Monday Meme: Queer
- At March 23, 2015
- By danmclellan
- In Fun, Humor, Monday Meme, Quotations, Quote of the day, Quote of the Gay
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Gay icon, humorist, lesbian and bestselling author Rita Mae Brown nails it in today’s meme.
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Two Gay Groups Marched In Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade– and Into History
- At March 18, 2015
- By danmclellan
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Here’s something to celebrate–for the first time in 114 years, two LGBT groups marched in Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday. OutVets and Boston Pride marched in the parade and ended a 20-year ban on gay groups.
Via The Associated Press & Towleroad:
“We march today for the memories of those thousands and thousands of people who went before us, some who went to their graves in the closet,” OutVets founder and leader and Air Force veteran Bryan Bishop told his group before the parade. He called it “the beginning of the mission of this organization to honor the service and sacrifice of every single LGBT veteran, their family, their allies and every veteran in this country who fought so selflessly to defend the rights that we hold dear.” …
Boston Pride member Freddy Murphy said the open inclusion of gay groups was a long time coming.
“I just remember watching the parade and kind of thinking it was hopeless, that my entire world was against me,” said Murphy, a Dorchester neighborhood native whose father was a Boston firefighter. “This is why I’m marching today.”
The parade also marked another milestone as it was the first time in 20 years that a mayor of Boston marched in the parade. Mayors and politicians boycotted the event every year since 1995 when the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right of the Allied War Veterans Council, which organizes the parade, to keep gay groups out. Mayor Marty Walsh, along with Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Congressman Seth Moulton marched with OutVets.
“I’m thrilled that the St. Patrick’s Day parade is inclusive this year, and the addition of Boston Pride to the list of participants reflects the values of the South Boston neighborhood,” Walsh said in a statement. “With this year’s parade, Boston is putting years of controversy behind us.”
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Lucky You: Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day or Any Day With Proudly Yours
- At March 17, 2015
- By danmclellan
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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Whether it’s a green sweater or a pitcher of green beer, we celebrate this auspicious holiday in a variety of festive and unusual ways. What with all of this talk of the luck of the Irish, lucky four-leafed clovers and pots of gold at the end of the rainbow, we thought that today is an incredible opportunity to tell our loved ones how lucky we are to have them in our lives.
When you are in love, everyday is an opportunity to celebrate your relationship so why not make St. Paddy’s Day a romantic holiday too? Regardless if you’re Irish or not, you can use the holiday as a moment to tell your significant other that you appreciate them. A festive green plant and one of our cards is a thoughtful way to take the drunken silliness out of today’s holiday and turn it into something special. Or slip a card to your loved one before you head off to the pub. Or if you’re not exactly feeling Irish today, give a card to a loved one who could use a little cheering up. With striking black and white images and thoughtful quotes on the inside, all the cards here at Proudly Yours are suitable for any occasion.
It’s been said that the best luck of all is the luck you make for yourself. While we are not guaranteeing that you’ll get lucky by giving one of our cards, a little romantic effort is always appreciated! Grab one of our cards today at one of these fantastic stores.
Monday Meme: Be Yourself
- At March 16, 2015
- By danmclellan
- In Fun, Monday Meme, Quotations, Quote of the Gay
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Happy Monday! Here’s to being fabulously yourself!
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Say “I Do” To Great Wedding & Engagement Cards!
- At March 12, 2015
- By danmclellan
- In Cards, Marriage Equality
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We here at Proudly Yours support all kinds of unions and we are thrilled that human history is evolving to the point that ALL couples can finally tie the knot. So why shouldn’t wedding gifts, engagement announcements and congratulations cards evolve too? We think it’s high time what we leave on the gift table be as fabulous and progressive as the couple we’re celebrating. The fact is with summer right around the corner and RSVP deadlines looming, now is the time to start thinking about wedding gifts ideas. Lucky for you, we have a few ideas.
Can’t Make It To The Big Day?
Scheduling can be a beast and we don’t always get to watch our loved ones walk down the aisle. Send your best wishes, fully loaded gift cards or poetic thoughts inside one of our great cards like “A Successful Marriage”, pictured above. Inside the card is a quote from writer Mignon McLaughlin which reads, “A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” We can’t think of a better way to say “congratulations”.
Something Heartfelt for the Top Of The Box
Yes, it’s always nice to give a married couple something they really wanted from their gift registry but the ritual can feel a bit cold and commercial. Add a personal touch by placing one of our gorgeous cards (like The Someone You Can’t Live Without, pictured above) filled out with your own messages of love on top of the package.
Make An Announcement of Your Own
Perhaps you’re not planning on being a guest this summer but you’re planning your own wedding instead– mazel tov! To help break the news of your upcoming nuptials, our cards like The Golden Ring make for unforgettable engagement announcements. But why stop there? Proudly Yours cards can be used as wedding invitations, anniversary cards and “Thanks for marrying me” cards. The possibilities, like love itself, are endless! Order online or at these fine retailers.
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