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Signed as well. Heard about the protests still going on:(
Ije the TweetAway Queen wrote: "...it is "my old home" too. There are so many problems in Nigeria which the Government should be tackling but instead they choose to further persecute gay people.."
Dang Ijeoma, as gay man who can appreciate feminine beauty without being sexist I say damn you look gorgeous even in your priestly garb including clerical collar.
Thank you for the links and for being so active in fighting for our gay family in Nigeria.
Hugs, Lucas
Dang Ijeoma, as gay man who can appreciate feminine beauty without being sexist I say damn you look gorgeous even in your priestly garb including clerical collar.
Thank you for the links and for being so active in fighting for our gay family in Nigeria.
Hugs, Lucas
Thank you guys. There are claims that the police fire tear gas at houses, boats and wherever wounded protestors are taken to be treated. It has become a state terror. Please, send e-mails to your local representatives or make calls as well as flooding Turkish embassies and consulates wherever you live with e-mails and calls. Also, please ask your friends to do the same.
Lucas wrote: "Anil wrote: "Please sign this petition if you agree with the sentiments. It would be great if you shared it with your friends.Done. Thank you Anil."
I have signed too
Lucas wrote: "Ije the TweetAway Queen wrote: "...it is "my old home" too. There are so many problems in Nigeria which the Government should be tackling but instead they choose to further persecute gay people.."..."
Thank you Lucas:)
Anil wrote: "Please sign this petition if you agree with the sentiments. It would be great if you shared it with your friends.https://www.change.org/petitions/cnn-......"
Done.
Anil wrote: "Thank you guys. There are claims that the police fire tear gas at houses, boats and wherever wounded protestors are taken to be treated. It has become a state terror. Please, send e-mails to your l..."10K signatures in 2 hours!
Anil wrote: "Please sign this petition if you agree with the sentiments. It would be great if you shared it with your friends.https://www.change.org/petitions/cnn-......"
Over 30k signed. I don't understand the extremes of the state-sponsored violence. This is horrible. And all about citizens wanting to protect greenspace? It just doesn't make sense. But, then, there's a lot going on in the world that just doesn't make sense. Be well, Anil. (I keep thinking what I would do if I were abroad and this was happening in Denver. Wow...)
George, it is not on protecting greenspace anymore. It is against the recent governmental policies--that they will do whatever they want no matter what others say--and excessive force use of the police even in the most peaceful demonstrations. The PM himself provocates people.
Signed too :-)Ije l read your article and l thought it was beautifully done. It really bothers me when religion is used as a reason to justify discrimination but it's lovely to see that it doesn't have to be that way. I wish that more people (whether religious or not) showed as much compassion as you obviously do.
Ije the TweetAway Queen wrote: "Lucas wrote: "Ije the TweetAway Queen wrote: "And I might be Nigerian but it is "my old home" too..."Hi Ijeoma,
Didn't you mean you might be British but it is your old home too?
I don't recomm..."
I can't imagine how awful it must be to live in fear of imprisonment just because your normal lifestyle is deemed a crime. Even more so in an age when we are suppsedly deemed to be more enlightened and civilised. Rev Ijeoma I think you are a wonderful lady, not just for becoming a lady priest which is awesome and a great step for females in a male dominated institution but for fighting a cause that isn't "sexy "news fodder and doesn't get the airtime that it should to bring it to the fore and notice of the general public. This Nigerian bill is frightening and the Ugandan anti - homosexuality Bill that would have sanctioned the Death penalty for gays was even more unbelievable and shocking to the core.I truly admire you so much for your unbending faith and extremely caring nature. And as Tweetaway Queen you rocked! Lol. I'm very proud to call you my friend and hope one day we'll meet face to face for a proper big grumpy hug! :) As our lovely not so dumb jock said thanks for the links. A great interview and fab to put a voice to the face. Ending on a purely female and girly moment and nothing at all to do with the original discussion........ LOVE your hair!
