tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758853829794241002024-02-20T06:20:59.665-08:00Mozakerat Doctor Blogsinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comBlogger472125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-62642572806383885242012-07-14T19:37:00.000-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.590-07:00RYAN TSUTSUMI - FUNHOUSE<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiacbAUy7AGQKC-K6hPp4EQIGfs07qX5Ulkys3OilkFOaBlWC5mVU_q8pb_Txm1uyUMGGITtBUiJywGAJ8aK0uvdtppMfFP_1HDp5TMlLxuNP8WXofGvXSyRgs6xew03EvOeZz4TDVYpg2Y/s1600/0049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiacbAUy7AGQKC-K6hPp4EQIGfs07qX5Ulkys3OilkFOaBlWC5mVU_q8pb_Txm1uyUMGGITtBUiJywGAJ8aK0uvdtppMfFP_1HDp5TMlLxuNP8WXofGvXSyRgs6xew03EvOeZz4TDVYpg2Y/s400/0049.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-bottom: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMiWtY8sAxT_2_sCmhzym3JdBRwvn_iNSDjxyLvR1wU2W2mGBgQJVeTHWeJbaSvvQbWrq3jEXkUX7KxOfz83gYAjlrrljy76chRg9d12-VZlnYdojqDaRvnb3Iva9Kx7N0YH-6Z7BjfU3w/s1600/0024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMiWtY8sAxT_2_sCmhzym3JdBRwvn_iNSDjxyLvR1wU2W2mGBgQJVeTHWeJbaSvvQbWrq3jEXkUX7KxOfz83gYAjlrrljy76chRg9d12-VZlnYdojqDaRvnb3Iva9Kx7N0YH-6Z7BjfU3w/s400/0024.jpg" width="283" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;">Wave by Ryan..<br />sun by: who the fuck knows.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ryan Tsutsumi has been at the shop for over a year... as a part time artist. His normal duties were shop helper, which he still maintains on the days where he's not tattooing full time.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">His work is solid and clean, as he keeps developing his technique and style, you will see more and more updates of his work right here. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He is confident and precise. Clean sharp lines, solid color. Well placed and balanced lettering... he has a way to go yet, and with guidance from everyone at the shop, he'll go far in this business.. to book with Ryan, please call or come by.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi045iBnudg8epHJTTmSefaEeU2SBbinueKlJ7QoufsaBPFOwzm1_p4gARPxMyYSreHSBnajnAKLMwHwE1hMKfsiK4Em1FbEZC-6ybd52N5ED8bMhg21xGrn5b9tGGwFr2jf-zK7SNQXqF/s1600/0029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi045iBnudg8epHJTTmSefaEeU2SBbinueKlJ7QoufsaBPFOwzm1_p4gARPxMyYSreHSBnajnAKLMwHwE1hMKfsiK4Em1FbEZC-6ybd52N5ED8bMhg21xGrn5b9tGGwFr2jf-zK7SNQXqF/s400/0029.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfvEsu0IOB5c8QzToXetHJgBUwyy8cbEksP135SRFDt5BIWDMeAn87OwY_thtbsZwHDJzIQe-zsL2n_zk67MfNgR-Wx_49GTiJwf9MggNSXI-mem6IdPaWtQbqqIDqAxfcD85gEey4W7Jg/s1600/0044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfvEsu0IOB5c8QzToXetHJgBUwyy8cbEksP135SRFDt5BIWDMeAn87OwY_thtbsZwHDJzIQe-zsL2n_zk67MfNgR-Wx_49GTiJwf9MggNSXI-mem6IdPaWtQbqqIDqAxfcD85gEey4W7Jg/s400/0044.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6L2qW06nQaBmq9rtRogOX05FujBLwyyxBHHx9n9YOxsxRUVz3BMguuuKenfF_zDC-Fmu8kX2Td7t8-am6XdCAVVA9v4dn4QtqkzpKCmykXdmO1h75at80UYqbWalDz4vFAh2yXEkbvm5K/s1600/0021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6L2qW06nQaBmq9rtRogOX05FujBLwyyxBHHx9n9YOxsxRUVz3BMguuuKenfF_zDC-Fmu8kX2Td7t8-am6XdCAVVA9v4dn4QtqkzpKCmykXdmO1h75at80UYqbWalDz4vFAh2yXEkbvm5K/s400/0021.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq9Ct6g4CZFgOKcb0M7H12kdtkidae0mUwL6ew5GY7keKhyphenhyphenckFYwSSXeBTEfk1DNT4F5AjngykI0AW72_cYyI_zJoZKgJnh37tHd6L5TWEbNvH4VU-XLmIRnmOt4qfZk_mqnnOq6a2oySV/s1600/0050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq9Ct6g4CZFgOKcb0M7H12kdtkidae0mUwL6ew5GY7keKhyphenhyphenckFYwSSXeBTEfk1DNT4F5AjngykI0AW72_cYyI_zJoZKgJnh37tHd6L5TWEbNvH4VU-XLmIRnmOt4qfZk_mqnnOq6a2oySV/s320/0050.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7peLDnadssKuMTvc3rRslBMsvenfWtq-enGXJKYR8xDf8hNW2gukjDMQvBUSR7nb-FJzU8tDaiyXBE82x8GpGGrl5UtLDiJ97F24RC0xofpzZCAd0G6TiCYn41tbWBM6r6VIpyBdXtBhL/s1600/0059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7peLDnadssKuMTvc3rRslBMsvenfWtq-enGXJKYR8xDf8hNW2gukjDMQvBUSR7nb-FJzU8tDaiyXBE82x8GpGGrl5UtLDiJ97F24RC0xofpzZCAd0G6TiCYn41tbWBM6r6VIpyBdXtBhL/s400/0059.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-27177638693093605672012-07-14T04:30:00.001-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.590-07:00Woody Guthrie Centennial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lDYTOe476zm8ApV3gdYAikmIbnofs7quBCd0-NeeDh_IIwDJV3sAW6hQjKYTTbFJCCAQs3IL9byfzCSoC-5Jb-kGgQlOtvT61nCm8BcR2BsG1kyCAbNmnkNMbPm4VWRqZ3VEB598YJg/s1600/650px-Woody_Guthrie_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lDYTOe476zm8ApV3gdYAikmIbnofs7quBCd0-NeeDh_IIwDJV3sAW6hQjKYTTbFJCCAQs3IL9byfzCSoC-5Jb-kGgQlOtvT61nCm8BcR2BsG1kyCAbNmnkNMbPm4VWRqZ3VEB598YJg/s400/650px-Woody_Guthrie_2.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br />The great American folk singer/songwriter Woody Guthrie was born 100 years ago today. His labour, protest and folk songs have enriched us all since the 1930s. His most famous song is <i>This Land is Your Land</i>, a stirring anthem celebrating the rights of the working people who built America. Guthrie wrote it in 1940 as a response to Irving Berlin's song <i>God Bless America, </i>which he regarded as complacent patriotic schmaltz.<br /><br />I think the most fitting tribute to Woody Guthrie is to post this wonderful video of <i>This Land is Your Land</i>, sung by Bruce Springsteen, Pete Seeger (Guthrie's long-lived contemporary) and Seeger's grandson, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, in front of the Lincoln Memorial at Barack Obama's Inauguration Concert in January, 2009. The singers gleefully belt out all of Guthrie's verses, including his more radical ones which are often censored and omitted from public performances of this song.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HE4H0k8TDgw?rel=0" width="380"></iframe><br /><br />How relevant this song remains today! Woody Guthrie would be appalled by the current state of America's economy and politics, I'm sure.<br /><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-24840763143719989252012-07-14T04:30:00.000-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.590-07:00Woody Guthrie Centennial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lDYTOe476zm8ApV3gdYAikmIbnofs7quBCd0-NeeDh_IIwDJV3sAW6hQjKYTTbFJCCAQs3IL9byfzCSoC-5Jb-kGgQlOtvT61nCm8BcR2BsG1kyCAbNmnkNMbPm4VWRqZ3VEB598YJg/s1600/650px-Woody_Guthrie_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lDYTOe476zm8ApV3gdYAikmIbnofs7quBCd0-NeeDh_IIwDJV3sAW6hQjKYTTbFJCCAQs3IL9byfzCSoC-5Jb-kGgQlOtvT61nCm8BcR2BsG1kyCAbNmnkNMbPm4VWRqZ3VEB598YJg/s400/650px-Woody_Guthrie_2.