So last night I made myself go to bed at 9 pm since I was supposed to be up for work at 2 am but I couldn't fall asleep so I ended up watching TV and on VH1 they were airing the glaad media awards. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) So I watched as Melissa Etheridge was presented with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award. The award is presented to an openly lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting equal rights for our community. I watched her give a very moving speech about existing and living in your truth. Amazing woman!

Then they presented Charlize Theron with the Vanguard Award. The Vanguard Award is presented to media professionals who, through their work, have increased the visibility and understanding of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. During the presentation they showed a clip of Charlize Theron being interviewed and she made such a powerful statement. The person interviewing her was asking about her boyfriend Stuart and then asked when would they get married and Charlize replied... when everyone in America can get married! Amazing woman!

I just got this email from a reader today and it is things like this, and people like those above, that make me proud to be here and to have made friends with you and to those of you have become even more special to me, that is an added bonus for me. Here is part of the email... hello i just want to say THANKYOU for "From Behind Those Eyes" it was a great 18th birthday present and i even did an Essay on it for my English.

Holy moly! I'm way honored!

Soooooooooo excited the spring anthology is almost out and thanks to Kitty for keeping it all together!

I owe a HUGE thanks to Joey, my html man, who I always seem to overlook, but he always tells me not to thank him.... anyway Joey... thanks so much for all the time you spend pep talking me and computer explaining and htmling... can you make that a verb? Oh well, I just did. You are the man

From the inner circle, right where I like it

Vivan

PS. I have to work at 3 am the next two days also so I really apologize for the chapter delay but hopefully by Sunday if I can keep my eyes open long enough to type.