Monthly Archives: August 2011
Honoring the Coming of Love
I remember sitting down with my friend Soniyah sipping tea as we counseled over opening my heart again to the possibility of love in my life. It has been some time since I really put myself in a place to … Continue reading
Filed under Gay Love, Love, Same sex attraction, Same sex relationships
Lee
Lee By: JP Leddy His voice deep and soothing drew me With quiet confidence he opened my heart Handsomeness framed in sincerity and generosity Charming in every storybook princely way This is only the beginning of which there is no … Continue reading
Filed under Gay Love, Gay Men, Gay Mormons, Love, Monday Poetry Potluck, Poem, Poetry
My Mother – Joyce
Born on August 28, 1939 in the island of Guam, my mother turns 72 years old this year but you would not know it. She does not look it and certainly does not act it. Joyce I. Martratt is one … Continue reading
Filed under Chamorro Women, Guam People, Joyce Martratt, Mother
The All Family Project – Creating Understanding About What is Family
One of the newest and what I believe far reaching and impactful non profit organizations to emerge is the The All Family Project. It is a collaborative effort between straights and gays to promote tolerance and awareness for gays and … Continue reading
Filed under Equal Rights, Equality, Family, Gay Causes, Gay Families, Gay Fathers, Gay Marriage, Gay parents, Marriage Equality
So You Think You Can Dance Ends Season with A Winner – The Show Itself!
Yes, last night the announcement was made and America‘s favorite dancer was selected in terms of number of votes. Her name is Melanie Moore. Beautiful and mesmerizing, she definitely stood out among the contestants. However, so did the other 3 … Continue reading
Filed under So You Think You Can Dance, SYTYCD, TV Series, TV Show, Uncategorized
A New Life
My recent move to San Francisco has been one of the most major milestones in my life. I simply moved across the bay from Oakland after living there several years. My life started in the bay area in a long … Continue reading
Filed under Gay, LGBT, life, Life Lessons, Uncategorized
Midnight in Paris Takes Your Heart Away
It is not your typical Woody Allen movie but it has his genius fully imprinted in every frame. Midnight in Paris is a fanciful tale that drives home the message of love in such a way that it really embodies … Continue reading
Filed under Movie Critic, Movie Review, Movie trailer, Uncategorized
Nation Under God-Raised to Hate
Nation Under God-Raised To Hate by JP Leddy Born free under patriot dreams… With God of every faith trumpeting the promise… While the blood of the young flows from pulpits… And from the school yards and from the hallways between … Continue reading
Filed under America, Equal Rights, Equality, Gay, Gay Causes, Gay Culture, Gay Rights, GLBT, Human rights, Poem, Poetry
