Wonderful read! I was a couple of years ahead of you at Affton. It definitely wasn't the easiest of places to be gay. I came out right after graduation (98) and it was rough to say the least. I've been to almost every St. Louis Pride Fest since I was 19, and this is the first year they are having to charge an entry fee due to regular sponsers pulling out (Anheuser-Busch). Thank you for bringing all of this to people's attention, and HAPPY PRIDE!!
Katie, my brother was in your class! I wonder if your crossed paths. I’m fond of a lot of my Affton memories, and it prepared me for the rest of my life. But still. I hope it’s better now! Great to hear from you and I’m thrilled St Louis has a PRIDE. I hope in the future we live in a world where it can get sponsors back. 🏳️🌈❤️
Mom, I was holding the cigarettes for a friend in that last pic, promise ;)
Derek, I was wondering about that cigarette!
Wonderful read! I was a couple of years ahead of you at Affton. It definitely wasn't the easiest of places to be gay. I came out right after graduation (98) and it was rough to say the least. I've been to almost every St. Louis Pride Fest since I was 19, and this is the first year they are having to charge an entry fee due to regular sponsers pulling out (Anheuser-Busch). Thank you for bringing all of this to people's attention, and HAPPY PRIDE!!
Katie, my brother was in your class! I wonder if your crossed paths. I’m fond of a lot of my Affton memories, and it prepared me for the rest of my life. But still. I hope it’s better now! Great to hear from you and I’m thrilled St Louis has a PRIDE. I hope in the future we live in a world where it can get sponsors back. 🏳️🌈❤️
Brilliant!!!!
You should be proud of your creative brain and thoughtful research and interesting interview. Super clever finance metaphor too !
A very touching and interesting reading! Thank you for sharing parts of your life. PS. I hope you no longer smoke 😎
You (and my mom) will be happy to know I quit 😜
Donating! Thank you for this, Derek.