Wednesday 29 June 2022

The Enduring Nature of Queerness

There have been an increasing number
of right-wing attacks on our community
over the past year, it is true.

But do not despair!

We haven't come this far to be
scared off by today's bullies!

Take heart in the enduring
nature of queerness, everyone!

And in our ability 
to fight and resist!


Leo Herrera, Mexican writer and LGBTQ+ activist, on ‘Don’t say Gay’:

“’Don’t Say Gay’ gives me church giggles. They’re still trying to get rid of us? When will they understand our Queerness floats to the top like cream and explodes when it’s buried? They can draft their bills, and ban our books and social media, wipe the cream pie off Anita Bryant’s face, clear their priests Grindr history but it’s too late. Queerness can’t be contained because it is the container. The hinges on Pandora’s box and the rub marks on Aladdin’s lamp. The sea glass their child already picked up, while they shielded their eyes from our sun and turned their back on our ocean. Volatile, elemental, sacred, everywhere, sacred. Always.”




Thanks to everyone who read these posts,
left comments, told their stories, came out,
and had fun at my blog this month!

See you again at next year's
Translesbigayapalooza!

In the meantime, continue
to be proud every day!

And as the old saying goes --

KEEP ON TRUCKIN'!


28 comments:

  1. Another fresh month!!!!! You do spread the gay! And we need this more now and every month more then ever. I do believe our breather is over.

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  2. It was a great month, Debra! Well done!

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  3. thanks for a wonderful month. i enjoyed every day of it!

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  4. “Queerness can’t be contained because it is the container.”
    Perfect! Thanks.

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  5. What Leo Herrera wrote is absolutely brilliant! I just love it. What an amazing month on your blog. Thanks, Debra!

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  6. Let's not just limit being allies to just one month a year, especially one with only 30 days!

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  7. Thanks for a fun month, Debra!

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  8. Oh, yes honey. Just like the cream, queerness floats to the top. These xtianists need another Stonewall, I'm sure!
    Happy Pride!

    XOXO

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  9. It was a gay month!! Your blogs are always fun no matter what the topic!!

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  10. A colorful month for sure!

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  11. I like to say gay. GAY GAY GAY!!!

    Love,
    Janie

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  12. Keep on trucking ~ Now there's a saying from my past! I enjoyed this year's Translesbigayapalooza, and I look forward to next year's. You always do such a great job, Debra!

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  13. I remember Donald Trump begging for LGBT Votes. Now with his Supreme Court picks, he's done so much damage

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  14. Thanks for another enlightening and entertaining Translesbigayapalooza... I missed the virtual Pet Purride Pawrade of yesteryear, but I know how much you dislike repetitive schtick, Deb!!

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  15. Ah!!! Sad to have it over but I enjoyed it thoroughly.

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  16. Pray the Gay to STAY!
    Love that quote from Leo Herrera. We've always been here, we'll always be here. Sword, bow, axe, and brick - whatever it takes.
    And to the haters I say: Some people are gay, GET OVER IT!
    Another beautiful Translesbigayapalooza, Debra! Thank you!
    E

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  17. I adore Leo Herrera's quote! June was fun for all of us.

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  18. Stay loud and proud my friend.

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  19. So much fun and inspiration reading your pride posts this month. I absolutely love the quote by Leo Herrera.

    Sassybear
    https://idleeyesandadormy.com/

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  20. You can't beat a month of rainbows. :D

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  21. I adore that quote by Leo Herrera.

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  22. Gay gay gay gay gay Oops I said it!

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