Joe.My.God. LGBT News

Just released is My Uncle’s Wedding, a new book intended to explain same-sex marriage to kids ages 4-8 who may be invited to attend the ceremony. “This children’s book is the perfect gift for any child who loves a good story and especially children with gay people in their family,” said Molly McKay, National Media Director for Marriage Equality USA. …

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Hickory the Scottish deerhound won best in show at the Westminster Dog Show in Manhattan last night. I attended Westminster a few years ago and the best part is walking around under Madison Square Garden before the show, when they let you meet a lot of the dogs.

Embiggen the above image to read the details on this reimagining of the Mississippi River system as a subway map.

Yesterday I was surprised by how much I enjoyed watching the Medal Of Freedom ceremony at the White House, where the honorees included Maya Angelou, Bill Russell, Yo-Yo Ma, Warren Buffet, Jasper Johns, and Bush 41, who appeared startlingly frail and had to be helped to his seat by a sturdy Marine.

While Carrie Fisher chatted with Oprah about her father’s affair with Elizabeth Taylor, her mom Debbie Reynolds turned to the audience to offer a frank review of Eddie Fisher. Oprah roared, Carrie rolled her eyes, and I ran to take a photo of the TV.

Stay out of the comments if you haven’t yet seen last night’s episode. Otherwise dive in and dish.