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Hate Crimes Bill Signed Into Law

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:56:00 +0000

Obama Signs Hate Crimes Bill Into Law - Huffington Post

Check out Matthew Shepard Act for more details on the bill.

I have to say that I'm very pleased that President Obama came through on his promise.

"Representative John A. Boehner of Ohio, the House Republican leader, called the legislation radical social policy. “The idea that we’re going to pass a law that’s going to add further charges to someone based on what they may have been thinking, I think is wrong,” Mr. Boehner said."

I disagree with Representative Boehner (I wonder how that's pronounced, lol!). I think that any time someone is singled out and victimized because of their sexual orientation, it's wrong. We add further charges when a person is victimized because of their race or religion, it is only fair that we protect gays, lesbians, bi-sexuals and transgendered people in the same manner.

Please check out my post at Lola's Diner. I need to raise $250 to avoid foreclosure on my house. I'm selling Ad Space as well as Guest Blog Posts. I am also taking donations. Please check out my post and if you can help, I would be very grateful. Prayers are also welcome.

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Jack-O-Lobotomy

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:33:00 +0000

Jack-o-Lobotomy - watch more funny videos

I'm Getting It In The Can During The Bears Game Tonight

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:13:00 +0000

Have you seen this? Umm, ok, I enjoy Bud Light Lime, in fact I have some cans chilling in the fridge awaiting the start of tonight's Bears game, but couldn't they have found a better way to let the world know that it's now available in cans and not just bottles?

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Chicago - October 17 Shepard March/Anti-Gay Cop

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:31:00 +0000

Anti-Gay Cop Busted By Dash Cam? - Courtesy of NBC 5 Chicago.

Police Misconduct Against The LGBT Community To be Focus of This Year's Shepard March, Saturday, October 17 - Courtesy of Gay Liberation.Net

"One officer in the Town Hall District – Richard Fiorito – is the subject of more than 20 federal lawsuits for allegedly falsifying evidence to frame LGBT motorists for phoney DUI charges. He often allegedly pushed around defendants and called them homophobic slurs. Attorneys say ten to twenty additional suits against Fiorito will be filed within the next several weeks."

The march will demand that the officer be put on desk duty until the misconduct charges and lawsuits are decided and demand that criminal charges be filed because "probable cause" exists.

Shepard March
When:
7 PM – Saturday, October 17
Where:
7-11 Parking Lot – Corner of Halsted & Roscoe Streets.
Rally and march through the community, including past Alderman Tom Tunney's office and the 23rd District Police Station.

Gay Exorcism

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:05:00 +0000

This is very disturbing. If you look closely at the 2nd video, it sometimes appears that the man standing has his hand on the victim's chest, other times, it appears to be on his throat. Yes, I said "victim". I think it's appalling that any 'supposed' church leader conduct themselves in this manner in the name of their church and exorcising gay demons.

The supposed "Full" version of the same gay exorcism:

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TGIF VGNO!

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:27:00 +0000

Ever since discovering I Know Jack.Com, Jack FM, I've been immersed in 'my music' from back in the day, the 70's and 80's. Last night I actually closed the laptop and watched a tv show in it's entirety and I called for a cone of silence from the kids. What show? Glee. It is one hour of awesomeness.

And because I heart the original:

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Protect Maine Equality

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:26:00 +0000

On May 6, 2009 Maine ended discrimination in marriage for same-sex couples. This victory was the result of thousands of people who came forward to support marriage for all Maine families. The legislature and Governor followed the people's lead and passed this landmark legislation.

But the fight is not over. Opponents of marriage equality want to turn back the clock. They are working to place a measure on the ballot - modeled after California's Prop 8 - to take away the right of same-sex couples to marry in Maine.

This November, voters will be asked:

"Do you want to reject the new law that lets same-sex couples marry and allows individuals and religious groups to refuse to perform these marriages?"

Answer: Vote NO on 1.

Sinead's Hand

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:43:00 +0000

Video from Change.org.

