Jay's Blog

Umm ok -- I do like Robin Thicke but, umm... not a good cover!  

And yeah, if you're gonna do a cover of the song -- get the words right! 

First of all -- what the hell?

Republican state representative Stacey Campfield wrote a bill that would bar teachers from talking about homosexuality with elementary and middle school students.

The bill dubbed by critics as the "Don't Say Gay" bill, goes on to say that any instruction in public classrooms would be limited exclusively to age-appropriate "natural human reproduction science."

Campfield says that gay people don't "naturally" reproduce and says families should decide when its appropriate to talk with their children about homosexuality.  

 But, some, including myself, say this is basically another form of discrimination a law.

Especially since gay and lesbian teens have the highest rate of suicide!

What kind of message are we sending to gay teens by passing a law that says your feelings can't "Legally" be talked about!  

Passage of the bill would make Tennessee the first state to enact such insane legislation!

Initially, the bill read that no students will be "provided any instruction or material that discusses sexual orientation other than heterosexuality." Campfield said some of his colleagues were uncomfortable the language.

"There's more than one way to skin a cat," Campfield said after the legislation passed. "I got what I wanted."

Really Representative Campfield, your response is "There's more than one way to skin a cat" - and then brag that you got what you want.  Representative Campfield, the blood of any teen that is bullied to death in your state is on your hands!

I should note that the Governor or Tennessee told a Nashville TV station that he "Doesn't support any bill that would ban the teaching of gay issues to elementary and middle school students."

This stuff is way too good!  Coconut Water - go get some! 

New rumors are coming out about Whitney Houston's secret life... and why she married Bobby Brown and may have ended up on drugs.

Was Whitney Houston a lesbian living in the closet?  

British gay rights activist Peter Tatchell says the Bobby Brown marriage was a "Smokescreen."  That she married Bobby because the rumors were hurting her image in the early 90's and she caved to pressure from her family and church. 

Bobby Brown even hinted in his autobiography that Whitney married him to dispel lesbian rumors: 

 “I believe her agenda was to clean up her image . . . The media was accusing her of having a bisexual relationship with her assistant, Robyn Crawford . . . that didn’t go too well with her image. In Whitney’s situation, the only solution was to get married . . . [to] kill all speculation.”

Below is a picture of Whitney, Bobby Brown and Whitney's mother Cissy... also in the picture is Robyn Crawford.  

I don't know if I believe this -- whenever a celebrity dies people tell "secrets" -- if this is the case then it's horrible.  If she really gave up the love of her life and for her, career.  Then again, Whitney Houston is a pretty big icon in the gay community -- I would think she would have come clean with it recently, especially since she was so open and honest with Oprah 3 years ago about her marriage to Bobby Brown and the abuse from the marriage.

Seriously?

 A lawmaker has sent a letter to Republican members of the Indiana House saying he will NOT support a state resolution that will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts -- because they support abortion rights and promote homosexuality?  

You're right Rep. Bob Morris from Ft. Wayne... I see gay people in my thin mints.. geez... 
 

Here's a link to the story...

http://www.jconline.com/article/20120220/NEWS01/120220014

What do you think?

The home of the late Mary Kay Ash is for sale -- a pink mansion in Dallas that is going for 3.3 million bucks!  Not bad for a pink palace!  Check out a picture of the pool!

HA!  Funny skit from last nights SNL!

How Sweet... 

 Several people, including some I work with, have questioned me on why I was, and am, upset over the passing of Whitney Houston.

She was a pop star -- and yes, a person I've never met.  However, her music was the music of my generation.  I'm in my upper 20's -- closer to 30, than 25.  

People develop emotional connections to music, and maybe we transfer those connections to the artist who is singing the song too.  

One of my favorite Whitney songs "Greatest Love Of All" - still makes me tear up.. mostly because I remember being that awkward 6-year old boy with glasses hearing it and being inspired.  

"Heartbreak Hotel" and "It's Not Right But, It's OK" became anthems of mine during my first "real" break up after being cheated on.  

"I Didn't Know My Own Strength" was another song that spoke to my heart after yet another break up and personal tragedy.

So yes, I didn't know Whitney Houston personally, but, her songs became my therapy and made me feel connected to her.  

I'm tired of the "Crack Is Whack" jokes, and other Whitney jokes, just as tired as I was when Michael Jackson died.  Let's remember her music, the good she did.  The poor kids in New Jersey that she met with every Christmas after making it big, bringing them gifts and personally meeting every kid letting them know they could be anything they wanted to be. 

What did Whitney's music mean to you?  What songs inspired you or helped you during tough times?

RIP Whitney -- You were and always will be THE VOICE!

Check out these new dolls -- would you buy one?

Lady and the Tramp is one of my all time favorite Disney movies, and this scene is one of the best love scenes ever!  

A real life "Spaghetti Dinner" scene was created using real dogs.. too cute!