We're Back: A 90's Kid Story

I'm not very good with this social media thing, let alone the whole social thing. Dallas, my partner, keeps encouraging me to tend to my social media. I keep putting it off. I think one thing that I don't like about social media is that eventually your content gets buried. I take time and give thought when making a post, and often I like to write or share something. Myspace was great for that, but somehow didn't last and was replaced by the super generic Facebook. Part of my intention with blogging was to create a space where I have more control over my content. Anyway, that's my super lame "I'm returning to this blog" story.

MOVING ON!

Happy 50th Anniversary of Stonewall! Well, happy is a strong word to use considering the circumstances. Rather I should say "Happy 50th Anniversary of a Community Standing Up and Saying 'We Won't Take the Bullshit Anymore'"!

I get as excited for this time of year as my mother gets excited for Christmas, and ironically this is about the time she starts preparing for her holiday. Lots of her holiday movies talk about keeping the "Spirit of Christmas" with you all year long. Well, I say keep the spirit of Pride with you all year long! Keep your rainbows out. If you show up for a parade, be prepared to show up for a rally or a protest if the rights of your community are being infringed upon. We've got a lot of work to do, so strap on those "you better work boots." (Mine have rainbow shoelaces.)

Quote of the Day: If I were a social butterfly, I would be Mothra.

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