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Its Easy, Begin by Envisioning it...
 Barb Elgin, MSW, LCSW, Certified Singles Coach
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So - here I am, writing to you on the morning after the California State Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that denying same-sex couples the right to marry makes them second class citizens, therefore, same-sex couples must have the same right to marry as heterosexual couples under California's state constitution! Let's give California a huge standing ovation! And, let's savor this moment - before we start thinking about what's to come as far as negative ramifications. While it's a huge step forward that approximately 110,000 same sex couples in California have already registered as domestic partners during the 2000 U.S. Census, I know that, in a state with over 38 million residents, there are hundreds of thousands of same sex couples who today are feeling, as one man said in front of the San Francisco courthouse where the ruling came down, a new 'sense of well being' and 'affirmation of themselves and their love partnerships'.
As my colleague and friend attorney Evan Wolfson of Freedom to Marry says, the ramifications, whatever they will be, aren't backlash, they are just the normal 'patchwork' that occurs when a civil rights battle is being waged in our country. It is difficult, yes, when you hear anti-gay/pro-hate folks say that the judges are 'liberal activists' who are 'overstepping' their bounds, however, we know that yesterday's ruling is a beautiful example of how our three part democracy is SUPPOSED to work, when the obvious inequity occurring is bigotry, apathy and/or ignorance within a majority that in some circles is very intentionally trying to deny an oppressed minority group their fundamental American, human rights!
And as my friend the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, Americans United for the Separation of Church and State's executive director, said of the ruling, "This decision is an important victory for church-state separation. The court majority made it very clear that civil marriage is a secular institution governed by principles of freedom. The court also made it clear that no congregation can be forced to marry people in violation of their theological standards," Lynn continued. "That's a strong reaffirmation of religious liberty."
Vision is Everything
In my article today then, in honor of the California Supreme Court's decision, I'd like to introduce to you the concept of vision and it's vital importance in your life. Simply put, vision is everything. Everything springs from vision, including life itself, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The vision you have today for your life, whether you consciously choose it or not, definitely impacts what your life looks like tomorrow. Really! Since vision is so important I would ask you - have you ever taken time to explore what your greatest visions for your life are? Or, do you live life without a guiding vision? Do you, like so many, live in reaction to everyone else's vision? Do you care and/or understand the potential benefits of having a vision for your life that wells up from some heartfelt self-reflection and imaginative fancy? And, if you have a vision, are you living your life in unison with that vision?
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Ladies Night at Top Golf
June 5, 2008 from 7-9pm
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Jun 11, 2008 from 6-9pm BYOB
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Shout Out!!
To: Capital Country Dance Club Troupe
Congratulations to Laurie Bennett and the rest of the Capital Country Dance Club Troupe for winning 1st place in the Team Couples Division at the Tampa, Florida gay/lesbian hoedown. They were the most diverse troupe competing: widest age range (from 25 to 70), the largest size difference (5'3" - 6'6"), and...of course, no surprise to us, the most women of any team competing, with 13 of the 15 members being women.
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Whew! Its been a busy week for Les Connections and there's more ahead. Our Launch and Networking Event last Saturday was a great success; despite torrential rains and a tornado watch. We bottled 60 bottles of Les Connections wine and met some new friends (okay, we drank a little wine too). ;-)
