This week I entered the what isn't important, it's the why that matters in LJ Idol for the topic "Bearing False Witness" -- if you got something out of it please vote for me! View Poll: LJ Idol, Season Six – Tribe Beauty, Week Five

Last night I had a short conversation with someone of the conservative Christian persuasion. Being a queer polyamorous pagan who is friends with Jesus and has read the Bible cover to cover several times...seems like a very specific 'law' becomes a much broader (and more useful) goal -- becoming more trustworthy and connecting with people on a deeper level. LJ idol topic 5: " Bearing False Witness "

This week I entered my fear of intense joy post in LJ Idol for the topic "Moments of Devastating Beauty" -- if you got something out of it please vote for me! View Poll: LJ Idol, Season Six – Tribe Moments of Devastating Beauty, Week Four

"If you had to deal with what I've had to deal with, you'd realize that what you're going through is nothing." Statements like this have always infuriated me -- not just because of their condescension...is by how much it affects a person, and the only meaningful reason to measure suffering is to learn how much support that person needs in that situation. LJ idol topic 2: " Uphill, Both Ways, Barefoot "

Once I realized that I had developed the habit of stopping and waiting at doors when walking with a male person, I decided that such a habit was not something I wanted to keep; I don't think it's kind... but it attacks the assumption that a male person cannot accept help from any female person.) I'd love to hear the thought process that results from that comment! LJ idol topic 1: " Empty Gestures "

I've decided to play LJ Idol again! Need to update my icon -- this is season 6 ;-) ((real post coming soon -- I have no internet at home so I've been awayyy))

Nothing's really changed with my ex since the comments-disabled post I made, but it's only when ze and I talk about us that I feel awful. Most of the time I'm just sort of neutral about it. Last...it last time? or did it change the tone of my LJ too much? did the weekly call for votes annoy you? Other thoughts? I have to decide this week so share your spectacularly useful opinions please!