chubbyalaskagriz
New member
I'm no different than anyone- we're all the same.
I'm a fairly private man and don't necessarily air personal stuff in public places- unless it just naturally kinda comes up in conversation. And even then I have always been the tactful sort. Polite. Appropriate. Respectful.
That said- I'm no shrinking violet who cowers in shame, either- not even when confronted. Not even when pushed.
A recent thread was deleted by mama (presumably) as she exercised her good judgment and administrative authority- and I feel she was correct to do so. Thank you, form all of us, mama.
And for the record- I wish to put out there publicly, for those who may not know- even though it's no one's business really- I am not heterosexual. Neither are many Americans. So don't presume everyone is.
I hate hectic traffic. I bleed when I cut myself shaving. And I hate it when taxes go up.
I also love my family, support my troops, worship my Creator, and volunteer in children's classrooms and at a nearby nursing home.
Until recently I worked 80 hours a week. I owned not only my home but the small condo my Mom lived in. So, I paid double income and double real estate taxes.
Importance of family? I bathe my Mom daily. I cook for her. I help her dress. I babysit my sister's children. I mow my Dad's yard. I tend his garden. I drive him twice a week to re-fill his oxygen tanks. I make him a bundt cake every Sunday when I pick him up for church.
I'm also a proud member of Spice Place.
I do my part and contribute as much as I feel I possibly can- which is no more and no better than anyone else. I work hard to surround myself w/ like-minded individuals who I feel share the same strong work ethic, and sound morals as I do- and mine are no better than yours.
But anyone who wishes to draw a line between me and them- simply because I am what I am, is really cutting us both short, and insulting both them and me. Think it through, first- 'cause there's no difference bewteen you and I- no mater how much you imagine it- no matter how afraid of it you might be conditioned to be.
You and I may disagree on things. Some of them might even be directly related to this topic- others not. But if we each continue to be respectful and polite- and if we all remain good neighbors like the folks here have a fantastic reputation for being, then there's no problem.
We can still disagree and not be rude, confrontational, mean, divisive or bullyish. No one need try to dominate anyone else, or force their beliefs, or their particular brand of religion. We're all free and equal- we all deserve our say. And we all have a duty to play well with others, and work hard to keep the harmony.
We're all great members at a great forum, we get along, we share knowledge and friendship, and nothing should come between us and our desire to share about good food, fun cooking and fine fellowship.
There. I've said my peace.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!
I'm a fairly private man and don't necessarily air personal stuff in public places- unless it just naturally kinda comes up in conversation. And even then I have always been the tactful sort. Polite. Appropriate. Respectful.
That said- I'm no shrinking violet who cowers in shame, either- not even when confronted. Not even when pushed.
A recent thread was deleted by mama (presumably) as she exercised her good judgment and administrative authority- and I feel she was correct to do so. Thank you, form all of us, mama.
And for the record- I wish to put out there publicly, for those who may not know- even though it's no one's business really- I am not heterosexual. Neither are many Americans. So don't presume everyone is.
I hate hectic traffic. I bleed when I cut myself shaving. And I hate it when taxes go up.
I also love my family, support my troops, worship my Creator, and volunteer in children's classrooms and at a nearby nursing home.
Until recently I worked 80 hours a week. I owned not only my home but the small condo my Mom lived in. So, I paid double income and double real estate taxes.
Importance of family? I bathe my Mom daily. I cook for her. I help her dress. I babysit my sister's children. I mow my Dad's yard. I tend his garden. I drive him twice a week to re-fill his oxygen tanks. I make him a bundt cake every Sunday when I pick him up for church.
I'm also a proud member of Spice Place.
I do my part and contribute as much as I feel I possibly can- which is no more and no better than anyone else. I work hard to surround myself w/ like-minded individuals who I feel share the same strong work ethic, and sound morals as I do- and mine are no better than yours.
But anyone who wishes to draw a line between me and them- simply because I am what I am, is really cutting us both short, and insulting both them and me. Think it through, first- 'cause there's no difference bewteen you and I- no mater how much you imagine it- no matter how afraid of it you might be conditioned to be.
You and I may disagree on things. Some of them might even be directly related to this topic- others not. But if we each continue to be respectful and polite- and if we all remain good neighbors like the folks here have a fantastic reputation for being, then there's no problem.
We can still disagree and not be rude, confrontational, mean, divisive or bullyish. No one need try to dominate anyone else, or force their beliefs, or their particular brand of religion. We're all free and equal- we all deserve our say. And we all have a duty to play well with others, and work hard to keep the harmony.
We're all great members at a great forum, we get along, we share knowledge and friendship, and nothing should come between us and our desire to share about good food, fun cooking and fine fellowship.
There. I've said my peace.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!
