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Damn, I need to cook dinner
Posted under Everyday ramble by Recovering Straight GirlFirefox keeps freezing up on me and it’s pissing me off.
I’m in the Research Paper Zone–it’s a very scary place where I don’t shower, brush my teeth or know what time it is, what time is it anyway? Wait. I have children don’t I? Where are they? If anyone sees them, tell them to come home and feed the dogs.
Portland Mercury article is out. It’s here.
My friend Teresa is turning 40 tomorrow. Go tell her Happy Day and read her fabulous blog. She’s a novelist too–she’s writing a book set in a Scary Suburb that is surprisingly a lot like mine. I’m trying to get her to make me a character–I see myself smoking cigarettes in a short sexy nighty getting the paper in the morning with my hair up looking just right rumpled. Or maybe I could be the token lezzie in town. That may be a better fit.
Sidenote to Teresa’s husband and other husbands of straight women whom I am friends with: it’s not contagious, I promise.
Those of you inquiring after a copy of my research paper–I will send you a copy when it is finished. Email me and promise you won’t sell it on the internet. I’m copyrighted you know. (I don’t know if copyrighted is a word, but I’m going with it.)
Damn, before I cook dinner, I have to pick up my kid from soccer. I took her there I think?
My God, I’m still laughing at the ‘It’s not contagious’ line. I needed a good laugh, so I thank you for that.
The kid will find her way home from soccer…eventually. She’ll want food and all of that other good stuff.
Your article is really wonderful. It brought tears to my eyes.
Happy birthday to your friend! Mine is Saturday — yay Geminis!
I am a frequent lurker who usually turns to your blog when I want a nice intelligent sassy pick-me-up, or perhaps just to read something well-written and thought provoking. One thing I can count on, your posts are always enjoyable to read. Fabulous as they are, I’ve never been moved to comment until now. I clicked on the link to your article and read it and just had to:
1. Thank-you for putting that out into the universe.
2. Applaud….loads of clapping…uhmmm..what’s the word? Ovation?…wait…standing…yes…there is standing now..definitely…standing ovation.
Bravo! Bravo!
And really, thank-you from those of us who are not so talented, but appreciate very much your representation.
Beautiful article!
Sometimes we forget that when we come out that it is just not us who are coming out but our whole family. When I transitioned, it wasn’t just me transitioning but my whole family transitioned with me.
We do not wake up one morning saying, “Gee, I think I want to become an activist.” but somehow we just seem to slip into the role. We just feel the need to speak-up when we see injustice and to help fight discrimination.
Kids are so much more accepting than “olders”. When I told my daughter I was seeing my now-wife (and she was older than your girls), she said, “Well, DUH!” and that was it. And my 2 grandsons, ages 6 and 8, really have never known a life without their 2 grammas who they adore equally.
Changes happen both though activism and “organically”. The more people are willing to live their lives out in the open, the more “normal” it will be, and more sense it will make to the rest of the population to allow those basic rights.
Thanks for a great article.
GG
Oh, it’s so good! I loved it! And excellent picture!
Firefox considers recoveringstraightgirl.com a very dangerous, red-alert level, attack site.
I love Firefox to smitheerens, but sometimes it can get just a tad anal.
What a well written article. You, HG, and your girls are all role models.
Great article! Our pride is in 2 weeks. I’ve never gone before because of my work, but this year I’ve decided to ride my motorcycle in the front of the parade! I’m nervous and excited at the same time. I guess I have finally realized that life is too short to hide in the shadows and let everyone else be brave. It’s my turn!
Great article RSG. Having taken Freshman Composition and Jr. Composition simultaneously this quarter (I would NOT recommend it). I’ve been doing a lot of writing this quarter too. I’ve written about marriage equality, about LIsa Pond, and about don’t ask, don’t tell. I’d love to see your research paper!
YG
I know I have told you this before, but…..amazing, simply amazing. I loved your article and find you more and more stronger as time goes on.
Your daughter (s) have a great role model (s) in their lifes and will have the strength when or if the time comes.
Take it all in babe, they grow up so,so,so, fast.
HG must be so proud of her wife, I know we are!
I really liked your article! Do you find that since you were married to a man, and had all of those rights that married straight people do, that you are even that much more called to action because your relationship with HG is not recognized? I feel that way sometimes. Then again, I think I would still be fighting for equality even if I hadn’t once been married to a man because that is just who I am. I hate injustice so much.
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