"What kind of "accent" was that?"
It took me a second to process, then I replied,
"Gay."
N professed,
"Oh, I wondered because I've heard it before."
It was difficult to stifle my giggle, but I'm so glad I did. He was earnest in his question and I'm glad he asked me so that I could use it as a learning moment to accept everyone as they are. I offered him examples that he's aware of: friends and family we love who happen to be gay.
Kids just never cease to amaze me.
I'm a supporter of gay rights. And not a closet supporter either. From the time I was a kid, I have never been able to understand attacks upon the gay community. There are so many qualities that make up a human being... by the time I get through with all the things that I really admire about people, what they do with their private parts is probably so low on the list that it is irrelevant.
~Paul Newman
Oh Mr. Blue Eyes Newman. So wise, so beautiful.
