The first paragraph of "My Christmas Gift to Myself: Pride"

[Rachel M at 6 pm]

Last edited Mon Dec 26, 2022, 09:30 AM - Edit history (1)

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/25/opinion/christmas-gay-pride.html

This is by Charles Blow, from today's issue of the New York Times. The whole piece is good, but I especially love this first paragraph...

This Christmas I introduced my boyfriend to my family. It was one of the greatest gifts I ever gave myself. It was the gift of demanding to be seen by the people whom I love in the fullness of myself. It was the gift of forcing my worlds into collision and therefore into singularity. It was the gift of living in truth and walking in freedom.

EDITED TO ADD: 4dog was kind enough (and competent enough, unlike myself) to post the non-paywall link in the comments below so you can read the whole thing.

[Hekate]

1. I'll bet the rest of the essay will knock your socks off, after that intro...

I’ll check back to see if anyone gifts us with a non-paywall link. Meanwhile thanks.

[4dog]

2. See if this link works

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/25/opinion/christmas-gay-pride.html?unlocked_article_code=1FDchhWPRsljZZY6-YcU0QpVa5czja9Lq1dN--VC4s-_ZsOVo5QKGgI964a8xOzmW9C6m-YPxtkScmn_kvb-izTJXtuByyuo5VG0PPYCD953Tndk_khcGUqD3McT5M-xcY95Q6UPvThTes5kkLsNSAwtLxhSXtdycXgZQXkiF0zSA40TXndmxD3W5RqJWzuMWdH4v9Q-WQJnaNu3_LweWn1_7io7dOmhAFZgiqL8sL2qsZ3peFIvotbD6fGxws0FarD5b946bPQGmF9ejOVfEhUB8gD6YXk0dP35d6YznO3UG5TvYztBP78PGEjP2nrd0YkdgmIxryQYutC20g&smid=share-url

If you know a neater way, leave a note.

[Rachel M at 6 pm]

3. Thanks, that works!

I logged off and tested the link...

"You have access to this article thanks to someone you know. Keep exploring The Times with a free account."

Thank you!

[peggysue2]

4. That's a wonderful OP/essay!

Perfect for the holiday, I might add, because it's filled with light and love. Congrats to Mr. Blow and his superb family.

[tblue37]

5. That is a lovely essay. Thanks for posting.