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Why I Stopped Caring How I Look In Photos

July is eminently photographable. The reds, whites, and blues of patriotic clothing pop against lush green lawns. Bright fireworks light … More

LGBT, LGBTQ topics, not trying, photographs, self-consciousness, Surrender

The Second Time Around

What has been most notable about this second pregnancy is how different it feels from the first. The first time … More

control, control issues, lesbian, LGBT, LGBTQ topics, parenthood, parenting, pregnancy, spirituality, Surrender

How To Be An Ally

Since Trump’s election, there’s been lots of action — and I am hopeful, even more reflection — on what it means to be an … More

allyship, coming out, inclusion, LGBT, LGBTQ topics, politics, safety pins

Wheels Turned When We Announced

As we announced our pregnancy, we knew that a certain question would be on the minds of many. In fact, … More

intentionality, ivf, LGBT, LGBTQ topics, pregnancy, reciprocal IVF, same-sex conception, second trimester

That First Trimester Feeling

Let’s start with the headline: I’m pregnant. 15 weeks. Due July 25th. Don’t know the sex yet but will find … More

children, control, control issues, first trimester, letting go, LGBT, pregnancy, shoulds

Reflections on the Wedding

This weekend, I attended the fourth wedding since my own nuptials in August. With nearly three months of perspective and … More

family, friends, LGBT, LGBTQ topics, love, marriage, my experience, rituals, same-sex marriage, self-reflection, wedding

Empathy for Bridezillas

Liz and I continue to beaver away at wedding planning, tackling some new aspect of the event nearly every night. … More

control, control issues, engagement, fears, LGBT, shoulds, values, wedding

How I Felt When Love Won

I left the States earlier this month for a combined business trip/vacation to Frankfurt, London, Windsor, and Sussex. In addition … More

fears, LGBT, LGBTQ topics, love, marriage, marriage equality, same-sex marriage, scotus

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