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Things We're Thankful ForContributions from these people in history...who happen to have been "LGBT."We pick from this complete list researched and prepared by Mark Pope, Ed.D. of the University of Missouri, St. LouisFeatured Song"Courage of Our Convictions" by Julie Clark is on iTunesthe official song of the National Equality March on Washington (Oct. 10-11, 2009) (video) Continuing ContestPrize: Michael Jackson This Is It lanyardEnter By: commenting on last week's episode about your thoughts or experiences dealing with Michael JacksonStay strong and healthy during the change of season.  We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes.Happy Thanksgiving Season!- Siena and ToastP.S.  The Morning Star Foundation, which works to to protect all Indigenous Nations' elders, and sacred ceremony, is having a fundraiser - Fri. Nov. 21, 2009.

Here's a link to pictures of Siena's Michael Jackson memorabilia collection.New ContestPrize: Michael Jackson This Is It lanyardEnter By: commenting on this episode about your thoughts or experiences dealing with Michael JacksonStay strong and healthy during the change of season.  We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes.Thanks!- Siena and Toast

Tales of menehune in the night, and encounters with Pele.Selections from...Obake Files - by Glen GrantStay strong and healthy during the change of season.  We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes.Mahalo once again to GMG listener Myra for her help with this episode.Have a Happy and Safe Halloween :)- Siena and Toastimage courtesy of gjeewaytee

the graves at "obake park"Who is confronted by hauntings and ghosts?A lesbian couple on Oahu, a family of four on summer vacation, and a sampan bus driver, alone on his last run of the night.Selections from...Hawaii's Best Spooky Tales, 5 - by Rick CarrollObake Files - by Glen GrantStay strong and healthy, the better to defend against ghosts with.  We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278. If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes.Mahalo plenty to GMG listener Myra for her help with this episode. Happy Halloweeny :) - Siena and Toastimage courtesy of Randym

We address the biggest myth about vegetarian eating. This ep's picture on www.GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com: These cowboy bunnies are getting ready for Halloween...we've been waiting for months to post pics of these bunnies up here! Congrats to Bethany, winner of the Center for Inspirational Living canvas tote Links In This Ep Compassionate Cuisine Animal Acres farmed animal sanctuary and compassionate living center The Franken Stand - spooky themed mobile vegan hotdog stand Dr. Andrew Weil addresses the protein myth Eat To Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman Dawn dishwashing liquid saves wildlife - the TV ad We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278. If you enjoy the podcast, please or vote for GMG on Podcast Alley. Thanks!  And make it a great week :) - Siena and Toast

What happens when there is no wardrobe to malfunction...?New ContestPrize: Center for Inspirational Living canvas toteEnter By: joining/being in the GMG community, joining/being on the GMG email list (sign-up box is on girlmeetsgirlpodcast.com), commenting on this episode, joining us on Facebook, Twitter, or voting for GMG on Podcast Alley (you'll have to email and let us know you voted, tho.  they don't tell us if you vote [mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com])Links In This Epthe first GMG newsletter online...about Vit. D3...The Vitamin D Cure - Dr. James DowdDiscovery Health - Dr. OzDr. OzWe've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.Thanks for listening :)- Siena and Toast

Cumin the cat wrote the lead article.We answered a listener's question about fitting in.There's a code to get $5 OFF of your order of healthy stuff....and compliments and good words about you listeners.If you're not on the email list,â why not?  :)  sign up box is on the top right of this page.â you can read the newsletter hereThanks for being you,Toast & Siena

We recall some of our favorite episodes, and some of the most popular ones, and talk about the one thing the diverse listeners have in common...Congrats to Diane (Queen of the long comment)Winner of He Nani by Daniel Ho and Tia CarrereNew ContestPrize: canvas tote with Center for Inspirational LivingEnter By: joining/being in the GMG community, joining/being on the GMG email list, commenting on this episode, or voting for GMG on Podcast Alley (you'll have to email and let us know you voted, tho.  they don't tell us if you vote [mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com])Featured Song"Better Together" (Jack Johnson) by us, liveVideosNew Boots for Toast (in 2 parts)Siena Makes Tempeh Salad (in 7 parts)Toast's Tomato PlantSome Favorite Epseps from the Olivia Cruise#11 Fun Ways To De-Stress: The Lemon That Saved The Day#14 Ten Tips When Visiting Hawaii#16 Hawaii Laughcast#18 Hawaii Quietcast#21 How To Handle Criticism#23 Homosexuality and the Bible#50 A Femme & A Dyke Taste Vegemite#58 TEK 100#70 Must Do's in Hawaii#78 Prop 8Our favorite greeting cards by RobertRobert's comic strip Little Rainbow Comics

