Tag Archives: grief
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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My Heart is (Breaking) With Orlando
I have wanted to say something about Orlando since hearing about it. And I can’t. Because I don’t understand. I don’t understand hating someone so fiercely you want to end their life. Even someone who has wronged you in the … Continue reading
Posted in breaking news, community, Crime, Current Events, Events, gay, LGBT, News, Opinion, Thoughts
Tagged "hate crime", domestic terrorism, grief, Gun Control, gun sense, loss, Mass Shootings, Orlando, Pulse, terror attack
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The Lingering Echoes Of What Was (And What I Could Hear)
It’s been two years and six months since I last heard music. My best friend, Crystal, was visiting me in Colorado. She was helping me proof pages for my husband’s first wedding anniversary gift (a big ass book all about … Continue reading
