I rode the bus from work to town today. Sitting across from me and a couple of seats back was a handsome couple who as the saying goes only had eyes for each other, as they talked, cuddled and tastefully as possible touched each other. The knew I was glancing at them and they took turns returning my looks. It seemed like they were expecting me to say some red-neck hostile remark.
I have lived in Juneau for 33 years. Displays of affection by female couples is accepted and common here. But these two were part of Alaska's invisible sexual orientation; Gay men. They were so young. sweet and vulnerable. And they were so good looking, dressed in a rugged Alaskan way featuring tattered work clothes. Plastic grocery bags surrounded them. It was easy to imagine them having just having moved in together and like most every other who has taken that step they were stocking up the new place.
I didn't know what to say or even I should. A thumbs up seemed so trite and inappropriate. Yet, I think I did the right thing. Stopped glancing at them, and tried to project an attitude that there was nothing out of the ordinary going on. And actually there was nothing unusual happening. They were just another young couple so much in love enjoying each other and glorying in their happiness.
In my heart I wished them the best and continued happiness on their journey through life. May all of us be so fortunate to experience such joy!
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