"It's wonderful to see the work you are doing at West Virginia University. Many of us look forward to the day when discriminatory practices on the basis of sexual orientation are recorded and remembered as sad, inhumane chapters of our history. The work is sometimes slow and exhaustive. The benefit is generations of people living safe, secure, and fulfilling lives without fear or intimidation. Kudos to all of you."

Roz Warren (editor of fifteen women's humor books, including Women's Glib and Dyke Strippers: Lesbian Cartoonists from A to Z)

"The most precious courage we can have is the courage to be ourselves and to know that the identity of self changes constantly. Mother Nature tries to show us by example in a flower, in the seasons, in cloud formations. I try to live my life with fascination rather than fear. And then I try to find balance. One can be fascinated by sexuality and forget about love and somehow that leaves a big empty space with which to contend. However, those who are afraid to take an honest look at sexuality are running from a glorious part of who we are as a species. Truth, honesty, fascination, balance. I am opposed to war and yet the great work is to really understand the meaning and practice of peace. So for me, I want to stay open to all the possibilities. And then make sure my choices stay firmly connected to peace, to passion, and to love. And if that isn't life-long fun, I don't know what is!"

Holly Near