And That Is Why I Married My Husband

[DonRedwood]

Every month my partner (or husband, as I call him, though our state only allows domestic partnerships) and I get to spend $100 in mad money.

M-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-Ad Money!!! We don't have to tell each other what we spend it on, we don't have to account for it, we both just get to pocket one hundred smackaroos to spend on hookers or blow or any sort of wild shenanigans that we put our minds to.

This month I spent my wild money on: donuts for my staff, donuts for the people my partner works with, a $12 painting on ebay and I got a kitten. (Who is doing fantastic, by the way!) Yeah, sorry, I know we homosexuals are supposed to be wild and terrible...I hope I'm not too much of a disappointment to the far right.

I never ask my partner what he spends his money on but I usually find out. He used to buy his interns coffee cards with it but he changed jobs and has no more starving interns to feed. So what did my huz spend the dough on? Booze? Drugs? Pornography? Naaaw... He sponsored a hungry looking kid in the Phillipines, an even hungrier looking kid in Africa, he made a $25 donation on KIVA to some angry looking goat herder in a country that ended in "stan", and then he really splurged and bought himself an $8 book on ebay.

And that's why I married the guy. If he has a little bit extra he shares it with people in need. I am always touched by his kindness and generosity. And, since he is the son of Staunch Republicans, I'm even more proud of him when he shows his super Christian family what Christian behavior truly is. He has a truly beautiful soul. May you all have someone like my hubby in your life.

Peace & A Very Happy Weekend To You.

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. And here I am waiting for a story of sex, booze and drugs.

Well played.

[DonRedwood]

4. Well... I am drinking a bottle of something

My partner brought me a green apple jones soda and, dang....I've never had one but dang it is good.

Though, after I wrote this post, I did think, "Um, last day of school, summer break, maybe a you should have a shot of whiskey or tequila or something that will mark the occasion. " Join me for one?

[ZombieHorde]

34. +666 nt

[Whisp]

2. wow, that was so nice to hear.

thank you.

[CurtEastPoint]

3. Thanks for sharing and peace to all!

[amerikat]

5. You made my day

and warmed my heart. Thanks. I'll pay it forward!

[Squinch]

6. You must have done some very, very sweet karmic things yourself to have him in your life.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

7. what? no pics of the Kitty? but, really Rec for your hubby and you.

next time post kitty pics!

[tanyev]

8. That's one scary homosexual agenda you guys are perpetrating.

[DonRedwood]

13. I know! And get this...

Now I am going outside to plant nasturtiums. Orange and yellow ones, in the SAME bed.

[tavalon]

18. I knew it!

You destroyed my marriage. Or not.

But damn, your garden is going to look like an Ikea comforter. I'm not sure that's a good thing.

[DonRedwood]

25. LOL @ IKEA comforter

very funny.

[CarrieLynne]

9. hate to break it to you but...

I think you blew your $100 for the next 10 years on that kitten lol
thanks for sharing

[Triana]

10. IMO, both of you sound like wonderful people

Couple of jewels. We need more like you!

[MrScorpio]

11. Hookers and Blow?

I'm more partial to Hookers and Gin:

[Major Nikon]

14. I spent a lot of my money on booze, birds and fast cars - the rest I just squandered

-- George Best

[aquart]

12. You are both very fortunate.

May you live long lives together.

[BlueJazz]

15. Wonderful Post.

[Hekate]

16. Peace and love back atcha

Thanks for that.

[tavalon]

17. You are good men

Good humans.

[undeterred]

19. So thats the homosexual agenda.

Some people are gonna be very surprised.

Sounds like you have a wonderful partner.

[2QT2BSTR8]

20. From one LGBT couple to you. I say THANK YOU!

Beautiful story. Thank you for your willingness to put yourselves out front, and show that LGBT people are not going away. I would proudly stand by side by side, and show the world that gay people are just...just ...well....they people

[DonRedwood]

26. Hello and welcome to DU!

Very glad to have you here with us!

[Sweet Freedom]

21. You had me at kitten. :)

You sound like a great couple.

