We live in a world where most people still subscribe to the belief that shame is a good tool for keeping people in line. Not only is this wrong, but it’s dangerous. Shame is highly correlated with addiction, violence, aggression, depression, eating disorders, and bullying. — Brené Brown Learning our history is resistance! Thanks for
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate; Happy Festivus for the Rest of Us. Safe travels this holiday weekend. Thanks for taking this journey with me. Now go write your story! Today in LGBT History – December 22 1934 – Wallace Henry Thurman (1902–Dec. 22, 1934), a black editor, critic, novelist, and playwright associated with the
Today is our 15-month wedding anniversary. I love being married which surprises me every day. Just thought I’d say that… Thanks for taking this journey with me. Now go write your story! Today in LGBT History – December 21 1888 – California Gov. Robert Waterman commutes the sentence of Lucilius Miller who had been convicted
When I first came out in 1979, Orlando NOW was my rock. Through that organization, I become involved with Florida NOW and met many amazing women including then Florida NOW president Patricia Ireland and singer Holly Near. The politics, the women, the music lifted me in ways that fed my heart during this time of
Beginning on January 1st, each blog entry will begin with Today’s Highlight, focusing on one item in each day’s LGBT history or on something happening in the present that harbors back into history. It may be an historical item, a saying, a speech, a rant, or a heartfelt treasure. In addition, an honorarium button will
Kelly and I went to a Barry Manilow concert in Palm Desert, CA, with some friend. I was happy to spend a night out with pals but didn’t really think about the concert. After all, Barry Manilow…really? Well, to my surprise, I enjoy the show thoroughly. Barry, at 74, was the ultimate showman. The music,