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HAPPY NEW YEAR
Cheers | Good Luck| Aulde Lang Syne
Glee: This is Your New Year
Post Modern Jukebox: What
Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Rod Stewart: Auld Lang
Syne
Ian Axel: This is Your New Year
Seasons of Love: Idina
Menzel and Cast of Rent
Pentatonix: Auld Lang Syne
Auld Lang Syne
Health,
Happiness, Hope!
Cheers!
Here's a toast to you! Here's to putting 2023 behind us!
And here's to a fabulous 2024! Let's wring out the old
and ring in the new! It's a brand new year! A new
beginning! A fresh start! A clean slate! Best wishes and
good luck! Here's wishing you much peace, happiness,
success and optimism in the coming year! Here's hoping
things will get better!
May your
hope be rekindled and your passion restored.
May hurt turn to healing and wounds become wisdom.
May joy surround you and laughter infect you.
Moments in 2023 That Made LGBTQ History
You Will Be Found
Out LGBTQ Celebrities
Let's Look At The Top LGBTQ Stories Of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Books of 2023
Best LGBTQ Podcasts of 2023 That Helped
Us Survive the Year
Glee: This is Your New Year
Best LGBTQ TV Shows and Movies of 2023
Queerest Moments of 2023
Favorite Lesbian,
Bisexual, and Queer TV Couples
of 2023
Best LGBTQ Books of 2023
Post Modern Jukebox: What
Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
LGBTQ Victories Did Happen in 2023
Most Popular LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
LGBTQ Sports Stars in 2023
Remembering the Beloved LGBTQ Folks we Lost in 2023
Interracial Gay
Kiss at Midnight
The first
shot after the ball drop appeared to be an interracial
gay kiss....
And bigots
were not happy about it
On the New Year’s Eve telecast for CNN and ABC, both
networks aired an interracial gay kiss right as the
countdown to 2024 reached its final 10 seconds. Most
people were positively surprised by the networks
highlighting a queer couple during a live TV special
that reaches a wide variety of audiences. But we
can always count on conservative bigots to get bent out
of shape over seeing two men kiss on national
television.
As the
clock struck midnight, the thousands of people gathered
in New York City’s Times Square turned to their loved
ones to mark the auspicious moment with a kiss. As
cameras captured the scene, the first kiss from 2024
just happened to be shared by two men.
Bigots are Pissed Because ABC/CNN Aired a Gay Kiss on
New Year's Eve
CNN/ABC Air Interracial Gay Kiss on New Year’s Eve:
Bigots are Losing Their Minds
While
LGBTQ people rejoiced at the meaningful moment of
representation, right-wing homophobic bigots were riled
up over the incident. They used their first moments of
the new year to send vitriolic hate on social media for
being exposed to a short moment of queer joy. One
viewer branded the moment a “salacious, sickening,
interracial gay tongue lashing session." Another
said it was "gross and disgusting."
Jake Erikkson and Corin Christian went viral after their
very public smooch at the stroke of midnight in Times
Square. The kiss, the first to be aired on television
that night, was also shown on multiple other networks
and quickly spread joy through the queer community.
The men said they hoped their kiss had a bigger impact
than a few seconds of air time. They just want to spread
the love. “I had the amazing opportunity to share
a New Year’s kiss with my partner in front of the whole
world. We appreciate the positive feedback we received
and hope that our experience can inspire youth to always
be themselves,” Erikkson said. “Hate and anger are
secondary emotions.”
[Sources: Bil Browning, LGBTQ Nation and Asyia Iftikhar,
Pink News, January 2024]
For LGBTQ Rights, 2023 Was a Year of Fighting
Katy Perry: You're a Firework
Moments in 2023 That Made LGBTQ History
Best Songs By LGBTQ Artists In 2023
NBC News: Here are the Top LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
Best LGBTQ Movies of 2023
Baby There's COVID Outside
75 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Have Become Law in 2023
More Than 300 Trans and Gender-Diverse
People Were Killed in 2023
Rod Stewart: Auld Lang
Syne
Best TV Shows of
2023 with Lesbian, Queer and
Trans Characters
LGBTQ People of Color Who Blazed a Trail
in the Arts this Year
Sapphic Songs That We Loved in 2023
Embrace the
Optimism
Try
to Remain Hopeful
This time
of year is always filled with anticipation. As the
new year arrives, we try to do our best (don't we?) to
adopt a positive attitude about the start of a new
calendar. Is next year going to be better than
this past year? Will things improve? Is this
really a fresh start and the chance to once again get it
right?
The bigger
and more serious question, however, is: Can we remain
hopeful and optimistic during difficult times? It
can be a real challenge sometimes. It can feel
downright hopeless, especially when we oftentimes feel
helpless and ineffectual in bringing about any change.
And sometimes we just get tired of smiling through the
rain.
Pentatonix: New Year's Day
Those Were the Good Old Days by Randy Rainbow
Favorite Lesbian,
Bisexual, and Queer TV Couples
of 2023
Let's Look At The Top LGBTQ Stories Of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Books of 2023
Best LGBTQ Podcasts of 2023 That Helped
Us Survive the Year
NBC News: Here are the Top LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
Best LGBTQ TV Shows and Movies of 2023
Rob Thomas: Someday
Best LGBTQ Books of 2023
Most Popular LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
LGBTQ Sports Stars in 2023
Remembering the Beloved LGBTQ Folks we Lost in 2023
As we ready ourselves for the new year, and reflect on
the good times and bad times of the old year, we look
ahead with some hope that we learned something from our
mistakes and were able to find the positive aspects of
our negative situations.
The things
that are happening around us are oftentimes things we
can't control. In such cases, we are called upon
to draw upon our internal strength and adopt a healthy
response. For our own sense of wellness, we need
to focus on the positive aspects of our life and
practice gratitude. We might find it helpful to
note the things we are thankful for and shift our
perspective and promote a more positive mindset.
Our overall mental health can be enhanced by engaging in
mindfulness or meditation practices to stay centered and
focused about the present and reduce anxiety about the
future. Such practices can help us cultivate a sense of
calm and clarity.
The new year is often about our goals and aspirations.
Our wishes and hopes for the future, however, can cause
us to put undue pressure on ourselves about achieving
our goals. We should break down our plans into
smaller, more manageable objectives. Achieving small
victories can boost our confidence and motivation, and
help us stay positive in the face of adversity.
LGBTQ Victories Did Happen in 2023
For LGBTQ Rights, 2023 Was a Year of Fighting
Ingrid Michaelson: I Just Want to Be OK
Best Songs By LGBTQ Artists In 2023
Remembering the Beloved LGBTQ Folks we Lost in 2023
Queerest Moments of 2023
Moments in 2023 That Made LGBTQ History
Best LGBTQ Movies of 2023
75 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Have Become Law in 2023
More Than 300 Trans and Gender-Diverse
People Were Killed in 2023
Best TV Shows of
2023 with Lesbian, Queer and
Trans Characters
Especially in these tumultuous and divisive times, it is
important to our sense of wellbeing to spend time with
people who uplift and support us. Too often, we are
beset on all sides by people who judge us, criticize us,
and condemn us. Surrounding ourselves with positive
influences can have a significant impact on our mood and
outlook. Being in the presence of those who
support, affirm, and respect us can make a real
difference in our day to day survival.
