Tag Archives: fathers day

Saying Good-bye to My Dad and Fathers Day as I Have Known It

Posted on June 11, 2014 by robw77

Eleven years ago, I joined the ranks of honorees for Father’s Day. The previous July, my son Jason was born and put into my arms. The first Father’s Day for me was quiet with plenty of attention from friends … Continue reading →

Posted in Prejudice | Tagged Edward Watson, fathers day, Good bye to elderly parent, parenthood, pride in children, Rob Watson | 4 Comments

My First Day as a Father, by Rob Watson

Posted on June 10, 2013 by robw77

My “dad” instincts started when I was very young. My earliest memories are from age three. I believe a significant event kick-started the memory-recall part of my brain. It was the news that my mother was pregnant and I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged adoption, anti gay adoption, fathers day, First father's day, foster care, gay dad, lgbt, lgbt parents, Rob Watson | 36 Comments

My Father’s Day Card to Lesbian Moms (and All Other Single or LGBT Parents)

Posted on June 8, 2013 by robw77

(This article is revised from a similar article run on Mother’s Day 2013) Recently, authorJennifer Finney Boylancommented about her transgender experience: “After all these years, my own identity has wound up … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Family, Living, Prejudice | Tagged fathering, fathers day, Gay Dad Mothers Day, lesbian moms, lgbt parents, mothering, Mothers Day, Rob Watson | 9 Comments

My Mother’s Day Card to Gay Dads (and All Other LGBT Parents)

Posted on May 7, 2013 by robw77

Recently, author Jennifer Finney Boylan commented about her transgender experience: “After all these years, my own identity has wound up less altered than I had expected. It should not have been a surprise, perhaps, but the most shocking revelation after … Continue reading →