Beau on April 25th, 2009

I just happened upon this video and it’s very fitting when considering my previous post.  We must work harder to create safe havens for LGBT individuals around the world, until that day when all people are loved, accepted, and safe in their home.

 
I’ve been haunted lately by the images of teenagers Mahmoud Asgari and Ayaz [...]

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Beau on April 22nd, 2009

So, it’s been a while since I’ve posted here but something happened tonight that is just the kind of thing that gets me to blog.  I recently met a guy named Alex and tonight when we were talking I found out his story.  He’s 27, has lived in Colorado for 3 years and is from [...]

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Beau on February 12th, 2009

On this day one year ago 15 year old Lawrence “Larry” King was shot and killed as he sat in his 8th grade classroom.  He was murdered for having the courage to  openly be who he had known he was for years.  Larry came out when he was just 10 years old.  It took me [...]

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