tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post5694561461008005641..comments2024-02-11T03:50:53.613-05:00Comments on Counterlight's Peculiars: TargetsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post-56099072661229340262016-06-21T16:02:56.715-04:002016-06-21T16:02:56.715-04:00I had a moment of grace in the fall-out to this ho...I had a moment of grace in the fall-out to this horrible HATE crime. I was talking about my shock and depression (as a queer person) in reaction to Orlando, in my 12 Step group ( http://emotionsanonymous.org/ ). Following the meeting, a member asked me about my rainbow chains (I wear them every Pride month, but they have extra meaning now). He said they to spoke to his preference (his term) and, lacking money, wanted to trade for it. I declined (because of their meaning for me), but said I'd look into where he could get some.<br /><br />I ordered one, and hope to give it to him tonight (FWIW, he's very young---this may be the first time he's in any way Come Out).JCFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14516376500318551838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post-17561306591555956062016-06-18T23:14:26.962-04:002016-06-18T23:14:26.962-04:00Thanks Mary Clara.
Thanks Mary Clara.<br />Counterlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345956180434795401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post-32271668534872594972016-06-18T22:06:00.435-04:002016-06-18T22:06:00.435-04:00Doug, you have been on my heart during this terrib...Doug, you have been on my heart during this terrible week. I went to a candlelight vigil/rally Monday evening in Baltimore hoping to give and receive some comfort. The Gay and Lesbian Community Center and related groups did a beautiful job of pulling people together, with a powerful ritual that raised a lot of heart and encouragement. Our mayor, who is not afraid to cry in public, was passionate and succinct in addressing the crowd, saying among other things, "They want you to hate yourselves. I love you, and I want you to love yourselves!" So even though, like June, I feel at a loss in so many ways, I'm just going to follow the mayor's example and be direct and simple: Doug, I love you, and I want you to love yourself, and I want you and your beloved to feel safe and to BE safe. And I'm in for the long haul.<br /><br />You give so much through your blog, and I can only imagine how much your students and friends benefit from your strength and perspective. Thanks for keeping on keeping on!Mary Clarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17740106390949553500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post-8223508893822895592016-06-17T07:33:39.909-04:002016-06-17T07:33:39.909-04:00I'm grateful and surprised that you read this....I'm grateful and surprised that you read this. You're the best June.Counterlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345956180434795401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343439372519556254.post-22825181687714512172016-06-16T23:45:46.179-04:002016-06-16T23:45:46.179-04:00Moving post, Doug. My love and sympathy to you. ...Moving post, Doug. My love and sympathy to you. I can't put myself in your place to know how you or other LGBTQ persons feel, but you're right that you have been targets of hateful attacks for a very long time, and this latest murderous attack shows we have a long way to go as a culture and a society. A number of gay people think there has been too much focus on guns and not enough on the people who were targeted. Perhaps I've done it myself, assuming that it's possible to hold two or more thoughts at the same time. I hope I have not caused offense. As you may be able to tell, I'm struggling for words, so I'll stop now. Blessings. June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.com