Yard Sale Therapy

I missed a march to repeal Arkansas’ Act 1 while focused on our yard sale.



The yard sale advanced us in many ways. The house, closets, and storage areas aren’t cluttered anymore. A financial want was met. Items let go in a moment for a few bucks to a stranger are often little pieces of your heart. Music boxes, garments, old computers or televisions are recycled to folks you briefly meet.




A young lady of a gothic persuasion, somewhat like NCIS ‘ Abbey, pulled up in a Hurse and searched our sale. A motorcycle-styled leather jacket belonging to a late partner caught her eye, and it became obvious to me that part of him was in her. As she shopped and considered the jacket, I got to enjoy her personality and easily found that part of her that was a part of him. I enjoyed the visit like a visit with my lost partner, and made sure that jacket found a home with her.

I’d often find Michael, in 23 degree weather, standing smiling at a small shirt or a music jewelry box, with a tear at a memory of his sister LaDonna. Grief is the art of letting go with love. It can take an hour or a lifetime, but it’s a process. I still visit with old departed friends and loved ones nearly everyday once anything triggers a memory.

Little Rock's ' "Join The Impact" rally: YouTub'ed

I took in an event at the State Capital Building that reminded me several anti-gay measures passed, not only in Arkansas, but also in California & Florida while Obama was elected. . Took the camera, here it is in five parts:














It should also be noted that hundreds marched in Fayetteville, Arkansas as well.

Farewell Election ’08: CHANGE

Delivering Mom & Pop to new their home and new lives is good for us. Lots of change in the air.

I was reminded by a friend as we head to Georgia that "it's not safe for gay people in the Deep South", and that holding hands could get us killed. I feel safe in our "People's Republic of" Hillcrest bungalow in Little Rock, but it's true I'm more careful outside of my liberal hub. It's a damn shame. Given time, our society evolves. Generational change. It's happening right now.


In an odd twist of fate, I may not have access to a television on election night. I do have peace about the candidates and issues I support, and expect better government in the future. Today, one of my favorite artists allowed the Obama campaign to use one of my favorite songs in a campaign ad. By the time I return, perhaps I can remember life without Barak, McCain and the Clintons. I leave the topic with hope and with a commercial with Paul Simon's "American Tune":

Lt. Gov. Bill Halter Opposes Initiated Act 1

One moment of many at Friday’s Obama Rally struck me to be particularly inspiring. Arkansas Lt. Gov. Bill Halter took a few moments to project an impassioned mainstream appeal against Initiated Act 1.

President Clinton & Arkansas Dems rally 4 Obama

My friend Trey and I went to the River Market in Little Rock Friday afternoon and caught the trolley to the Obama Rally featuring several Arkansas Democrats leading to President Bill Clinton. With 11 days to go until the General Election, it seemed a great time to rally. Here in 6 -10 minute segments, are most of the speakers and what they had to say. Enjoy & VOTE EARLY:

Arkansas Family Council: Strike 2

A new U of A poll shows Arkansans opposing Initiated Act 1 (see previous blog post) by a 55-38 margin. Wow. An almost victory for children! The lottery amendment would be approved by 65% if the election were held today. Wow. An almost victory for gambling interests.



The Arkansas Family Council, which has made a decent living for years skimming money from homophobic church folk and out-of-state gambling operations, is 0 for 2 in this poll.




Vote early :)

FOR Children: NO on Act 1

Because Arkansas kids are worthy of as many pre-screened foster and adoptive parents as possible, here's a short commercial from Arkansas Families First. They encourage us to vote No on Act 1, which would prevent unmarried cohabitating couples from serving as foster or adoptive parents.



I pulled up some testimony from Arkansas' House Judiciary Committee when this policy was pursued, but failed, in our legislature. Beyond Martha Adcock and a data driven pediatrician is the public testimony of a young Arkansas kid with lesbian parents.




Vote Early.

Tonight the cook’s back: Chili.