It is not surprising to me that Kendall adores Josh Hutcherson. He is easy on the eyes, a wonderful actor, and an even more wonderful human being. He is the youngest recipient of the GLAAD Vanguard award and his acceptance speech shows me one more reason she loves him.
They were raised the same. To see the PEOPLE around them, discarding the labels a fearful populace would apply. To embrace differences, not run from them. To greet the world with an open heart and an open mind. To simply enjoy the PEOPLE they are lucky enough to have float into their lives.
Congratulations to Josh, and to every young person who is changing the tide of discrimination by calling bullshit on it all.
That made me smile BIG. You must be so proud to be prepared to welcome him to the family as your son in law...
Posted by: Debbie0116 | Monday, April 23, 2012 at 07:25 PM
LOL, Debbie.
Things do change. The nephew (9) and I were reading a book about the first black female licensed pilot in the US. He could not figure out for the life of him why this lady had huge obstacles in her path because she was black and female. I explained about Jim Crow laws and the historical difficulties women have had. He had no comprehension. He thought what I was telling him was the stupidest stuff on earth, that it makes no sense to limit anyone because of sex or race. His godfather is gay and he is often around Uncle Tom and Uncle Darren. He is color blind, gender blind and sexual orientation blind. Which means he sees clearer than most. Kid by kid, we are getting there.
Posted by: Nikki in NYC | Monday, April 23, 2012 at 09:10 PM
Good job, Josh! We need a lot more where you came from!
Posted by: Another Lori in TX | Monday, April 23, 2012 at 10:11 PM
Debbie - you are hilarious....Good for your Nephew and his family Nikki - I love that story. I wish the entire world was as forward thinking as your family. ...oh and is it too early to make a toast to the happy couple Linda?
Posted by: Chicky (Kathy) | Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 08:03 AM