The World of Scott Mindeaux

Always The Last To Know

It seems that whenever there are things happening in the family, I’m the last to know. Now, granted, for the last 15 years or so I have been living on the East Coast for 12 of them. But I have been home now for 3 years and still nothing. 

So apparently my dad had his kidney transplant on Tuesday evening, when last I was told it was going to be today or tomorrow. Now I’m told from my sister that the surgery is done and that my dad is conscious and “texting” from his bed. Obviously he’s texting with my sisters and not with me. I feel left out. 

Next, I find out one of my sisters quit her job. I questioned whether this was a wise move considering the economy, but she said that she has some leads. Unemployment rates are at 6.1% and today new layoffs were announced in the financial sectors. I just hope she is able to find a job. Her job is technically in the housing industry and that is the hardest hit industry right now. 

I’m a little upset about being the last to know about my dad’s kidney transplant. I texted him, but haven’t heard anything back. 

I Missed Breakfast With Scot

I saw a posting for this movie a few months back and I thought it was going to be in wide release this month. Turns out that the only Southern California showings were earlier this month. 

If you live in Philadelphia, PA; Minneapolis, MN; Columbus, OH; Ft Lauderdale, FL; Vallejo, CA or Seattle, WA please consider going to see this movie.

I haven’t seen the movie, but it just seemed like a fun, movie that didd’t follow the scenario of two gay guys having to live with a straight son and the hilarities that could ensue.  Instead we find two guys that find out that their new son might be gay.

Guess I’ll have to wait for it to come out on DVD.

Showtimes and more info on the movie can be found at www.breakfastwithscotmovie.com

6 Days To Prop 8

Just 6 more days everyone. 6 days to the vote that will determine the continued rights for same-sex marriage in the State of California. 

Vote NO on Prop 8!! There’s no other way to put it.

The Yes on 8 supporters have raised over $2.2 million dollars to counter the NO votes. The leading organizations for Vote No on 8 need to raise $3 million dollars to counter the ads on television that are running throughout the State.

The race is too close here and we need to continue the fight until Monday to get the message out that discrimination is wrong. This isn’t about religion, it isn’t about kids and it’s not about schools. It’s about fundamental rights, nothing more, nothing less.

These are hard times. However, if you have it in your heart to give to the campaign to support NO on 8, please do so. Every dollar we can raise will be used to combat the hateful, negative ads that the Yes on 8 folks are currently running.

You can make a contribution to Equality California at www.eqca.org or go to the No on 8 website at www.noon8.org.

My Vote Is In!

Yesterday I headed down to one of the 12 voting locations that allow for early voting in Orange County. I went down to the Mission Viejo Mall and they had about 25 polling stations setup and there were about 6 people in line and 6 at a voting booth.

If you can get out to an early voting site, you have until 9pm tonite to do so!

Otherwise, please make it to the polls on Tuesday, November 4 and vote!

Vote Early? Yes You Can!

Some States, like California, give voters the opportunity to vote early. Beat the lines! Vote Now!

Here in Orange County there are 12 locations where you can cast your ballot. But hurry, early voting ends on Tuesday, October 28. Check out this link at OCVote.com to see the locations and hours.

Los Angeles county has only one location to vote early and that is at the Los Angeles County Registrar’s Office. Visit LAVote.net for more info.

Apple Supports No on 8

The Proposition 8 battle here in California has really been heating up. Equality in CA has reported today that opposition leaders have threatened to out supporters of No on 8. Recent polls show that the state is still about split on the proposition. 

Apple announced this morning that they support No on 8 and have pledged $100,000 to those efforts. Apple cites that this is a civil rights issue and not a political one. Apple has always been in the forefront to support the GLBT community and provide an inclusive working environment. 

Thank you Apple for doing the right thing. You join in coalition with Pacific Gas and Electric, Levi Strauss and Google – other corporations that have pledged support for No on 8.

Visit the Equality CA website to see how you can support Equality in Marriage for all Californians.