All you have to do is click on the “HEART/I LIKE” icon on the vid below (or here), or pass it on to a few friends.

Just Like Anybody Else from Project Pushback on Vimeo.

Thanks everyone!

Snow Canyon was one of my favorite places as a kid. On March 17, 2009, Bronson got to experience it for the first time, along with my grandmother.  —Sam

Watch for the little “surprise” around minute 2:40.

For the past four years, I’ve spent a total daily average of $12 on breakfast and lunch from the cafeteria at work. This translates to about $3,000 a year, for four years… you get the picture.  Plus we all grazed on snacks provided by the company.  With the financial downturn, they were the first perk to go.  If I went to lunch off-site, with coworkers, I would spend $20 instead of $12.  So given the national belt-tightening, and the effect of company-sponsored Danish butter cookies on my waistline, I challenged myself to find an alternative to the self-indulgent work time nosh.

Choosing from Trader Joe’s selection of ready-made meals and other non-refrigerated goods, I assembled the following meals for about $50: breakfasts and lunches for two work weeks, with only three items that need refrigeration, and the rest fitting into a standard desk drawer.

I chose 10 different entrees: ready-made Indian, Spanish, Thai and quiche selections.  They range in price from $1.49 to $2.19, and only the quiche requires refrigeration.  I increased the protein with almond butter in place of peanut butter, and by mixing a can of tuna into the ethnic food selections before warming it in the microwave.  The spiciness masked any heavy tuna flavor, and it tasted great.

Next time, I’ll try it at Von’s and let you know how it goes.

After the disastrous No on 8 campaign (which Robin Tyler and I talked about), I’m really glad to see cool new grassroots sites like this one launched by my buddy Rick Garman.

Here’s a little background about this important site and how you can help:

How did you come up with the idea for Citizens for Equality and the “We Are” Campaign?

RICK: I actually came up with the idea of an elected body of representatives for the gay community a long time ago when I got frustrated with what I saw as a lack of true leadership and leaders. But it was what I believe was a disorganized and poorly run campaign against Proposition 8 (along with my questions about whether gay marriage is the actual battle we should be putting all of our resources and energy behind) that made me finally do something about it.

The “We Are” campaign became the launching pad for Citizens For Equality as a way to get people involved and engaged.  I got that idea from the sorryeverybody.com website where people sent in pictures of themselves with sign apologizing to the works for the 2004 election of George bush.

I love that all the images use the words, “We Are” — why did you choose that language?

I wanted “We Are” for it’s positivity.  To show the world that we are just like everyone else.  We are doctors and lawyers, mothers and fathers, husbands, wives, strong, weak, young, old, worried about the economy, worried about the environment, bowlers, card players, Christian, Jewish… We are human and if people can see that, they may be a little less inclined to do things like vote yes on Prop 8.  Imagine hundreds, thousands…. More… of those photos saying We Are… What a statement that will make!

What are you asking folks to do?

People can get involved in a variety of ways.  They can send in a picture through the website and encourage others to do the same.  All of the instructions and guidelines plus a bunch of suggestions are on the site.  And remember, our straight friends can participate too. People can also join the organization by filling out a simple form.

We are also actively seeking people to be on the steering committee that will set up the elections for (hopefully) late 2009 and people will be able to register and vote for their representatives and on other issues.  We’ll be seeking candidates and advisors also of course.  But the best way to stay informed is to join on the website.

Happy holidays, and much love.  Conny, Sam & Bronson

Please take a picture with a plain 8.5″ by 11″ piece of paper that sends a special message, like: “Please don’t divorce us,” “Please don’t divorce my mothers,” “Please don’t divorce my friends, Name and Name,” or “Please don’t divorce Californians.” Print it out, or write it clearly in big, block letters. Then email your pictures to: PleaseDontDivorce@CourageCampaign.org

I’m excited to announce that LovesickBilly.com, the blog of my husband, Bronson Page, will be merging with PEACE LOVE LUNGES effective immediately.  You can read more about the merger and the reasons for it.  Bronson will continue to blog here, and he’ll also be adding some new design elements.

The name will remain PEACE LOVE LUNGES, at least for now, although some other plans are in the works.

Thanks for making this blog what it is. I really appreciate all of the individual voices that converge here.

Peace, Love, Lunges,

Sam

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Bronson in the gym today.

HOT!