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[CountBoredom]

It's not a birthday celebration until Uncle clears the room offers many happy returns!

Time for me to sign off. Good night, Treefam!

 

[Uncle]

Never got a nap yesterday so nap or prune?
Can probably get both in today.

As long as Ya' Don't "prune" any of your extremities while you're napping it should be fine . . .

"What Parents Of Straight Kids Will Never Understand About Orlando"
“When others talk about gay people, they are talking about our children.”
Lori and Bob Hollander

+ 100,000 "Likes" . . .

We seem to be picking up smoke from the Santa Barbara fires down here

Hope Ya' Are Being CAREFUL & Safe . . .

Okay - It's that time again - Lights Out . . .

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For "Everyone" In NEED . . .

"GOOD VIBES" & "Healing Thoughts"​

. . . are being sent "Your" Way​

Once again - For all of the 'Tree-Peeps" already gone to bed and those about to go . . .

Hope Ya' have very restful night and pleasant dreams . . .

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Okay - I'm done for the Day . . .

It's . . .

AND - I'm off . . .

Good "MoringNite" All - See Ya' Tomorrow . . .

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[liblue1]

6/18 #6
Good night Treefam...........

 

[SLM]

6/19_#1

@liblue1 Goodnight.

And goodnight to the rest of Treefam. Happy deams of shiny things.

 

[jpf880]

#3
6/18


G'Nite Uncle!

 

[KatzWh1skers]

6/18 #4
I love me a nice Moo-York Steak ,too
Glad you had a nice "Name Day", Shawn @Shawn Hoefer .
Nite Everyone

 

[tiggerrts]

6/19 - 4: Moo steak, birthdays, some ice cream.... hmmm and she works two jobs..... yeah and about to talk, good night all.

 

[TheKiddVapes]

6/19 #1

Hello tree family! Been a long week and thought I was getting sick all week but figured out it was my allergy acting up! I went and got some meds and passed out most of the day and of course now I can't sleep. I just wanted to check in and wish all father's and sons a blessed and Happy Father's Day!!

 

[Mandikay]

6/19 #1
Good morning everybody!
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. I hope that everyone enjoys their day.

Got a pretty busy day ahead... Again. Gotta move furniture, meet with the pastor, go grocery shopping and then I wanna come back and barbeque for fathers day. Neither mine nor David's dads are around anymore, but we always celebrate in their memory and not to mention David is a wonderful dad and step dad.

Well I guess I better start getting ready. Have a good one everyone

 

[philbh]

6/19 #1
I Happy Father's Day everyone. It just occurred to me, I'm now wondering if they celebrate Father's Day around the world or if it's just a u.s. thing

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[Mandikay]

6/19 #2
About to fix Father's Day breakfast...biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon and fried eggs I might not be good for the rest of the day, all this food might make me sleepy lol.

 

[jpf880]

#1
6/19


Good Morningnite All!

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads!

I can't believe this is my last full day in Texas, time has flown by this week!

 

[rangerrobin]

NAE

Good Mornin' / G'Night and Good Vibes Tree Fam!

Happy belated @Shawn Hoefer!

...in many respects..this is a very safe venue to re-post this article...Dontcha just love 2016.
"What Parents Of Straight Kids Will Never Understand About Orlando"
“When others talk about gay people, they are talking about our children.”
Lori and Bob Hollander

"Think you know what it’s like to be the parent of an LGBTQ kid? Think again.
I finally cried this morning. My friend Cathy reached out to ask how my husband, Bob, and I were doing after the horrific Orlando shooting. None of my other friends called.

I know they care. They just don’t understand what it’s like to be the parent of a gay child ... and we have two gay kids.
Saturday we marched in the DC Pride Parade — proud parents of 2 gay kids. Marching with PFLAG has become a ritual for us. We march to send a message of love, to our son and daughter. To parents who love their kids but might be too shy to shout it out. To parents still struggling to accept their children and especially to the LGBTQ community of young people.

We want them to know they are loved, even if their parents or religion reject them.

