vetula: chris kelley’s blog

Spring is bringing an added bonus to my cousin in Maine. Maine now recognises same-sex partnerships. She and her partner are now eligible for inheritance eligibility, victim’s compensation, guardian rights and next-of-kin status. Maine is the fifth state to pass such laws. Congrats!
While it’s nice to see equal rights come to fellow travellers, it’s […]

The LoftCube: A fantastic looking residence for the urban nomad.

If you’re gay and live in Virginia, you might as well sit on the back of the bus. This Yahoo News article, Virginia takes away gay partner rights, points out that recent legislation may “bar same-sex couples in Virginia from obtaining a medical power of attorney, making custody decisions and carrying out estate planning directives.” […]

Something simply must change. The U.S. military has lost at least 93 troops in combat since March 31 — four more than the total killed in the three-week war that toppled Saddam. This is really shocking. How are people in the US reacting to this news? Are they aware that they are empowered to cause […]

One of my favorite songs from Sesame street: Mahnahmana (thanks to Bedeveled Mojo Slop for the link). And I also loved the chef who announces how many pies he had, “Tweeeeelve, Straaaaawberrrrrry Pieeeeeeeeees!” and then fell down the stairs. Giggles aplenty. I was four.

I like the way the UK is handling the gay marriage issue. Don’t call it marriage; instead, grant gay couples the same rights and obligations as straight couples. Gay culture does not have the same history and traditions that fostered the marriage covenant. Do we need to use the same names to describe our partnerships?