January 23, 2008
Here's something interesting. Can you believe? Fred Phelps of the Westboro Baptist Church plans to picket Heath Ledger's funeral because of his involvement in the film, "Brokeback Mountain."
Click this link and read the news release.
Just from reading a few lines from it, it's obvious it is filled with hate. (Photo source: Towleroad.com)
Here's an excerpt:
Apparently, they have done this sort of thing before. According to Towleroad.com, they have picketed a U.S. soldier's funeral claiming that the deaths of U.S. soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan are God's wrath against a nation that tolerates homosexuality.
What the? I think that's nuts.
Heath Ledger was found dead last Tuesday, CNN reports. Cause of death is possible drug overdose. It is yet to be confirmed. Police say they do not suspect foul play.
My condolences to Heath's family.
One of my closest friends from high school is here in the Philippines for her wedding. To celebrate her return, our group had a little reunion last Thursday. Click the link to read more and see the pics.
Do you know that a university in the U.S. offers a course on "How to be Gay"? Yeah, the University of Michigan is offering the course. Read more.
Scott Jordan, a swim captain of a conservative university in the U.S., comes out. He writes about his initial apprehension and how coming out positively affected him. Read more.
The contract for the plot, where my father was laid to rest, is about to expire in 4 years. My family and I decided it would be best to move my father's remains into a more permanent location. I tell you, it's not very easy to do that. Read more.
It has been weeks since my last post. I have been busy with work and stuff at home. On top of that, I also got sick. As much as I would want to make a post, my body's cry for rest won. Read more.