We awoke Sunday to the tragic and devastating news that there had been 49 children killed and 53 injured during a terror attack in an Orlando gay nightclub.

We were horrified thinking about what the kids experienced inside the club, and traumatized by hearing the parents on the news, uncertain about the fate of their children.
What affected me most was the mom who received texts from her son, Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, trapped inside the club.

He then went silent. He was among the 49 who didn’t make it.

That could be my son. That IS my son. That’s what parents of straight kids don’t get.
Here’s what I want parents of straight kids (and others) to understand: Our gay kids are innocent. They were born this way. They did nothing to deserve being disliked, hated or bullied — yet so often they are. No matter how high their self-esteem, they often feel hurt.

As parents, it KILLS us that we can’t protect them from the world.
Our own kids first came out before the Supreme Court upheld marriage equality. Like lightening, it hit me that they wouldn’t be able to get married. I felt outraged.

What do you mean I can’t dance at my children’s wedding? Being gay doesn’t mean you don’t fall in love and want to marry.

The message our kids heard from those against marriage equality:
You are different from your peers because of who you are. You are not good enough. You are a second-class citizen. You are unlikable. Photographers and bakers are sickened by the fact that you are who you are. You’re disgusting, a demon trying to ruin our traditional society and destroy families.

We fought hard for two years alongside Equality Maryland to attain the right for our kids to marry. We and our kids even testified before the Maryland legislature.

Many people who testified against the bill actually described gay people as “pedophiles, child abusers, lower than animals, and sexual predators.”

I was outraged. Those are my children you are talking about! And they are sitting right here. I still shake with rage when I think about it.
Last time I looked, the predators were a GOP House Speaker, a Penn State football coach and some Catholic priests.
Our son, more than our daughter, has been ridiculed, called derogatory names, had a friend who was severely beaten ... for just being gay. The threat of violence, for just being who he is, is often on his mind.
Our kids can’t show any expression of love or affection to a partner in public, without fear of being ridiculed or worse yet violently attacked.
My kids can’t walk down the street with a partner holding hands on a date. Or give a hug or a kiss. Their public display of affection might make someone uncomfortable. They have to hide their affection. I’m furious!

Our son explained to us that one of the few safe spaces for their community is a gay club. It’s a place where they can fully be themselves. They can dance, they can touch, they can express affection without any judgment, without any fear, without feeling something is wrong with them.
Now even THAT has been violated.
Every time they meet someone new, our kids fear being judged. When a new co-worker, boss or doctor asks if they’re dating anyone, they have to lie or come out all over again. The fear of judgment and rejection is chronic.
Our children can be fired from a job or denied housing because they are gay. Sexual orientation and gender identity has not been added as a protected class, as are race, religion, color, sex, and national origin.

We can’t protect them from this. And my government won’t. What country do I live in?!
When we march at Pride, you can’t imagine how many young people approach us and say, “Thank you for loving your kids.” I don’t even know how to respond to this.
Thank you for loving your kids? I tell them they are our kids, and we love them!

When others talk about gay people, they are talking about our children.

It’s been quite a journey, one I wouldn’t change for anything in the world. Our two gay kids have brought more depth, meaning, love, understanding, compassion, warmth, joy and richness to our lives than I ever could have imagined.

Here’s what you can do:

Share this article with everyone you know. Post it on Facebook and social media.
Contact PFLAG or Straight for Equality and ask how to help.
Learn more about the LGBTQ community.
Speak up when you hear offensive jokes, language or comments.
March with us and PFLAG in a Pride Parade as an ally.
Contact your local and state representatives to:

Support legislation that adds sexual orientation and gender identity as a protected class.
Speak up against legislation that discriminates against the LGBTQ community.

Thank you for your support. "

Pulse Orlando Relief Fund

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6/18 #6
The deer definitely keep things trimmed up around here. I've had them devour 2 pear trees that I planted and they really seem to like my hosta plants. My parents live a mile away and they have a hard time keeping the Deer away from their Rose Garden. I grow my vegetables on my deck so they don't seem to be bothered.