The daily news reports can be a real source of
negativity. And sometimes it can be hard to ignore
these negative influences. For our own sanity, we
must be mindful of the media and information we consume.
Let's try to limit exposure to negative news and choose
to focus on stories that inspire hope and resilience.
Hopefully, this past year, we have learned from our
challenges. And, as a result, perhaps, instead of
viewing difficulties as insurmountable obstacles, we can
see them as opportunities for growth and learning. Every
challenge presents a chance to develop new skills and
insights.
In a time of unrest and instability in the world, we may
feel like things are falling apart all around us. Amidst
such chaos and disorder, perhaps we can create some
healthy routines in our life. Establishing a routine can
provide a sense of structure and predictability. A
well-organized day can help you feel more in control,
even when facing challenges.
Kasey Musgraves: What Are
You Doing New Year's Eve?
Out 100: 2023
List of LGBTQ Celebrities
Most Uplifting Moments for
LGBTQ People in 2023
Professional Men's Soccer Players Who Have Come Out
Our Favorite Songs by LGBTQ Artists in 2023
Best LGBTQ Kisses of 2023
LGBTQ Celebs, Allies and Icons We Lost in 2023
2023’s Legislative Attacks on LGBTQ Rights
The LGBTQ community, in particular, must remain united.
In tough times, it is vital that we know who our friends
are and who we can turn to for support. We must
not hesitate to reach out to friends, family, allies, or
a mental health professional for support. Talking about
your feelings and concerns can be therapeutic and help
alleviate stress.
Our journey has been a struggle, but, remember, we have
made great strides. Even though there is still
important work to be done, we must not give up and we
must not lose hope. We must learn to celebrate
small wins, even when we take two steps forward and one
step back. To ensure our own momentum, we must
acknowledge and celebrate our achievements, no matter
how small. Recognizing our progress can boost our morale
and keep us focused on the positive aspects of our
ongoing journey.
As we venture into the new year, let's to maintain a
healthy lifestyle. Let's be sure to be intentional about
taking care of ourselves and tending to our physical,
emotional, social, mental, and spiritual. We need
to discontinue unhealthy habits and self-destructive
behavior. We need to challenge negative thoughts
and try to reframe them in a more positive light. We
need to cultivate an optimistic mindset by focusing on
solutions rather than dwelling on problems.
Remember that staying hopeful is a continuous process.
Taking small steps each day can gradually build
resilience and contribute to a more positive outlook on
life. Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and
hopeful new year!
Dan Fogelberg: Same Old Lang Syne
Best Pride Albums of 2023
NBC News: Here are the Top LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Movies of 2023
ABBA: Happy New Year
LGBTQ Stars Absolutely Ruled 2023
Best Albums by LGBTQ Artists of 2023
Here Are All the Celebrities Who Came Out
as LGBTQ in 2023
Pentatonix: 12 Days Of Christmas
New Year Wishes
"May we
always get what we need.
May we
sometimes get what we want.
May we
never get what we deserve."
-Irish
Toast
"Cheers to
a new year and another chance for us to get it right."
-Oprah Winfrey
"Hope smiles from the threshold of the new year,
whispering, It will be happier."
-Alfred Lord Tennyson
"The New Year stands before us, like a chapter in a
book, waiting to be written."
-Melody Beattie
Pentatonix: Auld Lang Syne
Ian Axel: This is Your New Year
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
New Year Song by ABBA
You Will Be Found
Bruce Springsteen: Auld Lang Syne
Rob Thomas: Someday
Seasons of Love: Idina
Menzel and Cast of Rent
Rod Stewart: Auld Lang
Syne
Ingrid Michaelson: I Just Want to Be OK
"This is
the new year. A new beginning. Another chance to turn it
all around."
-Ian Axel
"What can
be said in New Year rhymes, that's not been said a
thousand times?
The new years come, the old years go, we know we dream,
we dream we know.
We rise up laughing with the light, we lie down weeping
with the night.
We hug the world until it stings, we curse it then and
sigh for wings.
We live, we love, we woo, we wed, we wreathe our prides,
we sheet our dead.
We laugh, we weep, we hope, we fear, and that's the
burden of a year."
-Ella Wheeler Wilcox
"Come, gentlemen, I hope we shall drink down all
unkindness."
-William Shakespeare
James Taylor: Auld Lang Syne
Out 100: 2023
List of LGBTQ Celebrities
Most Uplifting Moments for
LGBTQ People in 2023
Our Favorite Songs by LGBTQ Artists in 2023
Best LGBTQ Kisses of 2023
Favorite Lesbian,
Bisexual, and Queer TV Couples
of 2023
New Year Song by ABBA
Moments in 2023 That Made LGBTQ History
LGBTQ Sports Stars in 2023
NBC News: Here are the Top LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
“I have not always chosen the safest path. I've made my
mistakes, plenty of them. I sometimes jump too soon and
fail to appreciate the consequences. But I've learned
something important along the way: I've learned to heed
the call of my heart. I've learned that the safest path
is not always the best path and I've learned that the
voice of fear is not always to be trusted.”
-Steve Goodier
"There is a pleasure in the pathless woods.
There is a rapture on the lonely sea."
-Lord Byron
“I like the dreams of the future better than the history
of the past.”
-Thomas Jefferson
“No matter how hard the past, you can always begin
again.”
-Buddha
"Well,
another crazy year... You'll drink the night away, and
forget about everything.
You used to think that it was so easy... You used to say that it was so
easy...
But you're trying, you're trying now.
Another year and then you'd be happy.... Just one more
year and then you'd be happy...
But you're crying', you're crying now."
-Gerry Rafferty, Baker Street
"An
optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in.
A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves."
-Bill Vaughan
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you
can go. They merely determine where you start.”
-Nido Qubein
LGBTQ People of Color Who Blazed a Trail
in the Arts this Year
Sapphic Songs That We Loved in 2023
LGBTQ Celebs, Allies and Icons We Lost in 2023
2023’s Legislative Attacks on LGBTQ Rights
Best Pride Albums of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Movies of 2023
Pentatonix: Auld Lang Syne
Most Popular LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
LGBTQ Stars Absolutely Ruled 2023
Best Albums by LGBTQ Artists of 2023
Here Are All the Celebrities Who Came Out
as LGBTQ in 2023
New Year Poems
What can
be said in New Year rhymes, that’s not been said a
thousand times?
The new years come, the old years go, we know we dream,
we dream we know.
We rise up laughing with the light, we lie down weeping
with the night.
We hug the world until it stings, we curse it then and
sigh for wings.
We live, we love, we woo, we wed, we wreathe our brides,
we sheet our dead.
