"The Truth Is The Firsts Are Everywhere..."

Former Navy SEAL Brett Jones made history as the first out gay person elected sheriff in Alabama after campaigning on jail reform and accountability.

Read about it here: THEM

In a historic first, Scott Colom won election to the U.S. Senate, becoming the first person of color elected to that role from the state of Mississippi since Reconstruction.

Read about it here: NPR

And of course, that man from Michigan, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed becomes the nation's first Muslim, Arab-American Senator in the most talked about political race this year.

Read about it here: Abdul for Senate

What do all of these firsts have in common...?

They all reached across traditional party lines, ethnic and racial divides to hear the will of the people. This is the most hopeful I've felt for the future of our nation in years.

"The Views To Love..."

"The Truth About Me..."

Actually, Yes You Can!

I am a regular blood donor... Over just the last two years I've donated over a gallon, likely helping to save many lives. Interestingly, my blood has a unique attribute, I have a small red blood cell width which makes it ideal for children in need of a transfusion.

It's the easiest way I know of to be a real hero!

The American Red Cross asks the same set of questions of everyone regardless of sexual orientation to determine your eligibility to donate.

Get the facts here:

 

 American Red Cross

"The Truth Is True Love Lasts..."

Together in love since 1977

"The Look Of Love..."

"The Artist's Corner..."

Saul Lyons

"Same Gender Loving People - No. 6432"

"Such Happiness Comes Only From Love..."

Positive images of people like me... The truth of the matter is that we all need to see people like ourselves. So every day, I'll post a photo, drawing or some other artwork that depicts Same Gender Loving People as what we are... Only Human.

"A Little Sane Advice..."

Always make time for fun and play, it keep love alive and growing...

"The Dreams Of Men Still Young..."

"This Made Me Smile..."

Truthfully, he makes me smile... 

Every time I hear him speak so passionately about what he believes and what he hope to accomplish I am moved to tears. I thought I was long past vesting such hope in people.

"The Views To Love..."

"The Truth About Love..."

Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle, love is a war; love is a growing up.

- JAMES BALDWIN