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TGIF VGNO!

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:40:00 +0000

Time For A Party Game! - From Ann

"The Name Game"

Use the first letter of your name to answer the questions. Your answers need to be real places, names and things. Nothing made up :-> (You cannot use your name for #3 boy/girl "name" question.)

1. What is your name: Since I already used Lola, I'll use my partner, Anastasia's name for this post
2. A 4 Letter Word: Aced
3. A Boys Name: Adam
4. A Girls Name: Angela
5. An Occupation: Artist
6. A Color: Apricot
7. Something you wear: A-Line Dress
8. A Beverage: Appletini
9. A Food: Asparagus
10. Something found in the bathroom: Anti-aging cream
11. A place: Alaska
12. A Reason for being late: A flat tire
13. Something you shout: Are you ready yet?

OK. It's your turn! I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Ann's theme this week is Vacation and since she already posted the quintessential Vacation song, I'm going with the Red Hot Chili Peppers "Around The World" Fuh sho.

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Would You Give Your Employer A Photo Of Your Genitalia?

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:35:00 +0000

Trans Woman Sues Over Photo Request - Courtesy of The Advocate. This is even more ludicrous than the Gay Sex Causes Swine Flu story.

What job on earth could possibly necessitate submitting a photo of your genitalia to your employer? I doubt even establishments like the Mustang Ranch require such documentation.

How humiliated this woman must have felt. To me there is just no excuse for this kind of discrimination.

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100th Post!

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:14:00 +0000

It's hard to believe this is our 100th post here at FCR. As some of you may know, my partner, Anastasia started this blog, actually under a different blog name, renamed it FCR and then abandoned it earlier this year.

I want to thank our growing, loyal following. I know you're all out there, give a shout out in the comments once in awhile. We really enjoy your comments.

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Gay Sex Causes Swine Flu - NOT!

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:35:00 +0000

Check this out: Doc Claims Gay Sex Causes Swine Flu - Courtesy of The Advocate.

Is this supposed 'Doctor' serious?

"According to Bernama, Malaysia’s state-run newspaper, Dr. V.M. Palaniappan, a practitioner of complementary therapy, lists avoiding masturbation and homosexual activities as preventative measures against H1N1."
"when one masturbates, or indulges in homosexual activity, his (her) body develops friction heat, and that produces acid, making the body hyperacidosed, giving burning sensation while urinating and toileting, and making the person an easy target for H1N1 infection."

Where did this 'Doctor' get his degree? A Cracker Jack box?

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TGIF VGNO!

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:24:00 +0000

Time For A Question - From Ann

If you are the age group who grew up with John Hughes movies, did you have a favorite? If so, why? Do you still quote John Hughes movies? Give me a quote!

For my #1 favorite John Hughes movie and quote see Lola's Diner. My 2nd favorite John Hughes movie is The Breakfast Club (1985).

My favorite quote is:
Brian Johnson: "Saturday, March 24,1984. Shermer High School, Shermer, Illinois, 60062. Dear Mr. Vernon, We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we did wrong. What we did *was* wrong. But we think you're crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. What do you care? You see us as you want to see us - in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. You see us as a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal. Correct? That's the way we saw each other at 7:00 this morning. We were brainwashed."

One of the WGN radio hosts is suggesting that as on homage to John Hughes, everyone introduce themselves this weekend, wherever they go as Abe Froman, Sausage King Of Chicago. I think it's brilliant.

So, hi, I'm Abe Froman, Sausage King Of Chicago and I'd like to thank you for stopping by FCR today.

If you like what you see, please consider becoming a Follower.

