Just another day in pair-adise

Stephanie and Joel got engaged to be married twelve years ago today.

Congratulations, kids.

I remember that Saturday with crystal clarity: ten twenty two thousand.

TG and I, who lived in the Northeast at that time, were on a weekend getaway in the Poconos.

Stephanie had gone to Joel's parents' house elsewhere in Pennsylvania to spend the weekend.

I think she knew what was going down.

Joel served as Best Man in a friend's wedding that day (congratulations to you two too, Frank and Ramona), but before he performed that office he found time to put a sparkling diamond ring on the finger of our ravishing and very-much-in-love firstborn.

When our daughter called us later to share the momentous news, we could hear the joy in her voice.

Stephanie and Joel's church wedding took place eight months and ten days later. Now, eleven-plus years on, there are three wee ones.

Works for me! Romance, engagement, marriage, procreation. The traditional family, ordained and established by none other than the Creator of the universe.

In other words, the beautiful unfolding of God's perfect plan for mankind.

Not so much in Columbia today, which is hosting the annual "Pride" parade on Main Street.

I attended last year's event, to take pictures. I showed them to you on this blog.

Two years ago our pastor read in the newspaper the day after the parade, that there had been "no visible opposition" to the homosexuals marching south on Main Street toward our State House.

That didn't sit well with our pastor, who is a fine Christian gentleman. So last year, he and other local pastors organized a silent protest to the shameful "Pride" proceedings.

They encouraged God-fearing Christian men to assemble peacefully and simply hold their Bibles aloft along the parade route.

That's because God's Word characterizes homosexuality as a sin and an abomination.

An "unnatural affection" as it were.

I went along with TG last year to -- as I said -- take pictures.

My Bible stayed behind because TG is the head of our home and as such he did that part.

He kissed me goodbye earlier today and went to do the same thing at this year's "Pride" parade set to commence at twelve noon on the streets of our fair city.

As for me, I didn't have the stomach to once again witness effeminate males clad in underwear and leather straps marching in public, advertising a deviant lifestyle.

I cannot even talk about the masculine females.

Again this year the Sheriff of Richland County will march with the sodomites, and will provide taxpayer-funded vehicles and resources.

Even though sodomy is against the law in South Carolina, and a logical person would conclude our Sheriff is sworn to uphold the laws of our state.

Again this year our pastor entreated the men of our church to sacrifice a part of their Saturday (and a very beautiful autumn Saturday it is) to again line the parade route and simply hold their Bibles high in protest to the indecent exhibitionism taking place in our streets.

Hey! I just had a thought. Wonder what would happen if heterosexual people decided to march down Main Street in their underwear?

Not that they would. But I 'm just saying, what if?

My feeling is, there would be complaints from an outraged citizenry. And there would be arrests.

And rightfully so.

But there won't be any arrests in Columbia today for people marching lewdly down the street in their tighty whities and much worse.

Oh no! This deal is sponsored by The City of Columbia, Columbia Tourism, Food Lion, General Information Services, Inc. (GIS), Cleartalk Wireless, and others I wouldn't dream of mentioning -- much less linking to -- on this Web site.

So because I would rather not think about it anymore, I have given you some nature pictures. Nature in all its splendor!

Because there's what nature teaches, and what it doesn't teach.

I hope you like it and I hope you get the opportunity to enjoy it today.

Happy Weekend!

Comments

[Mari]

It's a sad state of affairs! I'm thankful for people like your TG and the men of your church. And also for those who are doing it right - like Joel and Stephanie!
PS - beautiful pictures as usual!

[Donna M.]

The "in your face" flaunting is enough to make us throw up. And I adore your latest photos, Miz Jenny!

[irene]

I agree, we heterosexuals should march down main st. as well, and I'm sure you are right, we'd be arrested. Our mayor gets such flack for not cutting the ribbon on this parade. I hope he sticks to his beliefs and never caves.

[Erica]

Great post, Mom. These pictures are absolutely stunning.

[glenda]

Congratulation to Joel and Stephanie on the anniversary of their betrothal. And now three beautiful grandchildren to further bless a traditional marriage. God Bless their sweet little family.
Your nature pictures are absolutely beautiful and soothing to look upon. I'd love to frame those.
So much better sweet friend than those from last years lewd display down the streets of Columbia. God Bless TG for going down to hold his Bible up to them. ..............G.

[Annie B.]

Just a point of clarification -- sodomy is actually NOT illegal in South Carolina. Although an old law may still be on the books, a Supreme Court decision (Lawrence v. Texas (2003)) invalidated all state sodomy laws, making it unconstitutional to invade the privacy of consenting adults by criminalizing certain sex acts.

[Donna (Texas)]

You Do NOT want to see me in my underwear......Hahahaaaa.
LOVE the photos!!! WHAT IS that pineconey thingy on the tree??? I've never seen one like that!
hughugs

[Jennifer]

@Annie B ... duly noted and I stand corrected. Thanks for your input.