A blog category briefly examining the horrors of our current political system.
The insanity of The Far-Right, which is terrifyingly becoming simply The Right …
So if your last name is Gay, you are a sexual predator.
Apparently in Alabama, the word or name “Gay” is horrific.
And what a horrible news story Coming Out on National Coming Out Day.
So Robert and I were walking around in Pet Smart today, minding our own business, when we came upon this …
Seriously? Gay trappings for your pet?
My first reaction was “Oh, how cute!”
My second was “Big business, marketing whatever can sale.“
Then my gay husband put it all into perspective …
“Pride Month commemorates years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal justice under the law for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, as well as the accomplishments of LGBTQ individuals. “ Brittanica
But why in June?
“Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) Americans. In June of 1969, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City staged an uprising to resist the police harassment and persecution to which LGBT Americans were commonly subjected. This uprising marks the beginning of a movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBT Americans.” youth.gov
Our new Pride Boots …
May we celebrate and defend “liberty and Justice for all.”
This month and every month.
A few odds and ends from Valentine’s Day 2023.
Taking a walk this morning near us here in Savannah, Robert and I came upon this neat little house.
They go all out every holiday. And I always look forward to their displays.
Those of you who follow my blog may remember that Robert is an MCG (Multiple Card Giver). I used to think it was odd that I would get more than one card for my birthday, etc., but now I kook forward to it.
My valentineS this year:
And open!
And here’s my card to HR:
(We were both obviously on sort of a gay theme this year.)
A Blooming Valentine-y February in Savannah …
I hope you’re having a LOVE-ly day.
Did you see this?
Yes, the bill now goes on to President Biden to sign into law!
But … hmm …
But why, WHY would they all vote to put my marriage to HR at risk? How does it harm them?
Did you see this breaking news?
Yes! Wonderful!
Here are a few pics from my marriage ceremony with Robert back in 2016.
Beautiful memories. And now it seems that our marriage will be protected.
**************
P.S. But WHY, tell me why, would 36 Republican senators vote AGAINST codifying gay marriage? Against Robert and me being married? What is their reasoning?
I’m having a bit of trouble being happy today, after the Colorado Springs gay club massacre.
But today we were walking through Hobby Lobby, looking for Thanksgiving placemats for our family gathering, and I came across this.
And it made me smile. I needed to smile.
And HR seems to think the sentiment rings true.
P.S. But aren’t gay clubs supposed to be safe havens? Robert and I have visited them in New York City, Washington DC, Atlanta, Baltimore (HR’s hometown), New Orleans, etc. etc. etc.
But lately, whenever we go into a gay establishment, I look for the exits, just in case.
And even more sadly, when I go to our gay friendly church here in Savannah, I remind myself where the exits are, just in case.
It really shouldn’t be this way.
This weekend is Savannah Pride. (It’s too hot to have it in June, the traditional month for Pride.)
Happy YOU!
“ROGER”
Robert caught me using the WordPress ability to dictate my blog on a break from festivities at Atlanta Pride this past weekend.
As least that’s what he thinks I’m doing.
In reality, I’m checking with my personal assistant Crystalia to make sure she thinks my wooden Pride beads are hip enough for the relentless paparazzi.
She did.
NealEnJoy 