escondido Middle School Teachers Sue Over District's Transgender Pronoun Policy

Jackie Crea

NBC News San Diego


Escondido, CA

please press:  www.nbcsandiego.com

ezs note:  I am SO tired of this "parents know best" bullshit.  Now, as a rule parents do know best  - but only if they have given guidance during school.  I can give you two examples.  One was a dipshit named Wayne.  What terrible thing did his son do -  who was five years old?  He wet the bed.  Another moron beat his son mercilessly for winning at pool against the father.

Oh, but parents know best.

BULLSHIT. 

Forgiving Student Loans (video)


Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwAwNOe7C7s

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

28 April 2023

Russell T Davies (Wikipedia)


Russell T Davies

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/Russelltdavies.jpg

please press:  Russell T Davies

ezs note:  This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables.  This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive.  You can help by adding to the list of notables.  In the meantime, enjoy!

Livin' in Connecticut!

 


Danbury, CT

ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Transgender and nonbinary state legislators press Biden on proposed transgender students athletics rule

Bo Erickson

CBS News


Pres. Joe Biden

please press:  www.cbsnews.com

ezs note:  Yeah, Joe Biden is nice n' all, but YOU have the obligation to write or ewrite if you feel he's getting too pokey.  It doesn't matter whether he/she's Democratic, Republican, or other.  He's president, not king.

A Bendy, Flexing, Questioning Faith (video)


Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eB2NHUBtRv0

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

27 April 2023

Prince Paul of Yugoslavia (Wikipedia)


Prince Paul of Yugoslavia

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/26/Prince_Paul_of_Yugoslavia.jpg


please press:  Prince Paul of Yugoslavia


ezs note:  This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables.  This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive.  You can help by adding to the list of notables.  In the meantime, enjoy!

Livin' in Connecticut!


Cromwell, CT

Main Street Historic District

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cf/Cromwellctmainsthistdist1.jpg


ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Kansas legislators impose sweeping anti-transgender bathroom law

AP

NBC News


Wichita, KS

please press:  www.nbcnews.com

ezs note:  Kansans, if you've dithered, REGISTER AND VOTE.

"Do you believe every word of the Bible?" (video)


Credit:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgZy6gvh7Kk&t=3s


ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air.  Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :