November 18: A Very Queer Day
The week of November 18 should be an LGBT holiday, as I see it, at least in the United States and United Kingdom.
Holidays
A Veterans Day for All
Not only is today Veterans Day, but this month is Military Family Month. I’m celebrating my favorite veteran, my spouse (who shared her story last Veterans Day), but also thinking about the currently serving military families among my extended family and friends.
Mombian Cooks: Pumpkin Cupcakes with Pumpkin Frosting
‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin, so I doubled down with these sweet treats of pumpkin-y goodness.
Get Your “I Love My Mummies” Halloween T-shirts Now!
Just a reminder that time is running out to get “I Love My Mummies” t-shirts and other kid apparel in the Mombian Store at CafePress before Halloween.
It’s October! Get Your “I Love My Mummies” T-shirts Today!
Happy October! It’s time to start panicking about whether to make our kids’ Halloween costumes or pay the outrageous prices for ones in the stores — and it’s also time to get “I Love My Mummies” t-shirts and other kid apparel in the Mombian Store at CafePress.
Happy Challah Days
I’m taking the day off today in honor of Rosh Hashanah. A very happy new year to those also celebrating. L’Shana tova! For a good year!
Show Your Family Pride on Instagram
Keeping the Pride Month festivities rolling, GLAAD and Instagram just launched #PridePortraits, a new photo campaign that encourages people to post photos of what LGBT pride means to them. Just post a photo to Instagram with the using hashtag #PridePortraits, and you can also get a chance to win behind-the-scenes access to NYC Pride, including exclusive access to the Dance on the Pier featuring a performance by Demi Lovato. Those of us with kids of a certain age could earn “Coolest Parent of the Year” status for that.
From the Dads: Posts About Fatherhood for Father’s Day
A very happy Father’s Day (or Fathers’ Day) to all of you who don the title! In honor of the day, I’m highlighting some of the posts from Blogging for LGBTQ Families Day about fatherhood.
On Memorial Day, a Sign of Progress
May we all spare a thought today for those who have given their lives in service to our country. On this somber day, it is heartening to see that the military may be moving towards treating fallen lesbian and gay service members the same as any others.
Watch: “I’ve Got Four Moms”
While we’re talking about celebrating more than one mom for Mother’s Day, here’s a great song by a man who has four of them.