Thanks for your note! What a small world that your sister was at Cambridge City Hall too.

That was sweet of you to give out flowers to couples. A UU blogger recently wrote about how members of his congregation went to congratulate couples receiving licenses, and how one couple was teary-eyed to find they were being greeted by supporters (not protestors!) Not only is it a wonderful feeling to be a part of someone’s special day, but it helps to counteract the impact of a culture that can still be very homophobic.

My sister was at Cambridge City Hall that night as well, as a volunteer helping out. She said the joy was palpatable and that it was an honor to be there.

The first morning licenses were issued, I went with my 17 month old daughter to our City Hall. I could only afford a dozen carnations, but I gave each away to the happy couples who emerged from the clerk’s office. It was wonderful. Our mayor, bless him, was there too, offering his congratulations. It was wonderful.

It makes me so proud to be witness this.