Weekend Wrap-Up

Good Morning, Bloggy Friends!

I hope you had a nice weekend. We did. It was a little busier for us than I had anticipated, but that's how it seems to be going lately. Being busy isn't a bad thing. Isn't there a saying about idle time? Something about the devil and playthings. I don't want none of that!

Friday night my friend Jillian came down from New York City. After work Alan and I met up with her and other friends for drinks. We had a great time. It's always good to see Jillian. I miss her so much.

Saturday was a big day. In the afternoon we met up with Tim, Sarah and Alex to join thousands of others, in cities across America, to protest the passing of California's Proposition 8. The gathering took place at City Hall. There were thousands of people there waving signs, chanting and screaming for their rights. I really felt like I was a part of something huge. It was so exciting. My favorite part was when we marched out into the street. We stopped traffic as we made several loops around City Hall. It was amazing. I'm so proud to have been a part of the whole experience. I posted a video below of our afternoon there. Enjoy!

Saturday evening, after we rested up, we headed out to West Chester to attend a holiday, cocktail party with people from Alan's work. The soiree was held in the beautiful home of one of his co-workers. There were a lot of people there. We enjoyed delicious finger foods, wine and a ton of fabulous desserts. It was a nice time. I don't feel like I have a lot in common with many of his co-workers, but they are all very nice people. I always enjoy these work get-togethers. It provides me an opportunity to break away from my comfort zone for a bit. That's always a good thing. To the left is a picture of Alan and some of his lab mates.

Sunday was nice. In the earlier part of the day we headed to the Reading Terminal and Whole Foods to pick up our groceries. Later I met up with the girls from my radio show for a photo shoot. We are starting to get our promos together - complete with fliers, posters and a commercial on KYW radio. It's very exciting. I'll share those once we get them together. In the evening we had our salmon. It was delicious. For a treat, we decided to walk over to Naked Chocolate for a full-bodied, dark chocolate drink. I had one infused with hot spices. It was divine. Later we walked to Washington Square Park, and then back home to relax before bedtime. It was a good night.

I hope you guys have a great day. It's sunny and bright here in Philadelphia. We've been having some cloudy, rainy weather lately, so it's particularly nice to have some sunshine today! I'll chat with you soon.

Love, Joshua Rights

Something for Saturday.

Hey, Bloggy Friends!

I hope you're having a nice Saturday. I love getting up when I want to, not having to worry about school work, going to work or any of that other regimental stuff. I feel dizzy with freedom!

Speaking of being dizzy. Here is a new video from our good friend, Bloggy Friend Bill. I've said this before, but this now tops my favorites list! Good work, my friend. You've created magic!

Have a great afternoon. I think we are going to City Hall in a bit to join the Philadelphia Prop. 8 protest. It's raining, but I think it's the least we can do to make our message heard. Gay, Straight, Black or White - We Deserve Civil Rights!

Talk to you soon!

Love, Josh

Our New First Lady.

Hey, Bloggy Friends!


Who's excited about our beautiful, new First Lady? I am so anxious to follow her career over the next four (eight?) years. Like most First Ladies, she will work to further a cause most dear to her heart. People magazine reports this to be helping working women and families, particularly military families. It will be so exciting to see a young family move into the White House. I feel like I've stumbled upon a dream come true.

Now if we can only squash that Prop 8 in California. What was that all about?!? After Obama's election on Tuesday night, I was all set to have my cake and eat it too, only to find my fork had been jerked away. Let's hope we can make some waves in the coming weeks with a filabuster proof house/senate, and turn these ridiculous bans into cans!

I just wanted to drop by to wish you a joyful weekend. We have plans to take it pretty easy, but you never know what may come along. We need to get some more housework finished. School/Work has been keeping us so busy lately, that we can barely find time to hang pictures or place doo-dads in the new apartment. We're in no rush, but the more we do, the more it feels like home. I promise to have some pictures/video in the coming weeks. I want to make sure everything's nice before I have company over!

Have a great weekend. I'll chat with you soon.

Love, Josh

P.S. Speaking of marriage and young families, my friend from high school, Nikki, got married a few weeks ago in Gatlinburg. She is one of the most hilarious people I have ever known, and a great, great friend. She posted a video of the "Hillbilly Wedding" on Facebook today. You can check it out HERE if you are so inclined. I think it may be one of the funniest things I've ever seen. Enjoy!

Chelsea and Chuy on Prop. 8

Hey, Bloggy Friends!

I hope you're having a nice Tuesday. My last class is canceled today, so I am looking forward to a short day. Now that midterms are over, it seems that things will be slowing down a little over the next few weeks. This is good timing, considering we are moving this weekend. Can you imagine, moving and studying for exams? No thanks!

I wanted to stop by to show you a video I saw on one of my favorite shows last night, Chelsea Lately. I've mentioned before what a big fan I am of Chelsea Handler. Last night she did a PSA skit about Proposition 8 in California. If you don't know, Prop. 8 is a ballot that wishes to overturn the legalization of gay marriage in California. It is also known as California Marriage Protection Act. Gross. It will be voted on by residents of California on the day of the general election. It's just another really important thing to get out and vote for this year. I'm sure if you read my blog, and live in California, you are probably already voting NO on Prop 8. Make sure you get your friends out there to put a stop to this ridiculous, backwards idea. NO on Prop 8!

I hope you all have a great day. I'll talk to you soon.

Love, Josh

The Bloggy-Friend Minute: Good Ole Progress!

Good news, Bloggy Friends! The California Supreme Court has voted to overturn a ban on gay marraige in the state. This will make California the second state in the U.S. where gays and lesbians will be allowed to wed. Check out a more complete New York Times Article on the subject, HERE. Look for more news on the subject soon.

This brings me to my question of the day. For those of you who are in commited gay relationships, or imagine yourselves to be one day, are you interested in actually taking the steps to be married? Personally, the act of being married doesn't appeal to me all that much. I guess it would be nice in theory, but it isn't something I feel I must do. I think sharing your life with someone is a temendously rewarding thing, but it doesn't, in my opinion, need to be justified by a marraige certificate. The option should definitely be available, though, to make this a fair and equal world for all! Times are changing, people. Go Gays!

Have a great day, Bloggy Friends.

Love, Josh