We laugh, we weep, we hope, we fear, and that’s the
burden of the year.
-Ella Wheeler Wilcox, “The Year,” 1910
Only a
night from old to new;
Only a sleep from night to morn.
The new is but the old come true;
Each sunrise sees a new year born.
-Helen Hunt Jackson, “New Year’s Morning,” 1892
We make midnight a maquette of the year: frostlight
glinting off snow to solemnize
the vows we offer to ourselves in near silence: the
competition shimmerwise
of champagne and chandeliers to attract laughter and
cheers: the glow from the fireplace
reflecting the burning intra-red pact between beloveds:
we cosset the space
of a fey hour, anxious gods molding our hoped-for adams
with this temporal clay:
each of us edacious for shining or rash enough to think
sacrifice will stay
this fugacious time: while stillness suspends vitality
in balance, as passions
struggle with passions for sway, the mind wends towards
what’s to come: a callithump of fashions,
ersatz smiles, crowded days: a bloodless cut that severs
soul from bone: a long aching
quiet in which we will hear nothing but the clean crack
of our promises breaking.
-Evie
Shockley, "On New Year’s Eve," 2011
Bruce Springsteen: Auld Lang Syne
Out 100: 2023
List of LGBTQ Celebrities
NBC News: Here are the Top LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
Remembering the Beloved LGBTQ Folks we Lost in 2023
Those Were the Good Old Days by Randy Rainbow
Most Uplifting Moments for
LGBTQ People in 2023
Our Favorite Songs by LGBTQ Artists in 2023
Best LGBTQ Kisses of 2023
LGBTQ People of Color Who Blazed a Trail
in the Arts this Year
Sapphic Songs That We Loved in 2023
With what
stillness at last you appear in the valley
your first sunlight reaching down to touch the tips of a
few
high leaves that do not stir as though they had not
noticed
and did not know you at all then the voice of a dove
calls
from far away in itself to the hush of the morning.
So this is the sound of you here and now whether or not
anyone hears it this is where we have come with our age
our knowledge such as it is and our hopes such as they
are
invisible before us untouched and still possible.
-W.S.
Merwin, "To the New Year," 2005
Queerest Places to Spend New Year’s Eve
Those Were the Good Old Days by Randy Rainbow
Out 100: 2023
List of LGBTQ Celebrities
NBC News: Here are the Top LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
Most Uplifting Moments for
LGBTQ People in 2023
Our Favorite Songs by LGBTQ Artists in 2023
LGBTQ Celebs, Allies and Icons We Lost in 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Movies of 2023
LGBTQ Reality TV Stars That Made Us Feel Seen and Proud
in 2023
Queerest Moments of 2023
LGBTQ Stars Absolutely Ruled 2023
Best Albums by LGBTQ Artists of 2023
Here Are All the Celebrities Who Came Out
as LGBTQ in 2023
In the
pulse of night, as stars compete with fireworks
overhead,
A woman forlorn and lonely does muse this evening cold in her bed.
With sapphic thoughts that dance, like shadows on the
wall,
She longs to find a warm embrace to get her through it
all.
No languid lady by her side, she seeks her sacred space,
And in her hallowed stillness, her hands begin to trace.
The clock strikes twelve, flows forth the distant din of
chimes,
A humble toast to love of self, amidst these joyless
times.
Trespassing doubts and fears impose to stall her solo
flight,
Her hopeful quest to wrest desire soars into the night.
No need for sappho's kiss beneath the firecrackers'
light,
She is the spark, the blazing flame, the soul that's
burning bright.
In solitude so desolate, she finds her haven, her
retreat,
Bold and absurd, epiphanies emerge, this evening
bittersweet.
Reluctant she is to recall, bewildered, embattled, and
seeking reprieve,
Head held high, she breathes a sigh, the year attempts
to take its leave.
In the hum of fading night, she grasps the lock and
turns the key,
And finds her love, her joy, her path to live auspicious
and free.
No need for lover, man or woman, no need to court and
deceive,
In her own gracious company, her dreams she will herself
conceive.
-Michelle Rae, "Sapphic Solemnity," 2023
Ian Axel: This is Your New Year
NBC News: Here are the Top LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
Out 100: 2023
List of LGBTQ Celebrities
Most Uplifting Moments for
LGBTQ People in 2023
Best TV Shows of
2023 with Lesbian, Queer and
Trans Characters
Our Favorite Songs by LGBTQ Artists in 2023
Best LGBTQ Kisses of 2023
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
2023’s Legislative Attacks on LGBTQ Rights
Best Pride Albums of 2023
Barry Manilow: It's Just Another New Year's Eve
Baby There's COVID Outside
Our Favorite LGBTQ Movies of 2023
LGBTQ Stars Absolutely Ruled 2023
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
New Day's Lyric: Amanda Gorman
Best Albums by LGBTQ Artists of 2023
Here Are All the Celebrities Who Came Out
as LGBTQ in 2023
This is Your New
Year
Another
year you made a promise, another chance to turn it all
around,
And do not save this for tomorrow, embrace the past and
you can live for now.
Speak louder that the words before you, and give them
meaning no one else has found.
The role we play is so important, we are the voices of
the underground,
Say everything you’ve always wanted, be not afraid of
who you really are,
Because in the end we have each other, and that's at
least one thing worth living for.
A million suns that shine upon me, A million eyes you
are the brightest blue,
Let's tear the walls down that divide us, and build a
statue strong enough for two.
[Source:
Song by Ian Axel, This is the New Year]
Katy Perry: You're a Firework
Let's Look At The Top LGBTQ Stories Of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Books of 2023
Best LGBTQ Podcasts of 2023 That Helped
Us Laugh, Learn, and Survive the Year
Rod Stewart: Auld Lang
Syne
Best LGBTQ TV Shows and Movies of 2023
Queerest Moments of 2023
Best LGBTQ Books of 2023
Seasons of Love: Idina
Menzel and Original Broadway Cast of Rent
LGBTQ Victories Did Happen in 2023
For LGBTQ Rights, 2023 Was a Year of Fighting
Pentatonix: Auld Lang Syne
Best Songs By LGBTQ Artists In 2023
LGBTQ Reality TV Stars That Made Us Feel Seen and Proud
in 2023
Best LGBTQ Movies of 2023
Lea Michele: Auld Lang Syne
75 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Have Become Law in 2023
More Than 300 Trans and Gender-Diverse
People Were Killed in 2023
Cautiously
Optimistic
It's easy
to be optimistic at the start of a new year. But, listen
up, here's the deal. Nobody claim 2024 as "your year,"
okay? We're all going to walk in real slow. Take it
easy. Be good. Be quiet. Be cautious and respectful.
Don't touch anything. And, most importantly, no sudden
movements.
Yes, strains of Auld Lang Syne and fireworks may still
be ringing in your ears. The year is still perfect. We
are off to a good start.
