Category Archives: Current Events

My Life is a Bathroom Issue

Posted on September 16, 2016 by DMW

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 | Leave a comment

I Remember

Posted on September 11, 2016 by DMW

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 | Leave a comment

One Month Later… Grief, Anger, Defiance, Tolerance vs. Acceptance, Resolve

Posted on July 12, 2016 by DMW

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 | Leave a comment

Still Here: Not Dead, Just Busy

Posted on July 5, 2016 by DMW

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 | Leave a comment

Working, Writing Through Grief: Orlando and The Huffington Post

Posted on June 19, 2016 by DMW

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 →