I always thought I was cool with homosexuality. A good friend from high school came out several years ago and was worried about my reaction. It was not a big deal to me. I guess since I've never really been around any gay couples, I never knew how I would feel about seeing them display affection. There's nothing wrong with me feeling this way. I mean, even right wing fundamentalists are entitled to their opinions. I guess it's just something I'll have to think about and sort out in time.

I wonder if it's the old double standard that men have. You know, two women together = sexy, 2 men = gross. I'm generally not bothered by seeing gay men - in public, on TV, in movies - but they are rarely shown kissing or giving any type of affection. Oh, well. I'll figure this out.

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I think I may be a music snob. I was talking to this lady at work that I like to joke around with. She made a comment that she "thinks she's a critic" about me. I said I am a critic. Anyway, she was saying how she likes Ja Rule. I'm sorry, he and Mystical get on my damn nerves, along with Jermaine Dupree and P.Diddly (not a typo), too. And Wyclef - who told him he could sing? And speaking of that - Paula Abdul, Janet Jackson, Macy Gray, Britney, MADONNA! Don't get me wrong, I love Madonna. She really can't sing, though her voice has definitely improved over the years. I don't particularly like Christina Aguilera, but at least she has a good voice. Some of my favorite voices are Tori Amos (of course), Shania Twain (get outta country, sweetie), Joan Osborne, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige, Etta James, Pink (yes, Pink), Ann Wilson, Chris Cornell, Geddy Lee...oops, I lapsed into another list. Sorry. And a list from a rant, at that.