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Gay couple featured in article in AARP magazine
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: serious crayons on June 22, 2010, 11:57:48 am ---Same here! I've seen maybe one or two articles featuring lesbian couples, and countless articles with gay male couples.
Not to get all stereotypical here, but maybe gay men are more likely to have connections in the decorating biz? Either they're decorators themselves, or work in some associated creative industry. I'm not sure how magazines and newspapers find homes to feature in those articles, but I'm sure they often get tips from people in the business. Many of the couples in those articles, straight or gay, are decorators, architects, or something similar.
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I wouldn't be at all surprised if you're correct about this, having connections in the business, or working in it themselves. I guess it also goes to confirm the idea that there is some truth behind every stereotype.
milomorris:
--- Quote from: Ellemeno on June 21, 2010, 01:31:22 pm ---That *IS* awesome. Matter-of-fact is the best.
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Agreed. This is yet another step in normalizing sexual minorities.
I'm glad to see that you agree that matter-of-fact is the best way to go. What I've been saying all along about the out & loud approach is that it is not as effective.
brianr:
It has not been so unusual in Australia for a few years now. (I am not sure what AARP is) There is a great article in Melbourne's main city newspaper this week about our recently retired High court judge. It is leading up to a documentary on National television next weekend. MichaeL Kirby is a particular hero of mine. He is 5 years older but we grew up in the same suburb and went to the same schools and university. His younger brother (also a judge) was in my class. He is also an Anglican although we lived in neighbouring parishes. He was a judge on the highest court of the land when he came out publicly in 1999. Since retirement he has been speaking regularly on gay issues and was not reticent even while still a judge.
http://www.theage.com.au/national/love-and-the-judge-20100619-yo2r.html
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: brianr on June 22, 2010, 03:20:16 pm ---(I am not sure what AARP is.)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AARP
It appears the organization is now known by what used to be just its initials. In the U.S., you hear from them first just before you turn age 50. ;D
Marge_Innavera:
--- Quote from: brianr on June 22, 2010, 03:20:16 pm ---It has not been so unusual in Australia for a few years now. (I am not sure what AARP is)
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The letters stand for "American Association of Retired People." That 'retired' part is interpreted a bit loosely: the minimum age to join is 50.
The dues are very reasonable -- $16 for a couple -- and this came out the same week i've been intending to send in our renewal. That's a check I'll be glad to write this year.
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