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The lesbian couple who were the first to marry in Los Angeles are now getting divorced, three years after their marriage ceremony. As gays around California celebrate a federal court ruling overturning Prop 8, Robin Tyler and Diane Olson are finding the victory bittersweet. The LA Times reports: The couple pushed for the reversal of Proposition 8 in 2009 by renewing their vows and were lead plaintiffs in the lawsuit that led the state Supreme Court to strike down the same-sex marriage ban that year. "We have a right to civil rights, and we don't have to say, 'If you give it to us we're going to be perfect ... we'll try harder than anybody,' " Tyler told NBCLA. "We're just like anybody else." To date there does not appear to be an accurate tally on how many gay marriages have led to gay divorces.

Yes, it is very metaphysical!

Well, if I have to keep tearing myself away to offer advice to first time travelers... A woman friend is in Europe for the first time and is stymied by this sink in her bathroom, so I had to send her instructions: Using the Bidet On most standalone bidets you can either face the bidet's water controls or you can face away from them, as you would on a toilet. It is easier to control the flow and temperature of the water if you face the controls, but if you are wearing pants you will generally need to remove them in order to straddle the bidet in this manner. There are a variety of bidet designs, so the configuration of the jets and the part of your body that you wish to clean may dictate which way you need to face. If the bidet has both hot and cold water controls, start by turning on the hot water. Open the spray valve until the water is spraying about six to eight inches high. When the water feels hot to the hand, adjust the cold water valve until the spray is comfortable, being careful not to let the spray column exceed over a foot in height. (In normally hot climates, such as the middle east, you should start with the cold water. The water will not need time to heat up and you may end up burning sensitive areas if you turn the hot water on first.) Be very careful when turning on the water, as many bidets can produce a very high jet of water with only a slight turn of the control. Be sure that you know where the water will be coming from ahead of time, or you could end up with a surprise shower. You may find that you need to hold the control to keep the jets on. In the picture below, the young woman is showing one of the many ways to use a Bidet, though you dont want to use one with shorts still on.

But, I do worry what people will think.

Knowing of course that I can do it if CHOOSE to !

So, yeah, I might give it a go.

And, I had best avoid irritating the wrong people.

I know I will have to some popular models.

I'll try not to let popular currents pull me along.

I'm going to look for true inspiration.

But I won't just take any artistic advice.

You know what I mean- guys who will give their all.

Occasionally I may need some teammates to help.

And some crazy thoughts may enter my head.

I know it is going to take some hard work.

But, I also agree with lurkerspeaks on posting:

Why, thanks, Lookin. With the support of my friends, well, who knows?

Is that your fingernail?

Gosh, you didn't have to hurt my feelings!

I have seen Ricky Martin in person twice, and, of course, many times on the tube. The first time I saw him was from a bit of a distance as he was making an appearance at Tower Records near Lincoln Center in New York. But he did look good. Not long after that, I was walking down West 21st St. in Chelsea,and there he was, standing on the corner talking to some guys. He looked quite sexy in his leather jacket. Not only that, he seemed really friendly.

So, I will listen to what you have to say and then

I'm not sure I could surf the internet as well as EXPAT.

CharliePS sees no obstacles for me.

hitoall is already lining up support for me.

MsGuy has already decided what I need: