A departure from my norm, however I just want to give my two cents. This week on one of he cable news shows was a story of a men who owns a small bakery in Denver,I believe. He was being sued by two gay men who were getting married. They had asked the baker to bake them a wedding cake for their up coming nuptials. The dispute came when the baker refused to bake them a "Wedding Cake" over his Christian held religious views on same sex marriage. He explained that he would be happy to bake them "cupcakes and cookies" for the event but that he would not make them a "Wedding cake"
Now here's were my two cents comes in! I would have refused them just on the grounds they were ugly. Seriously when these two were born the Dr delivered the baby and slapped the mother. I mean god bless, they found each other. Everyone deserves someone to love them. However thank you lord they cant breed.
Hopefully you know I,m joking!............... about them being ugly. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And I'm sure there's some deep philosophical and spiritual connection between them both. With that being said I DON'T GET IT! Isn't this just a lot to do about nothing. First of all "ITS A CAKE"! What, God isn't going to let the baker into heaven because he feed homosexuals. And guys really..........what, hes the only baker in town. If I were the two men I would have called the The Cake Boss on the food network and asked him to bake the cake. Over the controversy cake boss would have probably made a better cake and for free! use your head guys.
I appreciate the bakers views and there,s more to the story I,m sure. But from my perspective is it just over the labeling of the cake. If he was willing to make cupcakes and cookies knowing there for a same sex wedding then change the name of the cake. call it "A Civil Union Cake" or some other gender bending, tie binding title. "Tie the knot" cake. Be creative! had the two parties worked together perhaps the end result would have been successful. Instead we litigate.
Now don't get me wrong when I say its just a cake. I LOVE CAKE especially wedding cake. Me and cake have a relationship that boarders on disturbing. Knowing the Lizard, on my last day there likely to find me dead on a lounge chair with cake frosting smeared all over my dead, tanned face. But really guys, we litigate? what to move forward the gay equality movement one wedding cake at a time.
Charity, is the pure love of Christ. "If you are without charity you have nothing"Our Father in Heaven loves all his children he may dislike the behavior but he loves his children. The lizard believes we are spiritual beings having an earthly experience. We are placed upon this earth for and with a purpose. We can be ourselves but we must be our best selves.
Would it have not been more Christian for both parties to have worked together, instead of what we have now, Controversy and unpleasantness. I don't doubt this good brothers sincerity in his faith, I'm sure the lord knows his heart. Its not like he officiated the wedding and sign the marriage license. What would the savior had done? maybe he could have explained to the the men he doesn't approve of same sex marriage but he would not only make the cake but he will make it his best ever. In this Christ like manner his actions would have built unity instead of division.
As for the happy couple they too could have taken a lesson from the life of our Savior. "Behold I stand at the door and knock" Our Savior doesn't push himself onto anyone he invites unto him. You can't legislate acceptance.
There's lot's to say on the subject of same sex marriage but I promised only my "two cents" As for now I say "What the hell, let them eat cake"
Your voices have been heard! The call has gone out for a current blog. Big goings on in the life of The lizard. The lizard started a new job. As a practicing dispensing optician I've worked for years in the eyeglasses industry in a verity of capacity's. Being a lounge lizard is a life choice however one does have to PAY for this life of choice and all though I'm married to a sales executive, in all fairness i do have to contribute to the family income. Man of leisure is one name, dead beat husband is another. Not to be the latter i have taken a great job with the Kaiser Permanente Medical group in riverside. Just as a side note; however a big side note, I was forced to joined the Teamsters union as a requirement of employment. Which basically just means "OH YA! JUST TRY TO FIRE MY ASS!
As a result of working full time and I've had to change my focus off of my resort wear venture and give myself fully to my "Day Job"which means I've closed down the Lizard Ricky Resort Wear project. Perhaps i will revisit my dream of a clothing line when i retire and have time to work that project....... Who we kidding I'm a lounge lizard I don't want to work! I've barely have the initiative to do this blog! I hate anything that takes me away from my pool and spa time in fact I'm heating up the spa as we speak.
My start date is April 15th I told Hooters, she immediately said WE GOT TO GET OUT OF TOWN! so we took off for Honolulu for two weeks. we do Marriott points so we stayed at the Marriott Waikiki. I love being in the heart of the action I'm not a deserted island person, i want people around! more fun to show off my great swim suits, since i buy a new one every month. The pool experience or me is about SEE AND BE SEEN. I put on my best jewelry, my current swim trunks and pick a lounge chair prominently STAGED by the pool. I do my best George Hamilton look, order a diet coke and strike a pose!
