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It is what it is, and we are who we are. For me, also in the closet, for the most part, I get away with what I can without drawing too much attention to myself. But I've always done that anyway--I'm not exactly what you would call flamboyant. It's not the same. but I didn't think weed would become so open and accepted in my lifetime. Emma is right, though; the genie is out of the bottle. Progress does not go in a straight line--pun intended.

I see yours and Michael's concern, but I've never been "fearful" of anyone, but have been fearful of myself...no more!.😎, especially those that are indeed fearful, of disappointing their base, of not getting re-elected, and they are on both sides of the political spectrum. We really don't need to be validated by politics, but change will come when our children say "Mom, it's no big deal. get over it" We effect change and need not await for others.❤️ Jessica

Hey Michael, First, sending you hugs and best wishes for a delightful Christmas and wonderful 2019. You’re mighty special in my book, my friend. Yes, there’s still a long way to go and I’m also very fearful of Pence. And, we are experiencing DT’s unwinding of progress we have made in recent years. The thing that they don’t seem to comprehend is that the genie won’t be stuffed back into the bottle. Waylaid a bit to be sure but the taste of freedom is impossible to rinse out. Of course I’m speaking from a bubble around Seattle that is unlike so many areas in the US. I can go about my life confidently that my fears are, for the most part, my worst enemy. That said I’m really looking forward to ramping up my participation in the Human Rights Campaign next year. I plan to attend a meeting in Washington DC in March (at my expense), absorb and learn, and return to add my energy to raising awareness and funding for LGBTQ equality. We will overcome. I don’t know when, and, I suppose, the fight will continue long after we are dearly departed, but I’m thanking my lucky stars to be here at this moment in history. Best wishes, Emma

I'm sure we'll all have a lot more to add after the holidays. Looking forward to it.