Hi Rachel,

Awesome to see you here!

Yes, that shirt has been known to travel around. It’s something of a ham – totally out of my control.

I appreciate your perspective from 24 years of being “in it” together. Beautiful.

Stop by again any time! 🙂

XOZ

Marriage is commitment, plain and simple. It’s like, before we were married (24 years now) there was always this little voice in the way back of my mind that said, “you can always leave, you know,” but once we were married, it went away. We just worked that much harder to get through any trying times – and we really felt closer and more “one-ish”

I’m really happy for you and Melissa!

Well, I am glad that no actual harm came to you from reading the blog about the book reading. This is supposed to be a safe space! 😉

Thanks again for your comments!

Isn’t it funny how life works?

Also wanted to let you know that your blog about your book reading was so funny that I almost fell on the floor. Fortunately, I was able to hold myself up!

Keep writing – your good!

Sherry

Hi Sherry,

It’s wonderful to hear from you! It’s funny, because just recently I went into a little wondering and musing about why I’m doing this blog thing anyway. Right away, the Universe started delivering me people to tell me how much they enjoy it – including you! Funny how this “stuff” works – and works and works. (Say “Hi” to Karen for me – she’s one of my most loyal commenters.)

And come back to Comment Land again any time! 🙂

XOZ

Just want you to know there are probably more people reading and enjoying your Blog than you know know. People like me who have been reading your blog for some time but have not responded to you as yet.

I’m responding now to tell you how much I adore your blog! You should be “out there” just as anyone else is. Love is Love and you are lucky that you found The One.

P.S. – I’m good friends with Karen and follow Abe also!

Keep Rockin’

Hi Sandi!

Thank you. Glad you’re liking the blogs. I never get tired of hearing that! 😉

XOZ

Hi Jane,

Thank you for your words, as always. What most surprised me about the Supreme Court decision was that it opened those places in me that were still hiding away. And, like you say, so many people have these places of secrecy and of shame. The beautiful thing about the Divine is that It embraces all these places – we just have to be honest that they’re there.

Thank you for being a part of my life! 🙂

XOZ

Hi Martha,

Thank you so much for sharing your perspective on this. As I read your words, I resonate deeply with the pain and release of this thing we call internalized homophobia. It is surprising, isn’t it, that it can still be there – even when we think we’re moved so far behind it? For me, it’s been so healing to open these contracted places to the openness and spaciousness of the recent Supreme Court decision. What an amazing time we live in. I’m grateful for the recent decision and I’m also grateful to notice all that it brings up in me, including that “stuff” that often doesn’t feel so good. Thank God we all have each other to share this journey with.

XOZ