Where have you been??Do you believe in gay marriage??

Hi to Jenni - when I was in my first long term relationship she did not have children either and although she liked mine, I think she felt like she didn't belong in my family as my children and I had bonded closely.
I don't know if it can ever feel the same as having your own biological children. Good for you for trying.


- I'm back to say "hi" and ask how everyone is doing? Anything new in the relationship world? All is well with mine. I attended a wonderful Lesbian party a couple of weeks ago. I loved being around all the women. Many had long term relationships. One couple had been together for 27 years. The women giving the party had been together 11 years. It is good to see. I'm always disappointed when I see relationships with Lesbians fall apart. Then my partner and I - both LAM with children from marriages - wonder why lesbian relationships have such a hard time. But then looks at straight relationships - not faring much better. I have 3 children who I would like to see in long-term happy relationships. I feel bad when they see such dys-function around them.

I think people are different and I tend to be a commitment kind of person, believing that this is it. We took the leap in Provincetown, Massachusetts in July because it was legal and because we want to stay together. Also, it is honoring same sex relationships. Next summer we will have a

ceremony to celebrate this commitment. Right now, time is flying by.

I am making some financial commitments for gay rights - EQIL is fighting for civil unions and also for the DOMA laws brought in by the Bush administration. HRC and Lambda Legal are also fighting to retain rights that have been gained in Washington state and Maine. Isn't it sad that the "right" is so concerned about us having equal rights. I believe we should be upset - my partner and I are both in helping professions and combined make healthy salaries which means we pay a lot in federal taxes. So why can't we have equal rights?

Do your part - make the phone calls, sign the pledges, whatever you can o.


Peace and Joy to you and yours.

Christa