Kathleen Bradbury
We Survived the First Six Months! (Send Pastries Anyway.)
It’s 7 a.m., and I’m sitting at my desk in my office. Birds are starting to wake up outside my window. A hot cup of fresh coffee lets off steam amid a pile of pacifiers and toys. It’s quiet — too quiet — and I consider checking on my sleeping baby for the millionth time….
Adding Some Sparkle: Celebrating Alisha and Kata’s Wedding
Sometimes it’s love at first sight. But sometimes love takes its sweet time, simply waiting for the right moment to appear, gradually developing without fanfare or a sudden rush of clarity. For Alisha Linnea Nehring and Kata Garrison, their romance hid in plain sight for years and developed slowly through a mix of magical and…
Alchemy Architects: Live Large in a Smaller Space
With the heavy emphasis on green living in today’s housing market, many homeowners and designers are constantly looking for ways to reduce a home’s environmental footprint. For Alchemy Architects, founded by Geoffrey Warner, the solution is simple: “the greenest square foot is the one you don’t build.” Fueled by this philosophy, Alchemy has received international…
Adoption Options: Finding the Right Fit for Families and Children
What is a family? The answer may seem simple, but for many people in the GLBT community, the definition of family extends beyond blood-relatives who share a dwelling space. It’s common to hear of chosen families, closely knit networks of people with whom we actively choose to connect and grow. As the number of rainbow…
Silver Fox League Gets Women Over 40 in the Game
Thanks to Title IX, the opportunities available for female athletes in 2016 are undeniably more prevalent than ever. Young women have the chance to participate on athletic teams and even pursue athletic careers, making female involvement in sports a more common occurrence. Although these considerable advancements undeniably help future female athletes, there are fewer opportunities…
Getting Personal with GYST Fermentation Bar
There’s a story behind all our favorite foods: who made it, why it was made, and how it connects us to others. When sisters Kylene and Mel Guse started brewing up plans to open their own restaurant, they were strongly inspired by such stories behind artisanal fermented foods. The sisters joined forces with Jill Mott…
Quidditch: A Full-Contact, Gender-Inclusive Sport for Athletic Muggles
Confession time: How many people, after seeing or reading the Harry Potter series, dreamed of zipping around a Quidditch field on a broomstick? How many people have longed to catch the game-winning snitch to the roars of an ecstatic crowd? I’m willing to bet a nice, frosty glass of butterbeer that I’m not the only…
Things No One Tells You About Lesbian Pregnancy: A Non-Bio Mom-To-Be’s Experience with the Miracle of Life
It’s 10 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day when I get the call. Our fertility clinic has the results of my wife Krissy’s pregnancy test. Is this going to be our lucky day? Affirmative. Nothing could prepare me for the cliché rush of sheer joy, disbelief, and terror I experienced as I realized that we were…
The Grass That’s “Greener”: Sustainable Landscaping for City Living
With summer right around the corner, most Minnesotans are in full lawn-maintenance mode. The hiss of sprinkler systems is starting to join the chorus of morning birds, and the roar of lawn mowers disrupts the tranquility of fresh spring afternoons. Many people are spending hours out in their yards, not yet enjoying the spaces, but…
Moving Beyond Weight: Redefining Health and Body Image
It’s a common scenario. I’m at the doctor’s office for a routine check up. The perky nurse leads me to the exam room with a pit stop at the scale. After years of chastisement about my weight, I’m relatively prepared for what’s coming. “Shoes on or off?” I ask bemusedly, dropping my purse and…
