Brushing away some cobwebs...

Yes, I'm still not blogging.

But I wrote a recent post "Why travel?" for our travel business here:
http://gaytravelreviews.blogspot.com/2009/04/why-travel.html

And you can visit OutAdvisor, our GLBT travel reviews business, here:
http://outadvisor.com

Getaway

On Saturday Marc and I set sail on a cruise down to Mexico! This is our boat, but there won't be any snow behind it (DC has seen some flurries)... Stay posted for some pics.

Maybe you'll be able to see me on the webcam!

New Travel Website - OutAdvisor.com!

3 friends and I are excited about the new LGBT travel website we have launched! Check it out and spread the word!

OutAdvisor.com is a free website where you can create and review worldwide listings for travel, dining, and entertainment businesses that are a part of the GLBT community. You won't find chain restaurants or run-of-the-mill hotel chains here--OutAdvisor has a handpicked list of Gay-owned or Gay-friendly businesses entered by travelers like you! And it is free and easy for business owners to add and update their own information.

OutAdvisor has 5,500 + global listings for GLBT-owned/run or GLBT-friendly:

* Hotels, Guesthouses, and B&B's
* Bars and Clubs
* Restaurants and Cafes
* Cruises, Tours, Vacation Packages, and Travel Destinations
* Bookstores, Galleries, and many more businesses!

So go where you want to go... Start searching and plan your next trip out of town or your next night around town! Please visit the website, register, and pass on the news to your friends!

OutAdvisor Supports the GLBT Community

OutAdvisor is owned and run by members of our community, our reviews and ratings come from our community, and our site is here for our community...in more ways than one! In addition to providing this service free to the community, we also contribute 10% of our profits to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered charities and non-profit organizations within our community. By using OutAdvisor, we all benefit.

Please register and join us today at OutAdvisor.com!

Favorite election images

What a night on Election Night! There were so many emotions leading up to it, and seeing crowds flooding into the streets in some major cities topped it off for me. I was amazed by the crowd pressing into the park in Chicago to see President-elect Obama. I thought it was great that he did not walk onto the stage alone, but hand-in-hand with his family. Seeing them on stage was when the magnitude of reality set in for me...what a strong and inspiring First Family! Our future is once again hope, no longer fear and incompetence.

Tues. Nov. 4

I hope you all are excited about voting! This is an amazing time for our country. A bright future is ahead of us.

Vote early if you can...most places allow early in-person absentee voting up until Monday. Visit your election board office or web site for more information.

Welcome to BUF!

I hope I didn't eat there!

Full Article

Vote Democrat if you want a tax cut

I surfed over to the Barack Obama website today and was pleased to find a Tax Cut calculator prominently displayed on the homepage. This comes on the heels of learning that "Joe the Plumber" will actually benefit more under President Obama's tax cut plan and get nothing under McCain's tax plan. That's right...McSame wants to cut taxes for the wealthiest Americans and corporations, not the middle class.



So give it a try. My tax cut under President Obama: $500. Under McSame: $0. I could not find a similar tool on the John McCain website. In my opinion, during the tough economic times ahead I think both candidates will need to raise taxes to keep things afloat. Since I have had a fortunate life, I am for it as long as our dollars are spent wisely, like on the environment and important social programs, and not on war or drilling for oil.

What's going on.

I haven't been blogging much as I try to decide what's next...a blog of a different kind? Writing articles of some type? So stay posted to see what is new.

On a different note, I've been sucked into Facebook, which is a great way to stay in touch with peeps and all their doins. That was one of the main motivators for this blog. So log in and hook up with me there!

Happy Fall!

My pumpkin is the one in the middle!

Lunch

Today's lunch came from a box. Not the most exciting (though I do love eggplant parm). However, it was great to see that it was manufactured in Buffalo...right on French Rd! I have driven by this Rosina factory too many times to count.

Top Ten

From the Tonight Show's Top Ten Surprising Facts About Sarah Palin presented by residents of Wasilla, Alaska:

#2: To improve her foreign policy experience, she recently went to the International House of Pancakes
Deputy Mayor and Chiropractor, Kris Larson

[Sadly, I think this *did* double her knowledge about foreign policy. I wonder if she could see Russia from IHOP?!]

Clean Power...Clean America

Don't forget easy steps you can take to reduce your energy consumption:
- Combine your errands
- Turn the lights off when leaving a room
- Wash your clothes in cold or warm water
- Let your dishwasher air dry instead of electric heat
- Add a vegetarian meal to your week
- Reduce the amount of shopping you do!

Every bit helps!