So as we begin 2024, let’s not be naive enough to think
that this year will be enormously better than any of the
years that have preceded it. We know from experience
that we have no idea what the next day brings, much less
what the next 364 days will bring.
Let’s be adaptable to the challenges that the new year
may bring. Being intractable and set in our ways won’t
serve us well if we find ourselves in for another year
of sudden changes in our schools, businesses and social
lives.
There are challenges every year, yet we look back on
some years with happy memories. Do we do so
because those years were really that great? Or do we
look back with fond memories because we adapted well to
the challenges we faced?
Here's hoping the new year brings you and yours peace,
happiness, fulfillment, good health and a treasure trove
of wonderful memories that prompt you to look back on
2023 with fondness.
[Source: Times Observer, adapted]
LGBTQ Celebs, Allies and Icons We Lost in 2023
Rob Thomas: Someday
Moments in 2023 That Made LGBTQ History
Most Popular LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
2023’s Legislative Attacks on LGBTQ Rights
Best Pride Albums of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Movies of 2023
Dan Fogelberg: Same Old Lang Syne
Favorite Lesbian,
Bisexual, and Queer TV Couples
of 2023
LGBTQ Stars Absolutely Ruled 2023
Best Albums by LGBTQ Artists of 2023
Here Are All the Celebrities Who Came Out
as LGBTQ in 2023
New Year Full of
Promise
"May you have the hindsight to know where you've been,
the
foresight to know where you're going,
and the
insight to know when you're going too far."
-Celtic Wisdom
“Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great
Places! You’re off and away! You have brains in your
head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer
yourself in any direction you choose.”
-Dr. Seuss
"Maybe someday we'll figure all this out. Try to put an
end to all our doubt. Try to find a way to make things
better now. Maybe someday we'll live our lives out loud.
We'll be better off somehow."
-Rob Thomas
"The New
Year is full of promise, though you may also get a fair
share of tough times. With each progressing year, you
find yourself growing confident, experienced, and wise.
That's the gift of the New Year. Raise a toast to the
year that holds many promises. And may you be filled
with optimism and enthusiasm."
-Simran Khurana
"For last year's words belong to last year's language.
And next year's words await another voice. And to make
an end is to make a beginning."
-TS Elliot
Seasons of Love: Idina
Menzel and Cast of Rent
Let's Look At The Top LGBTQ Stories Of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Books of 2023
Best LGBTQ Podcasts of 2023 That Helped
Us Survive the Year
Pentatonix: New Year's Day
Best LGBTQ TV Shows and Movies of 2023
LGBTQ Sports Stars in 2023
Moments in 2023 That Made LGBTQ History
Most Popular LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
Best LGBTQ Books of 2023
Katy Perry: You're a Firework
LGBTQ Victories Did Happen in 2023
For LGBTQ Rights, 2023 Was a Year of Fighting
Rod Stewart: Auld Lang
Syne
Best Songs By LGBTQ Artists In 2023
Queerest Moments of 2023
Best LGBTQ Movies of 2023
Best TV Shows of
2023 with Lesbian, Queer and
Trans Characters
Ingrid Michaelson: I Just Want to Be OK
75 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Have Become Law in 2023
More Than 300 Trans and Gender-Diverse
People Were Killed in 2023
2023 LGBTQ Year
in Review
--Robin Roberts (Good Morning America) announces
engagement to Amber Laign
--Carl Nassib (NFL Football Athlete) announces serious
relationship with Søren Dahl (Olympic Swimmer)
--Amber
McLaughlin, the first openly transgender person to be
executed in the US, dies by lethal injection
--Bingo
Allison becomes first non-binary priest in Church of
England
--Gay
television producer (Pose) Ryan Murphy receives Golden
Globes Lifetime Achievement Award
--US
Congress has record number of LGBTQ members: 11 in House
of Reps, 2 in Senate, 13 total
--Sam
Smith (non-binary) and Kim Petras (transgender) win
Grammy Award for "Unholy"
--Charles
Silverstein, author of "Joy of Gay Sex" and advocate of
LGBTQ rights, dies at age 87
--Charlie
Brown and Kelly Pierce played as the first same-sex
couple on Wheel of Fortune TV game show
--Daniela
Arroyo Gonzalez is first out trans woman in Puerto Rico
Miss Universe pageant
--Gallop
poll reports than the US LGBTQ population remains steady
at 7.2%
--New
Zealander Georgina Beyer, world’s first out transgender
member of parliament, dies at 65
--US
legislators (and hate groups) step up opposition to
LGBTQ people, trans people, and drag performers
--Drag queen Jinkx Monsoon plays character of matron Mama
Morton in Chicago musical
--Everything Everywhere All at Once wins Best Picture
Academy Award and The Whale wins Best Actor Award
(Brenden Fraser)
--Darcelle XV, of Portland, Oregon, world’s oldest
working drag queen, dies at 92
--Famous
British drag queen Paul O'Grady (Lily Savage) dies at 76
--Cook
Islands decriminalizes consensual LGBTQ adult
relationships
--Chuck
Williams, founder of UCLA Law School's Williams
Institute, dies
--Barry Humphries (aka Dame Edna Everage) dies at 89
--Joe Biden issues Presidential Proclamation for 70th
Anniversary of Lavender Scare
--Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida enacts extreme
anti-LGBTQ legislation affecting education, healthcare,
and other services
--George
Michael posthumously inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame
--Transgender singer Kim Petras appears on cover of Sports
Illustrated Magazine Swimsuit Edition
--San
Francisco names nation's first Drag Laureate, D'Arcy Drollinger
New Year Song by ABBA
Out 100: 2023
List of LGBTQ Celebrities
Most Uplifting Moments for
LGBTQ People in 2023
James Taylor: Auld Lang Syne
NBC News: Here are the Top LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
Our Favorite Songs by LGBTQ Artists in 2023
Best LGBTQ Kisses of 2023
LGBTQ People of Color Who Blazed a Trail
in the Arts this Year
Sapphic Songs That We Loved in 2023
LGBTQ Celebs, Allies and Icons We Lost in 2023
2023’s Legislative Attacks on LGBTQ Rights
Auld Lang Syne by Mairi Campbell
Remembering the Beloved LGBTQ Folks we Lost in 2023
Best Pride Albums of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Movies of 2023
Favorite Lesbian,
Bisexual, and Queer TV Couples
of 2023
LGBTQ Stars Absolutely Ruled 2023
Best Albums by LGBTQ Artists of 2023
Here Are All the Celebrities Who Came Out
as LGBTQ in 2023
Norah Jones: What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Pentatonix: New Year's Day
--Georgina Beyer, of New Zealand Parliament, the first out
trans MP in world history, dies at 65
--Homophobic Christian televangelist Pat Robertson dies at
93
--In
the midst of a national wave of anti-LGBTQ sentiment,
President Biden hosts large-scale LGBTQ Pride event at
White House
--J.
Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell are the first out nonbinary performers to win Tony Awards
--Nepal legalizes same-sex marriage
--USWNT soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe retires
--Pop
music legend Elton John performs his farewell concert
tour after a 50 year career
--NFL
football coach Kevin Maxen becomes the first male coach
to come out as gay in American pro-sports
--Barbie movie writer/director Greta Gerwig breaks box
office record for female directors; film is social
commentary on womanhood
--Sinead O'Connor, singer, activist, and LGBTQ ally, dies
at the age of 56
--Carla Antonelli becomes Spain’s first openly transgender
senator
--Laura Anne Carleton, an LGBTQ ally, was shot over an
altercation concerning a Pride flag hanging outside her
California store
--President Joe Biden vows to uphold LGBTQ rights in a
speech to the United Nations General Assembly
--Barry Manilow breaks Elvis Presley's record of the most
shows in Las Vegas
--Tennessee voters elect first transgender candidate,
Olivia Hill, to Nashville's city council
--Sen. Dianne Feinstein,
Trailblazing LGBTQ Rights Advocate, Dies at 90
--Laphonza
Butler, of California, makes history as the first LGBTQ
person of color in the US Senate
--US Supreme
Court Justice Sandra Day O'Conner (First woman on
Supreme Ct) dies
--Two
trans women compete in Miss Universe pageant: Marina
Machete (Miss Portugal) and Rikkie Valerie Kollé (Miss
Netherlands)
--Virginia voters elect first transgender candidate, Danica Roem, to be state senator
--Kid Rock
protests Bud Light beer for promoting their brand with
trans celebrity Dylan Mulvaney
--Norman Lear, TV pioneer and LGBTQ ally, dies at age 101
--Taylor Swift, strong LGBTQ ally, named "Person of the
Year" by Time Magazine
--GQ
Magazine names Troye Sivan "Man of the Year"
--Pope
Francis gives permission for Catholic priests to "bless"
same-sex relationships
Same Old Lang Syne by Dan Fogelberg
Out 100: 2023
List of LGBTQ Celebrities
Most Uplifting Moments for
LGBTQ People in 2023
Post Modern Jukebox: What
Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Our Favorite Songs by LGBTQ Artists in 2023
Best LGBTQ Kisses of 2023
2023’s Legislative Attacks on LGBTQ Rights
Best TV Shows of
2023 with Lesbian, Queer and
Trans Characters
Glee: This is Your New Year
Best Pride Albums of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Movies of 2023
Pentatonix: Auld Lang Syne
LGBTQ Stars Absolutely Ruled 2023
Best Albums by LGBTQ Artists of 2023
Moments in 2023 That Made LGBTQ History
Most Popular LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
Here Are All the Celebrities Who Came Out
as LGBTQ in 2023
U2: New Year's Day
You Will Be Found
Out LGBTQ Celebrities
Those Were the Good Old Days by Randy Rainbow
Let's Look At The Top LGBTQ Stories Of 2023
NBC News: Here are the Top LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Books of 2023
Best LGBTQ Podcasts of 2023 That Helped
Us Laugh, Learn, and Survive the Year
Glee: This is Your New Year
Best LGBTQ TV Shows and Movies of 2023
Queerest Moments of 2023
Best LGBTQ Books of 2023
Post Modern Jukebox: What
Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
LGBTQ Victories Did Happen in 2023
For LGBTQ Rights, 2023 Was a Year of Fighting
Katy Perry: You're a Firework
Best Songs By LGBTQ Artists In 2023
Best LGBTQ Movies of 2023
Baby There's COVID Outside
75 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Have Become Law in 2023
More Than 300 Trans and Gender-Diverse
People Were Killed in 2023
Rod Stewart: Auld Lang
Syne
Transformative
New Year
“I hope
that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if
you are making mistakes, then you are making new things,
trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself,
changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing
things you've never done
before, and more importantly, you're doing something. So
that's my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for
myself. Make new mistakes. Make glorious, amazing
mistakes. Make mistakes nobody's ever made before. Don't
freeze, don't stop, don't worry that it isn't good
enough, or it isn't perfect, whatever it is: art or love
or work or family or life. Whatever it is you're scared
of doing, do it. Make your mistakes, next year and
forever.”
-Neil Gaiman
“New
Year's Day. A fresh start. A new chapter in life waiting
to be written. New questions to be asked, embraced, and
loved. Answers to be discovered and then lived in this
transformative year of delight and self-discovery. Today
carve out a quiet interlude for yourself in which to
dream. Take a leap of faith and begin this wondrous new
year by believing. Believe in yourself. And believe in
your dreams. Only dreams give birth to change.”
-Sarah Ban Breathnach
"I hope
there are days when your coffee tastes like magic, your
playlist makes you dance, strangers make you smile, and
the night sky touches your soul. I hope you fall
in love with being alive again."
-Social
Media Meme
“You live
you learn. You love you learn. You cry you learn. You
lose you learn. You bleed you learn. You scream you
learn. You grieve you learn. You choke you learn. You
laugh you learn. You choose you learn. You pray you
learn. You ask you learn.”
-Alanis Morrissette
Kasey Musgraves: What Are
You Doing New Year's Eve?
Out 100: 2023
List of LGBTQ Celebrities
Most Uplifting Moments for
LGBTQ People in 2023
Professional Men's Soccer Players Who Have Come Out
Our Favorite Songs by LGBTQ Artists in 2023
Best LGBTQ Kisses of 2023
2023’s Legislative Attacks on LGBTQ Rights
Dan Fogelberg: Same Old Lang Syne
LGBTQ People of Color Who Blazed a Trail
in the Arts this Year
Sapphic Songs That We Loved in 2023
LGBTQ Celebs, Allies and Icons We Lost in 2023
Best Pride Albums of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Movies of 2023
ABBA: Happy New Year
LGBTQ Stars Absolutely Ruled 2023
Best Albums by LGBTQ Artists of 2023
Here Are All the Celebrities Who Came Out
as LGBTQ in 2023
Pentatonix: 12 Days Of Christmas
Remembering the Beloved LGBTQ Folks we Lost in 2023
New Year's Good
Luck Traditions
--Hoppin'
John | In the southern US, it's said that anyone who
makes this dish of black-eyed peas, pork, collard
greens, and cornbread on January 1 will experience luck,
peace and mostly prosperity for the rest of the year.
The collard greens resemble money. The cornbread
represents gold. The black-eyed peas are coins. Some
families boost the potential of their Hoppin’ John by
placing a penny underneath the dishes to bring more
luck.
--Wear White | Brazil makes it easier too choose your New
Year's Eve outfit. Everyone wears white for good luck
and peace. Plus, matching outfits make for good photos!
--Jump Seven Waves | Also in Brazil, if you head to the
beach, you can increase your luck by heading to the
water and jumping over seven waves. You get one wish for
each wave.
--Smash a Plate | In Denmark, broken dishes are a good
thing. People go around breaking dishware on the
doorsteps of their friends and family. The more shards
there are in front of your home the next day, the
luckier and more well liked you are.
