HEY HEY HEY LETS RIDE THE BARNEY EXPRESS

WE WERE USHERED TO OUR VERY OWN CAR BY A VERY NicE YOUNG MAN WHO SAID, ” SIT DOWN AND RELAX, YOUR RIDING THE BARNEY EXPRESS”. I could’nt help but wonder about the “T” panted on our car. UP IN THE LOCOMOTIVE A EVIL PLAN WAS BEING PUT INTO MOTION THIS TRAINS NOT MOVING FAST ENOUGH!! THOSE “T”S DID”NT PAY ENOUGH . LETS CUT EM LOOSE. LET EM GET THERE OWN TRAIN !! WE GASPED IN HOROR AS WE WATCHED HIM CHANGE THE MANIFEST.

HERE WE’LL JUST SCRATCH THIS “Passanger List” and replace it with “DOR”.

WE HOLD OUR VIGILS AND CRY. WE ASK GOD WHY.

                            I ASK YOU BARNEY FRANK, WHY.

Austin Texas Vigil for Lawrence King/Hear our voices

The sweet breeze brought the normal sounds of a warm Texas evening. The snow birds were singing and children playing. Above this, voices were heard. Our voices. A community brought together because of the murder of a gender variant child, by another child.

Among the people there were representatives of most state LBGT groups and even one from our congress. All had a opportunity to speak and many did. We were reminded that we have much to do to be protected under the law. We also realized how important  home life is to a maturing, impressionable young adult. If love and understanding is a way of life at home, life blossoms. If hate and bigotry is taught, a young person may live their life regretting a single mistake. And as in this case, one child will not have a chance to live life.                                                                                                                   We talked about the need for our educators to be observant of our young people, and to bring to others attention warning signs when seen. We talked of the positive results witnessed with the inclusion of gender education.

Young people testified about the good that our efforts yield by standing in front of us as adult advocates. Caring wonderful adults.

We also heard about the need to involve youth in synagogues, churches and other places of worship. It was applauded when it was said that the need for LGBT people to be included and accepted is critical now.

Now it was agreed is the time for politicians to stop trying to segregate our community. Our grass roots voice is loud and clear. Allow us to live free.

One person helped lighten the load by reminding us that darkness and despair must be left behind. We have grieved for our lost. Now is the time for joy and action. We are the voices being heard.

Lawrence King A Death In The Family

In Our busy days we rush to get to our jobs, then to get home to accomplish some tasks, then maybe to a meeting, then a quick glimpse of the evening news before sleep. All of that changed with the sound of a single gun shot. It is the shot heard around the world.

This young person was shot dead by a fellow middle school student. The Din suddenly quits. All is silent. Tears started to fall. Grief and sorrow overwhelm me. How could this be I ask god. Why our brightest star? I grieve with my fellow humans as we search for answers. Nothing but faith will save my hope. I will pray for you Lawrence. God rest your soul. You are not alone. I will pray for the boy who murdered you. He is the lost soul.

Who will mourn Lawrence King’s death?! « The Fruit Fly

Who will mourn Lawrence King’s death?! « The Fruit Fly