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br />The great American folk singer/songwriter Woody Guthrie was born 100 years ago today. His labour, protest and folk songs have enriched us all since the 1930s. His most famous song is <i>This Land is Your Land</i>, a stirring anthem celebrating the rights of the working people who built America. Guthrie wrote it in 1940 as a response to Irving Berlin's song <i>God Bless America, </i>which he regarded as complacent patriotic schmaltz.<br /><br />I think the most fitting tribute to Woody Guthrie is to post this wonderful video of <i>This Land is Your Land</i>, sung by Bruce Springsteen, Pete Seeger (Guthrie's long-lived contemporary) and Seeger's grandson, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, in front of the Lincoln Memorial at Barack Obama's Inauguration Concert in January, 2009. The singers gleefully belt out all of Guthrie's verses, including his more radical ones which are often censored and omitted from public performances of this song.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HE4H0k8TDgw?rel=0" width="380"></iframe><br /><br />How relevant this song remains today! Woody Guthrie would be appalled by the current state of America's economy and politics, I'm sure.<br /><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-8569211621254209432012-07-11T10:02:00.000-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.590-07:00Woman Sexy Tattoo Design Tattoo Sexy Tattoo Woman Tattoo Tattoo<img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijpE55EoxEDvGwKPnRWMvFLM3Q5c172JeaFLxIDrv_lRCFErqnwPjOTOkZ6tbytZIr0Gj5_WzMjU2YrSsc_AGnlnKH0gclu4WVo3mZBmqRLyGISMq266g9wfs_gQwUs9skVU2aJr541n2a/s1600/back-bird-tattoo.jpg' alt='Site Blogspot Tattoos on Back Tattoo Make Women More Sexy' /><br />Back Tattoo Make Women More Sexy.<br /><br /><br /><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQxnBdL6XeMkaS01YjHw9Je3FaN0mKOIB7LOsod0-ZJummjTRGHd2bFZ4JF-h1-X_AgUgaZFIh20dnUGtS1fzVQSGWPQoVlFd60JmPiN4nY6YYCchwYmpHHsZKWzkZhnmNOl_H84Np9_U/s400/dragon_tattoo_sexy_female_back.jpg' alt='Site Blogspot Tattoos on Tribal Sexy Dragon Tattoos' /><br />Tribal Sexy Dragon Tattoos.<br /><br /><br /><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJ1qHV9otVB6JAAPI7UIEi5F2OPE6mx_2Fb7O5lr5PMRAuTNwEPHa7Noe5astRfJCiC-uiM90xJ6zyHQ0l8g9nG8VltsbFUN1LtEdOWIkICGdnOBGHL6H2vmcz40iHmQHjeV1wNB51Jg/s400/Woman-Sexy-Tattoo-Art-Back-Body-Design-3.jpg' alt='Site Blogspot Tattoos on Woman Sexy Tattoo Design Tattoo Sexy Tattoo Woman Tattoo Art Tattoo' /><br />Woman Sexy Tattoo Design Tattoo Sexy Tattoo Woman Tattoo Art Tattoo.<br /><br /><br /><img src='http://www.afashionhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Belly-Tattoos.jpg' alt='Site Blogspot Tattoos on Sexy Tattoos Girls Lovefunn' /><br />Sexy Tattoos Girls Lovefunn.<br /><br /><br /><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQb_8G3L9LKOEULNeh6Ld1jHP6R4lCof5F8YnSsGF1XBBbqG_ay0K7yR3qgrOvePCjnM-0wV2pBPG0lfKCSDEa8ocPdpLf5EajIef2IaimcOUOnXz1rUa4jbVh5B7gcg6LjFzdjP3zKc/s400/sun+tattoo+lower+back+sexy+women.jpg' alt='Site Blogspot Tattoos on Sun Tattoo Lower Back Sexy Women' /><br />Sun Tattoo Lower Back Sexy Women.<br /><br /><br /><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywK8AtdXUuGSlDsU5fEE9v2dlgl7VJjhcib6AoJiYjkn0DRIE4s2dM4LuVtX5NJml4cUhRLZhyphenhyphen3ixOeUIPj7Rdcsp-t7yGhAEYmb8LtxowmZkaswPEg2Oa9Ff8lORmqgdim6S3Mfyq8M/s400/crazy+tattoo+twin+sexy+girls.jpg' alt='Site Blogspot Tattoos on Tattoo Ideen Crazy Tattoo Twin Sexy Girls' /><br />Tattoo Ideen Crazy Tattoo Twin Sexy Girls.<br /><br /><br /><img src='http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2166/2320509764_8f9f613143_o.jpg' alt='Site Blogspot Tattoos on Insane In The Mainframe Hot' /><br />Insane In The Mainframe Hot.<br /><br /><br /><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0M8RE-PdkiKFh2xoABu2s7UaIQaM7rhGdt0QKEjrumG6a83TGCFoMZsFyCvoaqjB7IFanxLcHySpRpo5Dn_uJkXE1dL7ZkkwWr9R4Ugsl6zxm-VZNtnh3CPBkwFR5soaDSQsjrGLWBY/s400/Sexy+Body+Tribal+Tattoo.jpg' alt='Site Blogspot Tattoos on Greatest Tattoo Tattoo Sexy Body Tribal Tattoo' /><br />Greatest Tattoo Tattoo Sexy Body Tribal Tattoo.<br /><br /><br /><img src='http://www.iaaf.org/mm/photo/competitions/worldchampionships/41240_w400xh600.jpg' alt='Site Blogspot Tattoos on Sports Star Player Bethanie Mattek Tennis Player' /><br />Sports Star Player Bethanie Mattek Tennis Player.<br /><br /><br /><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMHRPkwbDQ7ohgEGoauICpjqyJK6fRpdzm5yoEfVtrTsJABUHyY_RAU8WspZd7XMTGwLHQmTx4tQBxdqVOb8HcOq02Uf18F2qziwTaybB1Gxwx1erusGVncr8qECv9817Ozq8qYEEkIbte/s400/stomach-tattoo-7.jpg' alt='Site Blogspot Tattoos on Tattoo Celebrity Hot Stomach Tattoos' /><br />Tattoo Celebrity Hot Stomach Tattoos.<br /><br /><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-45489970491720573082012-07-11T04:30:00.001-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.590-07:00You said it, Gomez!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgnJ72xzzqAmiGFSBJD-Rsh_b7XvtnOjWbaIAzMcVr2e9xg_rdt0pE5AFzp21LEPPPRSix37wg45Z8c-q6-MVWX1i44wFo_YlprQ5CKPPOedObbmDSq8PQWNmof1v1gJu3-YJIrWTxiI/s1600/1hump+or+friday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgnJ72xzzqAmiGFSBJD-Rsh_b7XvtnOjWbaIAzMcVr2e9xg_rdt0pE5AFzp21LEPPPRSix37wg45Z8c-q6-MVWX1i44wFo_YlprQ5CKPPOedObbmDSq8PQWNmof1v1gJu3-YJIrWTxiI/s400/1hump+or+friday.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br /><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-3943368881335109912012-07-11T04:30:00.000-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.590-07:00You said it, Gomez!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgnJ72xzzqAmiGFSBJD-Rsh_b7XvtnOjWbaIAzMcVr2e9xg_rdt0pE5AFzp21LEPPPRSix37wg45Z8c-q6-MVWX1i44wFo_YlprQ5CKPPOedObbmDSq8PQWNmof1v1gJu3-YJIrWTxiI/s1600/1hump+or+friday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8TDDHY1JEdKamQOrDxOevUsHb4xfBkhgK0Fj6eLuw3GF16bbQPhvnRbtGNKNk7pv8JY6I8nwFNfJUtJ_odSCbzj3nIsP3mLlk2ejUJXoYW2VpPZSsG3TnVLLU96uJlZmBjcByQSmQaM/s1600/todo1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8TDDHY1JEdKamQOrDxOevUsHb4xfBkhgK0Fj6eLuw3GF16bbQPhvnRbtGNKNk7pv8JY6I8nwFNfJUtJ_odSCbzj3nIsP3mLlk2ejUJXoYW2VpPZSsG3TnVLLU96uJlZmBjcByQSmQaM/s400/todo1.png" width="380" /></a></div><br />I need to do some de-cluttering, organizing, shredding, de-junkifying, etc. over the summer. I'm going to make myself a "to do" list and then do one or two items each evening until they are all accomplished. Yes, I am!<br /><br />But alas, it means that I'll be blogging less frequently for the next couple of months because the time to do all those chores has to come from somewhere, doesn't it?<br /><br />Man, I need to win the lottery so I can hire minions. But until that happy day comes, <i>*rolls up sleeves*</i> I got work to do!<br /><br />Oh don't worry, Your Royal Highness. All your junk is safe.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkYfrjhaGFFyfO9NYVEAjOtXWghw8613e9lpRgY2twnkkoYk-up4-X0HVv7tb4n8DpEFg5nE7Ef-M7jB5dCZY4jbkh714dQNReUJOmFl5CzQ0OO6jLkO-lBrgRBlH4_YMAaeiag_nj7U/s1600/tumblr_m6elt0eiyv1qlbopfo1_500.