Say it loud!

June is Pride month! (It's also Dairy month, but we'll conveniently skip over that. :))

Here's a bit of history from Wikipedia:

In the United States the month of June was chosen to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. As a result, many pride events are held during this month to recognize the impact LGBT people have had in the world. On five occasions, the President of the United States has officially declared a Pride Month. First, President Bill Clinton declared June "Gay & Lesbian Pride Month" on June 2, 2000. Then, in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, President Barack Obama declared June Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. 

Milwaukee's PrideFest will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary (woohoo!) with an incredible array of events this coming weekend, June 8-10, at the Summerfest grounds (Henry Maier Festival Park). Sorry to say I can only be there in spirit.

So, a very happy and proud June to all my GLBTQ* brothers and sisters, wherever you live. Long may you defy the nay-sayers with your joy and love!

Mooovelous!