A first for Southern Oregon
This coming Saturday, October 9th, in Ashland Oregon, will be the regions FIRST gay pride parade!! I was going to yack about something else, but the article in the online local newspaper caught my attention. A big smile crossed my face when I read the article. It is expected that 300 people are going to attend. Possibly more! Sadly I am sure there will be protesters and hope the event doesn't ugly. In past years I have seen the Gay Parade in San Francisco and to be honest, the air is filled with such fun and loving energy from those participating in the parade. The smiles are contagious!!!
I'm sure this post may offend some readers, and if you choose to no longer read my blog, well, I'll take it as you just not liking what you see and wanting to change the channel because you have a choice, but in my eyes, love is love whether it be heterosexual or homosexual. So long as both parties are of legal age.
Until next time....................
That would be fun to see!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen one, would be interesting, I just hope nobody "rains" on their parade!
ReplyDeleteSome downright purdy chickens there!
I would much rather see two people loving each other, than the killings and pain I see on the news each night. Good on em!
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I'm with you, AJ. Love is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI so agree that the emotion is way more important than gender. Love and respect! Hope the parade goes off without a hitch.
ReplyDeleteLook at that! S. Oregon. I live outside of Detroit, where we have a festival where thousands attend but there is no parade. I'm impressed. I would recomend to everyone to go to at least one in their lifetime. Gay or straight, it's a perty like no other.
ReplyDeleteI was always under the impression that Oregon was very liberal minded. Maybe, as here, the smaller communities take a little longer to give recognition to ALL their tax-paying citizens. I hope it goes on without a hitch.
ReplyDeleteWhen are you moving? Or have you finalized things yet?
Jim
wow, i'm surprised it took them this long! that's great. hope it's a good turnout and that the protesters, if any, are peaceful and respectful. have fun!
ReplyDeleteLove your flamboyant chicken photo to go with this post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your support! ;)
There is a gay pride parade every year here in Albuquerque. It's very festive and everyone has so MUCH fun!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletegood for oregon! they are rising up in the world! who cares if someone is gay or not as long as they are a decent human who follows the golden rule and doesn't hurt animals! i get so tired of gay bashing when half of the idiots that are bashing are secretly gay themselves! especially those so called 'preachers'...
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