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Sorry Knucks. I raise my glass to Kim!

I'm sitting here remembering the joy and pride I felt about this time last year, standing with Colin, Brent, Shelly, Claire and others, as we watched the Gay Pride parade in San Francisco, just days after the Supreme Court announced it's decision on gay marriage. I couldn't stop tearing up (Brent too), as I watched something I never believed I'd witness in my lifetime. I couldn't help but think we'd turned a corner. Tonight I'm wrapping my mind around the fact that this nation's deadliest mass shooting incident has targeted gay men and women in Orlando. Over 50 gay men and women dead, massacered while celebrating gay pride, in a gay nightclub. A place where we generally feel safe, accepted and at ease. The sadness in my heart is almost overwhelming. It again feels like one step forward, two steps back. I can reason that this is the act of one deranged individual, but it feels like I let my guard down. It does comfort me that this time we have a President that will stand up and condemn this an act of hate against the gay community. It's no surprise that Donald Trump is already using the tragedy to re-emphasize his message of hate against the Muslim community, and that enrages me! I should probably refrain from using this event to express my own political views, but how many more mass shootings are we going to have to endure before we make some real changes in the way we offer up weapons for these assholes to use to slaughter us? Just so, so sad, and so disappointed right now.

R.I.P. over 50 of my Brothers and Sisters in Orlando.

That's correct, and I have heard of a few places that will be posting a no guns policy, but the general consensus down here in Inbred Holler is that it's a law passed by Baby Jesus hisself. Those that post 'no guns' may actually lose a lot of business. I hope that is not the case.

They just passed a new concealed carry law down here. You can walk into any public space packin' now, including schools. I understand that different areas of the country have different regional traditions and ideas, but Jesus H. Christ are you fucking kidding me?

A classic for sure. Yummm!

^ Oh really?

That is really fucked up! The Voice used her this season as a fashion consultant, and she seemed to be building her fan base. So sad, and so senseless. RIP Christina.

Colin taught himself the ol' fingers down the throat trick after every big meal. I think that's also how he trained his gag reflex.

R.I.P. Gordie Howe.

Hubba hubba!

I knew it had to happen...Yuppie bacon!

I remember Kimbo. Damn, he was young!

That looks fantastic!

Mmmmm!

Yummm!

But were those waffles hand torn?

Now that may be considered craftsmanship, but I'll take the less artistic, regular knife cut noodles. Sorry, I'm sure it was delicious, but that just struck me as funny.

My favorite fight, because no one thought he could win.

I was sure this story was going to end with the adoption of a Maryland kitty.

A bit long, but very entertaining...

Tasteful bridesmaids dresses? Who ever heard of such a thing? Looks gorgeous!

Oddly, my homemade mac & cheese is IMO one of my best recipes. But sometimes I just want the cheapest box of mac & cheese you can buy. It has to have the powdered cheese. And sometimes there's nothing like a good ol' Spam sandwich. I think it's all about what you had as a kid. Those stuffed peppers look phenomenal!