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkYfrjhaGFFyfO9NYVEAjOtXWghw8613e9lpRgY2twnkkoYk-up4-X0HVv7tb4n8DpEFg5nE7Ef-M7jB5dCZY4jbkh714dQNReUJOmFl5CzQ0OO6jLkO-lBrgRBlH4_YMAaeiag_nj7U/s400/tumblr_m6elt0eiyv1qlbopfo1_500.png" width="380" /></a></div><br /><i>[Captioned cat photo courtesy of <a href="http://calscanadiancaveofcool.blogspot.com/">Cal's Canadian Cave of Cool</a>]</i><br /><i><br /></i>sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-12534289662865414392012-07-09T04:30:00.000-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.591-07:00Summer Plans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8TDDHY1JEdKamQOrDxOevUsHb4xfBkhgK0Fj6eLuw3GF16bbQPhvnRbtGNKNk7pv8JY6I8nwFNfJUtJ_odSCbzj3nIsP3mLlk2ejUJXoYW2VpPZSsG3TnVLLU96uJlZmBjcByQSmQaM/s1600/todo1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8TDDHY1JEdKamQOrDxOevUsHb4xfBkhgK0Fj6eLuw3GF16bbQPhvnRbtGNKNk7pv8JY6I8nwFNfJUtJ_odSCbzj3nIsP3mLlk2ejUJXoYW2VpPZSsG3TnVLLU96uJlZmBjcByQSmQaM/s400/todo1.png" width="380" /></a></div><br />I need to do some de-cluttering, organizing, shredding, de-junkifying, etc. over the summer. I'm going to make myself a "to do" list and then do one or two items each evening until they are all accomplished. Yes, I am!<br /><br />But alas, it means that I'll be blogging less frequently for the next couple of months because the time to do all those chores has to come from somewhere, doesn't it?<br /><br />Man, I need to win the lottery so I can hire minions. But until that happy day comes, <i>*rolls up sleeves*</i> I got work to do!<br /><br />Oh don't worry, Your Royal Highness. All your junk is safe.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkYfrjhaGFFyfO9NYVEAjOtXWghw8613e9lpRgY2twnkkoYk-up4-X0HVv7tb4n8DpEFg5nE7Ef-M7jB5dCZY4jbkh714dQNReUJOmFl5CzQ0OO6jLkO-lBrgRBlH4_YMAaeiag_nj7U/s1600/tumblr_m6elt0eiyv1qlbopfo1_500.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkYfrjhaGFFyfO9NYVEAjOtXWghw8613e9lpRgY2twnkkoYk-up4-X0HVv7tb4n8DpEFg5nE7Ef-M7jB5dCZY4jbkh714dQNReUJOmFl5CzQ0OO6jLkO-lBrgRBlH4_YMAaeiag_nj7U/s400/tumblr_m6elt0eiyv1qlbopfo1_500.png" width="380" /></a></div><br /><i>[Captioned cat photo courtesy of <a href="http://calscanadiancaveofcool.blogspot.com/">Cal's Canadian Cave of Cool</a>]</i><br /><i><br /></i>sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-38157441295147646162012-07-06T04:30:00.001-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.591-07:00Good Summer Reading!Those of you who know Magaly Guerrero from her blog <a href="http://pagan-culture.blogspot.com/">Pagan Culture</a> know already that she is a talented writer of magical realism and dark fiction. She has just released her first e-publication, a short story called <i>AlmaMia Cienfuegos</i> which is a tremendous read!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfK2CB-1FoAOdEd1jhQoLTsYFmWWp1bz8UY0U73ahyIxH1UvPTku7EEYGIijLTvmgpiuiEjLOBZFyMr-y79o7bCGUPTzI_r8_XCT6mKSp01TVQM80-9RR_3Qeas07rL9DakvQwUn3WdFs/s1600/AlmaMia+Cienfuegos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfK2CB-1FoAOdEd1jhQoLTsYFmWWp1bz8UY0U73ahyIxH1UvPTku7EEYGIijLTvmgpiuiEjLOBZFyMr-y79o7bCGUPTzI_r8_XCT6mKSp01TVQM80-9RR_3Qeas07rL9DakvQwUn3WdFs/s400/AlmaMia+Cienfuegos.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />It's the story of a nine-year-old tomboy with a rock in one hand and a mango in the other, always getting into scrapes and trouble. Her witchy grandmother Mamabuela protects her as best she can, but AlmaMia suffers from a troubled and dysfunctional family life. Her mother Vanesa and her big sister Soledad always seem to have it in for her for some mysterious reason. And why is everyone so focused on AlmaMia's silver charm bracelet?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw92cHKnqP_3BlW4DCM6hi7GUCrwfY3LuscY5GyCv4EOoXkO1gy8ID638oMu7RFQUP3GesVqlHbdxVATjcMbJLgNAbDVtD9bgZuNnNKHiJsLLeMo-UXg4ZeApjMQh84UqBYNQD96IkE54/s1600/Alma+Mia+Bracelet+Giveaway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw92cHKnqP_3BlW4DCM6hi7GUCrwfY3LuscY5GyCv4EOoXkO1gy8ID638oMu7RFQUP3GesVqlHbdxVATjcMbJLgNAbDVtD9bgZuNnNKHiJsLLeMo-UXg4ZeApjMQh84UqBYNQD96IkE54/s400/Alma+Mia+Bracelet+Giveaway.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Magaly is working on further stories about AlmaMia and a full-length novel about her too. She has created a wonderful, delightfully real character in AlmaMia and her story gripped me from beginning to end. I look forward to reading more of AlmaMia's spooky adventures!<br /><br />And best of all, <i>AlmaMia Cienfuegos</i> is available for only 99 cents on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/AlmaMia-Cienfuegos-Story-Nightmares-ebook/dp/B0083HF7MS/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1341067398&sr=1-1&keywords=magaly+guerrero">Amazon.com</a> (click on the link to go right to it)! If you don't have a Kindle, there's a free downloadable Kindle app at the same link. To borrow a phrase from Magaly: "Enjoy, my wicked darlings!"<br /><br /><i>[Images used with permission of Magaly Guerrero.]</i><br /><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-72521701167863281742012-07-06T04:30:00.000-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.591-07:00Good Summer Reading!Those of you who know Magaly Guerrero from her blog <a href="http://pagan-culture.blogspot.com/">Pagan Culture</a> know already that she is a talented writer of magical realism and dark fiction. She has just released her first e-publication, a short story called <i>AlmaMia Cienfuegos</i> which is a tremendous read!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfK2CB-1FoAOdEd1jhQoLTsYFmWWp1bz8UY0U73ahyIxH1UvPTku7EEYGIijLTvmgpiuiEjLOBZFyMr-y79o7bCGUPTzI_r8_XCT6mKSp01TVQM80-9RR_3Qeas07rL9DakvQwUn3WdFs/s1600/AlmaMia+Cienfuegos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfK2CB-1FoAOdEd1jhQoLTsYFmWWp1bz8UY0U73ahyIxH1UvPTku7EEYGIijLTvmgpiuiEjLOBZFyMr-y79o7bCGUPTzI_r8_XCT6mKSp01TVQM80-9RR_3Qeas07rL9DakvQwUn3WdFs/s400/AlmaMia+Cienfuegos.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />It's the story of a nine-year-old tomboy with a rock in one hand and a mango in the other, always getting into scrapes and trouble. Her witchy grandmother Mamabuela protects her as best she can, but AlmaMia suffers from a troubled and dysfunctional family life. Her mother Vanesa and her big sister Soledad always seem to have it in for her for some mysterious reason. And why is everyone so focused on AlmaMia's silver charm bracelet?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw92cHKnqP_3BlW4DCM6hi7GUCrwfY3LuscY5GyCv4EOoXkO1gy8ID638oMu7RFQUP3GesVqlHbdxVATjcMbJLgNAbDVtD9bgZuNnNKHiJsLLeMo-UXg4ZeApjMQh84UqBYNQD96IkE54/s1600/Alma+Mia+Bracelet+Giveaway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw92cHKnqP_3BlW4DCM6hi7GUCrwfY3LuscY5GyCv4EOoXkO1gy8ID638oMu7RFQUP3GesVqlHbdxVATjcMbJLgNAbDVtD9bgZuNnNKHiJsLLeMo-UXg4ZeApjMQh84UqBYNQD96IkE54/s400/Alma+Mia+Bracelet+Giveaway.