I'm not vain just a realist. You know when you got it, flaunt it. The first night were there we stayed on the 27th floor with a Diamond Head view. I enjoyed it but one of the things I've learned about my WONDERFUL life with Hooters is that the first room is not THE room we will be staying in. We will change rooms. I get it she likes to get the lay of the land.. sort of speak. The lay of the hotel. So what that means to me is get ready with another 20 to tip the bag man again when we move.
WELL! NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF THE TEAMSTERS the very next day after Hooters visited the front desk, that hotel couldn't do enough for us. They sent the men to move our stuff to the total Waikiki beach, city view side of the hotel put us on the top floor and at Hooters,s request put in a reclining easy chair in front of the window for maximum viewing pleasure. All she had to do was tell the hotel manager that I was the head of Teamster local 166 in from California and the rest is history.
One special note, we were there over the Easter holiday and I awoke Easter morning to the trade winds blowing through the sliding door gently blowing the curtains, and in the early morning light I could see the silhouette of Hooters with bunny ears sitting on the balcony.
The two main things I wanted to get done on this trip was one to see the Aulani Hotel and two I wanted to hit all the Tori Richards stores to buy a new wardrobe for my new job. We had a great time, visited many of the favorite haunts of Hooter,s and we both realized we no longer want a sports car drop top to tour the island. There to low,hard to get into and there's no room for a goat. (DON,T ASK). The only time Hooters and I have heated words is on a vacation. Hooter likes to take the car and run to the local Walmart, There she buys new beach chairs, boogie boards, pool noodles and sundry items only to be used for a few days then to be left behind with the guys at the hotel valet. In Hooters defense these items do make for a better vacation although ma
y seem a bit frivolous.
A touching moment for me was when shopping I passed a store window with a picture of Jack Lord in it. I cant help it I'm a child of the 70,s Hawaii five O had a profound effect on me. "PRAISE THE LORD" I shed a small tear.
Ok lounge lizards as always I send you my love! my thanks to those of you who purchased lizard Ricky shirts, And may your life be filled with SWEET SUNTANNED CASH FILLED DAYS.
Paradise Isle Pool Club Open is for the summer! After the poor weather of the month of May; June is starting out great. Paradise isle pool club is now open. New this year is the updated chair cushions and Tiffany colored umbrellas. Hooters and I are looking forward to some serious tanning this summer. Here are some pix and as always may your life be full of"suntanned cash filled days"
The Sage of sun, the Sultan of tan, the Liege of leisure is celebrating 55 years of lounging in the sun. Seems like it was only yesterday I was in "Natures Jacuzzi" (my mothers womb). I came into the world splashing in hot water and 55 years later I'm still in hot water! Mo, my neighbor said I'm the only person she has ever known to be perfectly happy just sitting in hot water and lounging in the sun all day. Its true my mother told me when I was a baby if I got fussy she would just put me in the kitchen sink with a little hot water and I stop fussing and just play with the water. Good thing a never did a header into water. Ad lest that I know of! I thank my father in heaven for bringing me into this world with such wonderful parents and for sending me Lori to be my forever companion. Sun, water and Lori. what a wonderful life. Here's to 55 more. DO YOU THINK I'M TRYING TO GET BACK TO THE WOMB?
We haven't missed a year yet. 18 years and counting! this year was no exception. One of the 10 best islands in the world, Catalina is the best venue for a smooth jazz festival.
Owned by the Wrigley family, in the twenties the island built a Grand Casino equip with movie theater and ballroom.
The grand ballroom is were the concerts are held. With its Art Deco design, bandstand and dance floor to accommodate 5000 this is an event not to be missed.
Two bars and food service are available during the five concerts. Little has been changed or updated on the decor. Each visit is like a blast to the past.
Downstairs a piano bar, gift shop and ladies and men's lounge. Friends and family from all over the country fly in every year to enjoy this two weekend event. An hour boat ride from the main land makes the trip extra fun.
Hooters (my wife) keeps a suite at the Hotel Metropole. Its the room we got engaged in. From our bed we can see the casino and all the boats in the harbor.
For Lori the weekend is all about the music. For me its island life at its best. Music,Food, Shops and lounging on the rooftop spa.
Our first date was here at the festival. Music food, family and friends make this annual trip to the Island our favorite trip of the year.
Island casual is the fashion! Pictured is my twist on Island Casual. The Jazz Fest is my runway for what's coming in Lizard Ricky Resort Wear. Not on sale yet but coming soon are Polo shirts with the lizard Ricky design. I'm still playing with colors and fabrics.
Once again I want to thank my fellow lounge lizards and sun worshipers for your support. Make Catalina Island one of your destinations this year.
The Lizard gives this Island five lizard tails up!
And may your life be filled with suntanned cash filled days.
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