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We Are Obviously Not Equal

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:16:00 +0000

Another blogger invited their readers to sign up on MckLinky so she could see who was stopping by to read her blog. When I see these, I think it's the perfect opportunity to promote my blogs. It's like a Meme with a MckLinky, but only better because you just need to put your link and you don't need to do anything special. No questions to answer, no photos to post. You get the idea. Promotion...with no strings. Or so I thought. I put links for ALL 3 of my blogs:

Lola's Diner
Lola's Victory Garden
Fire Crotch Rocket

Shortly after entering them, I got this email:

Dear Lola,

I just wanted you to know that I removed one of your blogs from the link up today. This is a free country and I in no way want to tell you what to do. That is your business and your decision. I also don't want you to think that I don't respect you are in any way see you as less than me. I see you as equal with me in God's eyes - truly. But I felt, for me, the subtitle on your Fire Crotch Rocket blog was a little too much for my eyeballs and perhaps some of my other readers. Since it's my blog that's linking people up, I hope you aren't offended if I remove just that one link. I think your other blogs will be enjoyed by other XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX readers. Just a difference of opinion/conviction.

I hope you'll understand and will respect my decision. I don't want to offend you. I appreciate that you read my blog and am so very grateful for each one of my blogging chums.

Thank you for understanding Lola.

Have a lovely day.

We are obviously not equal if you feel you must censor your blog and remove my FCR blog from your list. None of my blogs contain objectionable material such as porn, naked photographs or adults only material.

Oh, and by the way...I hope your readers are enjoying My Ninth Conversation 10 Months 10 Lives Challenge. This post was scheduled for Friday, but I moved it up in response to your email.

Yes, I am a lesbian. Out and Proud and I am going to blog about fighting for my Civil Rights and the rest of the GLBT community. I post updates on our cause on FCR and I post and comment on articles that are contrary to our cause. I post wins and losses.

This is definitely a loss. Your loss. And all of your readers.

It's not a difference of opinion or conviction.
It's censorship. Pure and simple.

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When Is It A Good Time To Go?

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:52:00 +0000

At the movies that is. You've got your king combo of a 64 ounce beverage and a bucket of popcorn. You've settled in, the previews are done and the movie begins. Oh-oh! You've got to go. You don't want to miss anything good in the movie. What do you do? Before the show, check out RunPee.Com, or order their Iphone Application for $0.99.

RunPee.Com tells you how far into the movie is the best time to go. It also give you the line in the movie at that point to give you a cue. It shows (by way of a text paragraph or two) what you've missed while you ducked out to use the facilities and lets you know how long it's ok to be gone so you don't miss anything really good.

I don't know that' I'd remember to check out RunPee.Com before I go to the show. The other issue is, how many other movie goers are using it? If 38 minutes into the movie is the best time to, ah er...go, will there be a mass exodus for the restrooms then?

I think the last time I made a dash for the bathroom at the movies was when my kids were little. I don't know that kids would actually wait until the best time though.

(Not a paid ad. I just came across this and thought it was interesting.)

So do you think you will use RunPee.Com?

Will you purchage the RunPee.Com Iphone app?

What do you think?

TGIF VGNO!

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:44:00 +0000

Time For A Question - From Ann

I know where I would rather be right now. I would love to be in Calistoga, CA enjoying Sparkling Wine at Mumm. Then (after the appropriate amount of time ;-> )drive along the winding roads with our top down and the tunes guiding us along. 'What's that? Another winery? Let's visit!' Ahhh, dreamy. Where would you rather be?

Gosh I would love to go on an R Family Vacation. It would be the perfect vacation. Anastasia and I could do adult stuff, while the kids were occupied with kid activities. I wouldn't even care where the cruise was to. I haven't had a real honest to goodness vacation since Disney World in like 1985. I'm way over due.

If I don't get some kind of a break soon it's gonna be...

©2008-2009 Fire Crotch Rocket

If I Could Blog Back Time Thursdays - Worst Dating Disasters

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:50:00 +0000

Come join me for this week's edition. Post yours and comeback and sign up with MckLinky.

This Thursday's topic is: Worst Dating Disaster -

Come on, even Lola has had a few dating disasters, what about you? Was it a blind date? Was it your date or the venue? Did you ever date that person again?

