Category Archives: Entertainment

The Ten Best Gay Dad-Friendly Movies for Kids

Posted on September 22, 2012 by robw77

One of a child’s first challenges is to understand his or her own world.  For Gay Dads this presents its own set of issues since much of the material we use with our kids basically ignores our very existence.  Kid’s … Continue reading →

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The Secret Marriage

Posted on September 19, 2012 by thomsense

“The Secret Marriage” words and music by Sting, adapted from a melody by Hanns Eisler No earthly church has ever blessed our union No state has ever granted us permission No family bond has ever made us two No company … Continue reading →

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The Bully Pulpit by Guest Blogger, Jeffrey C. Sherman

Posted on September 11, 2012 by robw77

Jeffrey C. Sherman is a writer, producer, director and composer for film and television.  From Wikipedia: “An older term within the U.S. Government, a bully pulpit is a public office or other position of authority of sufficiently high rank that … Continue reading →

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A Gay Dad Sounds Off on Tweeny-vision and the Bully Playground

Posted on September 2, 2012 by robw77

Jasmyn Smith committed suicide.  According to her family and friends, she had endured “a year and a half of being heavily bullied, both at school and online”. She was…eleven. I cannot stand that this happened.  I cannot stand that she … Continue reading →

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The Thin Line

Posted on August 5, 2012 by robw77

In 1971, the musical group The Pretenders informed us that there was a “thin line between love and hate”.  This in fact, has been also confirmed by scientists.  After an interesting experience in the blogsphere the other day, I am … Continue reading →

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Brave New World? Not Yet.

Posted on July 1, 2012 by robw77

I have to admit …. it was a sell.   Normally, I do not have to push hard to get my two nine year old sons to agree to a movie.  But when the protagonist of the movie is a … Continue reading →

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