Is Parenting In Your Future...............

[Rick Munroe]

>Money changes many peoples mind, unfortunately.

 

I guess it's the end result that matters, though, right? For whatever reason, I'm glad to hear your company is thinking right!

[Chuck50]

KY what a touching bare in of your soul and I thank you for that HUGS Chuck

[Guest fukamarine]

>>I am glad that times have

>>changed within the company I work for

>

>And who do you have to thank for that? The men and women

>who were brave enough to come out when things were

>different!

 

Very good point Rick. Don't you just love the bi-sexuals who don't have the guts to stand up for their right to be gay or bi and take it for granted that someone else will do the dirty work for them. If it was left up to them we'd still be living in the pre Stonewall era. Same liberal types that say "but not in my backyard"

 

fukamarine

[Guest fukamarine]

>In agreeing "every time with fuksmarine" it does surprise me

>how someone can seem to know about a persons life from a few

>sentences posted on a message board. First let say I am more

>than an "ATM Machine" to my son. I assure you that when he

>was diagnosed with Leukemia several years ago and the many

>times that dad (me) sat and rubbed this stomach for hours

>from the pain and nausea during 5 years of Chemo I was more

>than an ATM machine. When he started school late and was a

>slow learner, partly due to 2 weeks of radiation to his

>brain, and dad (me) spent time with his teachers and

>obtained tutors so my son could complete high school I was

>more than an ATM machine. When dad (me) say my son receive a

>graduation award as most improved student in his entire

>school, I was more than an ATM machine. When I have dinner

>with my son, (which happens often but always at Pizza Hut

>even for special events such as his birthday at his request,

>because to this day most foods don't taste good to him after

>years of Chemo) and we catch up on each other I am more than

>an ATM machine. I am thankful he is still alive to have

>dinner with.

 

Very touching. How come all you said about him in your first post was that he contacts you when he needs money. Obviously that is the impression of him that first comes to your mind. I don't doubt that you did all you said in the above paragraph but it sounds like that his appreciation and acknowledgement of your efforts don't equate to the way you view them. If you were to be brutely honest with yourself you would probably realize it is more of a one way street. And if is too painfull for you to admit this on this board, that's understandable.

 

>I realize many openly gay men can not understand that people

>can be very happy without the world knowing they are gay,

>but they can.

 

I never implied that they can't be happy - I just don't think they are very honest people. Not that they would dip into the petty cash, but they sure are devious.

 

>I doubt you will find many people that are

>any more satisfied with their life and as happy with their

>life as I am at this point in my life.

 

Wow - that's a rather broad sweeping statement, based on what research? Are you speaking for the gay contingent or do you include "the others" too?

 

>fukamarine

[Guest fukamarine]

>>>I am glad that times have

>>>changed within the company I work for

>>

>>And who do you have to thank for that? The men and women

>>who were brave enough to come out when things were

>>different!

>

>No, a younger generation that is more open minded than my

>generation, more educated about AIDS than my generation and

>taking a division from $20,000 in revenue to $25 million in

>revenue. Money changes many peoples mind, unfortunately.

 

What the fuck does that have to do with your company being more accepting of gay employees today? Have you got your accounting department confused with your human resourses department?

 

fukamarine

[KY_TOP]

I constantly get emails asking me to

>post more often.

 

I also enjoy your contribution here and have gotten many a good laugh from the humor you bring to this board.

 

Anyway...I did say I respect your right to

>live your life the way you choose to. Sorry to have upset

>you so!

 

A person should never be surprised that a parent would get upset that someone would appear to criticize their child or appear to agree with that criticism.

 

I also respect your right and the right to your opinions.

There is an old saying about "Walking a mile in some elses shoes". Since you have not raised a child and know little about me it would be hard to expect you to understand were I am coming from. I am glad you have gotten fulfillment in your life by being openly gay all of your adult life and I am sure many respect you and maybe even envy you for that.

 

Take Care and I still one day would like to meet you when I return to NYC.

 

KY

[Rick Munroe]

>Take Care and I still one day would like to meet you when I

>return to NYC.

 

Same here. And I don't care if you're out or not...I'm more interested in the "Top" part of your name. }>

[Godiva]

I applaud those of you who have managed to raise children and at the same time deal with your own turmoils. Having kids is definately something that I have considered.

 

Thanxs again for adding a whole new dimension to this topic.

[Guest ncm2169]

John, I'm probably intruding into your personal life, but I'm assuming there was (a) a "dalliance" (that's 'one-night stand' in hillybilly talk ;-) ), (b) a divorce, or © competing home lives?? Do tell!! }>

[Flower]

>I applaud t