The Best Christmas Tree Ever

We have a culturally blended household.  The ‘Schmootz family celebrates the eight days of Hanukkah, of course.  Somewhere around Thanksgiving I begin to get a little nervous about the timing.  I’m always checking the calendar to illuminate when the Festival of Lights begins, as it can occur anytime between late November and late December.  I [...]

Be Green or Be Gay – A Conservative Choice For Environmentalism?

Last week, I took a few minutes to read over the science news making headlines.  I know, I hear you, but the ‘Schmootz can’t be all about the sci-fi same-sexploits of Canadian Succubi, lame politics, and the greatest bong hits of a former Disney Diva.  So, hang in there with me, and you might find [...]

I (heart) Boobies, But I Loathe Boobs

As I was engaging in my early morning ritual of online newspapers, news sites, and coffee (lots of it), I came across an article entitled, Schools Ban ‘Boobies’ Cancer Bracelet.  Now, as regular readers of my blog know,  I love boobies, so it caught my attention. The word, cancer, in the title combined with the [...]

Mentoring An Evolution

Last week, I wrote a rare personal piece about Focus on the Family’s call to end diversity education as they contend it legitimizes an abnormal lifestyle.  I included comments from a national political candidate who refers to gay bashing as “kids will be kids”, and I asked the question: Where is our compassion?  This week, [...]

No NYC Big Fat Gay Wedding on Today?…then how about tomorrow?

GLAAD is protesting that the Today Show’s annual summer wedding contest is not allowing gay couples to enter.  Isn’t this the same old Rockefeller Plaza three-ring nuptials they have been showcasing since Katie Couric was a flower girl?  In New York City, right?  Where the bride and groom faithfully hold up that very legal Empire [...]

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