NYC Pride – some other photos June 30, 2009
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I just couldn’t resist posting these as well from our march in the parade on Sunday:
view from the parade route: looking up at the Flatiron Building
Keith pointed out this guy watching the parade in his underwear...can't see him? look closer...
hot cop doing his duty - holding up yellow tape to stop us from crossing the street
crazy pride clown in Cowgirls Restaurant where we ate lunch
a pitcher of margaritas to share
posted outside Ramrod - good advice generally speaking, don't you think?
recent meals: cornish game hens, proscuitto wrapped prawns & ribs June 30, 2009
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I’m behind! I have photos of food that need to be posted! So, here they come – all at once!
This cornish game hen was dusted with some paprika, salt & pepper (and a little garlic salt). There’s a huge elephant garlic bulb shoved up it’s yoo-hoo for flavoring. In the background, some really nice brocollini & baby corn that was steamed, and up front some yellow squash that I sauteed lightly.
For this meal I bought some HUGE prawns. I de-veined and shelled them (and in this case, I even took off the tails). I wrapped each one in a thin slice of proscuitto, and then pan fried them for a bit on each side till the shrimp were cooked through. There’s a leafy green salad in the back, and some broccoli. I attempted to make the sauteed broccoli that I love from the Elephant – but I think I need to add some fish sauce next time. Still good: slices of garlic, broccoli, soy sauce.
WF had a sale on St. Louis Style ribs last week. So I got a couple of slabs. I made my (now) favorite rub and used some Hickory BBQ sauce. Then I made a chopped salad that was inspired by a recipe I saw on Smitten Kitchen: three kinds of peppers, cucumbers, radishes, red onion and feta cheese (the red onion were quickly pickled, and then the red wine/water/sugar mixture was poured over the salad).
These are not ribs of my own creation. Rather, they are a tweaked recipe of mine that Lana prepared for Jason on Father’s Day. Country Style Ribs (I told her these were my favorite for really soaking up flavor), corn on the cob and water chestnuts. YUMMMM, Lana!!
Lily: I think she’s busier in the summer than during the school year June 30, 2009
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I swear, our God-Daughter Lily has energy to spare. If we could just plug appliances into her, we’d save a fortune on electricity bills! 
Here are some recent pics of her summer activities. First, tennis:
And second, swimming (which by the way – not to boast – but she came in FIRST PLACE in all three events she participated in):
The Husbands at Pride June 29, 2009
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Keith posted his comments about Pride already. Now it’s my turn. It was a wonderful experience – and one that we plan on having every year as long as we’re in the city. The parade is huge – if you’ve never seen it, you probably can’t imagine. But it starts at noon and goes till nearly 5pm. And there are tons of groups that participate. So first and foremost, if you’re going to march, you have to figure out who you’re going to march with. There were a number of options open to us this year, but we decided the most important group was Marriage Equality New York. They are focused on the fight that is most important to us at this very moment, and what better way to celebrate Pride than by marching with them? Although, we very nearly didn’t get to. As is usually the case, we were running late (I won’t go into details – suffice to say I would never be late if I had my way…make of that what you will). Amazingly, just as the Marriage Equality New York group’s float turned onto 5th Avenue to start down the parade route, we saw them and hurtled ourselves into the fray. And off we went, proudly displaying our “Marriage Is So Gay” t-shirts.
It was a pretty amazing experience walking down through mid-town, cheering and chanting the whole way. The Marriage Equality float (featuring a huge wedding cake with two grooms perched on top AND the actual mayor of Amsterdam) rocked and bounced along behind us as we made our way south. We were photographed, interviewed and high-fived along the way. I had wonderful moments of connection with people in the crowds when our eyes met as I marched along. Some moments were joyous, some uplifting, and all were supportive and encouraging.
However the enormity of the event didn’t hit me until we got all the way down to Christopher Street in the village. As we rounded the corner off of 6th Avenue, the sidewalks were crammed full of people watching the parade. With a banner telling everyone we were marching for Marriage Equality, and the occassional announcer shouting out “let’s hear it for Marriage Equality” the sound became a roar! The crowd surged as everyone began screaming, cheering and applauding. We were pressed from all sides by encouragement, support and love. Holding Keith’s hand firmly in mine, we marched and cheered and waved along with everyone else. And as we passed Stonewall, I couldn’t help but offer up a silent “thank you” to those who made this event possible 40 years ago.