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Happy Father's Day!

 

[Uncle]

Well - "MoringNite" - "Tree People" . . .

. . . Start of a NEW DAY . . .

Time for - COFFEE

Now with that said - To All "You" FATHERS (YES - be it literal or figurative or virtual) . . .

AND - Grand Fathers too . . .

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See You All Later . . .

 

[CountBoredom]

Good morning, everyone, and happy Father's Day to all the fathers...

 

[westhc]

619 #1
Happy Father's Day to all with any parental responsibilities ever. Well done!

.biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon and fried eggs

Yum!

there are several natural and/or organic deer repellants available

Over the years tried many of these. Unfortunately the local deer are not able to read the labels and ignore them if applied.

 

[tiggerrts]

TIOA Sns 8 eps 125: Anjel had returned to the home and was sleeping, Katz decided to go out again and see if she could get a better visual. She went back to the court area, she could hear people talking about the death, apparently a blade from the top left shoulder area punctured the heart. Katz looked at several groups of people stopped and talking, she went near one them. "I know first the King's oldest son, and now his uncle. This can't be just something random, someone is doing this on purpose." said a lady, the group of people nodded their head in agreement.

Katz stood and listened, she was certain it was Anjel; she had come in just as the sun was coming up, and looked very tired. Anjel had gone straight to bed. The group continued to talk and Katz was able to learn most of the details. She went forward more, to the throne seats. There were soldiers in the large square, the groups being talked to by higher officers. Some of the supervisors were waving their fingers. Katz watched and walked, her eyebrow bent down at an angle. "How curious." she thought, as she watched one group leave and go straight to the building in front of them.

Katz stopped and turned, she watched the soldiers go forward. Katz walked towards a tree for shade, the day was pleasant. The soldiers went to the door and knocked. They waited for a few seconds and then one soldier kicked in the door. The soldiers entered. Katz could not believe what she was seeing, she watched as eight men went in; weapons in hand. Another group started to move and went to the next door over. Katz watched as they knocked as well, a woman opened the door almost immediately.

The soldier up front spoke for a few seconds and then went forward, the rest of the soldiers followed behind him as well. Katz paused and looked around, there were many groups of soldiers. She decided she should go back home and talk to Count and Anjel.
6/19 - 1: Good morning all, hope it is well. JPF enjoy. Glad to see you Uncle and Ranger. Howdy Count. Happy Fathers day to all fathers, even those who adopted and even those who wish to.

 

[westhc]

6/19 #2
Slept late this morning.
More coffee needed.

 

[tiggerrts]

TIOA Sns 8 eps 126: Katz walked slowly back to the home, the number of soldiers outside their door was no larger, but they were in attention outside the door across the street. Katz went in and found Count, the smell of cooked beef and tomato. She hurried over, one plate was already made, he was making another. Spaghetti, Count turned with another finished plate to serve, and saw Katz coming through the door.

"Hey Katz." he said with a smile. "We have a problem." Katz responded. Count put the plate down, and Katz told him what she saw, and what she heard. The entire town would be searched door to door. Count sat down and listened to her, Katz took a few bites in between as she thought of the day. Anjel had smelled the food cooking, she was clothed and came out. She walked towards the other two. "Good morning." Count looked up and Katz turned around.

Anjel noticed that neither were smiling and neither said good morning or anything. "What, what is wrong?" Anjel kept walking towards them but her demeanor and stepped changed. "The city is being searched for the killer." answered Katz. "What do you mean searched?" asked Anjel. Katz told her what she saw and heard. "Looks like we have less time to act now." said Anjel after listening to Katz.

She stood up, and turned away; she placed her hand to her mouth thinking. Count started to eat his plate of food, Katz saw that Anjel was thinking and turned back around. Katz began to eat as well. Finally Anjel went to the cooked food and made herself a plate, she sat and ate it, still thinking.
6/19 - 2:

 

[philbh]

6/19 #2
Yeah so my central air stopped blowing cold air on me. Turns out the motor is toasted. And of course it's going to be hotter than usual for the next couple days

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