http://www.literaryillusions.com/opinions Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:26:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Most people may not realize how rude they appear to those of us in wheelchairs. I was reminded just how rude people can be when I went to a local church festival in the town where I live. Other than my girlfriend, son and mother-in-law who came with me, I ... http://www.literaryillusions.com/opinions/2008/06/rude-people-at-festivals/ Today is a day of blogging for LGBT families all over the internet. For those living under a rock, LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered. I just happen to technically be considered transgendered. This means that my gender doesn't match my birth sex. Essentially, I was born female, ... http://www.literaryillusions.com/opinions/2008/06/day-of-blogging-for-lgbt-families-just-a-normal-family/ WASHINGTON, May 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An official report filed by People for The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) with the Virginia government shows that the organization put to death more than 90 percent of the dogs, cats, and other pets it took in for adoption during 2007. During that year, ... http://www.literaryillusions.com/opinions/2008/05/animal-rights-groups-pet-death-toll-up-to-19200/ Well, there's no question Chloe Lattanzi, the untalented, hack daughter of Olivia Newton John, is a freak. I don't mean a cool freak you can respect either. She's an off key, wannabe singer who doesn't understand the point of emphasizing her words and has this guttural sounding lisp that makes ... http://www.literaryillusions.com/opinions/2008/04/chloe-lattanzi-defines-herself-as-a-freak-on-a-leash/ People have said that America loves an underdog. Some of these people have said that it’s even more true when it comes to American Idol. Maybe that is why tonight one of the most talented of the remaining six got booted from the show. While mediocre talent remains such as ... http://www.literaryillusions.com/opinions/2008/04/america-sent-home-the-wrong-idol-goodbye-carly/ I just had to write a piece on this disgusting phenomenon that I know has been going on for a while, but I just haven’t had the chance to write on it, until now. This is something that hits pretty close to home. I was born with a muscle disease. ... http://www.literaryillusions.com/opinions/2008/04/devotees-pretenders-and-wannabes-disgusting-disability-related-freaks/ In an earlier post, I listed my opinion of who were the bottom three contenders for American Idol’s Andrew Lloyd Weber week. All in all, the contestants did far better than I thought they would. I cringed when I heard Sir Andrew would be the mentor for this week, assuming ... http://www.literaryillusions.com/opinions/2008/04/american-idol-my-top-three/ Andrew Lloyd Weber week was going to be tough. I knew that going in. So few of the remaining six are able to show up with that presence that is necessary where musical theatre is concerned. Yes, most of them can sing. However, it doesn’t mean most of them deserve ... http://www.literaryillusions.com/opinions/2008/04/american-idol-my-bottom-three/ I think the title here says it all. So rather than drudge on with specifics, let’s hop right into the list, shall we? 1. First it’s the gays then it will be the horses, dogs, and farm animals - Naturally, everyone knows that if we let a gay man marry a ... http://www.literaryillusions.com/opinions/2008/04/gay-marriage-ba/ They both technically lost when they were on Season Five. Kelly lost by more than Katherine, but losing is losing even if you come in second. However, now it seems the tides have certainly turned and while Pickler has excelled in her genre, McPhee has been placed in the leftover ... http://www.literaryillusions.com/opinions/2008/03/katherine-vs-kelly/