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Who doesn't love a hand full of skittles every now and then? No, I'm not going to go into any commentary on candy at this time, though. My subject is actually about love in diversity, namely the LGBT community and more specifically the pride flag. Although this site is geared more toward Trans...(fill in the blank) and our flag is a flag of different colors my intention isn't really about colors. The rainbow has been used as a significant symbol throughout our world's history. In the 16th century, during the German Peasant's War the rainbow flag was used to symbolize a new era, hope and social change. The rainbow flag represent the city of Cusco in Peru. It represents Buddhism, In the 1920's it represented the International cooperative Movement, which stood Unity in diversity and in 2001 it became a logo for the I.C.M., placed in the middle of white background. Each color representing different meanings: Red - CourageOrange- visions of PossibilitiesYellow - The challenge that Green has kindled..Green - A challenge to strive for growthSky Blue - A goal to achieve global unity Dark blue - Helping those less fortunateViolet - Warmth, beauty and friendship In 1961 the rainbow flag stood for Peace. Then in 1978 Gay Pride! Yup the good ol' rainbow flag in unity and love. The colors have traveled around the world to arrive in this day and time as a symbol of hope and an expression of courage . It has been told that in various countries that gay men signaled others by the wearing of a specific color. In England they wore green carnation, in Australia the color was yellow, usually in the form of socks. At one time, somewhere, the color was purple, as in "Purple Power". During the holocaust a pink (gay) or black (lesbian) triangle was used for the prisoners. Now brought together in the form of a flag that not only represents rights but also pride. As the story goes that the original rainbow was created by the Hebrew/Christian God as symbol of a promise with love. Now please don't take me as a hater when I say that it should be returned to be just that, a promise with love or in love. I don't mean in love with your partner, but in love with each other as a whole. This world needs to learn to love one another. Across the oceans and across the land. The rainbow flag needs to be spread over the globe not only in the homosexual community, but in all community, all cultures,(or sub cultures) in all society. Remove all labels and just as the colors of the flag came from around the world let it now fly around the world in love and unity in diversity.

​I can imagine Emma. Even if you don't believe in the Bible it does have some really good lessons on life and Global LOVE is the main message that Jesus talked about. Also, John Lennon knew: "All we need is love" and "Imagine" I think that Michael Jackson even knew it "Man in the mirror" and "Black or White" I'm sure there's others. Maybe that dream will come true someday. ...hope

Sounds good to me, a flag for Planet Earth. Imagine.

Today is day one in the 2nd step of my journey , I have offically started HRT as of 11:39 am eastern time . and this woman could not be happier right now as this is a long awaited step i wanted a waited for so many years , in disbelief i keep check to see that i really do have a transdermal patch on . I am a bit shakey and flushed but with excitement , soon other stuff will follow but for now one day at a time as i drive along this path of fulfillment in becoming the woman i have always been , love and hugs

Already skin feels softer. headaches have eased with the intense the had , somehow it has eased the lower back pain from a hit by a drunk driver . all is well hugs

I may not update daily but so far last couple days have been different for sure ... hot flashes the second day , last two kinda bitchey moody yet still calm ? and when i am talking it seems as if i am not and someone else is there next to me talking yet it is me like in a dream ..normal ???

Congratulations Nicky :-) I just passed 7 months on HRT and it's been a wonderful journey

I wish you all the joys you are looking for, a smooth ride during the changes, and all the hugs i can offer!