I miss the connection that was all around us. Empowering, motivating, and inspiring (the kind that makes us tingle inside). Five days out of the week I drive into New Orleans for work; back and forth from Hammond Louisiana...I feel like the awareness, the empowering, the inspiring, the hoping, the believing is just slipping away. The feeling is frustrating. So many of our friends has asked and wondered if my partner and I are going to the west coast to legalize our relationship; my reply "What for? It's not legal here." Then having to deal w/ that frustrating feeling again of leaving a place that would be accepting and encouraging to the south where change is slow. Nolie (my partner) has to remind me that moving away is just admitting to guilt; which in this situation there is "no liberty!"

All I see is this _

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From all of us in New Orleans, thank you for bringing this event to our wounded but wonderful city, and lending your voices to this most worthwhile cause.

My only disappointment was that I could not be 200 yards closer to give each of you a great big hug for your love and support to our community.

Simply Inspiring!

Wooooooow! Look at those arms on J. Beals! Quite amazing! I personally believe she received those from Bette... haha! These are some great pictures. It is always cool to see what goes on behind the scenes. We really appreciate it! :-)

Alex probably didn't have time to accuse Ellen of anything as Ellen was hustling her ass out of her relationship and home, to get Portia in. Ellen is a real stand up woman, and I don't mean a comedian.

WHY can't they do anything like this...THEY would be the awesomeness of V to the 10th, not Ellen and Portia..in Portland OR!!!!!!

lord, those arms on jennifer....she's starting to look like Madonna....forget Jane Fonda playing her mother...I'll raise my hand anytime. I think Jennifer realizes that she is "hot"..showing off those gorgeous arms. come on, she is more confident now than before the L Word....that show has brought out the best in her. She has certainly made her mark. Can't imagine why any of those women want to quit the show..how many good roles come around for women...there is so much texture to this show. Okay, the writing is not always great, but it sure creates interesting rlationships and real life stories.I think Ilene and the writers can continue to write good stories indefinitely. It's not Showtime, its the crew that want to end the L Word. I would love to be a part of an show that gives so much back to people--what a gift. What a gift to be loved by sooooo many people. To make a statement, to change lives..Oopps
Better stop now.

Cannot believe I missed this, 2 hours away and i had no idea , teach me not to sign on for a couple of weeks...DAMM!!!

i was just gonna say, i cannot, for the life of me, get over jennifer beals's arms.

Thanks for pics! Can't wait to see more!

Jennifer Beals should never ever wear anything with sleeves. ever.

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I've Woken Now To Find Myself In The Shadows Of All I Have Created

Wow what a diverse and dynamic group of woman! That must have been a great show!! Thanks for the showing us

Carmel Sensation thanks that was good great pics

Hey Ang,

These are great, thanks so much for showing them!! It must have been amazing to be surrounded by so many brilliant and talented women. xob

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