Pentatonix: New Year's Day
Let's Look At The Top LGBTQ Stories Of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Books of 2023
NBC News: Here are the Top LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
Best LGBTQ Podcasts of 2023 That Helped
Us Laugh, Learn, and Survive the Year
Best LGBTQ TV Shows and Movies of 2023
Rob Thomas: Someday
Moments in 2023 That Made LGBTQ History
Most Popular LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
Best LGBTQ Books of 2023
LGBTQ Victories Did Happen in 2023
For LGBTQ Rights, 2023 Was a Year of Fighting
Ingrid Michaelson: I Just Want to Be OK
Best Songs By LGBTQ Artists In 2023
Queerest Moments of 2023
Best LGBTQ Movies of 2023
75 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Have Become Law in 2023
More Than 300 Trans and Gender-Diverse
People Were Killed in 2023
--Eat 12
Grapes | Yes, exactly 12, one at each stroke of
midnight. That's what they do in Spain. Pop one grape
for every month of the New Year. Eating one grape at
each of midnight’s 12 clock chimes guarantees you a
lucky year if and only if you simultaneously ruminate on
their significance (Each grape represents an upcoming
month.) If you fail to conscientiously finish your
grapes by the time the clock stops chiming, you’ll face
misfortune in the new year.
--Kiss a
Loved One | You've heard of this one before. When the
clock strikes midnight, you're supposed to kiss someone
you love. And it's not just about stealing a smooch.
This is borrowed from English and German folklore, which
stated that it's the first person with whom a person
came in contact that dictated the year’s destiny. Choose
your partner wisely!
--Jump Into the New Year | Also, in Denmark, people stand
on their chairs and "leap" into January at midnight to
bring good luck and banish bad spirits.
--Grab a Suitcase | In Colombia, people take empty
suitcases and run around the block as fast as they can.
It's supposed to guarantee a year filled with travel.
--Smash the Peppermint Pig | In upstate New York, they
sell special peppermint pigs all throughout the holiday
season. Everyone gets to take a turn hitting it with a
special candy-size hammer and eating a piece for good
fortune in the coming year. The peppermint is very
strong, so only take a small piece.
Sanity Clause by The Marx Brothers
James Taylor: Auld Lang Syne
Out 100: 2023
List of LGBTQ Celebrities
Most Uplifting Moments for
LGBTQ People in 2023
Favorite Lesbian,
Bisexual, and Queer TV Couples
of 2023
Our Favorite Songs by LGBTQ Artists in 2023
Best LGBTQ Kisses of 2023
NBC News: Here are the Top LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
New Year Song by ABBA
2023’s Legislative Attacks on LGBTQ Rights
Best Pride Albums of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Movies of 2023
Pentatonix: Auld Lang Syne
LGBTQ Stars Absolutely Ruled 2023
Best Albums by LGBTQ Artists of 2023
Here Are All the Celebrities Who Came Out
as LGBTQ in 2023
Auld Lang Syne by Mairi Campbell
--Open the
Doors and Windows | It's a common superstition that
opening the doors and windows will let the old year out,
and the new year in unimpeded.
--Lucky Underwear | Certain countries, especially in Latin
America, believe that the color of your underwear can
bring good things to you in the next 12 months. Yellow
is for luck. Red is for love. And white undies bring peace.
--Throw Water Out the Window | In Puerto Rico, they
believe that dumping a bucket of water out the window
drives away evil spirits. Puerto Ricans also
sprinkle sugar outside their houses to invite the good
luck in.
--Buy a New Lucky Charm | In Germany and Austria, there
are a few different lucky symbols that you'd gift to
friends and family to bring them good fortune. These
include pigs, mushrooms, clovers and chimney sweeps. You
can buy little tokens of these lucky charms at a
Christmas market. Or get edible ones in fun combinations
made out of marzipan.
--Save a Wish | Write down a resolution, goal, wish or
note to your future self. Put it in a jar and save it
for the year. On the next New Year's Eve, you can
retrieve the jar and read the notes to see how far you
have progressed.
[Source: Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, Dec 2020]
Seasons of Love: Idina
Menzel and Cast of Rent
Ian Axel: This is Your New Year
Out 100: 2023
List of LGBTQ Celebrities
Most Uplifting Moments for
LGBTQ People in 2023
Our Favorite Songs by LGBTQ Artists in 2023
Best LGBTQ Kisses of 2023
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
2023’s Legislative Attacks on LGBTQ Rights
Best Pride Albums of 2023
Barry Manilow: It's Just Another New Year's Eve
Baby There's COVID Outside
LGBTQ People of Color Who Blazed a Trail
in the Arts this Year
Sapphic Songs That We Loved in 2023
LGBTQ Celebs, Allies and Icons We Lost in 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Movies of 2023
LGBTQ Stars Absolutely Ruled 2023
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
New Day's Lyric: Amanda Gorman
Best Albums by LGBTQ Artists of 2023
Here Are All the Celebrities Who Came Out
as LGBTQ in 2023
Looking Forward
“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”
-Eleanor
Roosevelt
“Every
great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you
have within you the strength, the patience, and the
passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
-Harriet
Tubman
“We all get the exact same 365 days. The only difference
is what we do with them.”
-Hillary
DePiano
"What the
new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what
you bring to the new year."
-Vern
McLellanmn
“Never
doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned
citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only
thing that ever has.”
-Margaret
Mead
“New beginnings are in order, and you are bound to feel
some level of excitement as new chances come your way.”
-Auliq Ice
“Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form
an invincible host against difficulties.”
-Helen
Keller
“You’ve always had the power, my dear, you just had to
learn it for yourself.”
-The
Wizard of Oz
Katy Perry: You're a Firework
Let's Look At The Top LGBTQ Stories Of 2023
Best TV Shows of
2023 with Lesbian, Queer and
Trans Characters
Our Favorite LGBTQ Books of 2023
Rod Stewart: Auld Lang
Syne
Best LGBTQ TV Shows and Movies of 2023
Queerest Moments of 2023
Moments in 2023 That Made LGBTQ History
Most Popular LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
Best LGBTQ Books of 2023
Seasons of Love: Idina
Menzel and Original Broadway Cast of Rent
LGBTQ Victories Did Happen in 2023
For LGBTQ Rights, 2023 Was a Year of Fighting
Pentatonix: Auld Lang Syne
Best Songs By LGBTQ Artists In 2023
Best LGBTQ Movies of 2023
Lea Michele: Auld Lang Syne
75 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Have Become Law in 2023
More Than 300 Trans and Gender-Diverse
People Were Killed in 2023
Barry Manilow: It's Just Another New Year's Eve
New Year Song by ABBA
Pentatonix: 12 Days Of Christmas
New Year's
Resolutions
The New
Year is the time most folks reflect on the past year and
make promises to do better in the year to come. As
another calendar year begins, it makes perfect sense
that people might examine themselves, question the
direction of their lives, seek to improve themselves,
and make vows, plans and promises. Making New Year
resolutions has become a real tradition.
