That’s one reason we’re featuring this post from Fred Hystere:

Washington ‘Rich Kids’ is today’s Daily Tune. I somehow stumbled upon (Megan) Washington’s debut album, I Believe You Liar, a few weeks ago and I am HOOKED! Washington’s music will mostly be new to those of you here in the US, but she has been making music for the last 5 years over in her native Australia.

More about it here!

Such as in the story of this amazing 7 year-old who is doing his part to make sure equality becomes reality.

According to a post on LGBT POV:

“What we found in our mailbox has everyone here at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center buzzing.

It was a small envelope that carried two letters and a check for $70. But this is what blew us away: it was from a 7-year-old boy! His name is Malcolm, but we call him our “Littlest Champion.”

More here!

And if that’s something you like, then you’re going to love yourchance-gayworld2 because you can even send in your pic if you like!

Such as in the case of the kiss caught on camera between Stephanie Seymour and her super-hot, model son Peter Brant.

According to a post on Ace Show Biz:

That day on the beach we walked around with each other completely aware of the presence of photographers there.”

As continuing to share his thought, he revealed that he’s gay, “We have nothing to hide and with that in mind I would like to say that I am openly gay. At my age my mother and I are almost like friends and I feel open to talk to her about anything.”

More here!

According to a post on Digital Spy:

Kylie Minogue has defended her controversial video for ‘All The Lovers’.

The clip, which features Minogue atop a pyramid of gay and straight couples kissing passionately, has been banned in several countries including Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

More here!

It is the time of year for giving, but we don’t always have to give material things to give great gifts.  More so, we don’t have to wait for a special occasion to give a gift which will last a lifetime. There is truth in the old saying “the best things in life are free.”

While in the grocery store a few weeks back, I passed by a lady in an aisle, and for a brief moment, we made eye contact.  Upon doing so, I simply smiled, gave a nod of my head, and said “happy holidays”.

We passed, I continued with my shopping, went through the check out and headed out to my car.  As I was placing the groceries I purchased in my trunk, the lady who I had passed in the aisle approached me and said, “I just wanted to say thank you for your kindness”.

Come to find out, her father had passed about 3 months prior, her husband had left her and two children a week prior to Thanksgiving, her 8 year-old son was in trouble for acting out his anger in school and she was laid off from her job just two days earlier.

She told me that she had been feeling the world was a cold and unkind place (and I can understand why she may believe that).  However, she told me my simple acknowledgment and smile made her realize there was kindness in the world.  “Again” she said, “I just had to say thank you.  Your smile warmed my heart a bit.”

Point of the story, be kind, even unnecessarily kind to people, for you never know what struggles they may be enduring.  The fact I smiled at an unfamiliar face made a big difference to one person.  Without realizing, I had given her a gift that she will keep for years to come.

Take the time to give the gift of kindness, and you may get the kindness you need someday.

The pic above is back then, and the pics below progress towards more recent dates.  Even after all this time, I find this man to be sexy as hell!

If you like what you see here, wait till you see some of the other GORGEOUS men of color pics posted where I found this oldie of LL at: Black Men Collection (there’s a couple down below)!

More pics from Black Men Collection!

According to a post on Queer Families:

Nationally, the picture for progress to LGBT equality which emerged on election night was gloomy. At state and local level, there were some bright spots. Maryland was one of them.

More here!

One thing, and perhaps the most important however that we often forget to give thanks for is ourselves.  It is especially important for us to take the time and give thanks for us.  Not only for our health, jobs, clothes  or items we possess, but truly give thanks for us, our souls, our hearts, our being.  For if it wasn’t for us, we would have nothing to be thankful for.

So as you give thanks this holiday season and beyond, make sure you take time to be grateful and give thanks for the most important part of your life…you!

Have a safe and wonderful holiday!

According to a post on MSNBC.com:

The captain of Virgin America Flight 28, which originated in San Francisco, officiated the wedding, McManus quoted the flight attendant as saying. “We’d like to wish them the best and offer them a round of applause,” he quoted the attendant as saying, noting that the passengers applauded on cue.

More here!