I've had a few doosies! One I can't even clean up to make it PG-13. Well, that and I don't want to divulge any ah, er, ahem, lesbian dating secrets, after having taken the oath and all.

Let me start out by saying nearly all of my dates had been blind dates, unless someone provided a photo. I always tried to not have any preconceived ideas and I had always been a person more interested in personality and what's on the inside. (Really!)

I just remembered one lesbian dating disaster that I can tell. This girl lived in Canada, flew down for a date. I met her online. She was a bit younger, but she said she liked that because she was "mature". Mmm hmm. We didn't exchange photos, just descriptions. I would know her at the Midway gate because she would be the one carrying a rose (so cliché!)

When we met, she gave me the once over...and not in a nice way. Up and down. The expression on her face said it all. She was not pleased. She was also extremely rude about it. She made a rude comment that I can't recall. (Yes, I probably blocked it out, it was that hurtful.)

I don't know why, perhaps I thought I should play U.S. ambassador and show this Canadian that not all Chicago lesbians are fat, ugly, ogres. My feelings were hurt, but I held it in and offered to show her the town. Why not? She came all that way. I was more than gracious.

We went to Navy Pier. She didn't say a word the whole ride from Midway. I tried to make conversation but she didn't even respond! Not a word. Even when I asked questions! When that failed, I resorted to tour guide mode. When we got there she used her cell phone to get the time for the next flight back. We walked around a few minutes and then left. She offered to call a taxi. I said I would drive her. (Why? I have no idea! I should have just left her there, but I'm not that kind of person. I invited her, I drove her there, I felt responsible for taking her back to the airport.) She stared out her window the whole ride back...seething. When she got out of the car she threw the roses I got her at me before she slammed the door. All I could think of was "I'm not really that awful looking, am I?" I was crushed.

And what, you may ask, did she look like? Younger than I thought, a bit too heavy eye make-up, black nail polish. Very goth. But that wasn't what made her unattractive. What made her unattractive was her look of disdain and her incredibly rude behavior. I don't believe I've ever met anyone so rude before...or since.

Please post your "Worst Dating Disaster" on your blog. Then come back to Lola's Diner and leave the actual post link here. Please grab the html code for If I Could Blog Back Time Thursdays! Badge HERE.

Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

IF YOU SEE THAT MckLinky APPEARS TO NOT BE WORKING, PLEASE POST A LINK TO YOUR "Worst Dating Disaster" IN THE COMMENTS TO MAKE SURE WE ARE AWARE OF YOUR PARTICIPATION. THANK YOU!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MckLinky IS STRICTLY FOR 'IF I COULD BLOG BACK TIME THURSDAYS' PARTICIPANTS ONLY.
ANY OTHER LINKS WILL BE DELETED WITHOUT PREJUDICE!

Marc Jacobs - I Pay My Taxes I Want My Rights

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:36:00 +0000

Available only at Marc Jacobs Stores for $24.00

Available only at Marc Jacobs Stores for $24.00.

My Babies Birthday

seniorsittingservices@yahoo.com (Blog Administrator) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:49:00 +0000

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOLA, FROM YOUR LOVE -A. BEVERHOUSEN

TGIF VGNO! - Lola's Birthday Edition II

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:43:00 +0000

Time For A Party Game! - From Ann

We all enjoy a little creative writing, right? Let's play "The Title Says It All". Here's what you need to do to play along. With the MckLinky "guest book" as your guide use the title of the previous blog listed in MckLinky in a sentence, or in a short story. #2 uses #1's blog title, #3 uses #2's blog title, etc. Example: "When I need a laugh, or a shoulder to cry on, I know that I can go to Ann Again... and again." (You really can too :-> ) Be sure to add/insert a link to the blog as well. I've started it out this week. There are some incredible blog titles out there. I can't wait to see your creative writing.

Ok, I about overdosed on that. It just went on 4ever, didn't it? Not a fan of rap, but not a lot of cool youtube b'day stuff. Now on to the real party!

