Some Things Are Too Good to Keep to Myself

As a matter of fact, I am a breeder

Katie, Trevor and I went to the Dallas Gay Pride Parade today. We took Seri from church with us. The North Texas Association of Unitarian Universalist Societies (NTAUUS) marches in this parade every year so it is well-publicized at church. We went last year, too, and had a blast. I think it meant more this year because Katie "gets it" and Trevor just likes to get beads.

I saw a very large presence of heteros at the parade this year who were there to show support for our GLBT friends.

The parade makes me feel connected to my friends, happy to be part of this celebration, and hopeful of changes to come.

It occurred to me that we are all ever-evolving.

• When the Colonists broke away from England, they did so stating that was their right.
• Slavery was abolished because it infringed on individual rights.
• Women were granted the right to vote because it was determined they had the right.
• The Civil Rights movement guaranteed rights regardless of color.
• The Americans with Disabilities Act ensured persons with disabilities have access to public places and be accommodated in jobs. These are called rights.

So, why do gays still not have the right to be legally married? Hopefully, that will be the next right we see granted to individuals in this country as well as world-wide.

Peace,

Mary

RIP Senator Kennedy.

I didn't realize how much the passing of the "Lion of the Senate" would affect me. After watching this video of Reverend Jesse Jackson discussing Senator Edward Moore "Teddy" Kennedy's legacy, I was in tears.

I realize there are many scandals associated with the Kennedy family, but aren't there in every family? How many of us can say our families have achieved as much as the Kennedys?

What a great, great family they have been for the American people.

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My neighbor, Denise McDonald, invited me to a party for something I'd never heard of -- Scentsy. I was a ... tad ... skeptical because I don't care for strong fragrances. Maggie and Katie can testify to that. How many times have I made them take a bath/shower because they sprayed on some perfume and it made me sick???

Anyway, I went to the party and was pretty impressed. I NEVER burn regular candles. I use tea lights if I ever burn a candle. Most candles have scents that give me a headache, sick at my stomach and aggravate my asthma.

These are very different. There are over 80 scents. I'll be honest and say I don't care for some of them because they are perfumy (is that a word?). I like the fruit scents the most.



Another thing different about these candles is they do not have a wick. WHAT? No wick? No way!

Yes, way. No wick because the wax sits in a section of the warmer. If there's no wick, how is it lit? Easy... it's not lit with a flame. The warmer contains a 25-watt bulb that heats up the wax. The wax is a special type of wax that is able to melt at a lower temperature. You can purchase a "brick" or a "block." When you're through burning the candle and want to put it up or just swap out the wax, it's easy pour the melted wax back in the container where it will harden back to its original state until you are ready to use it again. This is a win in several ways:

• While the wax can be warm while it is in the warmer, it is not hot enough to burn any child, or pet, who is curious
• NOT A FIRE HAZARD
• No soot
• No "ring around the candle" where your candle burns way down the middle and not along the sides

The warmers are very pretty. I think a few are very masculine and would be appropriate to give a man for his birthday, Christmas or Father's Day. There are large warmers and plug-ins (shown in turquoise above). The plug-ins are great as nightlights.

I signed up to be a Scentsy consultant. I am not very good at sales, so this is quite a gamble for me. I'm hoping it will sell itself!

Here is the link to my Scentsy website: www.scentsy.com/marycost

If you're interested, drop me a line or give me a call. Pretty soon I'll have my sample kit with each of the scents.

Wish me luck!