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Magaly is working on further stories about AlmaMia and a full-length novel about her too. She has created a wonderful, delightfully real character in AlmaMia and her story gripped me from beginning to end. I look forward to reading more of AlmaMia's spooky adventures!<br /><br />And best of all, <i>AlmaMia Cienfuegos</i> is available for only 99 cents on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/AlmaMia-Cienfuegos-Story-Nightmares-ebook/dp/B0083HF7MS/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1341067398&sr=1-1&keywords=magaly+guerrero">Amazon.com</a> (click on the link to go right to it)! If you don't have a Kindle, there's a free downloadable Kindle app at the same link. To borrow a phrase from Magaly: "Enjoy, my wicked darlings!"<br /><br /><i>[Images used with permission of Magaly Guerrero.]</i><br /><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-35692238406794885572012-07-04T04:30:00.001-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.591-07:00The Glorious Fourth!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQVpWO8XNbnvj4W9fYPbj3eMAGgRLXfustwBvHmNQjfSrCPz5NT-FPlpVX2kqdNUSADWjJClpsP7rxbSTHXeMTLHpJCxkLOWR4YBPkdtfomP8IGLZWAze0lClm8azi3Z9yrMT45c5bUYI/s1600/americanyan.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQVpWO8XNbnvj4W9fYPbj3eMAGgRLXfustwBvHmNQjfSrCPz5NT-FPlpVX2kqdNUSADWjJClpsP7rxbSTHXeMTLHpJCxkLOWR4YBPkdtfomP8IGLZWAze0lClm8azi3Z9yrMT45c5bUYI/s400/americanyan.png" width="380" /></a></div><br />Hello! Her Royal Highness the cat here. I just want to wish a Happy Independence Day to all my American feline friends. To you humans, we cats may appear to be aloof and lazy creatures but we are actually very patriotic. So remember, all you kitties in the U.S. of A. --<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zGSoEKCWqcRmYDqWuxcouQg3TchUgO_ioxIAdXhvCfiky8Bx6emEsPV1MqCOHz7NFzNEXoCQJVYmJ0RQzLxeS8WSbjqmpvYgNBcCpfJKd4u23WIve3_pRHfyJE-fxTwQnDeNfr6IKb4/s1600/935a1804-8534-4c3f-b24e-408fae45fc89.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zGSoEKCWqcRmYDqWuxcouQg3TchUgO_ioxIAdXhvCfiky8Bx6emEsPV1MqCOHz7NFzNEXoCQJVYmJ0RQzLxeS8WSbjqmpvYgNBcCpfJKd4u23WIve3_pRHfyJE-fxTwQnDeNfr6IKb4/s400/935a1804-8534-4c3f-b24e-408fae45fc89.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbt2nJ_TH01FHm0URz_ngLiHWmLfzJjCFeewQCy29Pqb1Y8DYT_fnrM6M0G04acrvI0lsRme5ZP4m_aG-oNTstB6h1fh5KgAvkAvYprCPjfgnq4HAMe98OsATZfVyYFxT-oqZh0atX-k/s1600/fourth-of-july-cat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbt2nJ_TH01FHm0URz_ngLiHWmLfzJjCFeewQCy29Pqb1Y8DYT_fnrM6M0G04acrvI0lsRme5ZP4m_aG-oNTstB6h1fh5KgAvkAvYprCPjfgnq4HAMe98OsATZfVyYFxT-oqZh0atX-k/s400/fourth-of-july-cat.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><br />And always honour Lady Lib-purr-ty!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN3_nIZnCMv9ZnEvR3kL-hRDUXIm8g-6iMhuFr2E44-fVkqmmjV5IBQkKHPaz6JJlr948nJtrXase5rFcIJbYrqlFpXcQxw_Dbv455RrnKvRi3DRFCm8wKwX2oKXo5nsIvZEaCIYae9hs/s1600/independence_cat-735114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN3_nIZnCMv9ZnEvR3kL-hRDUXIm8g-6iMhuFr2E44-fVkqmmjV5IBQkKHPaz6JJlr948nJtrXase5rFcIJbYrqlFpXcQxw_Dbv455RrnKvRi3DRFCm8wKwX2oKXo5nsIvZEaCIYae9hs/s400/independence_cat-735114.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-65827970742833022762012-07-04T04:30:00.000-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.592-07:00The Glorious Fourth!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQVpWO8XNbnvj4W9fYPbj3eMAGgRLXfustwBvHmNQjfSrCPz5NT-FPlpVX2kqdNUSADWjJClpsP7rxbSTHXeMTLHpJCxkLOWR4YBPkdtfomP8IGLZWAze0lClm8azi3Z9yrMT45c5bUYI/s1600/americanyan.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQVpWO8XNbnvj4W9fYPbj3eMAGgRLXfustwBvHmNQjfSrCPz5NT-FPlpVX2kqdNUSADWjJClpsP7rxbSTHXeMTLHpJCxkLOWR4YBPkdtfomP8IGLZWAze0lClm8azi3Z9yrMT45c5bUYI/s400/americanyan.png" width="380" /></a></div><br />Hello! Her Royal Highness the cat here. I just want to wish a Happy Independence Day to all my American feline friends. To you humans, we cats may appear to be aloof and lazy creatures but we are actually very patriotic. So remember, all you kitties in the U.S. of A. --<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zGSoEKCWqcRmYDqWuxcouQg3TchUgO_ioxIAdXhvCfiky8Bx6emEsPV1MqCOHz7NFzNEXoCQJVYmJ0RQzLxeS8WSbjqmpvYgNBcCpfJKd4u23WIve3_pRHfyJE-fxTwQnDeNfr6IKb4/s1600/935a1804-8534-4c3f-b24e-408fae45fc89.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zGSoEKCWqcRmYDqWuxcouQg3TchUgO_ioxIAdXhvCfiky8Bx6emEsPV1MqCOHz7NFzNEXoCQJVYmJ0RQzLxeS8WSbjqmpvYgNBcCpfJKd4u23WIve3_pRHfyJE-fxTwQnDeNfr6IKb4/s400/935a1804-8534-4c3f-b24e-408fae45fc89.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbt2nJ_TH01FHm0URz_ngLiHWmLfzJjCFeewQCy29Pqb1Y8DYT_fnrM6M0G04acrvI0lsRme5ZP4m_aG-oNTstB6h1fh5KgAvkAvYprCPjfgnq4HAMe98OsATZfVyYFxT-oqZh0atX-k/s1600/fourth-of-july-cat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbt2nJ_TH01FHm0URz_ngLiHWmLfzJjCFeewQCy29Pqb1Y8DYT_fnrM6M0G04acrvI0lsRme5ZP4m_aG-oNTstB6h1fh5KgAvkAvYprCPjfgnq4HAMe98OsATZfVyYFxT-oqZh0atX-k/s400/fourth-of-july-cat.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><br />And always honour Lady Lib-purr-ty!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN3_nIZnCMv9ZnEvR3kL-hRDUXIm8g-6iMhuFr2E44-fVkqmmjV5IBQkKHPaz6JJlr948nJtrXase5rFcIJbYrqlFpXcQxw_Dbv455RrnKvRi3DRFCm8wKwX2oKXo5nsIvZEaCIYae9hs/s1600/independence_cat-735114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN3_nIZnCMv9ZnEvR3kL-hRDUXIm8g-6iMhuFr2E44-fVkqmmjV5IBQkKHPaz6JJlr948nJtrXase5rFcIJbYrqlFpXcQxw_Dbv455RrnKvRi3DRFCm8wKwX2oKXo5nsIvZEaCIYae9hs/s400/independence_cat-735114.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-63238419154251617232012-07-01T04:30:00.001-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.592-07:00Happy Canada Day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwiRn7T_nQtjHJAOUlccwK2FZzVJ24_FHNI2EqOX3SkZzMgipnE9vhmJCZS8T_VMjVGHV14yN4J9-c8r1Tncfu_ZKzE8rlg8MEj3kQjn9AMXI58SgIFu7IINarFAZod6qq8PlGOodkOw/s1600/il_430xN.136189783.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwiRn7T_nQtjHJAOUlccwK2FZzVJ24_FHNI2EqOX3SkZzMgipnE9vhmJCZS8T_VMjVGHV14yN4J9-c8r1Tncfu_ZKzE8rlg8MEj3kQjn9AMXI58SgIFu7IINarFAZod6qq8PlGOodkOw/s400/il_430xN.136189783.jpg" width="380" /></a><br /><br />In honour of Canada Day, I've switched over to wearing my fingerless gloves in the colours of the Canadian flag. July 1st is the only day of the year when we Canadians indulge in a small show of patriotism in our modest, understated way.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYguypeJVtY6twEJiRPOxzL0Z4PBisbdmnE8zrxz6HIHe3LlQnNVn6w8uMBuZHWMLbPowzHOhii-zoLt-UtWiIW9H5YayAuCdB90sPW_jLknBbMplWIpvxx_YCFTCFUqoO96rWFiw0Kc/s1600/1stum+may+not+be+perfect+but+am+canaderian.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYguypeJVtY6twEJiRPOxzL0Z4PBisbdmnE8zrxz6HIHe3LlQnNVn6w8uMBuZHWMLbPowzHOhii-zoLt-UtWiIW9H5YayAuCdB90sPW_jLknBbMplWIpvxx_YCFTCFUqoO96rWFiw0Kc/s400/1stum+may+not+be+perfect+but+am+canaderian.