This week I was asked if I, a gay man in a relationship, was considering marriage since it looks like it’s about to (if not eventually) get approved for gay partnerships. I really didn’t want to answer this question because I feel I have to explain my personal view, which is complicated and not what … Continue reading
Category Archives: Family
Close Your Eyes, Open Your Mind and Shake Your Ass
Editors’ Note: We have left this blog post *as is*. As such, we have not corrected the original flavor of the author (incl., grammar, spelling etc) although we do cop to advising the author to make a minimal change in word usage. __________________________________________________________________________________________ A dance I never deserved. I’m sitting in Florida with no shoes on … Continue reading
Healing PTSD: A Family’s Experience with War and Recovery
Something completely unexpected has happened; the story of my family has changed. My dad was a Marine serving in Viet Nam and it messed him up, but not only him, it messed us all up. It’s not only until recently, 46 years later, that healing has begun. We are 4 brothers in my family. My … Continue reading
Dear Tiny Baby Jesus
A few weeks ago, I had what felt like a mini revelation in the Home Depot parking lot. I went to get a Christmas tree. I was sitting in my car watching other cars rush around the parking lot in a holiday flurry; lots of tailgating and cutting off. I was thinking about Christmas (whilst … Continue reading
Pomade, Pampers and Prayers: Loss.
My grandmother died October 9th of this year. She was my hero, one of my best friends, my moral compass and my prayer warrior. Continue reading
Surviving Thanksgiving as a Guest
Ah, the holiday season…chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Uncle Bob drinks more, and your antidepressant usage increases. Here are some thoughts we have about how to get the most out of being a guest at any Thanksgiving. Continue reading