Non Sequiturs

Today, in an unanimous decision, the Iowa Supreme Court overturned the state's ban on gay marriage. So Iowa (???) along with Massachusetts and Connecticut, are the only three states that have overturned this ridiculous, bigoted policy. There is still the chance that the Iowa voters could amend the state's constitution, but according to legal experts, it is a very long and drawn out process that is practically insurmountable. It is a very special day, especially when it comes from a midwestern state. It is a small step, but a very important one towards equal rights for everyone. With thanks to my friend Al out in Houston, here is a site with the court's well-written and well-reasoned opinion.

http://www.kcci.com/download/2009/0403/19084885.pdf

Also, check out Al's blog. It is always entertaining, and was one of the main reasons why I began blogging. It can be seen at:

http://durrellisms.blogspot.com/

Today ended the first tier review on the project I am on. I feel bad because I was one of three people who were allowed to continue with the second tier review; I worked with some nice people on this project and I am sorry that they are no longer employed. Hopefully they will find new projects soon. The economy has really hurt the contract attorney market as well, so new projects are few and far between. My good thoughts and prayers go out to everyone looking.

Chris F. is finally feeling better. This stomach bug he had really threw him for a loop. It was difficult seeing him not feeling well. We are going out tonight, so I am happy he will be in good spirits. He thought he lost a lot of weight this week, however, the doctor weighed him and there was no change. So he pouted a bit. Of course, he looks great anyway, so I had to snicker a little bit at him.

Two things that disturb me, in the fact that both are women and I find them both appealing. First, the weather person on channel 46, Dagmar Midcap. It's such a Swedish stewardess name. It is disturbing because I find her very attractive. Go figure. I think it's the redhead thing. Here's a picture:



Second is the Padma Lakshmi Hardee's commercial. It is so overtly sexy and perverted. To be honest, I am not sure whether I am more attracted to Padma or to the hamburger. Mmmm, bacon. Below is a link to the commercial. For some reason embedding the video direct from Youtube is not working. Update (it appears that Safari will not allow me to embed videos, but Firefox will. Go figure.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSmNTqZ3wV4



Lyrics Rattling Around In My Head:

"And I draw a line
To your heart today
To heart from mine
And pray to keep us safe

Watch the stars now moving
Across the sky
Keep this feeling
Safe tonight"

PJ Harvey
"One Line"

"Cold
Burnt out
And fear you are
Gone
And now the shade

Sun eclipsed to shame"

Mark Hollis
"The Gift"

"Got struck by the first volley
Of the war in the courts
Never held my serve
Send'em a wire, give'em my best
This ammunition never rests
No one serves coffee, no one wakes up

Stop breathin'
Stop breathin'
Breathin' for me now
Write it on a postcard
Dad, they broke me
Dad, they broke me"

Pavement
"Stop Breathin'"

"And I have learned
That even landlocked lovers yearn
For the sea like navy men
Because now we say goodnight
From our own separate sides
Like brothers on a hotel bed

You may tire of me
As our December sun is setting
Because I'm not who I used to be"

Death Cab for Cutie
"Brothers On A Hotel Bed"

"Break my face in
It was the kindest touch you ever gave
Wrap my dreams around your thighs
And drape my hope upon the chance to touch your arm
Fabulous muscles
Cremate me after you c** on my lips
Honey boy place my ashes in a vase
Beneath your workout bench
No romance no sexiness
But a star-filled night
Kneeling down before the now familiar flesh
Of your deformed penis
Wigging out before the unfamiliar flesh
Of my broken neck"

Xiu Xiu
"Fabulous Muscles"

Appealing Things:

http://failblog.org/
Seinfeld Reruns
Target clothes
Bumble and Bumble
The Trailers for the new Harry Potter movie, Bruno, and Where the Wild Things Are
The fact that my inner diva is Tina Turner
Iowa
Aunt Net
Ellwood and Shiloh

Annoying Things:

Miley Cyrus
My cat clawing my one expensive rug and avoiding the cheap rugs
Pollen count over 1500
Getting my oil changed and then having my check engine light come on