“I'm lucky to have Penny around, she keeps the ship afloat.”~Diana Taurasi American professional basketball player Diana Taurasi was born on this day in 1982.
Author: JJ Shaun
Random Quote for June 10, 2022
“When I die I have visions of fags singing ‘Over the Rainbow’ and the flag at Fire Island being flown at half mast.”~Judy Garland American actress, singer, dancer, vaudevillian, television and radio presenter, and gay icon, Judy Garland was born on this day in 1922.
Why Is Pride Month Important?
(C) 2022, JJ Shaun Coming out as ‘gay’ almost always ended in losing one’s support system when I grew up. Many people were disowned by their families, shunned by their friends, and harassed by anyone and everyone. As I look back at my life, I recognize that I’ve been ‘gay’ for as long as I … Continue reading Why Is Pride Month Important?
Another Blogging Milestone
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun Today marks another milestone for this blog—this is my 1000th post since beginning this weblog on June 5, 2016. It’s hard to believe it’s been six years, but here we are. A lot has happened, not all of it ‘good.’ I began this page as a way to share my (admittedly … Continue reading Another Blogging Milestone
Random Quote for June 7, 2022
“Be careful what you swallow. Chew!”~Gwendolyn BrooksTalk with graduates at Buena Vista University Graduation, 1995 American poet, author, and teacher, Gwendolyn Brooks was born on this day in 1917.
Random Quote for June 6, 2022
“The greatest warriors are the ones who fight for peace.”~Holly Near American singer-songwriter, actress, teacher, and activist Holly Near was born on this day in 1949.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 88
And So It Begins The building plans are complete and in the hands of the county building department. Theoretically, this means we’ll have a permit by mid-month-ish. I’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, our contractor has a few tasks he can get to without the permit. The digging has commenced. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunPreparation … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 88
Random Quote for June 4, 2022
“Clare and Javier are active in a new organization formed to fight next year’s proposed statewide anti-gay initiative. The woman who introduced Javier at the rally ended by saying, ‘He’s cute, too’ — and for the first time, I realized he was.”~Richard GraysonA Writer’s Diary Entries From Late June, 1993 American writer, political activist, and … Continue reading Random Quote for June 4, 2022
Random Quote for June 3, 2022
“Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.”~Allen Ginsberg American poet and writer Allen Ginsberg was born on this day in 1926.
June Is Pride Month
(C) 2022, JJ Shaun June is Gay Pride Month. Some of you might be saying, “So what? Why should I care?” You already know someone who is gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, and you don’t know it. Our sexuality is the most personal, private aspect of ourselves. And when that part of our lives deviates … Continue reading June Is Pride Month
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