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The New Yorker Lesbian Mom Cartoon
I’ve been writing Mothers’ (‘s) Day for years (at least as far back as 2007); now the New Yorker makes the punctuation funny in one of its famed cartoons. Let’s not forget, however, that while Heather may have two mommies, Jane may have only one—but she may still be a lesbian. Here’s wishing you a happy day [...]
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Orange Jews Is Good for You
Here’s a seasonal tale that even those not of Jewish heritage will appreciate: Rabbi Andrew Sacks, director of the Conservative movement’s Rabbinical Assembly in Israel, has shared an e-mail from Jewish scholar Susannah Heschel, in which she explained the relatively recent tradition of placing an orange on the Seder plate. She began the tradition “as a [...]
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Happy Valentine’s Day
According to my poll the other day, most of you respond to Valentine’s Day by saying, “Love is love. This is a chance to show ours is the same as everyone else’s.” You’re closely followed by those who believe, “Any holiday involving chocolate is okay by me.” Several of you complained that the holiday was too [...]
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What Do You Think of Valentine’s Day?
For Martin Luther King Day
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, a poem from the divine Emily Dickinson: Color – Caste – Denomination Color — Caste — Denomination — These — are Time’s Affair — Death’s diviner Classifying Does not know they are — As in sleep — All Hue forgotten — Tenets — put behind — Death’s large [...]
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Eleven LGBT Parenting Resolutions for 2011
The end of November through early January is one big party in our multi-celebration family, with Thanksgiving leading to Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s, and my spouse’s birthday in quick succession. In between finding room for our son’s new Lego sets and making sure the cats don’t eat the tinsel off the tree or knock over the menorah, however, I like to think about resolutions for the coming year. Here are 11 for 2011 that I offer as suggestions for other parents as well—some generic, some with an LGBT twist.
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Happy Kwanzaa!
A very happy Kwanzaa to those of you celebrating it this week. While the holiday is not a part of my own tradition, I do think there is much value in the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. The world would be a better place if more people took them to heart. Whatever you are or have [...]
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I Saw Mommy Kissing Mrs. Claus
A very merry Christmas to those of you celebrating the holiday! Don your . . . well, you know, and enjoy the time with your families. I hope Rudolph (or, as we call him in our mutli-culti family, the shamash) and the team brought you all you wanted for the holiday. Posting will be light [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 119
After a few weeks hiatus, I’m back with a new vlog about LGBT parenting books and videos of 2010—great for holiday gifts! (Those of you who prefer your gifts guides in text could try my earlier written post.) Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 12-16-2010 Uploaded by drudolph. – Watch more LGBT videos. (If the embedded [...]
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A Gift Guide to Media for LGBT Families
2010 brought us a number of excellent films—and a few books—about LGBT families. Here are some you may want to add to your holiday list. Mom’s Apple Pie: The Heart of the Lesbian Mothers’ Custody Movement, a documentary by Jody Laine, Shan Ottey and Shad Reinstein, gives us a look at early custody cases involving [...]
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Harry Potter: Get a Clue
One of the joys of the holiday season around our house is new board games, because we’re geeky like that. We spent the entire first night of Hanukkah (after the candles and an obligatory dreidel round) playing Clue: Harry Potter Edition. Now, I’m usually a skeptic when it comes to movie-tie-in versions of games. Just [...]
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Happy Hanukkah!
Happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating tonight!
And what better way to celebrate here than with lesbian klezmer music?
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Happy Turkey Baster Awareness Day 2010
A very happy Thanksgiving to all of you celebrating it this week. Remember to make the turkey baster jokes before your relatives do. Posting will be light here for a few days as our family will be stuffing ourselves with poultry and pie.
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Pre-Thanksgiving Open Thread
Yes, we’re sliding towards the holidays, and I’m about to head into the kitchen to make my family-famous cranbanero sauce. (Cranberries . . . habaneros . . . hazmat labels.) I’ve always thought Thanksgiving should be one of those eight-day holidays, because between the preparation and the leftovers it always seems to last that long, [...]
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A Day for Triple Remembrance
Today marks the Transgender Day of Remembrance, the National Survivors of Suicide Day, and National Adoption Day.
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 118
Helen and I share some of the things—silly and not—that we are thankful for this Thanksgiving season. Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 11-17-2010 Uploaded by drudolph. – More gay and lesbian lifestyle videos. (If the embedded video above doesn’t work for you, try it at Dailymotion.) Brought to you in partnership with After Ellen.
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Halloween Open Thread
No, it’s not Halloween quite yet, but I thought it would be fun for us to share some holiday cheer. Leave a comment with something related to Halloween—your kids’ (or your) costume choices, favorite costume from the past, favorite candy (dark chocolate Hershey’s Miniatures, me), favorite holiday recipe or craft, etc. I haven’t tried them [...]
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Coming Out, Speaking Out
This year’s National Coming Out Day brings with it a certain poignancy. On the one hand, it has been amazing this past year to watch students like Constance McMillen, who not only came out, but took on her school district when it said she couldn’t attend prom with her girlfriend and wear a tux. On [...]
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“I Love My Mummies” Gear Now Available for Halloween
Just in time for Halloween come brand-new “I Love My Mummies” t-shirts and other kid apparel. Thanks to my own “mummy” for providing the drawing. Find other styles and designs in the Mombian Store at CafePress.
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Happy Birthday, Mombian!
Five years ago today I began this little blogging endeavor. My son was barely two, just learning to talk; I was barely beginning to realize the full range of things it means to be a mother. Now, he is finishing first grade, reading anything he lays his eyes on, building complicated Lego spaceships, and riding [...]
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Happy Father’s (s’) Day
A very happy Father’s (s’) Day to all of the dads out there, to all the dads of those of us who have them, and to all the other parents who celebrate this day as yours. I should also note that President Obama included two-dad families in his Father’s Day proclamation this year, as he [...]
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Milk Is Good for Kids
It’s the first annual Harvey Milk Day in California, an official state holiday signed into law by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Kern High School District Board of Trustees in Bakersfield, California, however, voted to not observe the holiday. Several speakers at a board meeting said they don’t think Milk is a good role model for [...]
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“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 106
Helen’s back with me this week! We display our Mothers’ Day crowns and talk about how we celebrated with our son, as well as how his school dealt with the occasion. Plus: Does family bonding through technology really work? (If the embedded video above doesn’t work for you, try it at Dailymotion.) Brought to you [...]
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