Today is the annual gay pride parade in Rochester, NY, and the organizers must have been sleeping on the job this year. Last year the parade went for about 10 blocks on major streets; this year it's only a block and a half and it doesn't run on a major street. Hello????!!!!?? For a group that wants to be prominent, the people in charge of such events don't always step up to the plate.

Jaw dropper of the day: I thought this one was appropriate. Norwegian homosexuals in Oslo are set to launch their own brand of soda at a gastronomic festival. The aim is to promote tolerance. Norway, one of the more liberal countries, has allowed same-sex marriage since the early 90's. However, the Prime Minister has come out against the marriage law. He is a Lutheran Minister of the Christian Democratic Party. In an ironic twist of fate, the Finance Minister is an openly gay member of the Conservative Party.

The soda, which is called homo light, is pear flavored and pink. How sssspecial is that? The group will also be selling pasta salads which are, of course, rainbow colored. The festival runs from July 27-30. Book your tickets now!!!!

Enjoy your day,

paul