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, socially aware guy who also happens to be gay. I live with my husband of officially 7 years, and partner for… Continue reading
I am just nauseous with the news this morning that a man took it upon himself, in the name of his god to murder 50 members of the LGBTQ community, and injure 53 others in Orlando earlier today. It doesn’t matter if this is a hate crime, an act of terrorism or just the workings… Continue reading
As I catch up on my Sunday morning social media updates, news and posts about kittens and baby elephants being saved, I’m reminded that in my adopted home (the land of the free), there are still so many people who are willingly engaging in a hateful discourse about groups of people. I’m a believer in… Continue reading
On Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether my marriage to Chris Moss should be valid in Texas (which it is currently not), and across this great country. Currently, our marriage is recognized in 38 states (plus DC), which means that our relationship has a different legal status depending on which… Continue reading
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
Submitted as part of a series that Equality Texas is doing on bi-national couples. Not a lot of our friends, even our gay friends, truly understood the concept of “legal strangers.” As an Australian in a same-sex relationship with an American, our ability to remain a family always seemed constrained by the USA’s decision not… Continue reading
Chris’s mom forwarded this to me, and I thought it was something that was worth sharing. George Carlin’s Views on Aging Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we’re kids? If you’re less than 10 years old, you’re so excited about aging that you… Continue reading