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For the vast majority of my 30 years, I have been uninsured and unable to pay full price for out of pocket healthcare services. (Like a LOT of Americans!) I have relied on Planned Parenthood for yearly pelvic exams, family planning services, and general health advice for my lady parts. They are an organization that deeply cares about women’s lives and health …and for this, I love them.

In light of the recent announcement by Komen for the Cure to cut off its grants to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screening and education programs, I urge any of you with concern for women’s lives and health to donate to Planned Parenthood.

In the past day that this news was made public, private donations to the organization have exceeded  $650,000, nearly enough to replace last year’s Komen funding! Keep it coming! :)

UPDATE 02/03/2012:
Komen for the Cure has just announced they will reinstate their funding of Planned Parenthoods Breast Cancer screening program! :)

Last night the Washington State Senate passed legislation to grant marriage equality 28 – 21. It’s utterly shocking to me that this WASN’T already a reality and that there are still so many areas of my country that are still legislating bigotry. It’s a day of achievements in civil rights. Woo Hoo!

Yay for MARRIAGE EQUALITY! Now, please stop saying “gay marriage”… it’s JUST MARRIAGE!

Of all the “Shit _____ Say” videos I’ve seen lately, this one’s winning right now.

If you live in an area where you can get Tillamook Ice Cream, prepare for your life to change. Last night I picked up a carton of their newest flavor, Sticky Bun, a mix of Cinnamon ice cream, real pieces of sticky bun dough (center pieces, even!), pralines and streusel swirl. Delicious!