Be sure to check out my birthday post - It's My Birthday/Lucky To Be Alive, if you haven't already.

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DC Domestic Partnership Judicial Determination Parentage Act of 2009

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:23:00 +0000

That's a mouthful isn't it? Lesbians Now Legally Parents After Insemination - The Advocate. It means that "Children born through artificial insemination can now legally have two female parents at birth". Adoption is no longer necessary for the female partner of the birth mother to be legally considered the child's parent.

And this is how it should be. How lucky to be domestic partners in Washington DC and expecting.

"The law is the first of its kind in the country. A similar law goes into effect in January 2010 in New Mexico. The D.C. Council voted earlier this year to recognize out-of-district same-sex marriages and expects to debate marriage equality later this year."

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BlogHop 09

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:41:00 +0000

Yes, it's Lola again, from Lola's Diner and Lola's Victory Garden. I kind of took over this blog from my partner, Anastasia. And to answer everyone's question, yes, she is a redhead. (Why does everyone ask that? She said sarcastically.)

At Fire Crotch Rocket I post things that are a little more edgy. Definitely a lot more GLBT and sometimes more political. I've also been known to post oddities and unusual things I've found on the internet.

It's definitely a mixed bag here at Fire Crotch Rocket.

If you are on Twitter, follow me. My Twitter Id is "lolasdiner".

Hang around for a few minutes and check things out.

If you like what you see, why not become a follower?

TGIF VGNO!

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:38:00 +0000

Time For A Question - From Ann

What is one of the strangest dreams you've ever had?
Well, for my dooziest dream, be sure to stop over at Lola's Diner. I've been trying to think of another. I did have one with Nuns, and I remember typing it up because it was so bizarre, but it's on the dead laptop. Grrr.

From time to time I have dreams of being chased, but they aren't always the same, the people and circumstances are different, but the general theme is me being in hiding and being chased. The best way to describe it would be Lola trapped in one of the books in the series "Left Behind" by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. I think "Desecration" may be the one. The one where they steal a Hummer and hide out in a Chicago high-rise (former insurance) building and they venture out periodically to gather other believers and bring them to safety. I don't really think I was Chloe, I think I would be more her husband Buck.

Every time I have one of these chasing dreams I end up actually screaming out in my sleep and scaring the bejesus out of Anastasia. I'm usually yelling "Helllllllp" and it sound like I'm in pain, but it's because I'm asleep and I'm really struggling to call out, so it's real guttural sounding.

Isn't weird how a book or movie can sometimes creep into your dreams?

What is a weird dream of yours? I bet there are some doozies!!

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Man Acquitted Of Stabbing Gay Man 61 Times In Response to Unwanted Sexual Advances

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:32:00 +0000

He Stabbed man 61 Times, But Was Acquitted of Murder.

This is absurd. A straight man stabbed a gay man in 2008 in response to alleged sexual advances. How is this right? What kind of world do we live in that a human being can kill another human being because of alleged unwanted sexual advances. And he didn't just kill him, he stabbed him 61 freakin' times. WTF?

How does this kind of injustice happen?

How many women are in jail right now for killing a man for unwanted sexual advances?

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Yoga Cures Homosexuality???

lolasdiner@yahoo.com (Lola) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:46:00 +0000

Have you seen this? Hindu Guru Claims Homosexuality Can Be 'Cured' With Yoga.

"The world's most popular Hindu guru, Swami "Baba" Ramdev, has claimed homosexuality can be "cured" by yoga in a petition to India's Supreme Court."

"It can be treated like any other congenital defect. Such tendencies can be treated by yoga, pranayam and other meditation techniques," he said.

"Pranayam are a series of breathing exercises which include hyperventilation, a slow release of breath while chanting "Om"."

"His followers have said there are particular yoga positions which also help prevent sexual urges."

I personally don't think chanting "Om" will cure anything, but then again I am not a professional guru and I don't play one on tv.

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