For the
queer community (or for anybody), it’s time to ask those
questions all over again. What do I remember from
last year? What mistakes did I make? What regrets
do I have? What have I learned? What did I
accomplish? In what ways did I succeed or fail?
What decisions (good and bad) have I made?
Perhaps we
should go a little easy on ourselves. Being LGBTQ in
this current environment can sometimes be challenging.
Perhaps we should put an end to the "New Year, New Me"
mentality and just relax a little bit. After all,
being proud of who you are without apology or compromise
is the most critical goal. And if you are trying
to improve yourself, remember that people don't change
overnight and old habits can be tough to break.
So, before
parading into the New Year making resolutions that will
get broken a week later, here are a few tips for your
consideration that hopefully won't get lost in the sea
of confetti, cheap champagne and regrets. And, of
course, these suggestions are purely for self-reflection
and not intended to impose any kind of strict moral
code.
Post Modern Jukebox: What
Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Bruce Springsteen: Auld Lang Syne
Out 100: 2023
List of LGBTQ Celebrities
Most Uplifting Moments for
LGBTQ People in 2023
LGBTQ People of Color Who Blazed a Trail
in the Arts this Year
Sapphic Songs That We Loved in 2023
LGBTQ Celebs, Allies and Icons We Lost in 2023
Our Favorite Songs by LGBTQ Artists in 2023
Best LGBTQ Kisses of 2023
Rob Thomas: Someday
2023’s Legislative Attacks on LGBTQ Rights
Best Pride Albums of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Movies of 2023
Dan Fogelberg: Same Old Lang Syne
LGBTQ Stars Absolutely Ruled 2023
Best Albums by LGBTQ Artists of 2023
Here Are All the Celebrities Who Came Out
as LGBTQ in 2023
--Try
dating without the dating apps and see how it goes.
Interfacing is not the same as interacting. Who
knows, you might find the love of your life at the
bookstore or the neighborhood gay bar or a
non-judgmental gym. And you might just enjoy
honing your interpersonal skills and leading with your
personal charm.
--Be a nicer person. You can choose your attitude
and your behavior. Sometimes it's just easier to
be a jerk. But, this year, what if you chose,
instead, to be a more friendly, kind, compassionate,
sensitive, empathetic, and patient person?
--Take a
more active interest in politics. Equal rights for LGBTQ
people are dependent on the vigilance of the LGBTQ
community in demanding those rights and resisting
oppression and injustice. Some LGBTQ folks, of course,
have done a better job than others. Some have been
protesting nonstop, signing petitions, and making calls
for years. They've been active since day one and haven’t
stopped. Consider getting more involved in the movement.
--Exercise
for health, not just to show off a ripped bod. Fitness
is important, of course. And taking care of our
body is a good habit. But it is also important learn to
love your body as it is and to be comfortable in your
skin. Do you really have to starve yourself?
Do you really have to look like a model? Understand that
looks (and fashion) alone don't make the person. A
pleasant personality and good manners do too.
--Take a
trip to a gay mecca. Go to the Sydney Gay and Lesbian
Mardi Gras in Australia or Carnival in Rio. Visit
Provincetown on Cape Code or Fire Island in New York or
the Castro District in San Francisco or Key West in
Florida.
--Make
more time for reading. Increase your literacy and
vocabulary. Expand your sources of information.
Be more informed. Broaden your mind. Read
for knowledge and for enrichment. And audiobooks
and podcasts count as reading.
--Be more
adventurous. Do something that frightens you. Face
your fears. Try something outside of your comfort zone.
The list can include learning to tap dance, skydiving,
eating alone at a restaurant, doing karaoke, going to a
nude beach, exploring drag or crossdressing, visiting a
foreign country, learning a new hobby, getting a little
kinky in bed. Having unprotected sex with a
complete stranger should not be on the list.
LGBTQ Victories Did Happen in 2023
For LGBTQ Rights, 2023 Was a Year of Fighting
Rod Stewart: Auld Lang
Syne
Most Popular LGBTQ News Stories of 2023
Best Songs By LGBTQ Artists In 2023
Moments in 2023 That Made LGBTQ History
Best LGBTQ Movies of 2023
Ingrid Michaelson: I Just Want to Be OK
75 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Have Become Law in 2023
More Than 300 Trans and Gender-Diverse
People Were Killed in 2023
--Be more intentional about relationships. Don't be
afraid to begin a new romance or to tell that special
person how you really feel about them. But, also,
don’t be afraid to end a relationship that’s not going
anywhere. And remember that it is okay to be
single.
--Learn more about queer history and queer pioneers.
What happened at Stonewall? Do you know? Do you
know any famous LGBTQ people? Who is Oscar Wilde?
Are you familiar with any LGBTQ authors and literature?
What are the origins of certain LGBTQ terminology?
What do the various queer flags mean? Who is Sappho?
Where does voguing come from?
--Diversify your music taste. Try to expand your
appreciation for a wider genre of music beyond the the
pop divas and disco queens. Even among LGBTQ
artists there is an amazing variety of sounds that you
might enjoy discovering. Divas like longtime LGBTQ
ally and icon Ariana Grande are great, but there’s a
whole new world of music out there that is just waiting
to be explored.
--Be better at safe sex. The AIDS epidemic taught us
critical lessons about sexually transmitted infections.
If you’re on PrEP that’s awesome, but you can still get
other STIs. It’s always good to wear a condom. Get
tested regularly and be honest about your sexual
activities and risk with your partners.
--Cut down on alcohol consumption. For your own
long-term health, it might be good to have more nights
on the town without getting drunk. We all know that
alcohol loosens you up and makes you more sociable.
But, if you find that the only way you can build up your
courage is to get intoxicated, you might have a drinking
problem.
[Source: Zachary Zane and Aniruddha Mahale; Edited]
Rob Thomas: Someday
New Year Song by ABBA
Out 100: 2023
List of LGBTQ Celebrities
Most Uplifting Moments for
LGBTQ People in 2023
James Taylor: Auld Lang Syne
Our Favorite Songs by LGBTQ Artists in 2023
Best LGBTQ Kisses of 2023
2023’s Legislative Attacks on LGBTQ Rights
Auld Lang Syne by Mairi Campbell
Best Pride Albums of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Movies of 2023
LGBTQ Stars Absolutely Ruled 2023
Best Albums by LGBTQ Artists of 2023
Here Are All the Celebrities Who Came Out
as LGBTQ in 2023
Norah Jones: What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Pentatonix: New Year's Day
Wisdom for the
New Year
"Learn
from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow."
-Albert
Einstein
"Life
isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating
yourself."
-George
Bernard Shaw
"It’s never too late, never too late to start over,
never too late to be happy."
-Jane
Fonda
"Be at war with your vices, at peace with your
neighbors, and let every New Year find you a better
person."
-Benjamin
Franklin
"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the
world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."
-Rumi
"Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all
the paint on it you can."
