Asheville

Last weekend, I went on a minor road trip with my husband to North Carolina for my cousin's wedding. On the way back, we detoured into Asheville and stopped for a few hours to check it out. I've heard it's very cool, and having seen it, let me say, it is VERY cool. We were only there for two hours, but in those two hours I saw more lesbians, coffeeshops, and craft brews than I've seen in the last year here. And lesbians, coffeshops and craft brews are three things that I like VERY MUCH. And the graffiti! Check it out!

Beautiful isn't it? And unlike Hell, TN, Asheville is much more friendly to pedestrians and bicyclists. And bisexuals! For the first time in my life I didn't feel tolerated or ignored. For the first time in my life I didn't feel simply overwhelmed by the hatred. I should also mention that we stumbled across a LGBT group protesting the lack of insurance for same sex partners and I burst into tears. That sounds ridiculous, but you have to understand, that kind of gathering WOULD NEVER HAPPEN in Hell, TN. It is simply not acceptable. So I am wholly, unabashedly in love with this city. Art, coffee, beer, and women I have a chance with? Yes please!