Wedding Butterflies

A high court judge in Spain refused to officiate marriages of couples of the same sex, reasoning that it was against his religious faith.

The Tribunal Supreme Court has for the first time denied such petition firmly and officially, that a judge can not evade his duty, based on the principal of it being under the legal constitutional law, nor can he delegate this to other civil officials. Spain is one of the many European countries where gay wedding is legal and either party of the couple enjoy all the rights exactly equal to those of heterosexual marriages.

The first photo below shows a happy couple after their church ceremony, beautiful and very dignified, with the couple coming out to meet the cheering family members, friends, and a host of reporters, under an arch of gleaming swords and, instead of the traditional rice, hundreds of fluttering butterflies. What ingenious and romantic idea, Butterflies!! So much prettier than rice don't you think?

The second photo shows the first officially legal wedding in Spain. One of them is evidently an old man, who must have been waiting all his life for this day. I don't think I have seen a happier groom in any wedding. Who has the right to deny him that?

I only have one wee problem: I don know how to say correctly who is the groom or bride. The same when referring to lesbian newly weds. Are there new terms now for gay couples? I have read in some press and magazines where Elton John always refers to David his husband. I can't quite get used to that yet.

Can anyone enlighten me? I really wish to know.

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Q's & A's On Good Health - Part 2

Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?

A: You're not listening!! ... Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you?

Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?

A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.

Q: Is chocolate bad for me?

A: Are you crazy? Hello! Cocoa beans! Another vegetable!! It's the best feel-good food around!

Q: Is swimming good for your figure?

A:If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.

Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?

A:Hey! 'Round' is a shape!

Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets.

And remember: Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand, chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming 'Woo Hoo! What a ride!!!"

And ... For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health. It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies.

1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

5. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats, and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

Conclusion:~

Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you!

I like this Doctor just as much too!!

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Q's & A's On Good Health

Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?
A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.

Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?
A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.

Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?
A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up!

Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?
A: Well, if you have a body and you have fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.

Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?
A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain ...
Good!

I like this Doctor!!!

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