Category Archives: gay marriage

Congratulations on your 2005 marriage! It is now officially recognized by 9 states. And counting…

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Kate Christie

[Election Night, Our House in the Woods in Western Washington] Me: I know we got rid of cable, but we can still watch election coverage online. The major networks are all streaming their coverage live. Kris, clearly dubious: Okay. [Three … Continue reading →

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Low-Hanging Fruit(s); or, Gay People Like Football, Too

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Kate Christie

Chris Kluwe, the punter for the Minnesota Vikings, is awesome. Now, some of you know that it’s difficult for me to say anything nice about a Viking. The daughter of an Illinois man, I am a lifelong Chicago Bears, Cubs, … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Weekend 2012

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Kate Christie

Mother’s Day Weekend 2012 The night before Mother’s Day, Kris and I took Alex to see the U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball team play China at Key Arena, home to the WNBA’s Seattle Storm. We had a great time, though Alex … Continue reading →

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This is What Gay Marriage Looks Like

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Kate Christie

Today, May 9, 2012, President Obama made history by affirming, “I think same-sex couples should be able to get married”—ten little words that are now winging their way about the nation via a variety of technological means. After talking to … Continue reading →

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Lions and Vikings and Bears, Oh My

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Kate Christie

The other day, Kris came home from Target irate. That actually doesn’t happen all that often—she’s from Minneapolis, where Target was born and still resides. (Wait, that sentence sounds as if I think a corporation could be a person…) Also, … Continue reading →

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