It’s Coming Out Day and I’m wondering about both the act of coming out and the use of the phrase “coming out”. A very dear transgender friend today said “Being an ally is not something you come out as, it’s just something you do,” and that’s what got me thinking. My first reaction to this, […]
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Call Me Impressed
Caitlyn Jenner was on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine last week and created her own Twitter account. She has also created a firestorm of interest in transgender issues. This has been coming for a long time, and most people have noticed Jenner’s appearance changing over the years. We didn’t think too much about it, […]
An Informed Eye
Tuesday was National Coming Out Day. Who knew? Well, my daughter knew, and she came out. On Facebook. I have known about her sexual orientation for years so this was not a surprise to me, but I suspect it will come as a surprise to many of my friends and family. She wrote: “Happy coming […]
Snowbird of Paradise 