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the reverend

 

She was so nice about letting me take her photo the other day. It just shows what people* keep telling me: if you’re friendly and polite most of the time you’ll get a yes when you ask someone if you can take their photo.

Lubbock Pride Fest
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024

*Don. It’s mostly Don Toothaker who tells me that. Over and over. And then, finally, it started to sink in.

arm decor

In general, I like tattoos.

I have three of them myself.

That is all. Please carry on.

Lubbock Pride Fest
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024

footrace

 

Kids are hilarious. No matter if it’s cold or if it’s hot, they are always ready to race somebody. And of course their adult opponents will let them win.

Lubbock Pride
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024

caped

Really. Go to a Pride event. Be a participant or an ally or a supporter or an observer. But go.

(I realize by the time I have said this that Pride month has come and gone; put it on your calendar for next year.)

Lubbock Pride Event
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024

free hugs

This couple made me happy and I hope that they were able to give plenty of mom- and dad-hugs that day.

Lubbock Pride
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024