And so it begins

It's June, which is the month the gay community celebrates Pride.
Since I moved here in 2001, I've always been impressed by how much the
entire City goes out for Pride. Statistics indicate that as many as
35% of San Francisco identifies as gay, lesbian, bi, or trans, so it's
not a huge surprise, I suppose.

Here is the small breeze that announces the approach of the oncoming
storm. Advertisements for the celebration have gone up in MUNI
stations throughout the City. Soon Market street will be festooned
with rainbow flags from the bay to the Castro and queer tourists will
crowd trains, busses, bars and the sidewalks in this yearly festival
of diversity and solidarity.

With the recent California Supreme court decision making the way for
same-sex marriage starting June 17, this year we all have much of
which to be proud. I expect many tourists to come here this year.
Many more than usual. And they should! Couples should come to get
married. Even if it's not recognized in their home states, it has so
much meaning. (If it didn't have meaning, the closed-minded wouldn't
be fighting so hard to deny people they think of as "lesser" that
right. But I digress.)

So, this is a month in which we all should celebrate.

Celebrate our victories.

Celebrate our love.

Celebrate who we are.