Happy Pride Month- 2023!

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I had thought about writing about the origins of Pride Month and then about some of the issues our community is facing today.

I might still do that down the line.

But today, I looked outside, and the yard was showing me a different way to celebrate Pride.

I decided not to fight Mother Nature.

If you want the macro view:

…have a number of valuable reports about LGBTQ+ community life – particularly for young people – in 2023/

Meantime, I hope you enjoy these pictures from our out and proud home.

I didn’t realize until editing the photos that might the gardener (my hubby) is in the background.

But that’s fitting, I guess, considering all the work he puts in on the yard.

He's ready to match the stars, buy a vowel, and win the Lightning Round - it's Contributing Author <a href="https://www.tnocs.com/user/cstolliver/?profiletab=posts"><b> <u>Chuck Small,</B></u></a> with some fun and games for all

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Journalist-turned-high school counselor. Happily ensconced in Raleigh, N.C., with hubby of 31 years (9 legal).

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Virgindog
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June 12, 2023 9:30 am

Beautiful!

JJ Live At Leeds
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June 12, 2023 12:49 pm

Looks great Chuck. If only I had a greenfingered partner to make up for my own horticultural shortcomings – sorry Mrs J. Mowing the lawn and pulling out weeds is all I’m good for. My dad probably despairs given how impressive his garden always was.

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June 12, 2023 4:17 pm

The power of metaphor.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

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June 12, 2023 4:46 pm

Absolutely gorgeous. As a gardener myself, I can appreciate the love and the hard work that went into this.

Pauly Steyreen
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June 12, 2023 9:32 pm

Never was the greenness of the thumb more appropriate. Lovely photos Chuck!!!

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June 14, 2023 3:33 am
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I Need to Start a Garden.

Haley Heynderickx: Did she retire?

Is she Mary Margaret O’Hara?

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June 14, 2023 10:28 am
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I’ve listened to Haley. Can’t find any news if she’s working on new material since her 2018 debut as you mentioned above. But I hope she is!

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June 12, 2023 9:51 pm

The older I get, the more I appreciate a flower garden. Your hubby has done excellent work!

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June 15, 2023 9:41 am

Lovely. Happy Pride!

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June 15, 2023 10:16 pm

I want to see this beautiful garden in person soon, Chuck! Lovely pictures!

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June 20, 2023 10:20 am

Dude, I could literally smell the flowers as I was scrolling through the pictures, gorgeous! I do so admire those who have well tended yards and gardens. Our Tiger Lily’s are just starting to bloom around here…. except in my front yard, because the neighborhood deer treat lillies like their personal ice cream bar at Golden Corrall.

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