life lessons
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Right now, it’s hard to ignore the sense of despair hanging over the United States. These are undeniably dark days. And if you listen to the rhetoric around us, it might seem like things are bound to get even worse. History has a lesson for us when we find ourselves in moments like this: don’t…
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Isn’t it wild how history seems to repeat itself, but this time with a modern twist? You know, that whole mix of religion and politics, the deep divides tearing society apart, and the constant clash of different beliefs – it’s like déjà vu comparing ancient Jerusalem to the US today. Just think about the Bishop…
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The saddest part of all this queer hate happening on the national stage right now is the children who are silently and secretly watching people they love hate them for who and what they are. I’ve seen the hateful right claim that children don’t understand sex at a young age and that if they think…
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His followers are celebrating while he has rescinded Biden Executive Order 14087 of October 14, 2022. This order lowered prescription drug costs for Americans, and its removal will harm many of his followers who need it. They will realize the impact once they feel the effects. His followers rely more heavily on government programs to…
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I am seeing defeated posts about the upcoming inauguration of the felon, but this isn’t defeat – it’s another battle. Pete is correct; we don’t have the right to give up. The past is looking to us to step up once again and fight. Since the felon (FOTUS) didn’t have the support of the majority…
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Lying here this morning, scrolling through posts, I find my mind racing. There is just so much hate being peddled in the world over the most trivial matters. I came across this post that deeply troubled me—a stark comparison of the NYC skyline. The top picture is in black and white, showcasing a building lit…
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You know, it’s funny how so many folks were caught off guard by the election results. Personally, yeah, I was let down, no doubt about it. But shocked? Not really. I mean, as a gay man pushing sixty, I’ve pretty much seen it all when it comes to human behavior. Living as a gay man,…
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This memory resurfaced today from a conversation with my husband in 2016. He first proposed to me, and my immediate response was a firm “No.” Why? Because I didn’t want to give hateful people one more thing to hold over my head. I didn’t want to give them that power. Rick and I talked about…
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In these uncertain times, it’s crucial we let scared youth know they have someone to turn to. Simple words can be powerful: ‘You’re safe with me. You can talk freely with me.’ Many young people are frightened by what they’re seeing and hearing. As a gay man who grew up during the Moral Majority era,…
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When I woke up this morning, I was all set and ready to tackle whatever needed to be done. I’ve been around long enough to know that life requires us to be adaptable, always prepared to switch gears when necessary. The biggest hurdle we often face is our own resistance, but hey, we’ve never backed…