Category Archives: Marriage Equality

My 2019 Happy Pride

Posted on July 5, 2019 by barbaraweicksel

Those of you who have followed me over the years know how the San Diego Pride Parade changed my life some 17 years ago. I was 4 months from being 50 years old when I sat along 6th Avenue and … Continue reading →

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Pride – We Fight On

Posted on June 2, 2019 by barbaraweicksel

Every year when June rolls around, I’m hopeful I can write about how the United States has grown on LGBTQ issues, and acceptance has replaced tolerance when speaking of, and living with, one another. We all know this is not … Continue reading →

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Trump Voters – This Is On You.

Posted on January 28, 2017 by barbaraweicksel

So, this is what our American government is now in 2017? These are our values? Building Walls, and banning immigrants and refugees at our borders. Telling the press to shut up, shutting off phone lines to the White House, which … Continue reading →

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Stop Telling Me To Move On

Posted on November 10, 2016 by barbaraweicksel

Tradition and history tells us that we must accept the results of a Presidential election and move on. There have also been those people who have been taking pleasure in telling me I must “move on.” “move forward,” “suck it … Continue reading →

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If you vote for Donald Trump – Own It.

Posted on November 7, 2016 by barbaraweicksel

So, what happens after the winner is determined in this preposterous presidential election? Where do we all fit into the scope of what is now The United States of America? We’re certainly not united, nor are we even on the … Continue reading →

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Somewhere Over The Rainbow Flag

Posted on July 19, 2016 by barbaraweicksel

Saturday, July 16, 2016 was the annual San Diego Pride Parade – or as it’s known at our house – Reaffirmation Day! Pride Parades are always a day filled with joy and love. It’s a day of singing and hugging … Continue reading →

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Yes, Gay Pride Still Matters

Posted on June 30, 2016 by barbaraweicksel

On July 16th I will celebrate my 14th San Diego Pride Parade. I remember my first Pride Parade in 2002 like it was yesterday. I was 49 years old, still mostly in the big gay closet, but trying really hard … Continue reading →

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When Religion Trumps Love

Posted on October 4, 2015 by barbaraweicksel

I’ve spent some time thinking about the whole Kim Davis-Wallace-McIntyre-Davis / Pope thing.  I wanted to just go off and vent, but…  I took the higher road and just let the whole thing play out. Now, there is the: Well … Continue reading →

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