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br />So in the spirit of the day's celebration, here's a little musical interlude that I know you will all enjoy!<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="400" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mWQf13B8epw?rel=0" width="400"></iframe><br /><br />And always remember:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwBgpDMXPCTaXNAg5UXg7wmPTEHzOvQJRVkk93xDaQB0S3T6XhEJSAwBZFS-iJSp5PeyzqvyCL-HsHP1T6YCOjSVudBOUkp3kN-lkk_3DOERzMq5Zjw4OGZKd9UKvpm4YlstB8fwPf0TM/s1600/21_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwBgpDMXPCTaXNAg5UXg7wmPTEHzOvQJRVkk93xDaQB0S3T6XhEJSAwBZFS-iJSp5PeyzqvyCL-HsHP1T6YCOjSVudBOUkp3kN-lkk_3DOERzMq5Zjw4OGZKd9UKvpm4YlstB8fwPf0TM/s400/21_l.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-58991506128181007122012-07-01T04:30:00.000-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.592-07:00Happy Canada Day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwiRn7T_nQtjHJAOUlccwK2FZzVJ24_FHNI2EqOX3SkZzMgipnE9vhmJCZS8T_VMjVGHV14yN4J9-c8r1Tncfu_ZKzE8rlg8MEj3kQjn9AMXI58SgIFu7IINarFAZod6qq8PlGOodkOw/s1600/il_430xN.136189783.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwiRn7T_nQtjHJAOUlccwK2FZzVJ24_FHNI2EqOX3SkZzMgipnE9vhmJCZS8T_VMjVGHV14yN4J9-c8r1Tncfu_ZKzE8rlg8MEj3kQjn9AMXI58SgIFu7IINarFAZod6qq8PlGOodkOw/s400/il_430xN.136189783.jpg" width="380" /></a><br /><br />In honour of Canada Day, I've switched over to wearing my fingerless gloves in the colours of the Canadian flag. July 1st is the only day of the year when we Canadians indulge in a small show of patriotism in our modest, understated way.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYguypeJVtY6twEJiRPOxzL0Z4PBisbdmnE8zrxz6HIHe3LlQnNVn6w8uMBuZHWMLbPowzHOhii-zoLt-UtWiIW9H5YayAuCdB90sPW_jLknBbMplWIpvxx_YCFTCFUqoO96rWFiw0Kc/s1600/1stum+may+not+be+perfect+but+am+canaderian.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYguypeJVtY6twEJiRPOxzL0Z4PBisbdmnE8zrxz6HIHe3LlQnNVn6w8uMBuZHWMLbPowzHOhii-zoLt-UtWiIW9H5YayAuCdB90sPW_jLknBbMplWIpvxx_YCFTCFUqoO96rWFiw0Kc/s400/1stum+may+not+be+perfect+but+am+canaderian.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br />So in the spirit of the day's celebration, here's a little musical interlude that I know you will all enjoy!<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="400" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mWQf13B8epw?rel=0" width="400"></iframe><br /><br />And always remember:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwBgpDMXPCTaXNAg5UXg7wmPTEHzOvQJRVkk93xDaQB0S3T6XhEJSAwBZFS-iJSp5PeyzqvyCL-HsHP1T6YCOjSVudBOUkp3kN-lkk_3DOERzMq5Zjw4OGZKd9UKvpm4YlstB8fwPf0TM/s1600/21_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwBgpDMXPCTaXNAg5UXg7wmPTEHzOvQJRVkk93xDaQB0S3T6XhEJSAwBZFS-iJSp5PeyzqvyCL-HsHP1T6YCOjSVudBOUkp3kN-lkk_3DOERzMq5Zjw4OGZKd9UKvpm4YlstB8fwPf0TM/s400/21_l.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-75352247978740843692012-06-30T04:30:00.001-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.592-07:00Time for One More Pride Party!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvDJq70aeDMfwceUOhoK7NtzvkcKTdfd_xgiX3b78vKWeUTpsUJ8ERYp1lH-zXvsIOAJ9XICgsMtCZKOYgt6zJXbt06JjWQhvSMvlCcObxFnPzdk8ZMZQHQYF7-yvNpl3WC4G_gABq0eY/s1600/302450_10150326101152192_14028652191_7933576_251292197_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvDJq70aeDMfwceUOhoK7NtzvkcKTdfd_xgiX3b78vKWeUTpsUJ8ERYp1lH-zXvsIOAJ9XICgsMtCZKOYgt6zJXbt06JjWQhvSMvlCcObxFnPzdk8ZMZQHQYF7-yvNpl3WC4G_gABq0eY/s400/302450_10150326101152192_14028652191_7933576_251292197_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Well, another successful Translesbigayapalooza draws to a close . . . . Thanks, everyone, for reading and commenting all month long! I love hearing from all you translesbigay peeps and all you straight-but-not-narrow folks too!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumpWOZCDaXozzi2PBNlzWJq1wBELSqIm9Pq2SKUWdXBIpQSqfWOeiQ-ckHVDhyfVAwKzRqzYcJI8yJGOqliJDtmYtoh4ZZ5W5myYGuIGTIHEeY0G4w2BspulSWt0nNtJ2ZlbWTWbe2hE/s1600/1stum+not+gay+but+supportive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumpWOZCDaXozzi2PBNlzWJq1wBELSqIm9Pq2SKUWdXBIpQSqfWOeiQ-ckHVDhyfVAwKzRqzYcJI8yJGOqliJDtmYtoh4ZZ5W5myYGuIGTIHEeY0G4w2BspulSWt0nNtJ2ZlbWTWbe2hE/s400/1stum+not+gay+but+supportive.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />This calls for one last Pride party to end the month on a fun note! Go on, help yourself to a nice, big slice of rainbow cake. It has no calories . . . honest!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXNZHBE1XNVvx-XQP8iRxSsrj0OKaHYYcIdWkWM-h8TWpt36is6TVcT0WK4omVfSE9-N16AsnooKnhlEXVTDgHcUMXTWJCl-_5odOszhifJFYV3OWIeV3mN4wyrOhE4n2bRuMUvEJZzs/s1600/cute-kawaii-stuff-epicute-rainbows-on-rainbows.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXNZHBE1XNVvx-XQP8iRxSsrj0OKaHYYcIdWkWM-h8TWpt36is6TVcT0WK4omVfSE9-N16AsnooKnhlEXVTDgHcUMXTWJCl-_5odOszhifJFYV3OWIeV3mN4wyrOhE4n2bRuMUvEJZzs/s400/cute-kawaii-stuff-epicute-rainbows-on-rainbows.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-88819396594384229552012-06-30T04:30:00.000-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.592-07:00Time for One More Pride Party!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvDJq70aeDMfwceUOhoK7NtzvkcKTdfd_xgiX3b78vKWeUTpsUJ8ERYp1lH-zXvsIOAJ9XICgsMtCZKOYgt6zJXbt06JjWQhvSMvlCcObxFnPzdk8ZMZQHQYF7-yvNpl3WC4G_gABq0eY/s1600/302450_10150326101152192_14028652191_7933576_251292197_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvDJq70aeDMfwceUOhoK7NtzvkcKTdfd_xgiX3b78vKWeUTpsUJ8ERYp1lH-zXvsIOAJ9XICgsMtCZKOYgt6zJXbt06JjWQhvSMvlCcObxFnPzdk8ZMZQHQYF7-yvNpl3WC4G_gABq0eY/s400/302450_10150326101152192_14028652191_7933576_251292197_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Well, another successful Translesbigayapalooza draws to a close . . . . Thanks, everyone, for reading and commenting all month long! I love hearing from all you translesbigay peeps and all you straight-but-not-narrow folks too!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumpWOZCDaXozzi2PBNlzWJq1wBELSqIm9Pq2SKUWdXBIpQSqfWOeiQ-ckHVDhyfVAwKzRqzYcJI8yJGOqliJDtmYtoh4ZZ5W5myYGuIGTIHEeY0G4w2BspulSWt0nNtJ2ZlbWTWbe2hE/s1600/1stum+not+gay+but+supportive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumpWOZCDaXozzi2PBNlzWJq1wBELSqIm9Pq2SKUWdXBIpQSqfWOeiQ-ckHVDhyfVAwKzRqzYcJI8yJGOqliJDtmYtoh4ZZ5W5myYGuIGTIHEeY0G4w2BspulSWt0nNtJ2ZlbWTWbe2hE/s400/1stum+not+gay+but+supportive.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />This calls for one last Pride party to end the month on a fun note! Go on, help yourself to a nice, big slice of rainbow cake. It has no calories . . . honest!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXNZHBE1XNVvx-XQP8iRxSsrj0OKaHYYcIdWkWM-h8TWpt36is6TVcT0WK4omVfSE9-N16AsnooKnhlEXVTDgHcUMXTWJCl-_5odOszhifJFYV3OWIeV3mN4wyrOhE4n2bRuMUvEJZzs/s1600/cute-kawaii-stuff-epicute-rainbows-on-rainbows.