Haiku for the Supreme Court
It’s National Poetry Month, and in its honor, I’ve composed two haiku to the highest court in the land.
Holidays
DARPA Announces Next-Generation Gaydar System
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), whose work supported the early development of the Internet, ballistic missile defense, and the Global Positioning System, among other technologies, has announced the launch of its next-generation gaydar technology.
Passover Books from Author of “Heather Has Two Mommies”
You likely know about Heather Has Two Mommies, the classic children’s book featuring a girl with lesbian moms. But did you know author Lesléa Newman is also the author of two Passover-themed picture books?
A Video for International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day, and I can think of no better way to celebrate women (publicly) than sharing the video “I Am a Full Woman” by filmmaker Linda Wolf.
LGBT Parenting Roundup — Post-Valentine’s Day Edition
I’m still in a happy mood from Valentine’s Day yesterday, so I’ll start you off with some happy stories about happy families before segueing into some more political items.
It’s About Love
Today we celebrate love. We should celebrate it all of the other days of the year, of course, but sometimes in the rush of parenting, and cleaning the house, and earning a living (okay, and blogging), it’s easy to forget to show it.
Happy New Year!
Welcome to 2013! I don’t know about you, but for me, 2012 zipped by at a faster than usual clip. I’m hoping 2013 takes a more leisurely pace, allowing us to relax, enjoy, and savor all of the sweet moments it brings.
Merry Christmas!
A very merry Christmas to those of you celebrating the holiday today! My family and I are entering the homestretch of our multi-denominational holiday festivities, which extend roughly from Thanksgiving to New Year’s or until the holiday treats run out.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’s Letter to Bullied Youth
Dear Children:
It gets better. I know from experience. When I was but a wee foal, the other young reindeer bullied me mercilessly about my nose. It was not the coal black of theirs, but waxed and waned from a dull red to a glowing, vibrant crimson, depending on my mood.
Obligatory Lesbian Mom Turkey Baster Post
Well, not exactly. Although we did use assisted reproduction, turkey basters were not in evidence. But Thanksgiving, more than any other holiday, means family to me—both the family I come from and the family my spouse and I have created.