Actually, the conversation that started out so frustrating ended up friendly and rewarding. I think some people do lash out because they feel like their struggle isn't being acknowledged...that doesn't mean that I changed anyone's mind, or that I won't be saying facebook people are dicks ever again, but maybe it's a good lesson to keep in mind.

Geez, I'm feeling almost bullied on facebook to change my profile pic to red and pink.

I refer you to your tagline.

Geez erin, whatcha sayin, ya hatin on teh gays?

First thing this morning I saw my young cousin in Nebraska had changed her profile pic and explained why. I had not heard anything about it previously, but decided to do so as well. A bunch of my gay and straight friends and relatives have changed their profile pics, a bunch of them have posted something supportive, a bunch haven't. I pretty much know where they all stand and don't need anyone to provide graphic proof.

My sister asked if it was ok to wear orange because she is quite supportive of marriage equality, but really hates red.

I've been trying to avoid any political positions on FB, but well, I am rather fond of red anyway.

One of my second cousins (whose father is a Southern Baptist preacher) made the comment - Sodom and Gommorrah approved gay relationships and look what happened to them!

And of course I had to respond. I'm still waiting to hear why America is going to be destroyed but other countries haven't been.

Cass, do you have your FB set so that you have to approve all tags before they appear on your timeline? I do, and I've untagged more than a few photos. It won't stop her from posting them to her wall, but at least people not on her friendslist wouldn't see them unless you want them to.

No. I used to but she's the only person who randomly puts pictures of me up.

And, really, it wasn't that she was sharing her own grief on Facebook. That's totally up to her. It was her announcing Dad's passing with a tagged picture of me before I had told anyone who wasn't close family.

But it wasn't malicious and since it's unlikely the situation will come up again, I'm just letting it go.

Something bit my neck last night and I have a huge welt. Once I took my necklace off and put on some of my super steroid ointment, it's really not been bothering me. But it looks awful.

I don't know if anyone remembers the difficulties inherent in my work as a ballot clerk during the presidential election, but...I decided against complaining because I figured the system has supported that horrible precinct captain for a long time, which means something.

So, they called me to volunteer for the next election and I said I would pass due to difficulties Captain Name. The caller was all, "We KNOW. Hey, let me get a supervisor to document your complaints because we can't have this."

After being on hold for a long time, the same caller returned to offer moving me to another precinct.

Riiiigggghhhhttt. The Board of Elections either doesn't care or actually condones the abusive captain.

I'm out.

And reinforced in my cynicism...which is too bad.

On reflection, I may just be super cranky today and feeling unjustifiably crabby at the world in general. My chiropractor also just broke up with me (she's leaving practice to start working for the stage worker's comp review board) and i'm way emotionally fragile. I think I'll just stay off facebook today and go hang out with a friend.

On reflection, I may just be super cranky today and feeling unjustifiably crabby at the world in general. My chiropractor also just broke up with me (she's leaving practice to start working for the stage worker's comp review board) and i'm way emotionally fragile.

Aw, Erin.

It seem SO many people are feeling fragile today. Is it the full moon?

Having your chiropractor leave must be so hard. There is so much trust there. May you find someone as, if not more, healing soon.

Thanks :) It does seem to be a very odd day out there, fingers crossed that it ends well.

Erin, fwiw, I don't think anyone meant to sound bullying on your particular post. I get emotionally fragile, though, oh yes. Take a bath and do something nice for yourself?