Marching in the New York Gay Pride parade yesterday was a life-affirming moment for me. Not just because we were part of the parade, but because we marched for Marriage Equality. I marched through Manhattan holding my husband’s hand as people cheered. I kissed my husband to applause. For that one day, I felt like we really were making progress. Maybe we WILL have equal rights, and soon. And I’m looking forward to becoming a part of the Marriage Equality New York group, and their monthly meetings.
Marriage Equality New York float
view from the parade route: Religious SUPPORTERS
view from the parade route: looking down Manhattan
view from the parade route: NYFD directly in front of us
view from the parade route: Flatiron Building
view from the parade route: celebrators on a balcony
two little kids marching with us wearing shirts that said "I'm proud of my 2 dads"
Marriage Equality New York float
Marriage Equality New York float with the Empire State Building in the background
Mike flying a rainbow flag in front of the Marriage Equality New York float
view from the parade route: awesomely emphatic supporters
view from the parade route: proud supporter on a fire escape
Keith marching in the parade
The Husbands in the NY Gay Pride Parade
view from the parade route: marching down Christopher Street
guest blog post from my husband: Reflection on Pride June 29, 2009
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This past weekend was gay pride weekend and it moved me in ways I didn’t expect. You see, I’m an idealist and a romantic. I believe that all things are possible through intelligence, passion and love. Unfortunately, despite the rhetoric they often use, the majority of the population does not share my views. Therefore, I am often faced with feelings of frustration and helplessness when reality does not match up with the logic of what could have or should have been. Thus, when genuine feelings of unity and pride arise, they overwhelm.
The Husbands are Proud June 28, 2009
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We marched in our first NYC Gay Pride Parade today with the Marriage Equality New York group. We’re tired, a little red in the face, and damn-fucking proud. It was a great experienced – and I’ll give you a blow-by-blow (with photos) later. Right now, after a pitcher of margaritas, I’m ready for a nap. Damn, how old am I? HAPPY PRIDE!!!
come see The Husbands in the Gay Pride Parade June 27, 2009
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Tomorrow is the Gay Pride Parade here in gotham. Are you coming to watch? If so, keep an eye out for The Husbands. This will be our first year marching along in the parade. We’re joining up with a great group: Marriage Equality New York – to lend our support to their “I Do” initiative towards marriage equality. Come watch the parade, and wave at The Husbands as we cheerily pass by. And feel free to scream, take photos, and just go wild when we pass!
show it – be it – love it – touch it June 26, 2009
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I have no shame about who I am. Obviously. I love a man (well, I love men in general, but in this specific case it has a lot more to do with LOVE than LUST). And I have no shame about our relationship. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I felt shame. So look at me, the example of pride.
Gay Pride weekend…
…is not just about being gay/lesbian/transgendered/etc.
…it is about embracing that which makes up who you are, despite the criticism or the hatred from outside sources.
…it is about clamoring for equal rights.
…it is about accepting that all people are different and respecting them for their differences.
…it is about love.
…it is about my right to marry Keith.
…it is about standing up for what you believe to be right.
…it is about marching past bigots and ignorants with your head held high.
…it is about life.
…it is about family.
…it is about remembering those who have fought before us and honoring their contributions and sacrifices.
…it is about supporting those who stand and fight with us.
…it is about encouraging those who will continue fighting tomorrow.
…it is about people coming together.
…it is about me.
…it is about my husband.
…it is about you.
…it is about all of us.
…it is about New York.
…it is about Ohio.
…it is even about Texas.
…it is about humanity, perseverance, and equality.
So I urge you to live in the spirit of Gay Pride this weekend. Accept those around you – even the ones you don’t quite understand. Stand up to hatred and adversity. Teach the ignorant, so we can banish bigotry. Be proud of who you are, and of who I am, and of where we are headed as a population. I’m gay. And I know my husband is proud of me.
corn on the cob June 26, 2009
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We midwesterners really do love our corn on the cob. And Keith’s dinner last night had both that AND macaroni & cheese! Ain’t he cute?
PROUD (40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots) June 25, 2009
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There’s a lot to be proud of. There’s a lot work left to do. My husband, Keith, created this video in honor of the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots – and the Gay Pride celebration happening this weekend in New York City. It’s beautiful…
