Sunday, 11 October 2026

Celebrate Queer October!


YES, IT'S TODAY!




October 11 was designated National Coming Out Day to commemorate
the 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.

Because October 11 is National Coming Out Day,
it is one of the reasons that the entire month
of October is also designated as --






27 comments:

Bilbo said...

"same-sextant." Groan ...

Tom said...

Here's to many rainbows.🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

Bob said...

We've come a long way but the march goes on ....

Travel said...

This made me smile, I needed that.

My name is Erika. said...

I didn't know this day existed. But one thing I have to say is it drives me crazy when Gen z and millennials refer to age groups as an overarching labels. My daughter does it...but maybe it's better than some of the other labels people use.

Ms. Moon said...

"Het-lagged." Love it.
The gaydar same-sextant one is great too. Well, they all are but those really tickle me.

ellen abbott said...

You tell 'em, Lisa.

Kathy G said...

Some good ones here. Especially liked the 'gaydar' one.

RedPat said...

Good ones, Debra.

e said...

Happy Gay Day! Wave that flag!

Moving with Mitchell said...

Brilliant statement by Harvey Guillén.

DB Stewart said...

"Hetlagged" lol.

Mistress Maddie said...

Philly generally has a huge Outfest every year to a dare say revival Pride. It's a very popular event. I just hope the rains didn't muddle it up.

Guillaume said...

I didn't know. For me October is Halloween month.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

@ Guillaume -- October is big enough to celebrate or mark many other things too, like Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Coming Out Day,, Canadian Thansgiving, and LGBTQ History Month, to mention only a few.

J.P. Alexander said...

Ten un lindo octubre. Te mando un beso.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

@ J.P. Alexander -- Gracias!

peppylady (Dora) said...

Idaho is way behind.

Fundy Blue said...

I enjoyed the memes, but especially the two photos at the end. Happy Rainbow Day!

The Happy Whisk said...

The dinner parties. Oh my gosh, Debra. I felt bad laughing about that one bc they both died but that was funny.

DVArtist said...

I love this post. The best one for me is "People don't come out they let you in." Have a great evening.

Ur-spo said...

lovely ! 💕

Lady M said...

Happy coming out day or letting others in - whichever you prefer.

River said...

How did I not know there is an official coming out day? I love rainbows.

Janie Junebug said...

I wasn't aware of coming-out day, so thanks for letting us know. I love "same sextant."

Love,
Janie

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Thank goodness society has grown up. Well, some societies anyway.

baili said...

best wishes for everyone has right to live on his own way :)