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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

starry eyes

Look at her fantastic smile! I couldn’t resist asking to take her photo…

Lubbock Pride Fest
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024

no home here

I was so intent on getting a photo of the man on the left (and his “hate has no home here” flag) that I didn’t even notice that the man next to him was a protestor. So maybe I’m not even close to being as observant as I think I am…

Lubbock Pride Fest
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024

tie-dye

Yes, I do recall that it was just yesterday when I said that making photos of just the backs of people started to seem dismissive.

But also, in some cases, the backs of people were colorful and joyous and seemed to need some documentation. I can break those rules just about as fast as I can make ’em. Evidently.

Lubbock Pride
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024