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It’s Time for All of Us to Go Back to School
By Jim Ver Steeg, Executive Director
No matter your age or how long you have been out of school, the end of summer almost always reminds us that September means the beginning of a new school year.
Whether it’s memories of getting on the big yellow bus or heading to college after a long few months of playing it straight with the family, the change of season reminds us that the folly of summer is often too short.
But learning life’s lessons are what make us interesting and complete. After all, without learning the basics, we’d all be running around in a chaotic fit.
So after some careful consideration and a couple very random conversations with my teacher friend Michael, we stumbled upon three important rules that can apply to any LGBT adult.
Number One: Know what supplies you need and get them early. For everything from the new fall fashions to condoms and dental dams, it pays to be prepared. You could have Steve Madden personally making your shoes from his prison cell, or Victoria whispering her secret right in your very own ear; but without the proper protection almost none of that will matter. So if you’re going out, slip one in your back pocket, your wallet or your purse. Keep it safe, keep it clean and keep it real.
Number Two: Make room in your schedule for more than one subject. Nothing spells boring like someone fixated on just one thing. If all you do is go out to the bars and party, cracka book or go see a show for some variety. It may give you conversation topics beyond, “It’s really crowded in here,” or “I like your shirt.”
But I’m not bashing being in bars by any means. If you’ve been spending all your time praying at the altar of the politically correct and practicing your marching face in the mirror, it might just be time to lighten up and have some fun.
Number Three: Use this opportunity to meet new people. Let’s face it; we all tend to travel in packs. Each reluctance we allow in meeting new people just subdivides our community even further. So next time you’re in a social setting, remember it’s just that. Reach out and shake hands with that lesbian, or feel free to smile and say hello to that trans person … or just go ahead and compliment the boy in the new shirt. After all, he’s been waiting for someone to notice.
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