a note to my friends

In October of 2008, an event of truly historic proportions took place. Many of you might be saying "Yeah, sure. I've seen it all before." Most times, yes, but definitely not this time. If you've been busy contemplating in a cave or trekking the Himalayas, what has happened as a result of a Connecticut Supreme Court decision granting full marriage rights as a result of a 4-3 decision for gays, lesbians, and transsexuals.

Right now, there is a conservative group pushing for a last-minute amendment. If you are of the legendary 10%, I don't really need to make the case to you. However, I make the case for the following larger group.

• It is a waste of money when the budget is already scarce.
• Even if everyone in your household is heterosexual, chances are very good you have a homosexual in your neighborhood. And chances are very good they are NOT an ogre.
• It's the decent thing to do in any neighborhood.

Having made my points, I urge you to vote NO.

To Homeschooled Students

Hello, students. I hope your year is going well. First of all, I'd like to say that your parents have only the best for you. I'd like to say that, but I wonder if it is indeed the truth. You see, the world is indeed a puzzling, sometimes scary place. For a very long time - thousands upon thousands of years, in fact - parents have tried to shield their children from what is going on in the world. So far, it hasn't worked.

For me and others like me of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, it's a difficult road.