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXNZHBE1XNVvx-XQP8iRxSsrj0OKaHYYcIdWkWM-h8TWpt36is6TVcT0WK4omVfSE9-N16AsnooKnhlEXVTDgHcUMXTWJCl-_5odOszhifJFYV3OWIeV3mN4wyrOhE4n2bRuMUvEJZzs/s400/cute-kawaii-stuff-epicute-rainbows-on-rainbows.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-68345831951101434612012-06-29T04:30:00.001-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.592-07:00Farewell, Akbar and Jeff!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xCdMm9p1TFlCgpZXoioe2v_fo8fKZK5b-EQ_YQxX6mqmEoZ8TDUxXuDGlRK1H-wN6M9NWaNGGWGuH61vYV0BDhqMGwA1-93sQ6rMb7HwsX7Q_YQrVpAtbXptlXPYpqyT4iwzpdzJzV4/s1600/Akbar-and-Jeffx400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xCdMm9p1TFlCgpZXoioe2v_fo8fKZK5b-EQ_YQxX6mqmEoZ8TDUxXuDGlRK1H-wN6M9NWaNGGWGuH61vYV0BDhqMGwA1-93sQ6rMb7HwsX7Q_YQrVpAtbXptlXPYpqyT4iwzpdzJzV4/s400/Akbar-and-Jeffx400.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Long before he invented <i>The Simpsons</i>, Matt Groening created an ongoing comic strip called <i>Life in Hell</i> which has been syndicated in many alternative newspapers since 1977. The strip also generated a lot of books and calendars during the 1990s.<br /><br /><i>Life in Hell</i> was one of the first syndicated strips to feature gay characters. I've always loved this cartoon's crazy couple, Akbar and Jeff, with their matching Charlie Brown t-shirts and red fezzes. As Groening explains: "Akbar and Jeff are either brothers or lovers -- or both. Whatever offends you most, that's what they are." They fight constantly but always end up skipping off together holding hands.<br /><br />But alas, the alternative newspaper biz is not what it used to be. Due to an ever-shrinking number of publications, <i>Life in Hell</i> is officially ceasing production in mid-July after 1,669 installments.<br /><br />So farewell, Akbar and Jeff, as you skip off together into the sunset! I'll miss you boys!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAQpX-3xKNaDg519zq-fd43uKrdrk_bMTPurs1orufG45gXt2SdlEA8pSrztnifensa8JyEiTtdkwxYQJRAmGIfKyIUgLdui9JZ-MV_NHRTf4mxO41zr6MnJi8K4a-IYY9x6mLMmze9g/s1600/9.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAQpX-3xKNaDg519zq-fd43uKrdrk_bMTPurs1orufG45gXt2SdlEA8pSrztnifensa8JyEiTtdkwxYQJRAmGIfKyIUgLdui9JZ-MV_NHRTf4mxO41zr6MnJi8K4a-IYY9x6mLMmze9g/s400/9.gif" width="380" /></a></div><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-40068652009479895322012-06-29T04:30:00.000-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.592-07:00Farewell, Akbar and Jeff!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xCdMm9p1TFlCgpZXoioe2v_fo8fKZK5b-EQ_YQxX6mqmEoZ8TDUxXuDGlRK1H-wN6M9NWaNGGWGuH61vYV0BDhqMGwA1-93sQ6rMb7HwsX7Q_YQrVpAtbXptlXPYpqyT4iwzpdzJzV4/s1600/Akbar-and-Jeffx400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xCdMm9p1TFlCgpZXoioe2v_fo8fKZK5b-EQ_YQxX6mqmEoZ8TDUxXuDGlRK1H-wN6M9NWaNGGWGuH61vYV0BDhqMGwA1-93sQ6rMb7HwsX7Q_YQrVpAtbXptlXPYpqyT4iwzpdzJzV4/s400/Akbar-and-Jeffx400.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Long before he invented <i>The Simpsons</i>, Matt Groening created an ongoing comic strip called <i>Life in Hell</i> which has been syndicated in many alternative newspapers since 1977. The strip also generated a lot of books and calendars during the 1990s.<br /><br /><i>Life in Hell</i> was one of the first syndicated strips to feature gay characters. I've always loved this cartoon's crazy couple, Akbar and Jeff, with their matching Charlie Brown t-shirts and red fezzes. As Groening explains: "Akbar and Jeff are either brothers or lovers -- or both. Whatever offends you most, that's what they are." They fight constantly but always end up skipping off together holding hands.<br /><br />But alas, the alternative newspaper biz is not what it used to be. Due to an ever-shrinking number of publications, <i>Life in Hell</i> is officially ceasing production in mid-July after 1,669 installments.<br /><br />So farewell, Akbar and Jeff, as you skip off together into the sunset! I'll miss you boys!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAQpX-3xKNaDg519zq-fd43uKrdrk_bMTPurs1orufG45gXt2SdlEA8pSrztnifensa8JyEiTtdkwxYQJRAmGIfKyIUgLdui9JZ-MV_NHRTf4mxO41zr6MnJi8K4a-IYY9x6mLMmze9g/s1600/9.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAQpX-3xKNaDg519zq-fd43uKrdrk_bMTPurs1orufG45gXt2SdlEA8pSrztnifensa8JyEiTtdkwxYQJRAmGIfKyIUgLdui9JZ-MV_NHRTf4mxO41zr6MnJi8K4a-IYY9x6mLMmze9g/s400/9.gif" width="380" /></a></div><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-53832343777690262882012-06-28T04:30:00.001-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.593-07:00Christian Funnies Blowout!Well, here we are -- nearly at the end of June and the conclusion of this year's Translesbigayapalooza! And like an overstocked shoe store, I have too many Christian funnies left over. So here's my one-day-only inventory blowout at fire sale prices! Whatta deal!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWuHWxfRQgFpyI04FpIFqnL1BAYVDumCfcqJAItgT0ApQ92Q_iIcNoCX6C-94q1E2qrwKgvQ50u95ibxCUxzP-GkgHsQCzm89XLFi0fdqVYASgSUZIlSF38Mx9rYYHA7Zm3SIu9Fbiej8/s1600/tumblr_m3ittvLBVS1r1rtp6o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWuHWxfRQgFpyI04FpIFqnL1BAYVDumCfcqJAItgT0ApQ92Q_iIcNoCX6C-94q1E2qrwKgvQ50u95ibxCUxzP-GkgHsQCzm89XLFi0fdqVYASgSUZIlSF38Mx9rYYHA7Zm3SIu9Fbiej8/s400/tumblr_m3ittvLBVS1r1rtp6o1_500.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLTz3jKenltKnlafYO5-s4Q8NZlSuoR719D1Pk1iaFkAU5QUTubk-pH2Dp1gXaj423SQg8k3T2CLaZJHr-u0SYfO_cx-RZLnmeKWtCIuMMyQfPstKGbc642DBuGcM5C2ZALdT5UBA_-c/s1600/1stum+christianity+by+colbert.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLTz3jKenltKnlafYO5-s4Q8NZlSuoR719D1Pk1iaFkAU5QUTubk-pH2Dp1gXaj423SQg8k3T2CLaZJHr-u0SYfO_cx-RZLnmeKWtCIuMMyQfPstKGbc642DBuGcM5C2ZALdT5UBA_-c/s400/1stum+christianity+by+colbert.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGs5NsivK9C6yQZ3SmG72975I8y1ARBxgi0GlpDpNwNmesfNVEdxe2v6exxw8e3iGQWqiyS_4cRy2RJvSuZEj1e0x5cYwq80sC7NEG_EaskW-_H5DPCBWPGm1rwlgKTLHDeotTUD6rkDY/s1600/demotivational-posters-the-vatican-takes-a-tougher-stance-on-same-sex-marriage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGs5NsivK9C6yQZ3SmG72975I8y1ARBxgi0GlpDpNwNmesfNVEdxe2v6exxw8e3iGQWqiyS_4cRy2RJvSuZEj1e0x5cYwq80sC7NEG_EaskW-_H5DPCBWPGm1rwlgKTLHDeotTUD6rkDY/s400/demotivational-posters-the-vatican-takes-a-tougher-stance-on-same-sex-marriage.jpg" width="347" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoZ0fF7vNjDbr8R6-Pa91i3YLuTV-5i4FsMpK-R-ifYgHp4WtLY6dZGQjG4GnVH5937rgohogVupfpbvy6JcgpqA_OTreQnUuATOhCyTmNDsr7JKH2obOUR7UuWVK8cNcThO8-sxpwyDI/s1600/demotivational-posters-dear-america.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoZ0fF7vNjDbr8R6-Pa91i3YLuTV-5i4FsMpK-R-ifYgHp4WtLY6dZGQjG4GnVH5937rgohogVupfpbvy6JcgpqA_OTreQnUuATOhCyTmNDsr7JKH2obOUR7UuWVK8cNcThO8-sxpwyDI/s400/demotivational-posters-dear-america.