Audio excerpts from our conversation with Daniel Ho and wife Lydia, and selections from He Nani by Daniel and Tia Carrere.Congrats Cheryna, winner of the Aloha Pumehana CD by Darlene Ahuna!Contest to win He Nani - enter by:-joining the GMG community

So how do you "do" the relationship after the breakup?  ...because there's still "a relationship" even tho' it's not that kind of relationship.   (...right?)Featured Song"Hi'ilawe" by Darlene Ahuna from the album Aloha PumehanaContest to win Aloha Pumehana - enter by:-voting for GMG at Podcast Alley (don't be shy and let us know your voted -mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com-, because Podcast Alley won't notify us)-join our email listLINKS- Okinawan Festival in Hawaii- Girl Meets Girl community- E Hula Mau in Long Beach, CAHey if you're in the U.S., hope you had a good Labor Day weekend this past week.  Thanks for listening and take care :)

The premiere women's social club of SoCal celebrated their 14th anniversary with a lu'au on the beach, in Long Beach.  We were there so come along with us, from pre-gig to post-gig.Congrats Beck, winner of the Ho'oli i ka Poli CD by Kawaikapuokalani Hewett.Featured Song"Hilo One" by Darlene Ahuna from the album Aloha PumehanaContest to win Aloha Pumehana - enter by:-voting for GMG at Podcast Alley (don't be shy and let us know your voted -mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com-, because Podcast Alley won't notify us)-join our email listLINKS- about "Hilo One"- Women On A Roll- Kawaikapuokalani Hewett- Soft Paws nail caps for cats- Girl Meets Girl community- Da Bird cat toyHope you like this ep.  Take Care and have a fantastic week.

Hope you're doing great.  This is our first episode back after a few months on hiatus. We hope you find the new website www.girlmeetsgirl.net useful.  We want it (and this podcast) to be a source of fun, useful, inspiring, comforting, hopeful, educational, and community-building resources.  So on the site, we've got...1. books we've mentioned and found useful in the past and present (also a few we intend to check out in the future)2. links to a community-building site for those of you who want to share tips and thoughts on enjoying Hawaii, or food, pets.3. a sign-up to join the brand new GMG email list4. links to our Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace (does anyone still do MySpace?)Featured Song"Te Tiare No Tahiti" by Kawaikapuokalani Hewettfrom his new album Ho'oli i ka Poli(iTunes)Enter to win the drawing for this CD by leaving a comment for this episode, or by following us on Twitter.Thanks for listening and take care of yourself.  You're the only you we've got.

Just another quickie :)

After evaluating our time available vs. our desire to better support listeners and people, we're devoting the upcoming weeks to developing online support pages instead of recording more episodes.  We appreciate your understanding.  We do plan to resume podcasting, but realized it was impractical to try and do both recording AND sprucing up the site at the same time.  Thanks again for your understanding and belief in the podcast.LinksGreeting cards online by listener Robert "No-Longer-On-The-Thong"Robert's websiteNote!California Supreme Court ruling on whether couples can marry if they are gay, is scheduled to be announced at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, May 26, 2009.

How cow farts are causing global warming, whales are getting breast cancer, and why we don't need to save the planet.Congrats to our April winner of the cruelty-free vegan Couch Guitar Strap, courtesy of Humanitaire!Links"livestock are reponsible for 18% of greenhouse gas emissions, a bigger share than that of transport" -- Livestock's Long Shadow - Environmental Issues & Options"Rather than focusing on the producers of good-for-you fruits and vegetables â half [of US food] subsidies go to grain farmers, whose crops feed animals for meat, milk and eggs and become cheap ingredients in processed food." -- Associated Press"Why Does a Salad Cost More Than a Big Mac?"-- Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineSlow FoodSlow Food USAPacific Garbage PatchIf you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks!