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[ebonlock]

More stuff carted to new place despite the heat (ugh) and I did my walkthrough checklist. Chatted with the manager for a bit (it's just what we do) and when she found out I'm a mint nut she was immediately intrigued. I suspect we're going to be exchanging cuttings some time soon ;)

On the way over I heard the good news on the radio, the California Supreme Court overturned the ban on gay marriage in the state! Nearly drove off the road yipping with glee. Sometimes I really do love my adopted state.

I also decided what I'd like for my birthday this year (aside from a job, that is). I saw this incredible film on KQED called "A Walk to Beautiful" about the plight of women badly injured during childbirth in Ethiopia. These poor women not only lose their babies but become incontinent and are shunned by their families and communities. It's just horrifying what they're forced to endure, especially when a simple surgery can cure most if not all of them. And what I'd really like this year is for donations to go to the Fistula Foundation to help pay for the hospital and its work. It would make me so unbelievably happy to know I was able to help these women in some small way. Absolutely the perfect birthday gift.

Comments

[rickey-a.livejournal.com]

Good day to be from California :)
(although it's murderously hot outside right now;)

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Oh man can you believe how hot it is? I'm just glad this is supposed to break by Saturday. I'd hate to have to face these temperatures while moving :)

[elenderel.livejournal.com]

Yeah, what's up with that heat? I just took a look at NOAA and .... ugh!

[elenderel.livejournal.com]

And I was just wondering what you wanted for your birthday, too :)

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

I'm glad the move is going fairly smoothly despite the heat. It sounds like you and your manager are going to get on well, which is always a good thing.

It's fabulous that the California Supreme Court overturned the ban on gay marriage! I don't blame you for almost driving off the road with glee. :-) That documentary on Ethiopian women does sound incredible, though I'm sure it must have been difficult to watch. I'll seriously consider donating to the Fistula Foundation. My mom's birthday is actually two days after yours, so maybe it could be a kind of present to both of you.

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

The movie was definitely hard to watch, but so uplifting to see the women after their surgeries going on to have happy lives. It's a fantastic charity and a great way to immensely improve the lives of some of the poorest women in the world.

[xxavier84.livejournal.com]

Nice userpic!