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Apr 08, 2007
It's Time
My wish for you: Peace, love, compassion and forgiveness.
I started this blog 3 years ago this month. I've written 700 posts since I made the transition from AOL (my first blog post is here) and I've had over 2,300 comments from you, my dear readers, and generated nearly 170,000 page hits. I've accomplished my principal goals of informing my law school classmates about myself and of keeping my mom informed about what was going on in my life. I've graduated law school (achieving my goal of no "C" grades and exceeding my goal of at least one "A" grade); my mother will likely never read another blog post. In addition, the blog has become burdensome to me, and that I can't have.
Along the way, though, I've made some real-life friends, I've met several fellow bloggers, I've met some readers, and I've made dozens of cyber-friends. In addition, this blog has given me a space for myself -- a place where I could ruminate about the day's events or contemplate my navel. It's been a journal and a pulpit. I've been able to document an interesting and sometimes tumultous time in my life here, and that's been a great benefit of the blog. More than a handful of readers have contacted me privately to tell me that my writings have had a positive effect on their lives. That was unexpected, but it has been the greatest reward of all.
My next venture is to work with my darling spouse on starting up our law firm -- Rainbow Law Center, PLLC, located out of Ann Arbor. It will be through this venue that I will try to help others find their way through the maze of LGBTQ law and policy. I will put a link up when the website is functional.
All things in their time. It is time for me to bid you all adieu (my spouse says "don't burn your cyber-bridge. Call it a hiatus rather than an ending." We'll see. I rarely ever close a door). Thank you all for reading. See you 'round the blogosphere.
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I hope to see you here again, Denise, but I know that even in Oregon I'll be hearing about the great things you and your wife will be accomplishing! All the very best of luck!
Posted by: Shelley | Apr 8, 2007 11:53:18 AM
Well, goodbyes are never easy but say them we must. I wish you and your family nothing but the best wherever life may take you. You've been an inspiration and a friend and I hope one day we can meet. It's been a great story and thanks so much for sharing. I hope you can stop by my humble little blog from time to time to say hello. Peace to you Denise and may all your dreams come true. You will be missed.
Hugs,
Kelly in Louisville
Posted by: Kelly | Apr 8, 2007 3:14:45 PM
I hate to see you go, Denise. Thank you for being you.
Julie
Posted by: Julie Carter | Apr 8, 2007 5:33:42 PM
Hi Denise,
I don't know if you remember me, but I've made comments a couple of times. I interviewed you for an article for the Michigan Daily two years ago. I think along the way, you or someone else, told me about your blog. And I have really enjoyed reading, and therefore, sort of keeping in touch with you. I hope you know that even though I am not a member of the LGBTQ community, you made a great impact on my life, both in meeting you and through your blog.
Stay well!
Leslie
Posted by: Leslie | Apr 8, 2007 5:44:04 PM
The new venture sounds exciting! I agree with The Spouse -- don't say goodbye forever. Good luck to both of you.
Posted by: CM | Apr 8, 2007 6:08:18 PM
Hi Denise,
We just found your blog and thought that under the circumstances we should say hello. Congratulations on getting your law degree, and good luck with your law practice.
Elisia and Carrie Ross Stone
Rainbow Law
Posted by: Rainbow Law | Apr 8, 2007 7:44:35 PM
Please, Please, PLEASE keep in touch! You KNOW we're going to miss you here, but you should also know that I wish you both all the best in your new venture.
Posted by: Jami | Apr 8, 2007 8:34:58 PM
Denise, I have visited your blog several times over the years, even before arriving at Michigan. I remember reading your personal statement and thinking that your being a student here made the school seem even more impressive and truly appreciative of diversity. I have rarely seen you around and have not gotten the opportunity to meet or speak with you, but I know that you have made a major impact throughout the University of Michigan campus, not just in the law school and not just in the blogosphere. I am finding it sad that so many important bloggers stop and do hope that you will decide this is just a hiatus. However, no one blogs forever! Either way, I will make a conscious effort to discuss more trans issues on my blog and link to other trans blogs/sites, as I know the G&L overshadow the T and even the B in GLBT, even in the blogosphere.
Good luck with the Rainbow Law Center! It sounds like such a great idea. I'd be happy to help out!
