This nonbinary kid’s role model shucks oysters.
Lately I’ve been thinking about my one of my kid Harry’s iconic influencers. A stencil Harry made of her and hand-colored... read more →
May 21, 2018
‘They/them pronouns have come between my child and me.’
While they/them used as singular pronouns may be confusing at first, you probably already use them without even noticing.... read more →
April 13, 2018
Between the Shades: Putting faces to the letters LGBTQ+
Gender identity. The sex we’re assigned at birth. Sexuality. Gender expression. The world’s straight majority, of which I am one,... read more →
March 30, 2018
Gender reveal parties and revelations.
My friend’s 30-something nephew told us about the seven weddings he attended around the country over the past several months.... read more →
March 9, 2018
The unlikely queer icon.
If someone asked me to name a gay or queer icon, my go-to responses would most likely be a... read more →
February 19, 2018
‘Should I indulge my young, gender nonconforming son’s interest in belly dancing?’
My kid Harry's first exposure to Middle Eastern dance came courtesy of Disney. The animated flick Aladdin played non-stop at our house for... read more →
February 2, 2018
Proud mom of an irreverent drag queen.
My grown kid Harry, a.k.a irreverent drag queen Amber Alert, first performed drag in pre-school. His debut theatrical show was... read more →
January 19, 2018
Making every moment count for transgender & gender nonconforming kids.
An entire New Year stretches before us! Like many, I’ve set my intentions on what I want to accomplish... read more →
January 5, 2018
Transgender youth, the gender revolution & my mistakes: the top 5 posts of 2017.
The so-called leader of the free world recently banned the CDC from using the word "transgender," along with six other... read more →
December 29, 2017