Posting on the blog here can seem so abstract. It's not like our fellow writers are people we see every day, right?
Wrong. It turns out I see Libby pretty often. We share a little slice of Bellevue together. So when I happened to hear her say "This is Libby," and saw her familiar-from-the-blog face, I blanched. I was kind of tough on her last week.
I was extra nice when I introduced myself. And apologetic for any offense. I think it's safe to say none was taken, unless she is a really good actor.
Libby and I have seen each other, and will again. That puts a new spin on things. I'll be a bit more respectful toward you, knowing that I could run into you pretty much anywhere. It makes all this a bit more personal.
Likewise, my fellow bloggers, let me make this request as a walking, talking wedge issue. Next time you think about the Republican Party's narrow definition of marriage, think of me and my husband.
Think about the 1,100+ Federal rights and responsibilities we don't enjoy here in
the USA. And because it was covered on all the news channels today, think about the fact that Britney Spears can get married twice this year. Because I'm bitter about that. Along with Kerry's poll numbers it's one more thing that makes Canada look awfully attractive.
Can I get a shout out for a Defense of Marriage Against Britney Spears Act?
DOMABSA-- Can't we all agree on that?
Does the anonymity of the web affect the way you act toward other people? Would the political dialogue be different if we were somehow face-to-face?
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