[Rowdyboy]

22. You're a very lucky man and happily you appreciate it. Me too. My guy is the kindest,

most gentle and thoughtful person I've ever known. After seeing my mom survive over 40 years with an self-centered, obnoxious jerk (I call him Dad) its nice to know that it doesn't HAVE to be like that. Sounds like we both found class acts. Congratulations and enjoy!

[okaawhatever]

23. New plan to end world hunger: Tell all rwnj's and bible thumpers gay people help

starving children more than they do. They'll certainly want to show they are more Christian and/or righteous. Heck, they'll probably start a 501(c)4 group called, "Bible Thumpers who want to help starving children before homosexuals do".

Wonderful hubby. It's all about how you get your feel good. He gets his by helping others. So do you awww....

I'll bet next month the whole hundred bucks goes to the kitten. Just sayin'

[DonRedwood]

29. KIVA has that going

If you haven't seen KIVA, it is awesome. When you join you can be part of a group--which then shows which groups give the most. The gay group and the Christian group always seem to be punching it out at the top.

[okaawhatever]

32. That's awesome. I'm going to check KIVA out.. Thx for info nt

[Jim Lane]

24. Is the kitten at least fabulous?

I mean, c'mon, leave me some illusions.

[DonRedwood]

27. We are ALL fabulous!!!!

I did wear a purple shirt this week, if that helps you wrap your mind around things.

[dkf]

28. Aww that's really sweet...actually both of you are.

Thanks for sharing.

[SwissTony]

30. You homosexuals ARE wild and terrible.

I mean buying donuts, sponsoring hungry kids and buying a book on ebay!!!! Shocking!!!! Horrible!!! Too much to take in!!! (am I overdoing the exclamation marks here?)

But what really worries me is...you got a kitten. Those vicious creatures attack my 45kg Dobermann. He's defenceless. He has to lie down and let them walk all over him.

OK, I'm being facetious. You sound like a wonderful couple. I wish you both all the happiness in the world.

I truly do.

[Nac Mac Feegle]

35. "He noted that it had been signed with five exclamation points"

A sure sign the writer wore his underpants on his head.". Terry Pratchett. 'Maskerade'



You're not there yet.

[SwissTony]

38. I'll try harder next time.

[Fearless]

31. I'm shocked I tell you, shocked!

Have you not been following the talking points discussed at the big gay meeting!?


To recap:



Rinse and repeat.

[Arugula Latte]

33. What?! Helping brown people?! He's only supposed to help white fetuses!

Shame on him!

[Shrike47]

36. Sweet.

[Unknown Beatle]

37. I do have someone like your hubby in my life.

My wife. The most wonderful, caring, kind, generous and giving person I have ever met. She is loved and adored by my whole family. Everyone she meets has an immediate positive reaction to her.

I'm one lucky person to have her as my wife.

So yes, I know what it's like to have a person such as your hubby in my life and both you and I are very happy as a result.

[hopemountain]

39. awwww. thank you for spreading the kindness,

generosity, and good hearted sweetness...your kitty is so lucky to have you both!

[Nine]

40. Somewhere in your youth or childhood... you must have done something good. :-) (nt)

[a la izquierda]

41. My husband is the same way.

He'll donate his last dollar to some animal rescue organization that needs it.

[Ikonoklast]

42. Hmmm. If you get a toaster for everyone you "convert to the gay lifestyle", what do you get

if one of your converts gets married?

George Foreman Grille?

[calimary]

43. ...and a kitten! LOVE IT!!!

Hey DonRedwood, I hope the two of you (or actually - three, counting the kitty) have a long and happy life together!!! Sounds like you certainly have the makings of it.

LOVE your post! Heck, I love a LOT of your posts!

[Yo_Mama]

44. I am glad you found such a great person to spend your life with

Also, the "free cash" rule is a good idea for any marriage!

[IrishAyes]

45. I'm a late responder

because I bookmarked this for leisurely reading and then never found any leisure. But today I couldn't resist, and must thank you belatedly for the bright lovely light you shine on the world; as Jesus would have it.