Librarian of Fortune

Check this paper on July 4, 2009

Some folks put a lot of effort into this mock-up of the New York Times of July 4, 2009. Their lips to G*d's ears.

Keith Olbermann on gay marriage

I'm busy working on columns and presentations that are overdue, and overheard this righteous rant by Keith Olbermann on California's recent encoding of intolerance and homophobia into its state constitution.

If you voted for this Proposition or support those who did or the sentiment they expressed, I have some questions, because, truly, I do not understand. Why does this matter to you? What is it to you? In a time of impermanence and fly-by-night relationships, these people over here want the same chance at permanence and happiness that is your option. They don't want to deny you yours. They don't want to take anything away from you. They want what you want—a chance to be a little less alone in the world. Only now you are saying to them—no.

And I have to smile at the photo of one protest sign -- "When do I get to vote on YOUR marriage?"

I very much want to marry my beloved. I want to publicly demonstrate my commitment to her, just like straight people get to do. And I can't. Just like slaves couldn't, in the 1800s, and mixed-race couples couldn't, in the 1900s. How the @#$%  long is it going to be before the government recognizes my marriage? And, perhaps more importantly, have you spoken out about marriage equality to your friends and colleagues? The only way that I will be able to legally marry my beloved is if straight people start advocating for the rest of us. Thank you for your support.

Thoughts on Negotiation

I just published my latest Info-Entrepreneur Tip of the Month. I look at some of the most relevant points from Ask For It, a book on negotiating skills for women <gag>, but that is appropriate for anyone.