This never gets old

Listening to:



(I was testing my sound, because my laptop didn't go back to the built-in speakers after using my headphones the other day (not sure why it doesn't do it--I just plugged in the external speakers and it works fine--will followup later). Anyway, this played in my library (I actually bought the song from Amazon because I liked it--and really related, having been bullied in school.))

Good for her!!!

TV anchor responds to bully's weight critique on air

TV news anchor Jennifer Livingston took a hurtful e-mail attacking her personally due to her weight and made it a teachable moment about how we are all responsible for being models of behaviour to children to prevent bullying.

Individuality is a wonderful thing

And this video aims to inspire those who are different to foster that individuality rather than conform to the ideas others have about us.



I particularly like the following:

Robert Frost wrote a poem about taking the road less travelled, but he never mentioned the bullies, hecklers, and know-it-alls who repeatedly block your way. Don't let them stop you--or doubt yourself.

The video is dedicated to Matthew Shepard, who was tortured and killed at age 21 in an anti-gay hate crime, and Phoebe Prince, who committed suicide at age 15 after persistent bullying.

The video is available for download to schools and other organisations to use in their anti-bullying/diversity programmes at http://www.4shared.com/video/ktKDqdqP/To_You_Who_Are_Different.html.

Yay, gay Google employees!

I so want the shirt with the robots and the rainbow flag. :)

Via Joe.My.God.

I'm wearing purple. Are you?

Check out Spirit Day and why other people are wearing purple today.

I think I can manage that

Tomorrow, October 20th, is Spirit Day. What is Spirit Day, you ask?

What is Spirit Day?

The idea behind Spirit Day, first created by teenager Brittany McMillan earlier this month, is a simple one, not dissimilar to the idea of "Spirit Week" held in many high schools, and can be summed up in three words: Everyone Rally Together.

Spirit Day honors the teenagers who had taken their own lives in recent weeks. But just as importantly, it's also a way to show the hundreds of thousands of LGBT youth who face the same pressures and bullying, that there is a vast community of people who support them.

Purple symbolizes 'spirit' on the rainbow flag, a symbol for LGBT Pride that was created by Gilbert Baker in 1978.

As one of the event's Facebook pages says: "This event is not a seminar nor is it a rally. There is NO meeting place. All you have to do is wear purple."

Wearing purple on October 20 is a simple way to show the world that you stand by these courageous young people and a simple way to stand UP to the bullies. Remember those lives we've tragically lost, and show your solidarity with those who are still fighting. 'Go Purple' today!

--from GLAAD: Wear Purple on October 20 for Spirit Day

3/4 of my wardrobe is purple, so I don't think that will be a problem. Other things you can do to support Spirit Day can be found at that link. You can also find out how to turn your Facebook and Twitter profile pictures purple. I've already done so.

Thanks to Joe.My.God for the link. :)