For many LGBTQ+ families, there is the blood family and the chosen family. Over the years, Chris and I have been very fortunate to have had great relationships with many of our blood family. We have also developed a very large group of friends many of whom we would consider part of our chosen family. … Continue reading Family
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Hello Mother. It is I, your number three son. I remember the first FB message I got from you. “Hello James … this is your mother.” I’d been trying to get you to set up a Facebook account for months, maybe a year or so before, and then one day, out of the blue I … Continue reading Hello Mother. Three Years On.
I think it is true for everyone, but there are very few moments in history that have a lasting impact on my life. Sure, there is the day you are born; the day you meet your soul mate; the day you marry that soul mate; among others. One such date is March 14, 2008. That … Continue reading Happy 13th Little Brother
Another year and one more chapter of life is closing, and what better way to end 2017 than with a brief update, and to take the opportunity to wish you the joy of the season and happy new year! So what happened in 2017 that is worth sharing? Europe Spring Break 2017 Chris and I … Continue reading Wishing You A Happy New Year
But only one first! Today is the first time I’ve turned 49. It will also be my last. Over the next 365 days, I will incrementally become 50, and providing I continue to look after myself, those numbers will continue to rise. But today, today I am 49. There are 31,557,600 seconds in a year, and … Continue reading 31,557,600 seconds
Have you ever had a series of events happen where you just realized this was how something was meant to be? I have, and in part, this is what has me sitting at my keyboard coming out (again) as a mentor on “I Am A Mentor” day (which is celebrated during National Mentoring Month (which January … Continue reading Let me share something: I Am A Mentor!
As I reflect on the year that was 2014, I am reminded that (1) it was actually a pretty amazing year [with one exception]; and (2) we did a lot more than I could recall prior to sitting down and writing this. The following is a just a brief insight into the year that was … Continue reading 2014 Year in Review
What an amazing year 2013 has been. After a rocky start with the lingering effects of loosing our dog Bosley on Christmas Day 2012, the year that has become 2013 turned out to be a pretty great year. The year started with my mother and sister continuing their visit, and us taking a couple of … Continue reading The Year That Was 2013
Well it is a little after the mid-year, but I thought I should make a post – if only for historical purposes. Since the last post (way back in April) a lot has been happening. Wedding Planning: This is continuing along and we have most of our wedding details sorted out (location, officiant, flights, hotel, … Continue reading Mid-Year Update 2012