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Post by JustMyOpinion on Jun 12, 2008 8:42:25 GMT -5
So, subdjoe, if you knew what you were walking into, why did you attend? I'm just asking because I wouldn't attend a gay parade. I don't associate with them and couldn't support them, so why would I attend an event? (not that there is anything wrong with being gay....) There's one gay event that WAS worth seeing. Halloween in the Castro was (until it became unsafe) was a sight. I went one year to see what all of the talk was about and oh my! The costumes were incredible. And, it was difficult to tell whether you were looking at a man or woman. Some of the men (in drag) were beautiful. It was a sight to see for sure... NO, I'm not gay. |
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Post by subdjoe on Jun 12, 2008 14:42:02 GMT -5
why? I wanted to see what kind of literature was being passed out. I wanted to get hear some of the music. I wanted to check out some of the stick incense. And, I wanted to see if the oh so tolerant leftists and new agers actually had changed and were going to practice the tolerance, diversity, and inclusivness that the preach. I keep hoping.
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Post by Mink on Jun 13, 2008 22:52:08 GMT -5
So, subdjoe, if you knew what you were walking into, why did you attend? I'm just asking because I wouldn't attend a gay parade. I don't associate with them and couldn't support them, so why would I attend an event? (not that there is anything wrong with being gay....) There's one gay event that WAS worth seeing. Halloween in the Castro was (until it became unsafe) was a sight. I went one year to see what all of the talk was about and oh my! The costumes were incredible. And, it was difficult to tell whether you were looking at a man or woman. Some of the men (in drag) were beautiful. It was a sight to see for sure... NO, I'm not gay. Isn't it amazing JMO, some of those dudes are prettier than some women and have way more style......yikes! I can't say I have the same appreciation for the tough dudette with the slicked back-do. I hope that didn't sound like I'm judging too much. I apologize if I offended anyone. |
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Post by Mink on Jun 13, 2008 22:58:19 GMT -5
why? I wanted to see what kind of literature was being passed out. I wanted to get hear some of the music. I wanted to check out some of the stick incense. And, I wanted to see if the oh so tolerant leftists and new agers actually had changed and were going to practice the tolerance, diversity, and inclusivness that the preach. I keep hoping. Subdjoe, I expected a better answer from you. BTW, what kind of music did they have there? Actually, I enjoy some incense, but have they really gotten away with smoking pot at this event? What's wrong with folk art? Can you give an example? What is a new ager? Gee, maybe I need more enlightenment...where have I been? |
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Post by subdjoe on Jun 13, 2008 23:55:03 GMT -5
why? I wanted to see what kind of literature was being passed out. I wanted to get hear some of the music. I wanted to check out some of the stick incense. And, I wanted to see if the oh so tolerant leftists and new agers actually had changed and were going to practice the tolerance, diversity, and inclusivness that the preach. I keep hoping. Subdjoe, I expected a better answer from you. BTW, what kind of music did they have there? Actually, I enjoy some incense, but have they really gotten away with smoking pot at this event? What's wrong with folk art? Can you give an example? What is a new ager? Gee, maybe I need more enlightenment...where have I been? Been years, Mink. I don't remember just what band it was, just that it was some semi-obscure band that I liked at the time. The incense I was looking for was from a guy that i had met a few months before, he said it was really good for warding off mosquitos. Now I buy my incense from Holy Transfiguration Monastery in MA. You can find them online. And, yes, there used to be a lot of pot smoked at H&H. I guess it fell under freedom of expression or something. There is nothing at all wrong with folk art. If it is folk art and not some poorly made schlock giving folk art a bad name. Examples? The first things that come to mind are the junky wind chimes that sound like tin cans, and the dream catchers that look like they took all of 2 minutes to make. check this for New Age: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Ageif the link doesn't work, just try wiki or google it. Basically its a feel good about yourself, make it up as you go along false spirtuality. I kind of dabbled in it until I saw how devoid of content and meaning it really was. |
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Post by JustMyOpinion on Jun 14, 2008 10:16:20 GMT -5
Mink you didn't offend me by your gay remark since it doesn't apply. I've also been to the red-light district in Holland, does the make me a sexually deviant person?  Oh, and I've been to the Vatican, no, I'm not Catholic, and I've been to Konya, Turkey and no, I don't dance like the whirling dervish. My point is that you may have fun watching an event (within reason) that is so opposite of your inner core values. I appreciate the opportunity to observe others rituals, customs etc. I see the world through a different perspective every time I choose to open myself up to a new experience. |
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Post by The New Guy on Jun 14, 2008 13:24:11 GMT -5
yeah, do they still have those red lights strung up over the streets? amsterdam is quite an experience from the moment you step off the train.