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAcXSvH5cWU4V43xFRVYQchiQp_e_PP5J-ZTlJoo9s0yMUQuNmp1LIiD2eIAlwyatm1TMJeza2XQiqkey898ctLOKS_qyaXT1SEpWE5b1AD0-LMUPTHGXTS-Ki3vFdPdWH8InBZsPW2Q/s1600/1stum+gay+dont+convert.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAcXSvH5cWU4V43xFRVYQchiQp_e_PP5J-ZTlJoo9s0yMUQuNmp1LIiD2eIAlwyatm1TMJeza2XQiqkey898ctLOKS_qyaXT1SEpWE5b1AD0-LMUPTHGXTS-Ki3vFdPdWH8InBZsPW2Q/s400/1stum+gay+dont+convert.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaReoOz76TdOnMUeL8Pknyp7mK5ty8PJFGfFhc1fUEx7FWdT4lFgtAKcEh-fH6am2eJKzWHihFeZAYF7CNnuSr3EhyphenhyphenugtPGHOQGqPa3q6yFw7maM1PkoA885pm1vyCxvjkL8wimdhIQc/s1600/b6402c30-e32e-4a92-ba84-81d2215117f3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaReoOz76TdOnMUeL8Pknyp7mK5ty8PJFGfFhc1fUEx7FWdT4lFgtAKcEh-fH6am2eJKzWHihFeZAYF7CNnuSr3EhyphenhyphenugtPGHOQGqPa3q6yFw7maM1PkoA885pm1vyCxvjkL8wimdhIQc/s400/b6402c30-e32e-4a92-ba84-81d2215117f3.jpg" width="365" /></a></div><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-29146139084521976072012-06-28T04:30:00.000-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.593-07:00Christian Funnies Blowout!Well, here we are -- nearly at the end of June and the conclusion of this year's Translesbigayapalooza! And like an overstocked shoe store, I have too many Christian funnies left over. So here's my one-day-only inventory blowout at fire sale prices! Whatta deal!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWuHWxfRQgFpyI04FpIFqnL1BAYVDumCfcqJAItgT0ApQ92Q_iIcNoCX6C-94q1E2qrwKgvQ50u95ibxCUxzP-GkgHsQCzm89XLFi0fdqVYASgSUZIlSF38Mx9rYYHA7Zm3SIu9Fbiej8/s1600/tumblr_m3ittvLBVS1r1rtp6o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWuHWxfRQgFpyI04FpIFqnL1BAYVDumCfcqJAItgT0ApQ92Q_iIcNoCX6C-94q1E2qrwKgvQ50u95ibxCUxzP-GkgHsQCzm89XLFi0fdqVYASgSUZIlSF38Mx9rYYHA7Zm3SIu9Fbiej8/s400/tumblr_m3ittvLBVS1r1rtp6o1_500.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLTz3jKenltKnlafYO5-s4Q8NZlSuoR719D1Pk1iaFkAU5QUTubk-pH2Dp1gXaj423SQg8k3T2CLaZJHr-u0SYfO_cx-RZLnmeKWtCIuMMyQfPstKGbc642DBuGcM5C2ZALdT5UBA_-c/s1600/1stum+christianity+by+colbert.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLTz3jKenltKnlafYO5-s4Q8NZlSuoR719D1Pk1iaFkAU5QUTubk-pH2Dp1gXaj423SQg8k3T2CLaZJHr-u0SYfO_cx-RZLnmeKWtCIuMMyQfPstKGbc642DBuGcM5C2ZALdT5UBA_-c/s400/1stum+christianity+by+colbert.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGs5NsivK9C6yQZ3SmG72975I8y1ARBxgi0GlpDpNwNmesfNVEdxe2v6exxw8e3iGQWqiyS_4cRy2RJvSuZEj1e0x5cYwq80sC7NEG_EaskW-_H5DPCBWPGm1rwlgKTLHDeotTUD6rkDY/s1600/demotivational-posters-the-vatican-takes-a-tougher-stance-on-same-sex-marriage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGs5NsivK9C6yQZ3SmG72975I8y1ARBxgi0GlpDpNwNmesfNVEdxe2v6exxw8e3iGQWqiyS_4cRy2RJvSuZEj1e0x5cYwq80sC7NEG_EaskW-_H5DPCBWPGm1rwlgKTLHDeotTUD6rkDY/s400/demotivational-posters-the-vatican-takes-a-tougher-stance-on-same-sex-marriage.jpg" width="347" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoZ0fF7vNjDbr8R6-Pa91i3YLuTV-5i4FsMpK-R-ifYgHp4WtLY6dZGQjG4GnVH5937rgohogVupfpbvy6JcgpqA_OTreQnUuATOhCyTmNDsr7JKH2obOUR7UuWVK8cNcThO8-sxpwyDI/s1600/demotivational-posters-dear-america.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoZ0fF7vNjDbr8R6-Pa91i3YLuTV-5i4FsMpK-R-ifYgHp4WtLY6dZGQjG4GnVH5937rgohogVupfpbvy6JcgpqA_OTreQnUuATOhCyTmNDsr7JKH2obOUR7UuWVK8cNcThO8-sxpwyDI/s400/demotivational-posters-dear-america.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAcXSvH5cWU4V43xFRVYQchiQp_e_PP5J-ZTlJoo9s0yMUQuNmp1LIiD2eIAlwyatm1TMJeza2XQiqkey898ctLOKS_qyaXT1SEpWE5b1AD0-LMUPTHGXTS-Ki3vFdPdWH8InBZsPW2Q/s1600/1stum+gay+dont+convert.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFAcXSvH5cWU4V43xFRVYQchiQp_e_PP5J-ZTlJoo9s0yMUQuNmp1LIiD2eIAlwyatm1TMJeza2XQiqkey898ctLOKS_qyaXT1SEpWE5b1AD0-LMUPTHGXTS-Ki3vFdPdWH8InBZsPW2Q/s400/1stum+gay+dont+convert.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaReoOz76TdOnMUeL8Pknyp7mK5ty8PJFGfFhc1fUEx7FWdT4lFgtAKcEh-fH6am2eJKzWHihFeZAYF7CNnuSr3EhyphenhyphenugtPGHOQGqPa3q6yFw7maM1PkoA885pm1vyCxvjkL8wimdhIQc/s1600/b6402c30-e32e-4a92-ba84-81d2215117f3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaReoOz76TdOnMUeL8Pknyp7mK5ty8PJFGfFhc1fUEx7FWdT4lFgtAKcEh-fH6am2eJKzWHihFeZAYF7CNnuSr3EhyphenhyphenugtPGHOQGqPa3q6yFw7maM1PkoA885pm1vyCxvjkL8wimdhIQc/s400/b6402c30-e32e-4a92-ba84-81d2215117f3.jpg" width="365" /></a></div><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-31267766626439853432012-06-27T04:30:00.001-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.593-07:00Kwan Yin: The Original Gender OutlawThe Buddhist <i>bodhisattva</i> Kwan Yin embodies the Divine Feminine. She is the Goddess of Compassion -- her very name means "She Who Hears the Cries of the World." Beyond this characteristic, however, Kwan Yin is a much more complex being.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2i3qNldWMeIHvtugFYKzPGrXByiitrs-u8Mm-M3zqaMJvK0KiuKNycuJey2b8aUI87VABL8lq-kpzyZei0BTIj1jlmPNalZWmMJQObFRNLSNK21ycBKlDgVWDcWOK7hvdSZcm9uxEM6E/s1600/1183605051_57dc41ad0d%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2i3qNldWMeIHvtugFYKzPGrXByiitrs-u8Mm-M3zqaMJvK0KiuKNycuJey2b8aUI87VABL8lq-kpzyZei0BTIj1jlmPNalZWmMJQObFRNLSNK21ycBKlDgVWDcWOK7hvdSZcm9uxEM6E/s640/1183605051_57dc41ad0d%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" width="379" /></a></div><br />Kwan Yin originated in India as a male deity and was brought to China in that form. Ancient representations of Kwan Yin often include a pencil-thin mustache and a small goatee. But because compassion and mercy were categorized as "feminine" virtues, portrayals of Kwan Yin got progressively effeminate over time as artists tried to capture that essence in their work. During the Song Dynasty (about 1000-1200 C.E.), Chinese artists just threw in the towel completely and turned Kwan Yin into a woman.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCuvKrDm1J0PDhm0HVW3GGeNW3XyJ4gYIoRGh03llaJyVaBRnpGasMIggJyOGdtcyWcxOXqf2Cq7j9gkTwKy6F89jVathjib4wvsa50DWF3clLLdvvxAnHbD2Z70gwmjGP2McCncdsRIk/s1600/Kuan-Yin-goddess1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCuvKrDm1J0PDhm0HVW3GGeNW3XyJ4gYIoRGh03llaJyVaBRnpGasMIggJyOGdtcyWcxOXqf2Cq7j9gkTwKy6F89jVathjib4wvsa50DWF3clLLdvvxAnHbD2Z70gwmjGP2McCncdsRIk/s640/Kuan-Yin-goddess1.jpg" width="353" /></a></div><br />So today Kwan Yin is a willowy figure in a flowing white dress and veil, with the hairdo and jewelry of a beautiful woman. But, in recognition of Her male origins, She is always portrayed as completely flat-chested. Unlike virtually every other representation of the Divine Feminine, there are no big breasts for Kwan Yin! She is the most androgynous of all spiritual beings.<br /><br />Her journey from one gender to the other mirrors the transgender journey that so many people undertake today. Taking our cue from Kwan Yin, mercy and compassion should always be our response to that most profound of all transformations. It is quite literally a divine journey.