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10,000 Couples Vol. 6 March 2010

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:40:00 -0000

Welcome to the March 2010 Issue of 10,000 Couples e-zine! We are dedicated to celebrating and inspiring healthy same-sex relationships, homes, families, and community life. We support marriage equality worldwide whether in the form of gay marriage or civil unions. Each month we strive to reflect the best of our lives through stories, profiles, articles, commentary, and news. As we enter the sixth month of our publishing journey, there continues to be many new and exciting developments. Thanks for taking this journey with us and don't be shy, say hello, subscribe, get involved.

Peace and Blessings, Delena Wilkerson, Publisher/Editor

Featured Headline: Gay Weddings Included in Crate & Barrel Contest

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:37:00 -0000

$100,000 prize for wedding proposal with most votes. Greg & Jonathan, pictured here, have more than 6,000 votes.

Michele's Advice: Ending Relationships

Michele O'Mara, LCSW — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:18:00 -0000

As I find is the case in life, you get what you give. It took very little to get Blue. I got very little from her.

Pride and Prejudice

Patrice K. Cokley — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:05:00 -0000

Is the LGBT community free from racism?

Poll: In what month of the year did you marry?

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:56:00 -0000

Is it true your same-sex marriage has certain characteristics because of the month you chose for the ceremony?

Will Gay Marriage Bring New Marketing Opportunities for [Insurance] Agents?

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:49:00 -0000

The smart agents have been all over this market for years.

Chef Wil's Everyday Recipes: Perfect Chicken

Chef William Crutchley — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:46:00 -0000

Chef Wil has graciously agreed to serve up his delectable recipes for us right here at 10,000 Couples for the next six-months.

For Gay Men Only: 5 Clues to Why You Are Settling When it Comes to Love

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:11:00 -0000

What's going on inside you to attract men who are not up to your standards?

Off the Beaten Path in Romantic Maui

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:45:00 -0000

Guess who spent their 20th Anniversary in Maui?

Matters of Gay Faith

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:59:00 -0000

Many are Called. Who is Chosen? Seminarian Joey Heath shares his thoughts.

Gay Travels in the Muslim World

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:07:00 -0000

Editor Michael Luongo has returned from a two month Middle Eastern tour for the first gay American book ever translated into Arabic.

Fame, Fortune and Gay Love: About Elton John

David Loofbourrow — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:40:00 -0000

David takes an appreciative look at the candor of Elton John's interview with Parade Magazine's Dotson Rader

For Lesbians Only: Support Tips for Lesbians Married to Men

Patricia Cheney — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:21:00 -0000

Can there be peace in this situation?

Our Same Sex Wedding: Melissa & Stacy

Melissa Johns — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:59:00 -0000

Melissa and Stacy are getting married in May. With only three months to go, they have a lot to do. Share their excitement.

Queer and Now

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:03:00 -0000

Is there an appreciable difference between "bullies" and "haters"?

Why It's Important to Say "I Love You"

Amanda Fox — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:02:00 -0000

Same Sex Couples Must Be Counted in 2010

Delena Wilkerson — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:23:00 -0000

Since 1990, when the census added the “unmarried partner” designation on its form, LGBT people in same-sex relationships have provided the first visible record of our partnerships in the history of our nation. -- Our Families Count

The Marién Revelation Stokes Homophobic Response

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:51:00 -0000

Miguel Santana's new controversial book, The Marién Revelation part of heated fight against homophobia

Someone You Must Know: Col. Grethe Cammermeyer, RN, Ph.D

Delena Wilkerson — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:28:00 -0000

March is women's history month, and we couldn't think of many women we wanted you to know more than Margarethe "Grethe" Cammermeyer. Make that Colonel Cammermeyer.

Dear President Obama

Crystal Alburger — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:05:00 -0000

Crystal Alburger has been writing a letter to President Obama every day since she married her wife, Christina, in Iowa. She calls it The Love Letters Project.

Should You Pay Your Children to Do Chores?

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:45:00 -0000

Isn't food, shelter and clothing enough?

Soul Boosters: "Somedays" performed by Audra MacDonald

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:45:00 -0000

Audra McDonald (Private Practice) gave an amazing performance of the song "Somedays" at the NY Marriage Equality Rally May 17, 2009

Angela Y. Davis

Angela Minor — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:09:00 -0000

In honor of Women's History Month, we celebrate a phenomenal lesbian whose presence is still making waves.

Variations on Modern Ketubah Texts: Reform/Egalitarian, Interfaith and Same Sex Wording

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:41:00 -0000

Options are available in modern Ketubah texts for same sex couples

Gay and Lesbian Couples Save On Health Insurance Plans

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:16:00 -0000

Health insurance plans were to become more affordable for domestic partners, due to a largely unknown provision in the House's healthcare reform bill that lowers insurance taxes for gay and lesbian employees until President Obama removed them.

Sex in Relationship

Kellie Lee Owen — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:51:00 -0000

If you believe all the hype about gay and lesbian sex life, you probably did a double take at the title of this article. But really, sex is vital to a healthy, happy, balanced Relationship.

MARCH ANNIVERSARIES

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:34:00 -0000

Jessica and Cindy celebrate five years on March 10th.

Getting Married in June?

Melissa Johns — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:48:00 -0000

Have you done what you need to in order to ensure the day is happy and stress-free?

I Am the Face of Marriage Equality: Alex and Trevor

Delena Wilkerson — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:54:00 -0000

Merging Family Values Create a Valued Family

How to Stop Hating Your Ex

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:58:00 -0000

Listen to this podcast with René Ashton and Genia Stevens from SistersTalk Radio

LGBT Residential Matters: Vets and Mortgages

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:19:00 -0000

Maybe the Pentagon still abides by a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, but VA loan benefits are for everyone – straight or gay.

Deciding Your Home Security Needs

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:47:00 -0000

How protected should you be from outside threats.

Downloadable Recipes and CHOW Video Tips

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:08:00 -0000

Everybody likes good food and those of us with families like it fast and easy. We're collecting favorite recipes each month from subscribers to share.

What's Different about Gay Wedding Ceremonies?

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:44:00 -0000

Issues of Marriage Equality cross all boundaries. This article originally appeared on InterfaithFamily.com.

Your Best Ideas for @Home Romance

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0000

Want to know what makes for a gay and lesbian evening of romance at home? Read the list submitted by 10,000 Couples' subscribers. Think you can do better?

Lesbian Couple Family Building

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:00:00 -0000

Lesbian couple family building happens on many dimensions. Children from prior relationships, adoption, and IVF. Are trying to create a new family? PREGNANT ALREADY? Check out our fun widget.