did you also visti anne frank's house?
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Post by Mink on Jun 14, 2008 15:08:01 GMT -5
Mink you didn't offend me by your gay remark since it doesn't apply. I've also been to the red-light district in Holland, does the make me a sexually deviant person? Oh, and I've been to the Vatican, no, I'm not Catholic, and I've been to Konya, Turkey and no, I don't dance like the whirling dervish. My point is that you may have fun watching an event (within reason) that is so opposite of your inner core values. I appreciate the opportunity to observe others rituals, customs etc. I see the world through a different perspective every time I choose to open myself up to a new experience. I suppose I see your point JMO- though I never had took the opportunity to venture into unknown realms. I have a problem with eating strange foods......I do enjoy cultural dance and art. |
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Post by Mink on Jun 14, 2008 15:11:07 GMT -5
Subdjoe, I expected a better answer from you. BTW, what kind of music did they have there? Actually, I enjoy some incense, but have they really gotten away with smoking pot at this event? What's wrong with folk art? Can you give an example? What is a new ager? Gee, maybe I need more enlightenment...where have I been? Been years, Mink. I don't remember just what band it was, just that it was some semi-obscure band that I liked at the time. The incense I was looking for was from a guy that i had met a few months before, he said it was really good for warding off mosquitos. Now I buy my incense from Holy Transfiguration Monastery in MA. You can find them online. And, yes, there used to be a lot of pot smoked at H&H. I guess it fell under freedom of expression or something. There is nothing at all wrong with folk art. If it is folk art and not some poorly made schlock giving folk art a bad name. Examples? The first things that come to mind are the junky wind chimes that sound like tin cans, and the dream catchers that look like they took all of 2 minutes to make. check this for New Age: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Ageif the link doesn't work, just try wiki or google it. Basically its a feel good about yourself, make it up as you go along false spirtuality. I kind of dabbled in it until I saw how devoid of content and meaning it really was. Well, at least you got some good incense from the experience!! |
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Post by subdjoe on Jun 14, 2008 15:31:45 GMT -5
Mink wrote: "Well, at least you got some good incense from the experience!! "
It wasn't bad. But didn't do jack about keeping mosquitos away.
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Post by Mink on Jun 14, 2008 21:30:12 GMT -5
I buy the Dalai Lama's Blessing incense. I don't know if it keeps mosquitos away, but it sure smells nice, not perfumy.
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Post by JustMyOpinion on Jun 15, 2008 11:18:15 GMT -5
yeah, do they still have those red lights strung up over the streets? amsterdam is quite an experience from the moment you step off the train. did you also visti anne frank's house? We were there in 1994, and all I remember is the glass cubicles with the lady of the night sitting inside advertising her physical attributes for all to see, and there was a red light bulb on the bottom in front of her. There may have been more lights hanging over head I just don't remember them. We did not visit Anne Frank's house. We were just starting a whirlwind three week trip, and had five countries to see. Did you happen to go to Keukenhof (tulip gardens)? See the following link for photos/slide show: www.keukenhof.nl/nm/648/Park-Slideshow.html |
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Oh, and I've been to the Vatican, no, I'm not Catholic, and I've been to Konya, Turkey and no, I don't dance like the whirling dervish. 