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Family Pride Poetry Contest
The fine folks at Family Pride have reminded me there are only two days left in their Back-to-School Family Poetry Contest. The theme for the contest is “love is . . . .” Finalists will be selected by Family Pride’s panel of judges, and then winners will be selected by public vote on their site.
Melissa Etheridge Is Awake Now
I admit it: I love me some Melissa Etheridge. The rocker, lesbian mom, cancer survivor, environmental activist, political panelist, and all-around dyke icon has a new album coming out September 25, and I’m placing my pre-order now. (I also have two cats and love tofu; thankfully I can’t hit a softball to save my life,
Back-to-School Music Ideas from Erin Lee and Marci
I interviewed children’s musicians Erin Lee and Marci after meeting them on the R Family cruise in July, and posted about their inclusive approach to children’s music as well as their escapades with an illegal Elmo. They’ve kindly agreed to do a regular guest post with thematic recommendations for kid-friendly music, as well as ways
Happiest Gay Parents
The last two episodes of Rick and Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World took televised same-sex parenting where it’s never been before. First, Dana and Kirsten and Rick and Steve go on an LGBT cruise for some pre-parental bonding. While on board, Dana and Kirsten go through “Mommy Boot Camp,” a Lamaze
Illegal Elmos and Other Hazards of Children’s Music
Children’s musicians Erin Lee and Marci spoke with me aboard the R Family cruise in July about their inclusive approach to kids’ music. They gave me too much material to include in a single article, so below is a second piece from our conversation. I’m also very pleased to announce they will be regular guest
Google Prototypes Health-Information Service Codenamed After Lesbian Mom
Google has released the first screenshots of a new health-information service that will allow people easier access to and greater control of their medical records. Leaving aside the vast and frightening security issues, this seems like a good idea. The project is still in development, but is going by the codename “Weaver.” At least one
Fine By Them: Erin Lee and Marci Make Kids Music Inclusive
(In my analysis of Thursday’s HRC/LOGO Presidential Forum, I mentioned that schools should teach about LGBT families and the acceptance of diversity from day one. It’s coincidental that I wrote this piece for Bay Windows this week, but I think it’s appropriate.) The song “Fine By Me,” by children’s musicians Erin Lee Kelly and Marci
Sara Gilbert Is a Mom Again
Taking a break from the political posts engendered by the Visible Vote forum, I’m happy to report that actor Sara Gilbert and her partner Allison Adler welcomed their daughter Sawyer into the world on August 2. The couple already has a three-year-old son, Levi. Gilbert is best known for her role as Roseanne Barr’s daughter
“Twee Vaders” Video About Having Two Dads
This made the rounds last fall (I saw it via Damn Straight), but I noticed that Daily Dose of Queer had it up again, and I thought it was worth a reprise. The Dutch children’s chorus Kinderen voor Kinderen produces a yearly album and associated concerts. One song last year was the touching “Twee Vaders,”