<br /><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-28923371237789281202012-06-27T04:30:00.000-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.593-07:00Kwan Yin: The Original Gender OutlawThe Buddhist <i>bodhisattva</i> Kwan Yin embodies the Divine Feminine. She is the Goddess of Compassion -- her very name means "She Who Hears the Cries of the World." Beyond this characteristic, however, Kwan Yin is a much more complex being.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2i3qNldWMeIHvtugFYKzPGrXByiitrs-u8Mm-M3zqaMJvK0KiuKNycuJey2b8aUI87VABL8lq-kpzyZei0BTIj1jlmPNalZWmMJQObFRNLSNK21ycBKlDgVWDcWOK7hvdSZcm9uxEM6E/s1600/1183605051_57dc41ad0d%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2i3qNldWMeIHvtugFYKzPGrXByiitrs-u8Mm-M3zqaMJvK0KiuKNycuJey2b8aUI87VABL8lq-kpzyZei0BTIj1jlmPNalZWmMJQObFRNLSNK21ycBKlDgVWDcWOK7hvdSZcm9uxEM6E/s640/1183605051_57dc41ad0d%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" width="379" /></a></div><br />Kwan Yin originated in India as a male deity and was brought to China in that form. Ancient representations of Kwan Yin often include a pencil-thin mustache and a small goatee. But because compassion and mercy were categorized as "feminine" virtues, portrayals of Kwan Yin got progressively effeminate over time as artists tried to capture that essence in their work. During the Song Dynasty (about 1000-1200 C.E.), Chinese artists just threw in the towel completely and turned Kwan Yin into a woman.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCuvKrDm1J0PDhm0HVW3GGeNW3XyJ4gYIoRGh03llaJyVaBRnpGasMIggJyOGdtcyWcxOXqf2Cq7j9gkTwKy6F89jVathjib4wvsa50DWF3clLLdvvxAnHbD2Z70gwmjGP2McCncdsRIk/s1600/Kuan-Yin-goddess1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCuvKrDm1J0PDhm0HVW3GGeNW3XyJ4gYIoRGh03llaJyVaBRnpGasMIggJyOGdtcyWcxOXqf2Cq7j9gkTwKy6F89jVathjib4wvsa50DWF3clLLdvvxAnHbD2Z70gwmjGP2McCncdsRIk/s640/Kuan-Yin-goddess1.jpg" width="353" /></a></div><br />So today Kwan Yin is a willowy figure in a flowing white dress and veil, with the hairdo and jewelry of a beautiful woman. But, in recognition of Her male origins, She is always portrayed as completely flat-chested. Unlike virtually every other representation of the Divine Feminine, there are no big breasts for Kwan Yin! She is the most androgynous of all spiritual beings.<br /><br />Her journey from one gender to the other mirrors the transgender journey that so many people undertake today. Taking our cue from Kwan Yin, mercy and compassion should always be our response to that most profound of all transformations. It is quite literally a divine journey.<br /><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-45218041020206496872012-06-26T04:30:00.001-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.593-07:00Yes, Canadians are Smug!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1ziXrxTT8Jm6YMdEkq9RoEgZE4OsAIPBq0vg9iNdsepzNW1WQb5n5bPTiD_cmg8MNirWSNBfx7Vwkw9ExOXDWX74P_hwp06Y2eK2IdDXq5vMwdQ1hfdxJw8za2gSS5kf0AnGDdU5aNw/s1600/679c5c46-8afc-4c0b-90f7-880606e88f69.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1ziXrxTT8Jm6YMdEkq9RoEgZE4OsAIPBq0vg9iNdsepzNW1WQb5n5bPTiD_cmg8MNirWSNBfx7Vwkw9ExOXDWX74P_hwp06Y2eK2IdDXq5vMwdQ1hfdxJw8za2gSS5kf0AnGDdU5aNw/s400/679c5c46-8afc-4c0b-90f7-880606e88f69.jpg" width="333" /></a></div><br />And not only do we enjoy same sex hipster cred, hockey is still OUR game, dammit!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-jCQILBc5grmcs_dTdI_xFUUTwPRf1oSptjbfa5awGfMZQTEpm8COoCR_8OLw5ucaJnn6xgyrjLybnHcluWtWJYSnuw2nQ-FaBpa_UetgO0nnkjfYnpjOQ-15wXjORqjnUO7fXd8cVI/s1600/1stum+welcome+to+canada+dont+care+wh+u+marry+have+to+watch+hockey..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-jCQILBc5grmcs_dTdI_xFUUTwPRf1oSptjbfa5awGfMZQTEpm8COoCR_8OLw5ucaJnn6xgyrjLybnHcluWtWJYSnuw2nQ-FaBpa_UetgO0nnkjfYnpjOQ-15wXjORqjnUO7fXd8cVI/s400/1stum+welcome+to+canada+dont+care+wh+u+marry+have+to+watch+hockey..jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />But we look forward to the day when same sex couples all over the world can tie the knot and pass around the rainbow wedding cake. Be it so!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQ-Mj0gPFs8V-x3eceosmCJ3j7LRIdyaFtPi2x9HEOUYt7lXD-KvIv4-64dXV2yDZV0CsWFOauKJZsWYVQsWbbwR6GMcoK4RrioGhiwtdIY2-Oo8z_hxdSnWakLM90VTiTRUPosK8hVA/s1600/gay-wedding-cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQ-Mj0gPFs8V-x3eceosmCJ3j7LRIdyaFtPi2x9HEOUYt7lXD-KvIv4-64dXV2yDZV0CsWFOauKJZsWYVQsWbbwR6GMcoK4RrioGhiwtdIY2-Oo8z_hxdSnWakLM90VTiTRUPosK8hVA/s400/gay-wedding-cake.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><br />Maybe even someday a gay wedding between NHL hockey players!<br /><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675885382979424100.post-51954450110708682742012-06-26T04:30:00.000-07:002012-07-15T02:06:35.593-07:00Yes, Canadians are Smug!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1ziXrxTT8Jm6YMdEkq9RoEgZE4OsAIPBq0vg9iNdsepzNW1WQb5n5bPTiD_cmg8MNirWSNBfx7Vwkw9ExOXDWX74P_hwp06Y2eK2IdDXq5vMwdQ1hfdxJw8za2gSS5kf0AnGDdU5aNw/s1600/679c5c46-8afc-4c0b-90f7-880606e88f69.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1ziXrxTT8Jm6YMdEkq9RoEgZE4OsAIPBq0vg9iNdsepzNW1WQb5n5bPTiD_cmg8MNirWSNBfx7Vwkw9ExOXDWX74P_hwp06Y2eK2IdDXq5vMwdQ1hfdxJw8za2gSS5kf0AnGDdU5aNw/s400/679c5c46-8afc-4c0b-90f7-880606e88f69.jpg" width="333" /></a></div><br />And not only do we enjoy same sex hipster cred, hockey is still OUR game, dammit!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-jCQILBc5grmcs_dTdI_xFUUTwPRf1oSptjbfa5awGfMZQTEpm8COoCR_8OLw5ucaJnn6xgyrjLybnHcluWtWJYSnuw2nQ-FaBpa_UetgO0nnkjfYnpjOQ-15wXjORqjnUO7fXd8cVI/s1600/1stum+welcome+to+canada+dont+care+wh+u+marry+have+to+watch+hockey..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-jCQILBc5grmcs_dTdI_xFUUTwPRf1oSptjbfa5awGfMZQTEpm8COoCR_8OLw5ucaJnn6xgyrjLybnHcluWtWJYSnuw2nQ-FaBpa_UetgO0nnkjfYnpjOQ-15wXjORqjnUO7fXd8cVI/s400/1stum+welcome+to+canada+dont+care+wh+u+marry+have+to+watch+hockey..jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />But we look forward to the day when same sex couples all over the world can tie the knot and pass around the rainbow wedding cake. Be it so!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQ-Mj0gPFs8V-x3eceosmCJ3j7LRIdyaFtPi2x9HEOUYt7lXD-KvIv4-64dXV2yDZV0CsWFOauKJZsWYVQsWbbwR6GMcoK4RrioGhiwtdIY2-Oo8z_hxdSnWakLM90VTiTRUPosK8hVA/s1600/gay-wedding-cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQ-Mj0gPFs8V-x3eceosmCJ3j7LRIdyaFtPi2x9HEOUYt7lXD-KvIv4-64dXV2yDZV0CsWFOauKJZsWYVQsWbbwR6GMcoK4RrioGhiwtdIY2-Oo8z_hxdSnWakLM90VTiTRUPosK8hVA/s400/gay-wedding-cake.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><br />Maybe even someday a gay wedding between NHL hockey players!<br /><br />sinchanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06938694536372064883noreply@blogger.com