Author Archives: straightspousememoir

Among the many Presbyterians who have roamed the earth and made our world a better place along the way, we have two Freds I admire and respect enormously: (1) Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: An ordained Presbyterian minister who … Continue reading →

When you spend time in the presence of someone with such clarity of purpose, your own longing for clarity grows stronger. For me, that someone was the late Texas Congresswoman Barbara Jordan (1936–1996). In May 1993 I was on assignment … Continue reading →

Sooner or later, someone like me—who finds out he or she is married to a person with unresolved sexual orientation issues—will show up at your door, asking for prayer and guidance. How have you developed empathy for the so-called straight … Continue reading →

In my wildest dreams I would dare to hope readers would respond to my love story in meaningful ways. But I’m overwhelmed with these initial responses from readers: • “I literally cannot put this book down.” • “I’m devouring your … Continue reading →

I wrote the following poem to celebrate my new arrival: Special Delivery A brown truck moves up the lane and stops in front of my house; then the driver loads eight large boxes on a dolly that rolls down the … Continue reading →