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C.J. + John = Perfect Playdate

Posted on April 4, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

Two little boys at a park in South Orange County.  One is five years old, the other four.  Both, with Strawberry Shortcake in one hand, facing each other so that Ms. Shortcake can have a word with her clone.  Both … Continue reading →

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The Great Hair Massacre of 2011

Posted on March 28, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

“You look like one of those Mormon Duggars,” Uncle Uncle said to me as we lunched recently and I contemplated cutting my overgrown hair. “They’re not Mormon,” I replied, taking a bite of chips and guac. “That’s not the point,” … Continue reading →

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Happy Meal With a Side of Gender Issues To Go Please

Posted on March 14, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J. doesn’t want a Tonka Garage Truck, he wants a My Little Pony. C.J. doesn’t want a Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 Fused car, he wants a Barbie: A Fairy Secret doll. C.J. doesn’t want a Young Justice action figure, … Continue reading →

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If the Bible Said That Being Gay was Okay….

Posted on March 10, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

When I was setting ground rules for this blog (yes, hello, there are ground rules), I decided to leave religion out of it.  It’s getting increasingly hard to follow that rule because of my own struggles and because about 50 … Continue reading →

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Dr. Phil Wants to Make My Son Cry

Posted on February 7, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

Dr. Phil is on my shit list.  Here’s why.  His advice on parenting a boy who likes to play with girl toys and wear girl clothes?  Don’t let him. Get your best Texas twang ready, because here are his words … Continue reading →

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Falling Off the Boy Toy Wagon Into Girl Toy Heaven

Posted on January 24, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

It was like watching somebody come alive, watching a flower bloom, watching a rainbow cross the sky. It was the day C.J. discovered Barbie. Back story: Uncle Uncle and I had a bad Barbie addiction as children. It was tough … Continue reading →

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If Homosexuality Could be Detected During Pregnancy Would You Want to Know?

Posted on January 13, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

My last blog post made me – again – consider this question….. If homosexuality could be detected during pregnancy through routine blood work or standard ultrasound, what percentage of people would want to know?  What percentage of people would abort? … Continue reading →

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