Category Archives: Current Events
My Life is a Bathroom Issue
Last Thursday I had an essay published in The Dallas Morning News about what it’s like to appear female and use the Men’s restroom. When talking about this “issue” so rarely do people seem to consider what happens when a … Continue reading
Posted in culture, Current Events, Equality, Journal, LGBT, Opinion, Politics, Thoughts
Tagged bathroom, bathroom bill, bathroom issue, Dallas Morning News, gender, Gender Identity, gender nonconforming, transgender
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I Remember
Do you remember where you were on September 11, 2001? I do. I just arrived in my World History class second period – it was my senior year of high school. I was confused as to why the TV was … Continue reading
Posted in community, Crime, Current Events, Events, History, News, Thoughts
Tagged 9/11, anniversary, emotional proximity, terror attack, terrorism, tragedy
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One Month Later… Grief, Anger, Defiance, Tolerance vs. Acceptance, Resolve
One month ago today something horrible happened. I’m sure you know what it is because everyone knows it by name. And if it takes you a minute, I’ve only written about it three times (this is the fourth) in the … Continue reading
Posted in community, Current Events, Equality, Events, Faith, gay, LGBT, Life, Opinion, Personal, Social Justice, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged acceptance, anger, bigotry, discrimination, Father's Day, grief, hate, homophobia, Huffington Post, love, Orlando, Orlando Shooting, reality check, reflection, tolerance
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Still Here: Not Dead, Just Busy
For the past two weeks I’ve kind of let my two blogs (remember I have a blog for reviews too) go. Nothing is wrong. I’m not dead, just busy. I’ve really tried to focus on writing for online sites, pitching … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, blogger, blogging, Current Events, Events, gay, Journal, LGBT, Life, Personal, Relationships, Writing
Tagged acceptance, anger, busy, career, emotional turmoil, grief, homophobia, Orlando, Orlando Shooting, pitch, productivity, published, taking a break
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Working, Writing Through Grief: Orlando and The Huffington Post
Last week I woke up, sat at my laptop, and immediately saw my Facebook feed full of sorrow and grief and shock and outrage. I learned what happened in Orlando. And I was shocked, devastated and maybe a little numb. … Continue reading
Posted in community, Current Events, Equality, Events, Faith, gay, LGBT, Life, News, Opinion, Social Justice, Social Media, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged anger, grief, Huffington Post, Orlando, Orlando Shooting, published
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