Family, Identity

Stories About Grandma

June 28, 2026

There are a number of stories I can tell about Dad’s Mother. From being asked/told not to Come Out to her to the bits and pieces I (thought I) knew of her story. Although I regret not getting to know the person behind the title [read more]

Family, Identity

Your Move 2 Canada

April 26, 2026

A bit of a book review, as well as some information on our upcoming move to Canada (see Price of Freedom). Your Move to Canada: Navigating the Cross-Border Financial and Tax Aspects of a Move from the U.S. by Dolguina & Linton Neither my husband [read more]

Family, Identity

An Update

March 18, 2026

The latest information on our efforts to move (back) to Canada. We’ve received an update from the Canadian government indicating (although not promising) my husband’s application to become a legal Permanent Resident of Canada (with my sponsorship) is moving faster than expected. As in, 5 [read more]

Family, Identity

Canadian-Based Social Media

March 8, 2026

Recent actions of the current regime down here has increased interest and action to make Canadians less dependent on US social media (as well as many other American products). I have joined each of the following three new sites; but don’t expect me to immediately [read more]

Family, Identity

An Update On My Memoir

February 15, 2026

Are you thinking “I didn’t know he’s writing his memoir!“? That’s OK, so was I when a friend asked me for ‘the latest update’. My reply was that there are no immediate plans for one; which is true enough. But the question rattled through my [read more]

Family, Identity

What’s My Gender?

January 27, 2026

An interesting question. To the extent I think about it, I identify as male– although with the understanding that I am very much a GNC: Gender Non-Compliant male. As a sexually-active gay man with a Husband in ‘modern Western society’ I am clearly out of [read more]