Accepted Today and Leading Tomorrow

The Boy Scouts of America got it right. It is one very important step forward. Is it a leap? Frankly, to their organization, it is a leap, which makes the step that much more important.

The Boys Scouts of America have changed their policy to allow openly gay children into the Boy Scouts beginning January 1, 2014. This is not a “Don’t ask – don’t tell” policy; this is a “come as you are” policy, and it should be applauded. Continue reading “Accepted Today and Leading Tomorrow”

Make it Stop :: A Drabble

Salutations! I hope this day finds you feeling fine – better yet, I hope this day finds you feeling magnificent. Why not aim high, eh?

As is the case whenever there is a “Wednesday’s What is It?”, my work of short-fiction exactly 100 words in length (aka a drabble) will reveal the mystery photo I posted on Wednesday. And, once again there was a mystery photo, so the drabble includes the answer. Continue reading “Make it Stop :: A Drabble”

Wednesday’s “What is it?” and Freshly Pegged

Welcome to a special installment of Wednesday’s “What is it?”

Why is this Wednesday’s challenge special? Because I’m Freshly Pegged today.

What is Freshly Pegged? Freshly Pegged is a feature of Peg-o-Leg’s Ramblings. Because Peg knows there are many “Freshly Pressed” worthy posts sadly ignored, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She asked her blogging buddies to send her their best, overlooked posts, and today she is sharing my best, overlooked post. Continue reading “Wednesday’s “What is it?” and Freshly Pegged”