James Nunn Blog

Life Story: Stanley Victor Barlow

As I continue to delve into the family history, I will be posting updates through the Life Story option. Here is what I have – so far – for Stanley Victor Barlow, my maternal...

Letter to Mom – Two Years

Today is fast becoming my new mother’s day. Not in a way to celebrate, but more to honor my mom. I often talk with her and let her know what is going on, and...

Pride 2020

At the outset, I’ll remind folks that I am not your typical flag-waving, rainbow-wearing, militant gay man. I don’t even own boots! I’m James, an Aussie-born American, surburbia-dweller, dog lover, cat admirer, wanna-be environmentalist,...

Life Story of Dawn Olive McCullough

As I continue to explore my family history, I will post occasional life stories of individuals from my family tree. These will be noted with who each person is to me. Ancestor Reference: Mother...

Unveiling Aurelia Dawn

I think it is fair to say that Chris has long dreamt of sitting on a boat sipping a beer or a cocktail listening to his favorite music somewhere on the water. And I...

I swear…

As I write this post, I am realizing that in less than four hours I will become an American Citizen.  That is so weird to write. I don’t think I really knew if this...

Vacay(a) in the Mexican Riviera

As some of you have surmised from some recent social media posts, Chris and I spent last week on the Riviera Maya at the amazing UNICO 20º87º Hotel Riviera Maya. We were there with with our VACAYA family for their inaugural resort experience.

We had one of the best trips we have ever had.

One year…

One year ago, we listened as you took your last breath. There was silence. There was sadness. Our hearts were broken and an emptiness began to form, as we came to the realization that...

Happy Pride!

It’s June, so it’s time to make the statement: “I’m proud of being a gay man.” There, I said it! Can we move on now?