Posted by: nunya | Apr 8, 2007 8:47:18 PM
Denise:
It's the right thing to do if "It's Time". I'll Keep you posted onc how things are going with me. So far so good!
I hope The Rainbow Law Center will have a section that give us some idea of Denise and Mary's notable activities. You all are in position now to do significant things for all of us. I look forward to your future with optimism just as I look at my future. I'm old but i'm always thinking of tomorrow and it's challenges.
Your blog has helped me immensely in my journey as Sally.
I will miss your writing and wisdom as we all will
but I look forward to your new accomplishments.
Sally
Posted by: Sally | Apr 9, 2007 12:32:22 AM
Funny how we know when "it's time", isn't it? :)
I commend you for the good work you've done here - and I know that you will both do good work, for many, in the years to come. Be well, be happy, be successful!
(And whenever I look at the card you sent me just over a year ago, I always break into a broad grin - and that *has* to be a good thing!)
Posted by: Koan | Apr 9, 2007 9:22:34 AM
I am soooo darned bummed, Denise. But as others have observed, you know when it is time. Good for you for knowing when that time was/is. Congratulations on the law office. Fantastically good and important stuff, that.
Go get 'em!
(((Denise)))
Posted by: greymatters | Apr 9, 2007 4:52:31 PM
Denise...I am also very sad to see you leave your blog.I do understand all of your reasons.I will miss keeping up with you the *Lazy*way and hope we both take the time to stay involved with each others life.love you lots.Deb
Posted by: | Apr 9, 2007 6:44:51 PM
I have only been reading your blog for a short time now, but I will truely be sad to see your blog go. I always enjoy reading what you have to say! I hope that ever now and again you will log on and give us an update on how things are with you and Mary and I will keep you updated through emails what is new with Adam and I. Good luck with your law firm and maybe someday if Adam or I need a laywer we will give you a call ;)
Posted by: Amanda | Apr 10, 2007 8:06:20 PM
i wish you happiness and success. it's been my sincere pleasure to have had the opporutnity to read your writings, and i will miss you. hugz!
Posted by: nexyjo | Apr 10, 2007 9:10:36 PM
It's been an education for me, Denise. I hope you'll keep posting or start up something new - let us know if you do, please!
Enjoy your new adventure!
Posted by: donna | Apr 11, 2007 12:31:14 AM
Sad to see you go - but simply lovely to have met you!
Posted by: birdy | Apr 11, 2007 12:32:18 PM
Please keep in touch! If I ever get my Note finished, I will be sure to send it to you.
Posted by: PG | Apr 12, 2007 1:24:20 AM
Good luck Denise! Keep in touch. --Jill
Posted by: Dr. Jillian T. Weiss | Apr 12, 2007 4:33:09 AM
It was a joy getting to know you online and then meeting in person. Best of luck to you and the girl! Do keep in touch and give me a ring if you make it back to DC.
Posted by: She says | Apr 14, 2007 10:52:27 AM
I'm bummed too, but when it's time it's time and other things have to take priority over blogging. Hope you might take it up again the future though. xx
Posted by: Winter | Apr 17, 2007 6:09:05 AM
Denise, it has been such a gift to have you as a "cyber friend." Your intelligence and insights were immensely helpful to me, and I know I would be your client in a heartbeat because of your consistent excellence. I am so psyched for your law firm and can't wait to see it blossom!
Much love, Denise! When it's time, it's time. Please know how much your writing has been a gift to other folks.
Posted by: Jen Burke | Apr 17, 2007 7:39:10 PM
Rats. Everyone good is getting out of the game.
Posted by: E. McPan | Apr 18, 2007 10:33:26 PM
Hi Denise!
A friend notified me to your blog/blawg. I'm a 2L in New Orleans, and I'm working with the Transgender Law and Policy Institute to set up a *free* LGBT Clinic in St. Louis this summer and I'd LOVE to get in contact with you re: a nationwide network? Funding stuffs? It's a small, small world, and it would be great to see both of these projects flourish!
Posted by: Erica | Apr 19, 2007 10:55:55 PM
You are cool. See you around.
Posted by: Rhea | Apr 25, 2007 3:30:11 PM
Your blog allowed me picture a positive future for myself -- as myself. It helped me to become proud and happy about the road I'm now on.
Thank you for that.
Posted by: Karen | Jul 28, 2007 4:38:30 PM
