Love, Marriage, and Mediocrity

I began writing this blog several years ago. I was motivated to write about my life because I felt like I had no real direction; I wasn’t sure if I would ever figure out who I was, where I wanted …

Freedom From The Dinosaurs: How I Found The Courage To Be Gay

Growing up, I thought about being gay all the time. That word was a constant fixture in my mind, and I usually associated it with intense feelings of fear, self-hatred, and sadness. I carried it around like my own personal …

So, Be Good With Goodbyes

Weddings bring out the worst in people. Or, so I’ve heard. Luckily for me, that’s not the case for us. I realized early on that LB wants me to be happy—and it reflects in our daily interactions. But, not everything …

Diamonds (& Dogs) Are A Girl’s Best Friend

When LB and I decided to get married, her stepdad Rob said, “I think it’s good idea…as long as it’s a real marriage so that you have to go through the misery of a real divorce just like everyone else if you decide …

Wedding Rings & the Addy Sea

It’s been such a busy month, and I wasn’t sure if we would have the time to find a ring for Lindsey. She likes to look at the same prospective item like fifty times, despite how much she loved it …

Lions and Aussies and Neurosis, Oh My

I have either inherited–or somehow created–a wild herd of dogs with special needs. Let me rephrase: I have a herd of dogs, and each one has its own set of special needs. I’m not quite sure where I went wrong, …