So I told you I joined a chorus here in Cleveland, right? It's a feminist chorus. One of the songs is a very sweet waltz about two girls, Stephanie and Marie, who were granted the right to attend their high school prom together as a couple, per court order. Two of about 18 songs in the repertoire are gay themed.
Riley is so very musical. She knows all the songs by heart after hearing them twice on CD, and she wanted to come with me to rehearsal today. She sat by my side, singing her little heart out for two full hours. It was awesome. There are few things in life I love as much as singing with Riley.
Anyway, during the above mentioned song, there is a lyric:
And they walk through that door,
just as proud as can be,
Steph in a gown and the tux on Marie,
and they each wear an orchid
and they know they'll both lead.....
Riley leaned over and whispered, "Why is the tux on Marie?"
I whispered back, "Because sometimes in couples with two girls, on fancy occasions, one wears a gown and the other chooses to wear a tux. Not all girls feel comfortable in dresses."
Riley matter of factly said, "Oh," and proceeded to sing.
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Music is the healer of the mind.
We have a friend who is very androgynous indeed. Once, when Margaret was about four, the friend came up and chatted with us, and then went on her way. Margaret, who had been nearby, asked us, "What was he...what was she...what was that person saying?"
I thought it was a BRILLIANT solution.
Thus proving the beauty of childhood xx
amen, rainbowmummy
Not one bit surprised that she gets it.
love.
Sweet. The next generation may in fact really get it that we are simply people who love--some wear pants--some wear dresses. Attire is not dependent upon gender.
Thank you, Michelle, for supporting gay marriage...and for supporting love in all its forms.
good answer mom.
...and that's why she is miss m.'s soul sister...
Beautiful. I love your answer, and I love that Riley got it.
acceptance. beautiful.
xo
wow--what a beautiful moment! I used to sing in a choir--I'm not that good but loved to do it anyway.
So much that's right in this post. You and Riley singing together, your ability to explain enough and not too much, Riley's acceptance.
(sigh)
Nice bonding and teaching.
I got a similar question today, staying home with a sick daughter and watching Ellen. She asked, "Why is she wearing a black suit with a white shirt? She looks like a man."
I just said, "So? I wear suits sometimes, too."
Simple enough.
Just like love.
:)
I love this post! Our world will heal. The coming generation is so much more... human. I'm no uber-religious person. But I think Jesus feels hopeful.
BTW, my girls have known Uncle Rich and Uncle Ed all their lives. And when we moved into our tidy little house on a plain old street (no longer in a fancy shmancy "subdivision") there was a gay pride American flag hanging from a house - and an American flag on the door for the troops. I knew the right house has chosen us. I can't abide by the hatred and bigotry toward fellow people. Even moreso by the institutionalized discrimination of them.
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