Today while snowshoeing, I learned a friend is gay.
Today I went snowshoeing along Icicle Creek with an old friend. Shannon and I were in a Lamaze class together when we were pregnant 28 years ago. It was fun catching up with her.
Years ago with our two babies, we hiked and traveled to the Oregon Coast. I felt safe traveling with Shannon and Doug, who is a pediatrician.
Shannon told me she is gay. We had a deep conversation. I did a lot of listening.
"My being gay was the reason for my divorce from Doug," Shannon said. I always thought Shannon was gay because of her mannish look. She smoked a pipe years ago.
After snowshoeing, I invited her to my home for tea. More conversation and laughter. Gave her a hug before she left.
We had a lot of fun. It was great to re-connect with Shannon.
Now it's dark and there's a blizzard raging. I feel lucky to be indoors and warm.
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Your friend has snow shoes?!
JimSherlock1008
Level 5
Feb 11, 2019
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Yes. Shannon has the same snowshoes I gave to my daughter Claire last year. I gave Claire my old snowshoes and poles.
In 2018, I upgraded my snowshoes to:
MSR Lightning Ascent snowshoes - with a heel lift bar for uphill efficiency.
This gives your more power going uphill, and takes the strain off your achilles tendon and calf muscles.
The transition to the last sentence was rather abruptly. From hiking, revealing conversations to blizzard, warm indoors. Alone? With your old friend? Further thoughts on the reveal?
Barnie2years
Level 8
Feb 11, 2019
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Thanks for your message. I added this transition paragraph:
After snowshoeing, I invited her for tea. More conversation and laughter. Gave her a hug before she left.
With a little work, your headline could be the title of a John Prine song.
GarytheGondolier
Level 6
Feb 11, 2019
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It's good she felt comfortable around you to tell you the big news. Now she can feel more free to be herself no matter if it's butch, stud, or lipstick lesbian. I wish I had really open minded friend to tell that I'm pan sexual. (friends off this web site)
freedom41
Level 9
Feb 10, 2019
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Headline had me concerned, I’m glad it was the appearance that made her gay and not the snowshoeing...
ThisIsPatrick
Level 6
Feb 10, 2019
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@OtherPatrick
Thanks. I clarified the headline. Appreciate your comment.
Beautiful pictures.
Tomfoolery33
Level 9
Feb 10, 2019
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@tnorman1236
Thank you!
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