#Democrats #Pretend to #standup for #transkids during #Senate #debate on #military #healthcare #provision.
#Advocates #praised a #speech from Sen. #EdMarkey as being especially #impactful, then #votes against #amending the #bill.
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#Thailand Moves Closer to #MarriageEquality #Law
The #government has indicated that the process of #amending the #marriageequality #law has already been 70% completed, aiming to #restore #rights to every #Thai #citizen and #return #rights that have been #taken from the #LGBTQ #community.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Asia #Thailand #SameSexMarriage #MarriageEquality
https://thepattayanews.com/2024/02/15/thailand-moves-closer-to-marriage-equality-law/
Some light bedtime reading...
#amending "Eaters of the Dead" by Kevin J Wetmore Jr.
In the cool darkness of the trees a fortune teller had set up. He was tall and gaunt, as if he barely had enough skin to stretch over his frame. “Tell your fortune?” He offered in an accent I couldn’t place. I agreed. He tossed a handful of bones and sticks onto his mat. “The cat will hunt.” He looked up at me, “Do not forget your hunter self.” I thanked him with a coin and continued on my way. Don’t forget my true nature? A thought provoking admonition. #RPG #AMending #Embroidery
We are entering a thickly forested area with aspen turning golden among the evergreens. Beside the road a mighty tree rose up, its leaves still green and untouched by autumn. It’s roots crossed my path and seemed to invite me to pause for a moment in its shade. I stopped and ate lunch, sharing bits of my sandwich with the dog. When I started back on my journey I felt revitalized and optimistic. #RPG #Embroidery #AMending
We’ve been writing to each other faithfully since she moved away. Weekly letters about the mundane things in our lives mostly. I keep all of her letters in a wooden box and frequently pull out favorites and re-read them. I wonder if she does the same with mine? I wonder if the boring minutia of my days is as important to her as her’s is to me. #RPG #Embroidery #AMending
When she called and said “I need you.” I didn’t even ask why. As I think about this, my feet slowly eating up the distance between us, I realize it’s because I’ve been waiting for the day she asked me to come. I wasn’t sure she would, she’s never asked for much from me. But she needs me now and I’ve needed her always. #RPG #Embroidery #AMending
A colorful merchant’s tent was set up on the side of the road, selling tokens and charms. A shiny gold coin with the image of a horse caught my eye. The merchant explained that it was a traveler’s charm and would make my journey safe and smooth. I’m not sure how much I can trust a random merchant on the side of the road but it was worth a few of my own coins on the off chance my journey would be charmed. #RPG #Embroidery #AMending
I stop to rest, pulling out a well worn book. She said I’d love it because it was a story of adventure and discovery. She affixed a bookplate inside the cover with the inscription, “Until we meet again my friend.” Today I notice the corner of the label is peeling, there’s a second label underneath. Curious, I carefully peel back the edges and reveal a nearly identical inscription. Nearly because the words “my friend” had originally been “my love”. What could it mean? #Embroidery #RPG #AMending
The little dog is an excellent companion, listening to me reminisce as it investigates novel smells along the road. I told it about the time my friend encouraged me to cut my hair. A simple thing but I agonized because I knew my parents would disapprove. The long hair I’d always worn felt so wrong, so stifling. We chopped my hair off together, laughing and joyful in what felt like a rebirth. I’ll forever be grateful for her support, I am more comfortable now, more me. #RPG #AMending #Embroidery
A memory causes a familiar pang in my heart. Years ago I’d shared with her a story of two girls in love. She’d said that was disgusting and that she had to go. I’d watched her hurry off, heartbroken to have gotten an answer to a question I couldn’t ask. I’m startled from my memories by a bark! A dog is watching me. I speak kindly and offer it some jerky. It’s friendly and joins me. I’m not sure if it’s long term or temporary but it saves me from talking to myself. #AMending #RPG #Embroidery
Having finally navigated around the mysterious darkness that blocked my path I followed the North Star and soon regained the road. I find myself at a crossroad. My friend’s house is to the north west. Should I turn west now or continue north and head west further on? With the North Star twinkling its encouragement I decided to continue that way. I’ll stop here for the night and continue my journey in the morning. #RPG #AMending #Embroidery
Today as I moved west shadows crowded in over the road and the air chilled. Something wasn’t right. I looked around at the uncanny gloom. Ahead I couldn’t make out anything and I shivered. I walked back into the sun then walked along the beach for awhile. I remember walking along the beach that last day before my dear friend left. I’d had a lock of hair in my pocket, but I’d lost my nerve at the last moment, nervous. I’d let them leave as just a friend. #RPG #AMending #Embroidery
Today I spotted the mottled ivory of a bone protruding from the dirt. I carefully pulled it from the ground, it must have seen many a traveler go down this road. “Wise old bone,” I addressed it, “How does my path look?” I tossed it into the air and it landed across my path, as if warning me about what lay ahead. I thanked it for its advice, burying it next to the path where it was safe from footfalls. I headed out again with a watchful eye. #RPG #AMending #Embroidery
While traveling I found a gold coin half buried in the roadway. When I uncovered it I discovered it had flecks of blood dried on it! I buried it on the side of the road. I’m not going to carry some unfortunate soul’s lost gold with me on my journey. The whole time I felt as if I was being watched but did not see anyone. #RPG #AMending #Embroidery
Started a game of the delightful “A Mending”, an embroidery based RPG.
Early this morning I set out on a journey to visit my far off friend. Just down the road from my home, I encountered a merchant with a charming selection of items. I purchased a sandwich that had been enchanted to taste the best when eaten for lunch. I stopped at midday and indeed the sandwich was very enjoyable. #AMending #RPG #Embroidery
#US #CatholicBishops seek to #ban #transgender #healthcare in #Catholic #hospitals, in #vote this week.
Bishops will vote on #amending #directives for #Catholic #healthcare #institutions.
Over 1 in 7 #patients in the US are cared for in these #hospitals, says the #CatholicHealthAssociation with 600+ hospitals and 1,600+ health facilities.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #UnitedStates #Healthcare #Religion #Hate #Bigotry #Discrimination #Transphobia #EmptyThePews
