Monthly Archives: August 2010

Guam’s War Survivor Stories – Now Captured For The World To Know

Tucked away in vast the Pacific Ocean is a small United States Territory that was attacked like Hawaii during WWII on the same day for all practical purposes ( except on the calendar  it was Dec. 8th  because of the … Continue reading

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Guam’s Archbishop Attacks Local Candidates Who Support Same Sex Unions

In a move that only continues to solidify Guam Catholic Archbishop Anthony Apuron’s longstanding campaign against any form of same sex union legislation approval in the U.S. territory of Guam, recently issued a letter published in the local archdiocese newsletter.  … Continue reading

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Together We Stand

Together We Stand by: JP Leddy Laughter skips into our memories as we drink together and toast with flowing liquor in crowded watering holes to our shared stories of love won and love lost We jest not to hurt our … Continue reading

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Hold Your Breath, Make A Wish, Count To Three

One of my favorite movie scenes comes from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory where they enter the heart of the chocolate factory for the the first time. I am talking about the 1971 version  with the wonderfully talented  Gene … Continue reading

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Some Special Poets I Admire

Through the efforts of a Poet Blogger Jingle we are encourage to recognize poets who published regularly on their blogs.  So here are some of Jingle’s awards that I am using to call out those that I admire this week. … Continue reading

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Do You Dream of Me?

In the recent past,  I fell for someone who lived many miles away from me.  I never met him face to face. Only through the written word and phone calls ,  I felt the initial opening up of my heart … Continue reading

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Hate Against Gays By Youth

A friend of mine, Zachary Davenport, was beaten up in San Francisco by a group of teenage boys after repeatedly being called a faggot. It happened on the MUNI public transit light rail system shortly after midnight on Saturday, August … Continue reading

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Say It

SAY IT by: JP Leddy You know me more than the rest Yet, you remain silent SAY IT You see me every morning Yet, you remain a mute SAY IT You sleep with me at night Yet, no words leave … Continue reading

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Walking in the Sun

Walking in the Sun by J.P. Leddy Warmth splashed unto my body as I walked into the morning daylight… Wave upon wave of  Sol’s rays awakened me to the sensations of life… The lake’s blueness was a visual feast dancing … Continue reading

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Hot in Cleveland First Season Was H-O-T!!

The first season of Hot in Cleveland just ended and it is one of the best sitcoms on TV today.  Starring the ever lovable and growing more popular by the day, is the acerbic, witty Betty White.  Then the other … Continue reading

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