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Here and Queer

by Tara Cobb I’m not going to lie; I was nervous about moving to a small town and not at all certain I could handle “small-town life.” I mean being… Continue reading Here and Queer

So Simple. So Powerful.

By Jaime Collins “Can I help you?” said a man biking in the opposite direction. It was a hot and sunny afternoon far from home on the Military Ridge Trail,… Continue reading So Simple. So Powerful.

By: Angela Lindeman Doing kind things for a family member, neighbor or friend is definitely nice and recommended any time one is able to do so. What happens when that… Continue reading #rainbowactsofkindness

Never Meant to be Ordinary

by Angela Lindeman For as far back as I can remember, I never really felt like I fit in anywhere. I could never put my finger on why that was… Continue reading Never Meant to be Ordinary

PRIDE: A Long, Incomplete Journey

by Angela Lindeman After a tremendous and terrifying start to this June 2021 for myself, personally, by being physically attacked by my partner for being who and what I am,… Continue reading PRIDE: A Long, Incomplete Journey

Pansexual Pride

by Angela Lindeman One day, a long, long time ago, I heard a word that was completely foreign to me. Pansexual? What on Earth does that mean? I would come… Continue reading Pansexual Pride

Creating Community on Our Own

By Jaime Collins I never imagined going out for this one simple walk would change so much about how I want to live. But then something unusual happened, and my… Continue reading Creating Community on Our Own

Your Love is the Blessing

Rev. Zayna Thomley, UCCPlatt.org When I write letters or emails to my congregation I most often address them to “Beloved.” As in: “Beloved, thank you for your generous gift!” or… Continue reading Your Love is the Blessing

My Authentic Valentine

By Angela Lindeman You know the deal….you walk into any store anywhere, and you see hearts, candy, teddy bears, and flowers abound. I don’t know about you, but it never… Continue reading My Authentic Valentine

Girl in the Mirror

by Jaime Collins, President, Southwest Wisconsin Rainbow Alliance My story begins one November evening in 1963. At the moment of my birth the doctor took one very quick look at me… Continue reading Girl in the Mirror