That's Some Heavy Sh*t

I feel like I've got to bring it down today and lay something heavy on y'all.  As anyone who has read my blog knows I consider myself a Hybrid Husband - a husband that not only weedwacks and bangs nails but also a husband who supports his wife and loves to shop for himself.  I understand though that writing a blog opens up my private feelings to criticism.  And the Hybrid Husband has experienced just that.

Recently, another human being alluded to the fact that the Hybrid Husband was gay. It was implied in something they expressed to me anonymously and was meant to be half joke half truth (as far as they saw it).  At first I was upset but I pushed those feelings aside.  Then I thought about taking the high road and not saying anything at all, you know, Gandhi style.  But I am no saint, so I decided on a middle path and here we are discussing it.

The thing that bothers me the most about being called gay is that this person believes "gay" to be something lesser, something to be used to knock someone down.  Obviously, they've never listened to Macklemore's Real Love.  It's disappointing that people still don't realize the hate in their every day speech.  Just because something is different doesn't mean it's something to fear.  Difference is an opportunity, not something to run from and point fingers at.  Difference is change.  Difference leads to greatness.  Difference is variety in a world that could so easily be bland.  Difference is a rainbow of all colors, visible and invisible.  Einstein was different.  Jesus was different.  Tesla was different.  Lincoln was different.  Michael Jordan was different.  Need I go on?

I enjoy who I am.  I enjoy coming home to my family, lifting my baby girl in the air and hearing her giggle.  I enjoy getting on the floor and playing with my son.  I can't be happier for my wife and her success.  I look forward to heading to Nordstrom for a 7 Diamonds shirt and a pair of 7 for all mankind jeans.  I get giddy thinking about putting the kids to bed and watching the Real Housewives of New Jersey with my woman.  And I will not pay any mind to taunts from people who are scared of reality's next evolution.

I wish for you all peace and understanding.  Get out of your head and rid yourself of concepts and labels.  Enjoy the universe that surrounds you.

Peace Out,

Nathan J.