So here I am with Nat in Charlotte, enjoying a lovely few days of relaxation after a grueling 11 hour drive down here. Today, my friend Jon texted me to invite me to his gay softball team's (The Charlotte Vipers!) game at 3 o'clock that afternoon. It was really a spectacular afternoon, filled with laughter and good times. I was particularly impressed at the diversity of the different teams -- young, old, black, white, lesbians, gay men -- they were all there. There aren't terribly many spaces that you can claim that about!

I think this is the kind of queer culture we should promote -- though unfortunately most folks who promote this kind of thing typically do so while also disparaging some other queer culture (dance spaces / promiscuity / etc). I think all of these things should be promoted!!!

Here are some photos of the fun!

Jon, a pitcher?