Creep of the Week: Pat Robertson
I also thought Pat Robertson had died. Or, I should clarify: I think of him as dead, as in dead to me, because he is a hateful bigot and is one of the grossest [...]
Parting Glances: Mason/Dixon Cross Dressers
This first appeared in BTL in Sept. 2012 Footnoted in the pages of Civil War history is the intriguing story of a "Mrs. Nash." First name unrecorded. She's [...]
The Key to a Wild and Precious Life — LOVE!
It starts as a thread. Some little tidbit of information dangling out there that captures my attention. A conversation, a news article, radio interview, yes, [...]
Creep of the Week: Donald Trump
If you've been following the news at all you may have noticed that there are huge protests against the political failure to address climate change across the [...]
The Time for Trans Pitches is Now
Every week, in my email, I receive dozens of story pitches. Some are quite good, connecting me with engaging people and interesting stories that I might [...]
Parting Glances: Gay History Month #2
This column first appeared in BTL Oct. 2012. Almost 125 years before the birth of Jesus a handsome youth named Antinous was declared a god by the Roman emperor [...]
Bringing LGBTQ-Inclusive Books—and Hope—to Rural Schools
LGBTQ students in rural schools are more likely to face bias and discrimination than those in urban and suburban ones, but their schools are also less likely [...]
Creep of the Week: Dave Daubenmire
Let's go on a journey to hell, shall we? I've found a portal that can take us directly there. Hat tip to Dave Daubenmire, former high school football coach and [...]
Rapid Onset
I have always been intrigued by history. I love to look at how things came together over time, and how advances in knowledge, technology and society — for both [...]
Parting Glances: 39, and Not Counting
This column first appeared in BTL in April 2014, when Charles was 77. He's now 83 years young. At my advanced age I've come to realize I really don't exist. [...]
