Every generation seems to have its members who think the world has gone to hell and a hand basket and that they need to explain a challenging world to their kids.

Putting our heads in the sand is not a wise strategy.

The right to be married was hard earned by the marriage equality movement and one of its "perks" is the right to use the terms commonly associated with marriage; husband and wife are the two most common.

We need to regain the art of civil discourse and more practically, I don't think you change anyone's mind by calling them names.

I know many of my female friends do not like being referred to as "ladies."

I think identity issues have their place in the workplace, less so personal behaviors.

To parents who find a child's disclosure about sexual or gender identity challenging, I always urge what I'd call "moderated" honesty. If you can't say "I love you," then say something like, "I'm going to need some time to digest this news." Buy time this way. And then think.