FearofH2O

Happy Birthday merrieeee !

Had my hip replacement done 2 years ago this coming October. I feel so much better but I never did get back to where I was in exercising. My leg has a limited rotation but it really doesnt hurt. I definitely can't run but I can walk for longer distances. Only my feet limit my walking now. When I do the elliptical machine I get a pain in one of my knees. Hopefully that won't get worse. It's a real pain, literally, getting old.

Hope you all feel better. 

Love that Donna Brazille is temporarily running the DNC, but really missed her commentary on CNN last night. Not a fan of Nina Turner running the DNC as she might not be very impartial and it is really needed there now.

Have a great vacation Ladyj.  We are going off for a week at Hilton Head this Saturday.

Maybe its time that congress does an investigation Into why races, religions and nationalities dont seem to get along. Any kind of violence gets me sick. Wake up America.I feel bad for the families of the policemen shot and the families of the  men shot all in a few days. Forgot to add who you love and how you feel. This is particularly important in my state, NC.

Good appearance by Clay. Don't think I'd be able to stay that calm when faced with some of the answers they got from the NC populace of that diner. After hearing the interviews with the two transgender folks, it appears that NC businesses are a lot more progressive than its' residents.

Lets start a list of FCA members attending the 2016 National Inclusion Project Gala in Charlotte on October 21 and 22 in Charlotte.

Why did they check Clay's statement. Don't they have enough politicians to keep track of. . Whatever, I'll take it. Anyone going to the Gala this year? I'll set up a thread tonight. Have to get my granddaughter from swim practice.

I'm happy you guys had a good time.  Once a year sounds great.

I'm looking forward to the Gala as my opportunity to hear the voice and meet up with old friends. Not as up front and personal or as long but good.

Maybe in October? jmh

Im jealous merrieeee. 

Ambitious merrieeee. They'll make great gifts. ldyj sounds like you got some great deals.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day. At our meal last night my son's MIL, who is deaf, signed a prayer, interpreted by her daughter,

On behalf of her husband,  who served in WWII and passed away last year. I am not very religious but it was very sweet.

Maybe thats how Clay got so slender. I might need to get a dog. 

What is evryone doing for Memorial Day weekend? We are having a picnic on our deck today with family. Its not raining but cool and cloudy. We have an awning we unfurled in case of showers. Hamburgers hot dogs, potato salads and shrimp and macaroni salad,  corn, greenbeans and a pie that took me all day to make.  

Hope Clay enjoys the show. I would really love for him to be on Broadway again. Hoping that's what the darker hair is for.

Although not here verbally, I am enjoying all your posts.  This week I finished up the last of my charitable work for the summer. I'll probably miss Clay today, so if you have any replay links, I'll be using them. Thanks for keeping the conversation going. Mr Fear is making some progress, so hopefully, I won't be needed too much longer as a caretaker. 

That was a  lovely version of I Believe I Can Fly. Ricky had so much of his life to live.  Sad how easily someone took it away from him. 

Knowledgeable and dapper. Love the shirt and tie combos Clay's been wearing.IMO I think he has been leaning towards HRC lately.  With Bernie going negative, some of his ideas are being lost in the nastiness. I hope the discourse becomes more civil once again.

Clay sounded great until it froze up, but I was just glad to get what we did. While waiting I cleaned up the kitchen, baked 2 loaves of banana bread and sorted through2 days of junk mail, watched 4 episodes of Nurse Jackie on Netflix and worked on my son's Oregon tax return. Mr Fear is in the hospital with knee surgery #8. I have been running back and fourth since Thursday.  Hopefully he'll be out Monday or Tuesday. He is doing great. It'll be rough at home but at least there won't be driving involved until he has PT.

Hope we get a few videos this week. Have a great weekend.

I'm using IE 11 on my desktop. It just started with the new board. Everything else is better than before. I also had issues when CV changed their board, but chrome is the answer to most of my problems. Thanks to you and ldyj for setting up this new board.

Not to be picky because you are all doing a fabulous job, but I can't read the last post on a page. I tried making the zoom under 100% but even that didn't work. I'll try chrome maybe that will work better than IE. Yes it works better in chrome.

A little late but "Hey KAndre". Hope you and the posse will be at the Gala this year. It's about time for another reunion.

Thought you might be interested in this email I received from  Bob Page, the founder of Replacement Ltd and a sponsor of one of Clay's political events  in Greensboro when he ran for congress.

"Today, I take the unusual step of sending you a personal message. Perhaps you, like millions of others, have heard that North Carolina's recent passage of House Bill 2 - which has been called the worst anti-LGBT bill in the United States - has provoked an outpouring of public concern. Among other things, HB2 bars cities, towns, and counties from prohibiting discrimination of any kind and makes clear that LGBT people may legally be singled out for unfair treatment in the workplace, housing, and public accommodations.  

What does this have to do with you? The reaction to North Carolina's passage of HB2 on March 23rd has been swift and strongly in opposition. Calls for boycotts of our state have been answered by individuals and businesses who will not attend the $5.38 billion, 600,000 visitor High Point furniture market this April and, more generally, by the State of New York, the City of Seattle, and others. Amidst this deep concern, which I share, I want to make one thing clear: Replacements, Ltd. affirms the dignity and beauty of each and every person. You will always be warmly welcomed at Replacements, Ltd.  

You may know that I'm gay. One year ago, I married Dale Frederiksen, with whom I've shared my life for 27 years. Together, we have raised twin sons we adopted as infants in Vietnam. In July, our boys will be 17. Last summer, we added another teenager, a Nigerian scholar-athlete, to our household. Growing up on a small tobacco farm in rural North Carolina during the 1950s and 1960s and during my 3 years of active duty service in the United States Army, I never dreamt I could be openly gay and successful, much less that I could have a family of my own. My experience of feeling like an outcast opened my eyes and my heart to all who have been judged for being different. While acceptance of people like me and families like mine has grown - and I am grateful - transgender people today face obstacles similar to those I saw first-hand generations ago. At Replacements, Ltd., we are very fortunate to employ a number of extraordinarily talented people who are transgender. These people are like family to me. And having known and worked with many transgender friends over the years, I see in each a reflection of myself. The thought of being afraid to share space with any one of those good people is hard for me to understand, based on my personal experiences. If you had the opportunity to meet any one of them, I bet you'd feel the same way.  

Again, as long-standing advocates for fair treatment, diversity, and inclusion, North Carolina-based Replacements, Ltd. will welcome you with open arms.  

Bob Page "

I don't even have allergies, but this time of year kills me. My white, I mean yellow, car sits outside all the time.  

Thanks ldyj, I'll be watching the video you linked to after I go out to get some kind of dinner. Had tutoring and tax preparation today, so I'm low energy today.(Borrowed from some politician.)

Love that our Republican Senator Burr lost his photo ID during early voting in NC and had to instead use a provisional ballot. This is the first year our wonderful voter id law went into effect.  

Looks very well made. Wonder if a fan sent it to him? I would wear a sweater like that but my granddaughter would probably say to me, as she usually does. "Don't you look in a mirror before you leave your house?"

Thanks jmh. That's fantastic. Mellow!!