Brava!

Congratulations Annise Parker, just elected mayor of the 4th largest city in the US of A. I want to say this in the words of a dear friend, Finally, a large conservative city that can see the merits in voting for a person’s abilities and strengths and not against them for their sexual orientation! A true victory for everyone has occurred! We wonder where this significant major political step will lead us!

Yes, soon-to-be Mayor Parker is not heterosexual. We spent some time in her region and are only sorry we’re not there to celebrate. The people who made this happen, starting years ago, are still, through their emissaries, fighting for race and gender equity. Not preference, equity.

I’ve been a champion of human and civil rights all my life, even before I truly fought for them legislatively. I’m a married woman who believes that everyone deserves an equal chance at life, schooling, a job, meeting a mate and raising children together. Those are simple values that have been denigrated by many people in speeches and in the press.

Some of the best friends I have don’t want a husband or wife of the opposing gender. I support their right to be together and will continue to support them in their struggle to be accepted in society. This will not be a theme in a cooking blog. It was important that something be said. You know who you are, and for those who hate me for what I’ve just said, leave the blog. In America, we’re all supposed to be free and work for that freedom every day. I do, as my head and heart tell me. Sorry to be so serious, Dee