Hating the "other" feels like it's become the national pastime. The world and our lives are so much better when we can embrace those who are different from us and love people just as they are. Here are some great books to start kids off on the right foot when relating to and befriending others who are just trying to be accepted and loved for who they are. BTW: as ...
Read MoreI wrote this post three years ago. While my location and circumstances have changed, the rest still holds. When Will and Grace made its heralded return last year, one episode (featuring the always-adorable Ben Platt) pointed out how the experiences of young gay people today are vastly different than those of the folks who came along (and out) 20 years ago...even 10 years ago. My daughter goes to a public arts ...
Read MoreLast week's episode of the re-vamped Will and Grace (featuring the always-adorable Ben Platt) pointed out how the experiences of young gay people today are vastly different than those of the folks who came along (and out) 20 years ago...even 10 years ago. Today is National Coming Out Day. A professor from Ohio State has written an op-ed piece for the Washington Post asserting that a special day for coming out ...
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