Last weekend I was honored to be an attendant in my best friend's wedding (not the movie, although that too would have been delightful). Steve was marrying Jay and it would be my first gay wedding. Of course, politics what they are and since the Berkshires are beautiful this time of year, the wedding was held in Massachusetts.
The wedding was held on the grounds of The Inn at Laurel Lake, a quaint B&B, overlooking the lake near The Mount. As if by magic the weather was beautiful, as were the grooms... the wedding party wasn't so bad either if I do say so myself.
Stephanie, Steve and I (pictured) were inseparable in college. We were in shows together, partied together, got into zany adventures together... it goes on and on. In one such moment of foolishness we decided to begin working out together. This usually meant that Stephanie and I would wander around the gym gossiping about the other members while Steve wandered around the gym offering to spot would-be athletes. What always followed was ravenous hunger and we would race across the street to one of the campus cafeterias and eat our weight in Chick-fil-A waffles fries. One evening we were just stepping out of the Bubble (as the gym was called at UT) and as we began across the street Stephanie went flying face first onto Andy Holt Avenue. A trip to the ER followed in which Steve and I watched an awards show on the waiting room television while waiting for Steph to be bandaged and released.
But that was umpteen years ago and the wedding was the first time the three of us were together since our school days. It's amazing how time passes so quickly and if you're not careful it can zip right past you. Thankfully, regardless of how many miles are between us, we three have stayed close and had the chance to share this amazing day. In a way I feel like we renewed our vows as best friends. So, a second toast to the blushing grooms and a new toast to future mishaps together. Cheers Steve and Steph!
Showing posts with label Gay Marriage. Show all posts
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Friday, September 24, 2010
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Keith Olbermann Pleads for a Stop to Bigotry
Keith Olbermann is an amazing journalist. He recently ended his show with passionate plea for people to end hate mongering and let gay marriage exist - side by side with "traditional" marriage. I couldn't have said these things better myself. Please watch below.
If for some reason the video below doesn't work or shows a Bill O'Reilly thing (which it did when I tested it) please use this link and click LAUNCH VIDEO from the MSNBC site instead.
If for some reason the video below doesn't work or shows a Bill O'Reilly thing (which it did when I tested it) please use this link and click LAUNCH VIDEO from the MSNBC site instead.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
CMT's Eckern Offers Apology for Prop 8 Funding
According to Playbill.com, California Musical Theatre's Artistic Director, Scott Eckern has offered an apology for his financial support of Prop 8.
Quoted from the article (to read the full article please visit the link above or click here):
In the "good news" section of today, Connecticut begins marrying same-sex couple today! Congrats to the smart, well adjusted citizens of Connecticut who knew better than to legalize discrimination (and shame on you California for not being mature enough to embrace equality.)
Quoted from the article (to read the full article please visit the link above or click here):
In response to the words of Shaiman, Egan, Whitty and numerous individuals who contacted the theatre company, Eckern released an apology and has donated $1,000 to the Human Rights Campaign, which works to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans.Well, that's better. And I accept his apology. But I would prefer that people do this soul search and research before they make a leap towards discrimination."I understand that my choice of supporting Proposition 8 has been the cause of many hurt feelings maybe even betrayal. It was not my intent. I honestly had no idea that this would be the reaction. I chose to act upon my belief that the traditional definition of marriage should be preserved. I support each individual to have rights and access and I understood that in California domestic partnerships come with the same rights that come with marriage," Eckern said in a statement.
He continued, "I definitely do not support any message or treatment of others that is hateful or instills fear. This is a highly emotional issue. I have now had many conversations with friends and colleagues and I now have a better idea of what the discrimination issues are, how deeply felt these issues are and I am deeply saddened that my acting upon my religious convictions has been devastating to those I love and admire… I am deeply sorry for any harm or injury I have caused."
In the "good news" section of today, Connecticut begins marrying same-sex couple today! Congrats to the smart, well adjusted citizens of Connecticut who knew better than to legalize discrimination (and shame on you California for not being mature enough to embrace equality.)
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