Just read Slag Heap every day.  Not only does it make me nostalgic for the slap heap upon which I played as a child (now known as Century Square in West Mifflin), but it is probably the smartest blog in the region.  Well, Chris Briem is pretty damn close but I have to admit he intimidates me. 

Just do it. 

Always good news to see grassroots efforts to push for equality. 

Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County is on the path toward establishing protected class status for the LGBT community.  You can find out more about this effort through their Facebook Page.

It really is hand to hand combat to win over the hearts and minds of elected officials.  That won't happen without our full participation in the struggle for equality.  Join the Facebook Page to get yourself educated and be humbled that Pittsburgh has a twenty year start, plus domestic partnership benefits for City employees and a domestic partner registry.  Progress can happen with dedication, careful planning and the unrelenting pressure to hold our electeds accountable for the equality they profess to support. 

Congrats to the folks in Lower Merion.  I'll be watching and hoping for the best.

http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/16716/which-potential-host-city-for-the-2012-dnc-is-the-most-proequality

Should this be a factor? What about in Pennsylvania?  Should we ask Jim Burn to take these factors in account?

I haven't had a proper vacation since 2002.  We've had a few weekend trips, but not a real getaway with sand and sea gulls and she crab bisque.  You know, the beach.

Today, three things fell into place and we went for a plan that had been roiling around in our minds for a few months.  The room was still available so its done. 

It will be interesting to experience another trip as a couple.  Sometimes people are cool (Canada), others they are sort of "la la la, I pretend you are sisters" (Cleveland).  We celebrate 7 years this Sunday so this is a good way to celebrate. 

Plus, she crab bisque.