Three Stories

I slept in this morning after a rather long, very busy day off.  However after a quick look over my news feeds, I found three stories that I would like to share with you this today.  The biggest news story comes out of Florida where Marriage Equality began yesterday.  The Huff Post has the photos to show Here's What Same Sex Marriage in Florida Looks Like.  Response from supporters was overwhelming joy and wedding ceremonies while that of opponents was lukewarm at best.  We should not forget about the rest of the opponents of Marriage Equality, they are a devious lot and will plot some other strategy to fuck with us folks.  For now though, congratulations to loving couples all over Florida who have now gained the Freedom to Marry!

You all know that I have long been a supporter of LGBT youth in any way that I could.  It is always heart warming to hear young people tell their coming out stories.  This is especially so  when their stories illustrate the importance of the support of friends and family for those struggling with their sexuality or gender identity.  From Outsports come the story of Will Mansfield, a senior in high school who plays on the school golf team.  His story: Ex-girlfriend convinces high school golfer to come out on Facebook.  Now he's just one of the guys perfectly illustrates this point, the courage to overcome one's fears is strengthened when friends and families stand by them rather than reject them.  

Parental acceptance and support to an LGBT youth can make the difference between life and death, literally in too many cases.  This is especially true when the youth in question is Transgender.  Most Transgender kids know early on how 'different' they are.  Parents who show acceptance and love when their children begin showing non-traditional gender behavior prevents that youth's desire to suppress their true selves.  This enables the young person to grow into their true selves much more easily and with a great deal less fear.  BuzzFeed brings us this story: Transgender Teen Shares Coming Out Story With Inspiring Birthday Photos.  The old saying, a picture is worth a thousand words, is spot on the mark when reading this story abut Milo, a 15-year-old transgender boy, who gets special birthday pancakes every year from his parents.  These parents definitely got it right.  Would that all parents be that supportive to their LGBT kids.  

The telling of our stories, the illustrations of our being just people.  Undeniably different, not better or worse, just different.  That is what has gained us our progress since 1969.  It is so much harder to hate someone you know than some vague representation of your personal fear.  I will continue to share as many of these stories as I can to encourage everyone to be true to yourselves.  Please know: You are not alone & you are loved! 

You Tuesday Musical Moment features four Violin Concerti by Johann Sebastian Bach.  Numbers BWV 1042, 1041, 1052 and 1056a are beautifully performed by the Ensemble Aglaia under the direction of founder Cinzia Barbagelata.  You may also hear Bach's Partita for Solo Violin Number 2, BWV 1004 performed by Hilary Hahn over on my tumblr.

Then here to lead you down the garden path into passionate desire is this collection of sex on a stick.  These Tuesday's Temptations range from long and lean to hunky and hairy.  You will find them preening for you below the play list.  Of course I am a bit of a pepper belly, greatly preferring muy espicio hombres desde sur del norte.  You may enjoy a taste of Bernardo Velasco, Your Hottie of the Day! over on my tumblr.  Thanks for the visit, see you again tomorrow.  Until next time as always, Enjoy!