Am I the only one?

[Jennifer5]

Have you ever found your self having a hard day.... and some how end up here? This place is great because I find myself (and many others) able to ask for advice on what ever is bothering us... that's a reason I love this site, I feel like although I don't know you in person, I feel like I still know you.... at least a part of you. Am I the only one that feels this way?

[Zerbie]

No.

I belong to 2 forums, and feel like I 'know' all the regulars on both of them. I even have pictures in my head of what we all would look and sound like if we were in the same room having a conversation. haha! But agreed - this is a particularly supportive forum. That in itself says something about the collective character of Soulforce which sponsors the forum.

[Jennifer5]

I think it would be great to actually meet some of you some time..... this is really off topic, but is anyone planning on going to the 1000 Watt March in Colorado Springs this July?

[Emproph]

Originally Posted by Zerbie

I even have pictures in my head of what we all would look and sound like if we were in the same room having a conversation.

That's too funny, I imagine that all the time.

Originally Posted by Zerbie

this is a particularly supportive forum. That in itself says something about the collective character of Soulforce which sponsors the forum.

"Collective character," I like that.

It’s cool that you brought it up Jennifer. I think about it a lot. As much as I read everybody’s posts I often feel a sense of comradery. Especially with that Zerbie chick, and Lo though I don't lay claim to her, she's like my... cunning linguist counterpart.

I often wonder what everybody else’s lives are like, kind of like the meaning of this thread. Do they look forward to jumping on line to see what’s new and exciting in the ether-world of GLBT activism with a spiritual bend?

So no you’re not the only one. It’s groovy tunes hangin’ out here.


P.S. Not ready to march yet but will be watching.

[Zerbie]

Oh my!

Oops - editing this to tell everyone that I typed my text accidentally in with Emproph's quotes - there is kind of no way to tell who wrote what, except via context. Sorry - I will have to re-read Jamie's instructions.

Originally Posted by Emproph

I often feel a sense of comradery. Especially with that Zerbie chick, and Lo though I don't lay claim to her, she's like my... cunning linguist counterpart.


BWAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

Holy cow - now that I've picked my body up off the floor and stopped rolling. . . Emproph, you may from henceforth avail yourself of all the carrots in my garden.


I often wonder what everybody else’s lives are like, kind of like the meaning of this thread. Do they look forward to jumping on line to see what’s new and exciting in the ether-world of GLBT activism with a spiritual bend?

Heheh - ever scroll to the bottom of the page and look who's online? I must check in to this site 3 or 4 times a day. I have to FORCE myself to turn the TV on or read a book instead.

So no you’re not the only one. It’s groovy tunes hangin’ out here.

Ain't that so!

P.S. Not ready to march yet but will be watching.

"not ready?" Somehow you surprise me with that statement, I picture you all flag-waving.

Jennifer: I searched this site for info on the march you mentioned, and maybe it's my techno-impairment at work, but couldn't find even a mention of it. Since hubby and I are talking about visiting Colorado this summer, I thought I would see if the march might fit our timeline. I would SO go on an LBGT civil rights march! Hey waita minute, I did - just did my first one (teensy tiny) in January. Got my picture in the Arizona Republic, holding a banner and scowling like the dickens. Which is strange, since I spent most of that march beaming like a child in a candy store. But you know the press, they look for every opportunity to make the story "colorful" - so they painted me as the angry gay protestor.

[Jennifer5]

There isn't much information at the moment, but I'll find what I can and try to post it.... I went last year it was really fun.... I just have to find someone with money to take me again.... It's definately a loving environment... (sorry for my horrible spelling)

[Jennifer5]

Soulforce Seeks 15 - 20 Diverse Families to be Featured in the 1000 Watt March, Vigil, and Concert, July 16-22, 2006
As Soulforce prepares for our action this July at James Dobson's Focus on the Family, we are searching for couples and families that can participate in a "relay" style march beginning at the Denver State Capitol Building and ending at the entrance to Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Each couple/family will walk approximately 3 to 4 miles before handing the "baton" to the next family. One family walking after another, we will span the nearly 65 mile distance over the course of the week to symbolize the link between unjust antigay legislation (Denver Capitol Building) and the false antigay propaganda that flows from Focus on the Family.

