The truth is I hid away that my dad was gay. Knowing my dad was gay my feelings were often twisted into knots. I cared deeply for him, my fondest memories being that of a zany guy who had an infectious booming laugh. Later in life I labeled him eccentric, he was amused and proud [...]
I’ve been writing my closeted stories 7 years now. Mapping my dad’s life, how it affected mine, unraveling our complexities. Our journey together began in ’65, almost immediately we embarked on a zig-zagged trek eventually taking us through several states. Maybe the most treasured was when the two of us made our way over seas [...]
This summer I finally mustered the courage to attend my first LGBT brown bag lunch & friends gathering. I hoped to find community and a sense of belonging. My packed lunch was small but like the others included a bit of courage. I entered the room cautious, seated myself in the oval shaped room directly [...]
Back from summer break with kids in Chautauqua, NY, I can’t help but start: What I did on vacation. Highlights include contemporary views on immigration, irrationality, art and politics, a journalism master class, a writing class on ‘place’, and joining a group of folks reflecting on Loss. I took in the documentary, ‘Armor of Light,’ [...]
During the 2008 Obama presidential Campaign I was a stay at home mom, having recently moved to Boulder, CO. My kids were finally settled into our new environment and I found it was time for me to do something that was important to me, so I decided to volunteer for the campaign. I was encouraged [...]
In 1972 Father’s Day became a national holiday, a few weeks after I turned 7. I don’t think I understood or gave much thought to the meaning of the American holiday at the time. I simply longed to be with my dad, a dad I thought was funny and fun…one I wanted more of. Reality [...]
One of the hardest elements of sharing my family story is in the revealing of family secrets. Divulging secrets can be looked upon as breaking down or betraying family trust. In my heart I feel as if I am sharing what has been kept just below the surface for as long as I can remember. [...]
Mostly he tried to stay true to himself. After divorcing my mother he went on to foster two long-term life partners. Ironically both were named Jim. He felt strongly about social causes, read intensely about the Holocaust, stating adamantly, we should never forget. In Palm Springs he helped open one of the first gay [...]
Bruce Jenner is the latest high profile person to join the LGBT community. After watching his come-clean interview by most accounts, he was surprisingly honest and inspiring as he delivered his beautiful, touching story. I was moved to tears, something I didn’t expect. Moreover I found his story to resonate with me, cause me to [...]
Earlier this year hosting cable station TLC launched a new Reality TV show, ‘My Husbands Not Gay.’ Husbands are attracted to men but are working with their church to live a straight, heterosexual life with their family. There has been much controversy over what the show does to gay rights, how the church supports the [...]
