Hi guys! Big doings! And congrats to Alex.
I know I'm a bad poet, but I'm a good man. All I ask is that... is that you try to see me—
William ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Delurking 1: Because we don't always check our e-mail.
Jesse - Oct 14, 2019 4:33:47 pm PDT #3007 of 3094
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
SailAweigh - Oct 14, 2019 5:05:13 pm PDT #3008 of 3094
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Good for Alex! Sounds like he's got the best environments and people around him to help him grow. It sounds like you have some exciting goals for yourself, too!
Amy - Oct 14, 2019 5:09:53 pm PDT #3009 of 3094
Because books.
It's so nice to see everybody! That's awesome for Alex, Susan, and go Sail with the girlfriend!
I'd forgotten how much I like this annual thing we do.
DavidS - Oct 14, 2019 5:49:52 pm PDT #3010 of 3094
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Good to hear from dear friends!
Well done, Sail! I wish you much nookie.
Exciting news about Alex, Susan. Several of my college and HS friends have kids who are at various stages of gender fluidity, and I think that is true of a few Buffistae kids as well.
-t - Oct 14, 2019 6:01:12 pm PDT #3011 of 3094
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Hi Susan! I've seen bits and pieces of your news in various of the social places but it's really nice to get a big chunk of update all one place.
Susan W. - Oct 14, 2019 7:45:39 pm PDT #3012 of 3094
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
Sounds like he's got the best environments and people around him to help him grow.
I'm so, so glad to be in a city like Seattle that's about as safe and welcoming as a place can be for a young trans kid.
Such good news about your kids and the new GF, Sail!
Incidentally, I'm on Twitter under my pen name, @susannafraser -- lately I retweet a lot of politics and occasionally talk about books and various random interests.
waves at everyone
Laura - Oct 15, 2019 3:36:30 am PDT #3013 of 3094
Our wings are not tired.
So, that's the news. I've missed this place, so I'll probably be around a lot more in the future.
I'd love to see you here more! Congrats on the marriage and job contentment. Alex is indeed fortunate to live in a loving home and safe environment. My heart aches when I see young people who don't have this essential love.
I'm only on Twitter in theory. It goes too fast and is hard for me to get into. I'll go over there on occasion following a link, but give up quickly. I'd love to quit FB, but it is the only place I see quite a lot of family and friends. Alas, mostly it causes more stress than socialization.
meara - Oct 15, 2019 5:59:40 am PDT #3014 of 3094
I'm always so glad and relieved to see parents who are able and willing to support their queer and trans children. Thank you, Susan.
amych - Oct 15, 2019 5:27:00 pm PDT #3015 of 3094
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Aww y'all I'm so delighted at reconnected families and new loves and kids thriving and finding themselves!
Susan W. - Oct 15, 2019 6:52:31 pm PDT #3016 of 3094
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
I'm always so glad and relieved to see parents who are able and willing to support their queer and trans children.
It's heartbreaking to think how many kids like Alex don't have families and communities that support them.