Thursday, June 29, 2023
fully visible
"While as a society we are moving toward greater inclusion and equality for all people, the tide of history only advances when people make themselves fully visible." -Broadcaster Anderson Cooper
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
because of who you are
Do things for people, not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.
Monday, June 26, 2023
every single American
"Every single American — gay, straight, lesbian, bisexual, transgender — every single American deserves to be treated equally in the eyes of the law and in the eyes of our society. It’s a pretty simple proposition." -Barack Obama
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
someday
Someday we won't have to "come out of the closet." We'll just say we are in love and that will be all that matters. Someday. Happy Pride everyone!
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
It takes no money to respect the individual
"It takes no compromise to give people their rights. It takes no money to respect the individual. It takes no political deal to give people freedom. It takes no survey to remove repression." -San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
live authentically
Don't ever tell someone that they can't be exactly who they are. Gender identity and sexual orientation are personal. WE are in control, not others who might hate us. Be a friend. Be someone that others can count on. We all deserve to live authentically.
Monday, June 5, 2023
Taylor said
Singer Taylor said it so well last week. “We can’t talk about Pride Month without talking about pain," she said. "There have been so many harmful pieces of legislation that have put people in the LGBTQ and Queer community at risk.”
Sunday, June 4, 2023
words from Barack Obama
Former President Barack Obama told us "Each of us deserves the freedom to pursue our own version of happiness. No one deserves to be bullied."
Friday, June 2, 2023
more important that ever
Every morning for the past several years, I sit down and write something here about kindness. Most of my posts are fairly general and could apply to any day of the year. This month I decided to focus on my LGBTQ+ community. We deserve kindness and respect - everyone does. Right now, with so much hate in the world, it is more important that ever. Show some extra love and kindness this month to everyone who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Thursday, June 1, 2023
love is love is love
Lin-Manuel Miranda's words from his Tony Award acceptance speech seven years ago still bring tears to my eyes, and on the first day of Pride month it seems so appropriate to remember them.
"And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love,
"And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love,
cannot be killed or swept aside.
I sing Vanessa’s symphony, Eliza tells her story.
Now fill the world with music, love, and pride."
I sing Vanessa’s symphony, Eliza tells her story.
Now fill the world with music, love, and pride."
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