Green Oasis

In light of last week’s five, I’ve decided to write thank you notes when appropriate.

1. My daughters, thank you for forgiving me when I make mistakes as a parent. Your lenience gives me the space necessary to make an attempt to improve.
2. My wife, thank you for being patient when I don’t listen enough. Your patience shows me how committed you are to our marriage, to me.
3. Jon Kabat-Zinn, thank you for your guidance in making the most of the life that I have.
4. Nevada State Legislature, thank you for doing the right thing, making Nevada a more just place for everyone to live.
5. Life, thank you for your little reminders (i.e. pain and suffering) that keep me on track.

Can you tell I’ve had a down week?

The Nevada legislature has voted a domestic partnership bill into law, overriding a veto by the governor. I’m a little prouder to be a Nevadan today.

If I were in the market for marriage today, I would probably opt for a domestic partnership. I would feel hypocritical to enjoy a marriage when that’s not an option for so many of my fellow citizens.

Add Maine to the list of states who recognize our right to pick our marriage partners for ourselves. And New Hampshire is poised to follow suit.

The producers of that same-sex marriage storm commercial had to know that they were going to be mocked, right? Satire is a beautiful thing. (via Dancing with Crazy)

Oh! and then there’s this.

Oh Colbert! Why can’t everyone make as much sense as you? (via Dancing with Crazy)