Death is coming

The closer death creeps up upon me the less I am able to understand the reasons for life or living.

Yes I have experienced a close family member dying and unlike television it takes decades to handle such a thing. To think I am going to put my family through such a thing when I finally leave is more horrific to me than the thought of death itself.

My life was and is still a learning experience but when all said and done what am I to do with all this accumulated learning over my lifetime if I just die. There is no logic or reason to this.

Long ago I became aware that the God story that is sold to the majority is just a nice story to give mankind with a message of a basic layout of how nice life could be if everyone followed these ideas. Not many in life do and if one thinks about it the good and evil structures actually depend on each other. The good that can be experienced in life is only understood as good when there is it's opposite to compare it to. This is not rocket science only common sense in reality. I am not saying we need to experience bad but understanding in it is needed to appreciate the great things many of us can have in our lives. From birth to death there are many ways mankind helps his fellow man. How many ways can you help?


Monday, March 21, 2011

Gay Vacation Packages To The United States Of America

By Howie Holben


While most individuals are welcome in most areas of the United States, there are definitely areas which are more accepting of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community than others. So, when such individuals travel, there is often more planning and research involved in choosing such a destination. To this end, there have been a number of travel guides published in relation to gay vacations in the USA and beyond.

Of course, with regards to any vacation, if individuals can plan ahead, then one is going to have a much better time. Better still, if one can read a number of associated reviews and assure a place is still in business. Then, one can layout their travel plans accordingly with regards to activities, lodging and travel in relation to getting to a preferred destination.

So, whether going on a gay cruise, spending a weekend at a gay resort, or simply staying at a gay oriented bed and breakfast, generally one can find great accommodations and activities through such guides. In addition to these guides, a number of which are available at local and national booksellers, other listings for a variety of activities directed at the gay community with regards to leisure and vacation can also be found online.

Regardless as to whether one buys travel guides or looks for such information online, there are a number of destinations which are more gay friendly than others. Although, one may want to call or e-mail businesses listed in such guides to be sure one is still in business. For, while most are successful, there are others which have had to close, especially during the recent economic downturn.

So, if one plans accordingly, based on knowledge about such a business, one can avoid any surprises which may be waiting at a preferred destination of choice. By doing so, one can also plan ahead with regards activities and lodging in the area along with finding a number of restaurants which not only cater to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered community but which also offer foods which one may require in relation to any dietary restrictions.

For, while the gay community has made a great deal of progress when it comes to acceptance overall, there are still areas, especially within the United States, which are still bigoted toward both the gay community and other alternative groups. Therefore, doing research with regards to such locations can also help one avoid staying in areas which may not be as safe as others. This is especially true when it comes to individuals who identify as being part of such a community.

However, if the States were smart, the States would pass laws applying the same equal rights with relation to gay marriage as others have done. For, in doing so, the States can increase their levels of tourism by promoting equality and acceptance for all. Something, States which have passed gay marriage laws have seen through an increase in associated tourism. To this end, many individuals seeking to go on vacation, often focus on the States which now have the option of gay marriage available on a legal basis, regardless as to whether one desires to get married on such a vacation or not.

To this end, before embarking upon gay tours in the USA, one may want to check online listings for a variety of bed and breakfasts, cruises, hotels, resorts and other gay related vacation activities. For, this can allow one to save a great deal of time while on vacation if one has done their research before hand. Still, even going on the fly, by picking up a tour guide related to gay travel, one is well on their way to a fun, safe and relaxing vacation regardless.




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  1. Hi all,

    The tour of gay life in America highlights states where gay rights have advanced and those that have yet to protect their gay citizens. LGBT people in the U.S. are fighting for equal protection under the law, including legal gay marriage. Thanks a lot!

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