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About robw77

A single gay dad who cares. His story can be read here: http://www.imagaysingleparent.com/2013/02/02/rob/ and here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/31/rob-watson-gay-family_n_4689661.html

A Son Tells His Gay Dad , “You Are Not My Mom”

Posted on January 21, 2013 by robw77

I always figured there were certain hateful statements my sons would make, especially ones that say I am inadequate.  Such statements would come out in the future during some teen age angst scrapple where I was laying down the law … Continue reading →

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The Ten Reasons It is Unfair to Compare LGBTQ vs.Straight Parenting

Posted on January 15, 2013 by robw77

George Bernard Shaw once described straight parenting as having ”no test of fitness”.  LGBTQ parents are beyond  the “test”  In recent scrutiny by representatives of the Catholic Church and a group of authors speaking at the Heritage Foundation, the raking … Continue reading →

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The Ten Things I Wish the Pope Could Have Observed on My Family’s Trip to Disneyland

Posted on January 3, 2013 by robw77

During the last few weeks of winter holidays, Pope Benedict VXI and several of his delegates including Illinois Cardinal Francis George and the United Kingdom’s Archbishop Vincent Nichols delivered lump of coal to the world’s LGBTQ communities.  It was gift-giving … Continue reading →

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A Five Point Plan to Creating The Best Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2012 by robw77

Last weekend, I set off to do my Christmas shopping.  As a single gay Dad, time to do such an activity is scarce.  I also have to admit, my heart is a bit distracted over the shopping endeavor this year.   … Continue reading →

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A Gay Dad Reflects on the Terrorism in Newtown Connecticut

Posted on December 16, 2012 by robw77

It was supposed to be a good day.  I had just finished a blog piece and was scoping online for some final references.  Then I saw it.  It was a plea in a Facebook post by my friend Kergan asking … Continue reading →

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They Permanently Sidelined “Homophobia”: The Five Reasons I Am Glad It’s Gone

Posted on December 15, 2012 by robw77

 I was not happy about it at first.  It was several weeks ago when it happened.  The word “homophobia” was casually in play within  American conversations, playing its part, when YANK!  Out of nowhere, timeout was called.  It was out … Continue reading →

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Join EvoL= for Our Top Ten Countdown of 2012!

Posted on December 11, 2012 by robw77

We will be counting down our top read articles of the year by our top bloggers! Don’t miss it! On Facebook make sure you have “Show in News Feed” and “Get Alerts” checked under “Liked”!

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A Gay Dad Dilemma…How Do I Out Santa Claus to My Kids?

Posted on December 7, 2012 by robw77

How did I get into this predicament?  How did I not see this coming?  I mean… really. My sons are both 10.  Our family tradition follows that of many others, a jolly old man with reindeer arrives mysteriously to our … Continue reading →

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Are Linda Harvey’s Most Recent Anti-gay Comments Perverted or Just Wrong?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by robw77

Good Lord, am I really going to write this?  In the spirit of “fair and balanced”, I am afraid I am. I am finding myself to be in a place to “defend’ something said by anti-gay radio host Linda Harvey.  … Continue reading →

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Putting the Q back in LGBTQ

Posted on December 4, 2012 by robw77

Guest blog by Patricia Saunders I had an interesting discussion today with a friend that I wanted to share with you. It all started with the question of the Native American concept of “Two-Spirits.” It’s one that a lot of … Continue reading →

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