On Saturday, July 22, 2006, we will be joined by a large crowd of people from all over the country. Together, we will walk the final 3 miles and arrive in mass at Focus on the Family just before sunset. We will then surround Focus in a "circle of light" vigil (with glow sticks provided by Soulforce) and enjoy a dynamic concert under the stars featuring Broadway Star Billy Porter.

It is our vision to present the full diversity and vibrant spirit of real American families (the full array of sexual orientation, gender, age, color, faith backgrounds, etc). Can you help? If yes, we'd like to get to know you.

To fill out the interest form for your family, go to www.soulforce.org/familymarch.

Thanks for marching with Soulforce to do justice!

I had gotten this e-mail from Soulforce.... it tells some but I'm pretty sure that there's more... I'll private message Jamie and see if he knows anything.

[Jamie McDaniel]

Jennifer5, as you suggested, I'm posting my reply to your private message here since the information will be of interest to others.

When the Equality Ride ends April 26th, Soulforce will quickly shift gears and heavily promote the 1000 Watt March, Vigil, and Concert. I wish we already had all the info on the website, but some details were just finalized. The dates are the important thing though. July 17-22 will be the Family March from the state house in Denver to Focus on the Family headquarters in Colorado Springs. Small groups of families march 4-mile segments each day from July 17-21 with everyone marching the finaly 3 miles together as a huge group (1000 or more hopefully) on Saturday July 22nd. The march from the steps of the Colorado State Capitol Building in Denver to Focus on the Family headquarters in Colorado Springs is to symbolically "connecting the dots" between the attacks on the lives and civil liberties of GLBT Americans and the anti-gay religious teaching.

We're still taking sign-ups for families to march. Each family will get their own webpage much like we did with the Sponsor-a-Rider. So 34 young activists on the Equality Ride and 34 (or more) families for the 1000 Watt March.

www.soulforce.org/familymarch

But remember, everyone marches on Saturday July 22nd. We'll have a seperate registration for the Saturday event.

[Vanessa White]

Jennifer: I have to agree, sometimes one of the best parts of my day is logging on to these forums and checking in with you all. As with Zerbie and others, I also imagine what it would be like to be hanging out, all in the same space, sharing and laughing and hugging and connecting even more fully. I had come to feel quite isolated here as a lesbian in a small community with little visible support, and living in a small town area and raising a child, so we are less social to begin with. This has been a source of inspiration, humour, love, and compassion that i needed a great deal. Great idea for a thread, Jennifer! PEace, Vanessa

[Jennifer5]

Thanks!!!

[Jennifer5]

Originally Posted by Jamie McDaniel

Jennifer5, as you suggested, I'm posting my reply to your private message here since the information will be of interest to others.

When the Equality Ride ends April 26th, Soulforce will quickly shift gears and heavily promote the 1000 Watt March, Vigil, and Concert. I wish we already had all the info on the website, but some details were just finalized. The dates are the important thing though. July 17-22 will be the Family March from the state house in Denver to Focus on the Family headquarters in Colorado Springs. Small groups of families march 4-mile segments each day from July 17-21 with everyone marching the finaly 3 miles together as a huge group (1000 or more hopefully) on Saturday July 22nd. The march from the steps of the Colorado State Capitol Building in Denver to Focus on the Family headquarters in Colorado Springs is to symbolically "connecting the dots" between the attacks on the lives and civil liberties of GLBT Americans and the anti-gay religious teaching.

We're still taking sign-ups for families to march. Each family will get their own webpage much like we did with the Sponsor-a-Rider. So 34 young activists on the Equality Ride and 34 (or more) families for the 1000 Watt March.

www.soulforce.org/familymarch

But remember, everyone marches on Saturday July 22nd. We'll have a seperate registration for the Saturday event.

So here's a question... would there be any other events going on throughout the week or should you just come at the end if you don't plan to part of the family part...?