-Danny
Kaye
"Tomorrow is a new day. Begin it well and serenely, with
too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old
nonsense."
-Ralph
Waldo Emerson
"And now
we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never
been."
-Rainer Maria Rilke
Ian Axel: This is Your New Year
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
New Year Song by ABBA
Pentatonix: 12 Days Of Christmas
Baby There's COVID Outside
Dan Fogelberg: Same Old Lang Syne
Barry Manilow: It's Just Another New Year's Eve
Katy Perry: You're a Firework
Norah Jones: What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Post Modern Jukebox: What
Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Pentatonix: Auld Lang Syne
You Will Be Found
Desiderata
New Year:
Promise and Pressure
Why do we
start a new year, with promises to improve? Who began
this tradition of never-ending pressure?
I say, the
end of a year, should be filled with congratulations,
for all we survived. And I say a new year should start
with promises to be kinder to ourselves, to understand
better just how much we bear, as humans on this
exhausting treadmill of life.
And if we are to promise more, let’s pledge to rest,
before our bodies force us. Let’s pledge to stop, and
drink in life as it happens. Let’s pledge to strip away
a layer of perfection to reveal the flawed and wondrous
humanity we truly are inside.
Why start another year, gifted to us on this earth, with
demands on our already over-strained humanity, when we
could be learning to accept, that we were always
supposed to be imperfect.
And that is where the beauty lives, actually. And if we
can only find that beauty, we would also find peace.
[Source:
Donna Ashworth]
Pentatonix: Auld Lang Syne
Seasons of Love: Idina
Menzel and Cast of Rent
Let's Look At The Top LGBTQ Stories Of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Books of 2023
Best LGBTQ Podcasts of 2023 That Helped
Us Laugh, Learn, and Survive the Year
Pentatonix: New Year's Day
Best LGBTQ TV Shows and Movies of 2023
Best LGBTQ Books of 2023
Katy Perry: You're a Firework
New Year
Blessing
May you be
blessed with discomfort
At easy answers, half truths, and superficial
relationships
So that you may live deep within your heart
May you be blessed with anger
At injustice, oppression and exploitation of people
So that you may work for justice, freedom and peace
May you be blessed with tears
To shed for those who suffer pain, rejection, hunger,
poverty and war
So that you may reach our your hand to comfort them
To turn their pain into joy.
And may you be blessed with enough foolishness
To believe that you can make a difference in the world
So that you can do what others claim cannot be done
[Source: Sister Ruth Fox, Non-Traditional Benedictine
Blessing, 1985]
Rod Stewart: Auld Lang
Syne
Out 100: 2023
List of LGBTQ Celebrities
Most Uplifting Moments for
LGBTQ People in 2023
Rob Thomas: Someday
Our Favorite Songs by LGBTQ Artists in 2023
Best LGBTQ Kisses of 2023
2023’s Legislative Attacks on LGBTQ Rights
Dan Fogelberg: Same Old Lang Syne
Best Pride Albums of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Movies of 2023
Bruce Springsteen: Auld Lang Syne
LGBTQ Stars Absolutely Ruled 2023
Best Albums by LGBTQ Artists of 2023
Here Are All the Celebrities Who Came Out
as LGBTQ in 2023
Kasey Musgraves: What Are
You Doing New Year's Eve?
Let's Look At The Top LGBTQ Stories Of 2023
Our Favorite LGBTQ Books of 2023
Pentatonix: Auld Lang Syne
Best LGBTQ TV Shows and Movies of 2023
Embracing a
Radiant Tomorrow
A
New Year's Message to the LGBTQ Community
As we stand on the threshold of a brand new year, let us
collectively embrace the dawn of a future brimming with
promise, acceptance, and love for the LGBTQ community.
The journey that lies ahead is one of continued
progress, resilience, and the celebration of diversity.
In recent years, society has witnessed remarkable
strides towards inclusivity and understanding,
dismantling barriers that have long hindered the full
acceptance of the LGBTQ community. The new year beckons
with the opportunity to amplify these positive changes,
fostering an environment where everyone, regardless of
sexual orientation or gender identity, can thrive
authentically.
One of the most inspiring aspects of the LGBTQ community
is its unwavering spirit and resilience. In the face of
adversity, the community has not only survived but has
thrived, fostering a culture of courage and
authenticity. As we embark on the new year, let us
celebrate this resilience and draw strength from the
shared experiences that have forged an unbreakable bond
among us.
Best LGBTQ Books of 2023
ABBA: Happy New Year
LGBTQ Victories Did Happen in 2023
For LGBTQ Rights, 2023 Was a Year of Fighting
Lea Michele: Auld Lang Syne
Best Songs By LGBTQ Artists In 2023
Best LGBTQ Movies of 2023
Ingrid Michaelson: I Just Want to Be OK
75 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Have Become Law in 2023
More Than 300 Trans and Gender-Diverse
People Were Killed in 2023
James Taylor: Auld Lang Syne
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
The power of visibility cannot be overstated. Each
story, each triumph, and each step towards
self-acceptance adds a layer to the rich tapestry of the
LGBTQ narrative. In the new year, let us continue to
share our stories, amplifying diverse voices and
experiences to create a mosaic of understanding that
transcends boundaries. By doing so, we contribute to a
world that is not only tolerant but one that embraces
and celebrates the beautiful spectrum of human identity.
Educational institutions, workplaces, and communities
are increasingly recognizing the importance of fostering
inclusivity. In the new year, let us champion policies
that promote equality, challenge stereotypes, and create
safe spaces for everyone to express their authentic
selves. By working collectively to dismantle
discriminatory practices, we pave the way for a more
equitable society where love knows no boundaries.
The support and allyship of friends, family, and the
broader community have been instrumental in propelling
the LGBTQ movement forward. Let us express gratitude for
those who have stood by us, and in the new year, let us
continue to build bridges of understanding and empathy.
Together, we can forge a world where acceptance is the
norm, and diversity is not just tolerated but
celebrated.
As we stand at the cusp of a new year, let optimism be
our guiding light. The road ahead may hold challenges,
but it also holds the promise of progress, acceptance,
and love. Let us enter the new year with hope in our
hearts, knowing that by standing united, the LGBTQ
community can continue to shape a future that is
brighter, more inclusive, and filled with the boundless
possibilities of authentic living.
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You Will Be Found
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Our Favorite LGBTQ Movies of 2023
Best Albums by LGBTQ Artists of 2023
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LGBTQ People in 2023
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Best LGBTQ Kisses of 2023
Our Favorite Songs by LGBTQ Artists in 2023
Best LGBTQ Books of 2023
Best LGBTQ Podcasts of 2023 That Helped
Us Survive the Year
Remember 2022?
LGBTQ Pop Culture Moments And Newsworthy
Events That Happened In 2022
2021 Was Supposed to Be the Worst Year
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2022
Celebrities Who Came Out
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Favorite LGBTQ Movies of 2022
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2022
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2021
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Community in 2020
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