October 2009

  • Forever Ecstasy

    By BeautifulWhisper on 10/12/09 10:01pm
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    A snowy romantic retreat of warmth by a fireplace,

    To beaches of pink sand and tranquil waters of turquoise blue,

    Places that give faith and take my breath away,

    Could it be all in His plans to be one body and soul,

    The touch of one's hand and the warmth of our bodies when they meet,

    The hot and steamy love making until dawn breaking,

    Sighs of pleasure coming together as our hearts racing through the tender embrace,

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  • The Cost of Being Gay

    By lisala on 10/6/09 8:19pm
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    This New York Times article discusses the cost differences of same-sex couples in terms of federal benefits and taxes. Federal law does not recognize same-sex marriages or domestic partnerships, even if the state a couple resides in does recognize the relationship, and give the same-sex relationship legal status. Same-sex couples with with one spouse whose employer offers benefits for the other spouse are in terms of the federal tax law required to report the spouse's benefit as taxable income. This is not the case if the couple were heterosexual.

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