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Open Letter to LGBTQ-phobic Pastor Sean Harris

Posted on May 1, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Homophobic North Carolina preacher Sean Norris recently gave a sermon in which he advocated physically assaulting gender variant toddlers.  Listen to it here.  This letter is my response to him. Dear Pastor Harris, Hi.  I’m C.J.’s Mom and boy would … Continue reading →

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A Grandfather Worries About Gender Nonconforming Grandson

Posted on April 27, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

In last week’s post you got to hear from Grandma Colorado as I started to explore the evolution of our family as we raise a gender nonconforming child, this week it’s Grandpa Colorado’s turn to speak/write.  Instead of Q&A style, … Continue reading →

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Q&A With Grandma Colorado

Posted on April 18, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how our family has evolved since C.J. swished and flourished into our lives.  So, I decided to interview Grandma Colorado via email.  I hope her evolution is apparent to you.  She went from … Continue reading →

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Sing Sow!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Setting: Chinese Food Restaurant, Friday Night, Orange County, Calif. “That guy is FAT! And HAPPY! I like his skirt!” C.J. said pointing to the restaurant’s statue of Buddha that was as tall as he is. C.J. put his arm around … Continue reading →

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A Few Things….

Posted on April 3, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

I haven’t done one of these housekeeping-type emails in 2012 and it’s long overdue, so here it goes. 1.) California State University, Fullerton – a university in our home county (shout out to the Titans!) – has just launched an extended … Continue reading →

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The Kind of Princess My Son Should Aspire to Be

Posted on March 29, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

“Mommy, do you want to know what I wished for the udder day when I threw dat penny in the fountain?” C.J. asked.  He was freshly bathed and laying in my bed, on his back, with his arms up and … Continue reading →

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Owning It

Posted on March 22, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

I took the kids to the park to let them burn off some energy.  C.J.’s Brother was practicing some of his Parkour meets Jackie Chan meets eight-year-old white boy from The O.C. moves while C.J. played with a pink and … Continue reading →

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To The Unborn Children of Homophobic Tweeters

Posted on March 14, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Dear unborn children of the 100 homophobes who tweeted that they would murder you if you are gay,* I’m sorry. I’m sorry that you got shitty parents.  Unfortunately it happens sometimes, though in a perfect world it wouldn’t. I’m worried … Continue reading →

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Parenting Lessons from Brangelina

Posted on February 21, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

“We are SO Brangelina right now,” I announced as I walked into the house carrying four full grocery bags on each arm.  I load them on my arms like heaving bangle bracelets that cut off my circulation because I’m too … Continue reading →

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Things I Never Thought I’d Say to My Son: The First of 2012 Edition

Posted on February 17, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

I’m sorry you don’t like my outfit, but if I go upstairs and change we’ll be late for school…like we were yesterday when you didn’t like my red pants. That’s why I don’t like it when you wear your wig … Continue reading →

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