Just wanted to note that I participated in the NO Kings Day protests, attending the gathering in McKinney, Texas, which drew a large crowd as it did almost everywhere. First protest I've ever done in my long life.
Wow…didn’t realize you were in Texas, David. I was born and raised in Dallas and spent many a weekend in McKinney. Passing through mostly. Glad to hear the protests there went well. Cheers!
I moved to Texas in 2019 and lived in Plano for 3 years. Now I live in a far northeast suburb called Anna. Anna had a population of 16,800 in the 2020 census, but now, just 5 years later, the population has doubled to 35,000.
I am not a Christian. I am not religious, I am definitely spiritual. My mind was drawn to the letter to the Ephesians 6: v 11-17.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Thanks Clint and Paul Lynde and Chris Evans, whose brother Scott played a gay character on OLTL in 2008. He is gay, having come out at age 19. His mom guest starred on the show with him.
Clint—oh how I love this song by Phil, always full volume here too—my pep talk, push-me, fire-me-on anthem.
And your whole piece? I feel every word, across the ocean.
From this side of the Atlantic, I am watching, cheering, standing with you. The lines you draw—performance vs purpose, spectacle vs lived democracy—they speak far beyond your borders. We know these forces here too. We know how vital resistance is, how vital voices are.
So here’s to the flags raised in courage, to NO KINGS shouted clear, to queer joy and presence that cannot be erased.
And here’s to you, sending out this fierce call. I’m not in your streets, yet I walk alongside you in spirit. Volume up, all the way.
Just wanted to note that I participated in the NO Kings Day protests, attending the gathering in McKinney, Texas, which drew a large crowd as it did almost everywhere. First protest I've ever done in my long life.
Wow…didn’t realize you were in Texas, David. I was born and raised in Dallas and spent many a weekend in McKinney. Passing through mostly. Glad to hear the protests there went well. Cheers!
I moved to Texas in 2019 and lived in Plano for 3 years. Now I live in a far northeast suburb called Anna. Anna had a population of 16,800 in the 2020 census, but now, just 5 years later, the population has doubled to 35,000.
Anna has 35K?! That’s about how many folks were in Denton when I started college…in 1990. I don’t even think I’d recognize the area anymore. Cheers!
You are so right. Back then, Anna had a population under 2,000!
I am not a Christian. I am not religious, I am definitely spiritual. My mind was drawn to the letter to the Ephesians 6: v 11-17.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Thanks Clint and Paul Lynde and Chris Evans, whose brother Scott played a gay character on OLTL in 2008. He is gay, having come out at age 19. His mom guest starred on the show with him.
Thanks Clint for encourage everyone forward. Looking to join one of the protest in Orange County tomorrow.
Clint—oh how I love this song by Phil, always full volume here too—my pep talk, push-me, fire-me-on anthem.
And your whole piece? I feel every word, across the ocean.
From this side of the Atlantic, I am watching, cheering, standing with you. The lines you draw—performance vs purpose, spectacle vs lived democracy—they speak far beyond your borders. We know these forces here too. We know how vital resistance is, how vital voices are.
So here’s to the flags raised in courage, to NO KINGS shouted clear, to queer joy and presence that cannot be erased.
And here’s to you, sending out this fierce call. I’m not in your streets, yet I walk alongside you in spirit. Volume up, all the way.
5⭐👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🌈🫂Go Clint and 🇺🇸 Go, Go, Go. Cheers DougT 🇫🇴🇬🇧
If you can get over the lust stages then yup love can be good too 😎