Thursday, July 28, 2005

July 28, 2005 GAYS ROCK!

Gays Rock! Thank you Judge Jane Phan with the Utah State Tax Commission for ruling that a Utah woman can keep her "GAYSROK" and "GAYRYTS" license plates. No the government can not pick or choose which subjects it likes or does not like. Besides it is a positive message. It is not hateful! It is friendly, agreeable and positive. And yes, I think that it is a victory for the car owner too, but you know what it should not have even been an issue!

"God created all people in his own image and likeness" and "Love thy neighbor as thyself" I don't know about you but I learned that in my elementary religion class. Since when are we, like the government, allowed to pick and choose who gets what rights and what freedoms over others.

We are all God's miracles! And don't forget there is still such a thing in this country ( and that is what makes it so great) as freedom of speech.

Personally, I think we need to all learn to get along and respect one another and teach our children to do the same. We should respect one another and the environment in which we live. Let's stop the abuse!

I recently went recreational kayaking in a beautiful river with small rippling rapids nestled in the mountainous region of my state. The River and surrounding bluffs were beautiful except for the liter I saw scattered here and there along the river bank and in the water. Beer cans and plastic bottle ties and sandwich bags and every kind of wrapper you can image lying along side the river bank in the rocks, bushes, and lovely trees. What a shame!

Where is the respect for nature? Most kayak and canoe outfits even provide trash bags to take along with you on the river for the purpose of keeping our waterways clean.

It takes many years for plastic to dispose so it disfigures our land for many years? If only we could have a little more respect for all living and non living things that make up our beautiful countryside.

I have another pet peeve to complain about while I am doing such a good job. And that are the people in boats who speed up and down the shallow waterways where kayaks and canoe are traveling. I know everyone has the right to be out there, we are all tax payers but I ask you to please think about the other guy and the results are your actions. Would you please slow down when passing small non-motored recreational crafts! It is called common courtesy guys! The passing speeding boats create such waves in the river that small kayaks and canoes nearly capsize. Can't we all respect one another and get along. What's the hurry! Someone may even give you a beer if you slow down long enough to be nice and say "Hi".

Where I do find many friendly people is on the bicycle, running and walking paths in many of the surrounding metropolitian area parks. Usually people are very courteous and friendly. Put a smile on your face and just see how many smiles are mirrored to yours. It works! Be friendly and people are friendly back to you. It doesn't take any extra time to to it and smiling uses less facial muscles than frowning. And we are instantly prettier and look ten years younger - and with your new workout body - go baby go! Remember age is merely a state of mind! Think about it! We create our own realities - no really! Think about it!

Trust and believe in yourself. We do have more power than what we think we have when it comes to creating our own realities.

Don't forget to be nice! Do something nice for someone else and watch what beautiful transformations happen in YOUR life.

Have a beautiful day now! Oh, and take the time to thank God for your blessings.....you have some ...just think about them.

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