Putting It All Into Perspective

I've commented numerous times since our return to Chicago that Boystown, or the area where many gays live in Chicago, no longer feels like Boystown. Over the past four years, the neighborhood in Lakeview has become more diversified with both gay and straight living together in harmony.

Some don't like the mix. But today, my friend Neil made a good point. "What better way for us to build allies for our causes?" And he's right. By sharing our lives and our stories with these new neighbors, we'll be able to demonstrate to them (and others they know) that we're not any less of a person just because we're attracted to the same sex.