first post, second time

This is my new blog, since I used "bad words" on my first blog and had it blocked by the internet filter at work. I want to be able to blog at work (only at lunch, boss) and read what other bloggers write. So I've tried to learn my lesson and not use "the F word" or "the P word" that caused problems. So here's my first post from strivingtoward, my old blog. I may eventually shut that blog down, but I'll leave it up for now.

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I've been reading other blogs and thought "Why not try it?" I don't have profound insights to share, just my thoughts and experiences.


For some background, I'm 45, gay, a vegetarian, married to my husband for 1 year now but we've been together for 18 years, and I have a six year old son. I work in health care and live near Sacramento, California in the United States. I'm an atheist and somewhat of a Buddhist - it appeals to me but I haven't been putting the effort into it lately that I would like to. I'm fairly politically active and follow what's happening in the world. My passions are my family and civil rights, especially gay rights.