Thank you both sooooooooooo much xx
Anil wrote: "George, it is not on protecting greenspace anymore. It is against the recent governmental policies--that they will do whatever they want no matter what others say--and excessive force use of the po..."Anil I hope the petition reaches the numbers it needs but more than that I pray that the government takes note and realises that this form of violence is intolerable and should be stopped. Will they listen and act on it.... I truly hope so.
Anil wrote: "Please sign this petition if you agree with the sentiments. It would be great if you shared it with your friends.https://www.change.org/petitions/cnn-......"
Signed.
I'm exhausted. This weekend hubby had a 4 day and all I've done is run. Houston on Friday, yesterday San Antonio, today I was home but took care of grandbaby (he is getting big and busy!), and tomorrow it's to Katy. Then hubby is back to work for 10 days and off for vacation. Exhausting!
Ije the TweetAway Queen wrote: "Lucas wrote: "Ije the TweetAway Queen wrote: "And I might be Nigerian but it is "my old home" too..."
Hi Ijeoma,
Didn't you mean you might be British but it is your old home too?
I don't recomm..."
Beautiful talk, and you are right, of course, the bible should not be used as a weapon, unless you want to use it to knock someone in the head. Like, to knock some sense into someone. But I suppose that's not the best use of a good book.
Hi Ijeoma,
Didn't you mean you might be British but it is your old home too?
I don't recomm..."
Beautiful talk, and you are right, of course, the bible should not be used as a weapon, unless you want to use it to knock someone in the head. Like, to knock some sense into someone. But I suppose that's not the best use of a good book.
Ije the TweetAway Queen wrote: "Lucas wrote: "Ije the TweetAway Queen wrote: "And I might be Nigerian but it is "my old home" too..."Hi Ijeoma,
Didn't you mean you might be British but it is your old home too?
I don't recomm..."
Thank you for sharing Ije and making me complain about the state of affairs. You sound so erudite and your voice is so close to what I heard in my mind.
Ije the TweetAway Queen wrote: "Here I am speaking about it: http://kaleidoscopetrust.com/news/34 A brief interview for BBC"An articulate and eloquent voice for the Nigerian/African LGBT community. I could only wish to speak so beautifully and so movingly.
Anil wrote: "Please sign this petition if you agree with the sentiments. It would be great if you shared it with your friends.https://www.change.org/petitions/cnn-......"
Signed!
You guys are so wonderful and so supportive and encouraging. Thank you. I am at work. My main job is in the Mayor of London's Office working on various policy issues. The work is ok, but the people here try my patience and have done for years, so I dont really want to be sitting here right now. I am juggling all that I do with funeral arrangements for my mum. Thank fully my two churches and my friends have been loving and supportive and all of you have been so as well.
Reading all your comments has brought a smile to my face especially Sarah's suggestion of lobbing the bible at people to knock sense into them. I think it would be a most effective strategy :) but might get me arrested :)
I feel encouraged by all of you. It is quite hard to hold down a full time job and then work in the church and then join in with others to work for LGBT human rights and its a really difficult issue, but your loving encouragement makes me feel I shouldnt give up and I have a big smile on my face this morning which will see me through the day.
Much love and thanks to you all.
Ije the TweetAway Queen wrote: "...Sarah's suggestion of lobbing the bible at people to knock sense into them."Despite my avowed agnosticism (or maybe closeted pantheism?) this reminded me of a dialogue that got writ, I condense:
I don’t understand a word you’re saying.
That’s always been an issue. Words do get tossed around so. Bent, twisted, broken. Generally over other people’s heads. Until you don’t recognize them anymore. The heads, or the words. Mine, especially.
So some words are yours and some aren’t. Naturally. And we’re supposed to be able to tell the difference. Google 'Are These His Words Or Someone Else’s?'
I meant Mine, singular. I only have One.
(Wonder what that Word could be...)
Anil wrote: "Please sign this petition if you agree with the sentiments. It would be great if you shared it with your friends.
https://www.change.org/petitions/cnn-......"
Signed too
https://www.change.org/petitions/cnn-......"
Signed too
Whilst I would generally hold forth presently, and in a whiny and supercilious tone, about the importance of grammar and rhetoric (if not punctuation, which is not my forte), for one (or indeed many) to be taken seriously when making public declarations, demanding change or speaking truth to power...Oh, whatever. Horrible text, good intention. Hope it'll do something.
So I am once again faced with the horrible news of my in-laws coming:( This while I am gone to Katy. I get home and they will be there!
I am complaining on the part of poor Tj and her in-laws. No fun.
Don't they have somewhere else to be?
Danni wrote: "And as we haven't had much fruit based silliness lately, I am posting this beautiful picture of a strawberry to cheer everyone up."
Dang the person holding the willyberry has nicely manicured nails.
Dang the person holding the willyberry has nicely manicured nails.
Willyberry, direct from the "realm of Goesta," oh, wait, my mind is stuck on Gabbo's Tarnished Toys, which I just read.
Oh I sooooo wish:( Darn early retirement.
OH MY GRUMP! look, the naughty strawberry has a best friend.... A very happy tomato! 
We need 3 more fruit and veg pictures to make up our five portions of fruit and veg for the day!!!!Do they do the five portions of fruit and veg day in the US????
My kids say it's "five to thrive."
Lucas wrote: "Danni wrote: "And as we haven't had much fruit based silliness lately, I am posting this beautiful picture of a strawberry to cheer everyone up."Dang the person holding the willyberry has nicely manicured nails."
Yes, she does. Certainly nicer than mine! LOL
Wallace & Gromit =oD
Lewd veggies, too easy. I tend to feel about fruit like this guy seems to (painting by Richard Taddei).
Unless they're delivered like this (from the Derek Jarman movie).
But y'all know how I like 'em, which is just sooo annoying. (Yeah I know, probably the one minute in his life that Dexter Fletcher, I think that is, looked good enough to eat, beats me how).
As is being able to flaunt the rules with ye olde banana peel trick...
Though I admit these had me running for the hills just as fast as those two:
Frustration is the word of the day. Going to spend the night in Katy. Yeah, so upset that I have a day before I have to face the in laws;)
How dreadful I'm in a fruit miffy mood! Fruit porn...It's worth going on a diet for!INTRODUCING!!!
' Steve 'The Stud' Strawberry,
Tom ' Thunder Buns' Ato,
Orange Rick Rigid
and Guest appearance of Wallace and Grommit getting *cough* cosy in a lunchbox * wink wink *
Starring in Frederfruito zephyr-jellies big screen production of:
" Whip That Fruit Mousse Babybeet! "
Showing at a green grocers near you. XXX juice rating.
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Poor Tj. Have a peach. Couldn't resist, what with you spending the night "in Katy." Sorry. Really do feel wretched for you.
And where are the exploding ghost bananas?
Goesta wrote: "But y'all know how I like 'em, which is just sooo annoying. (Yeah I know, probably the one minute in his life that Dexter Fletcher, I think that is, looked good enough to eat, beats me how)."Doesn't he just? Hey fact fans, I saw Dexter Fletcher at Camden Market - ooh yeah, I mix with the stars.
Averin wrote: "And where are the exploding ghost bananas?"You actually read my biography? Wow, I didn't know people did that!
Danni wrote: "Averin wrote: "And where are the exploding ghost bananas?"You actually read my biography? Wow, I didn't know people did that!"
Part of your story. You are in Test Post btw, as is Gabbo. Goesta is almost, too, unless his formatter is driven senseless.
Averin wrote: "Danni wrote: "Averin wrote: "And where are the exploding ghost bananas?"You actually read my biography? Wow, I didn't know people did that!"
Part of your story. You are in Test Post btw, as is ..."
I'll have you know my formatter sounds like the most together, sensible genius among the lovely woolly lot of you! I feel I'm in most excellent hands, even if they must be, for this procedure, other-gendered.
I also don't mean to sound horribly shallow about Mr. Fletcher who I'm sure is amazing and talented and, in his own grizzled way (like me) beautiful now. I share the affliction, I was irresistibly attractive for about two minutes in my youth, unfortunately, I was alone in the woods at the time, not on camera.
Lucas wrote: ""Yeah, it had to be you posting the priapic potato. Grump. I thought about it, but decided the source was untrustworthy.
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Done. Thank you Anil.