Category Archives: Grandchildren

The Wisdom of Teenagers…

Posted on March 5, 2019 by barbaraweicksel

I spent as much time as I could with my 14 -year-old granddaughter last weekend.  She lives in Northern California, and I hadn’t seen her in about 2 years. We’ve talked and done the Facetime thing, but I haven’t had … Continue reading →

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Love Matters

Posted on February 25, 2019 by barbaraweicksel

I stopped writing on this blog in June, 2017. I’m not sure why I stopped, but, I do know I was tired of the lies, and the hate, and I feared the path our Country was starting to travel. So … Continue reading →

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Life is about Love…

Posted on May 17, 2015 by barbaraweicksel

Each of us have moments that are life affirming. Moments that make you understand why you’re here, and exactly what it is that matters in your life.  Yesterday I had one of those moments… I was standing in the mist, … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Care About Renee Zellweger’s Face.

Posted on October 22, 2014 by barbaraweicksel

When the top story on my news-feed is about how different Renee Zellweger’s face looks – I know it’s time to shut all my electronics off and try and have myself a zen moment. Is this really who we’ve become? … Continue reading →

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Mothers Day Musings…

Posted on May 12, 2014 by barbaraweicksel

I was informed by an email awhile back that my family wasn’t a “real” family. The woman who wrote me this email went on to explain that my family couldn’t possibly be a “real” family because I’m a homosexual. God … Continue reading →

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So – What do I know about turning 60?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

So – I am less than three weeks from my 60th Birthday.  Of course, on my Birthday last year Susan informed me that I was now in my 60th year, so I’ve had a year to prepare!  Still – I’m not really … Continue reading →

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Marriage – Gay or Straight – is Not about Religion…

Posted on August 17, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

I read a comment on an article I had written about the Romney / Ryan ticket and their stand on their opposition to gay marriage.    marriage IS about religion. If you don’t care about God why would you care … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, 2012 Presidential Election, beliefs, California, Courage, faith, family, friends, gay, Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, Grandchildren, home, homophobia, human rights, Lesbian, life, love, Mitt Romeny, Moral issues, News, Paul Ryan, religion, Republican candidates | 2 Comments

Gay Pride Parades Are About So Much More Than Tight Shorts And Motorcycles!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

My partner Susan and I were driving to the San Diego Zoo yesterday afternoon and we drove through the route of the San Diego Gay Pride Parade.  We started talking about maybe changing where we sit this year and in … Continue reading →

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Pomp and Circumstance – Was my Graduation really 42 years ago?

Posted on May 23, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

This is the time of year when we all are forced to travel down the road of High School Graduation.  Be it our own Grandchildren or shows on television, we are once again reminded of that fateful day when life … Continue reading →

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No Fat Chicks

Posted on April 23, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

There is a young man in his 20’s that has a son who is 5. He was watching his 5-year-old play baseball and noticed another little boy running around in a “No Fat Chicks” t-shirt. Instead of questioning the intelligence … Continue reading →

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