Brody's Scribbles... Thanksgiving Wishes For My Readers

As millions of Americans, and a few transplants from elsewhere like myself, prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow, I'd like to take a few minutes and give my thanks for those things in my life I hold precious.

I want to first give thanks to the thousands of American, Canadian, and British troops fighting overseas in defence of the freedoms that all of us hold dear.

I want to give thanks for organisations that work so hard to fight for equality for LGBT persons everywhere, both large and small. For the dedication of their staffs and their members in furthering civil rights and better acceptance for Lesbian, Gay, Bi, and Transgendered folk.

I also offer special thanks for the work of the late United States Senator Ted Kennedy, (D) Massachusetts for pushing hard for the compromise that allowed the Matthew Shepard-James Byrd Jr Hate Crimes Bill to finally be signed into law after ten long years. Many heartfelt thanks to Judy Shepard for her tireless and selfless advocacy of the law named for her murdered oldest child.

Finally, I am extremely thankful for my loving family, particularly my sons and for all those friends and acquaintances who enrich the fabric of my life daily.

I sincerely hope that all of you have a wonderful and safe holiday and that your journey to your loved ones and back is not marred in any way. Enjoy the holiday everyone!

Warmest Regards, 


Brody Levesque