Since July is Disability Pride Month
(as opposed to every other month when we're all demure about disability rights /gentle sarcasm)
(as opposed to every other month when we're all demure about disability rights /gentle sarcasm)
Fact
That’s not a controversial opinion…it’s the truth.
The crowd boos. I begin to walk off in shame, when a voice speaks and commands silence from the room.
"He's right," they say. I look for the owner of the voice. There in the 5th row: DiCaprio himself.
It's shedding assistance day!
Time for yearly brush fest and shower!
He only gets 1-2 showers a year to help him get rid of his excessive shedding. (And help with dander)
But he's always a good boy and never struggles, just a little complaining. Ever since we started using a shower cap he's a lot less bothered since water can't hit his ears.
Text transcription for easier reading:
Usually I wouldn't address stuff like this but I feel like it as a conversation is bigger than me. I'm not gay; but I think the culture of trying to "find" some kind of hidden trait or behavior that a closeted person "let slip" is very dangerous. Overanalyzing someone's behavior in an attempt to "catch" them directly contributes to the anxiety a lot of queer and queer questioning people feel when they fear living in their truth. It makes the most pedestrian of conversations and interactions in spaces feel less safe for our gay brothers and sisters and those may be questioning. It also reinforces an archetype many straight men have to live under that is often times unrealistic, less free, and limits individual expression.
I've been very clear about the intentionality I try to put into using my platform to push back against those archetypes every chance that I get. Being straight doesn't look one way. Being gay doesn't look one way. And what may seem like harmless fun and conversation may actually be sending a dangerous message to those struggling with real issues. I refuse to inadvertently contribute to that message. Happy Pride to all of my queer and questioning brothers, sisters, and individuals. I pray that you feel seen in ways that make you feel safe in the celebration that is this month. As an ally I continue to be committed to assisting in that where I can and helping to cultivate a future where we are all accepted and given permission to be ourselves.
TYLER JAMES WILLIAMS, EVERYBODY
AND HIS BROTHER TYREL, EVERYBODY
friendly reminder for the new twitter refugees:
The person who runs the @one-time-i-dreamt was exploring a city that was like a combination of France and New York. She had a friendly duck with white feathers that flew with her and occasionally perched on her head like a hat.