This is the McKeral/Gould Family. Probably one of the HAPPIEST families I know. Not only because Jay McKeral is my dearest friend and mentor, just because they are. And, YES, they're considered a GAY family. I have never seen a more organized family where everyone helps without argument, working together as a team. It is a joy to observe Lily, help her younger sister, Rose, without complaint. I have NEVER seen happier, more well adjusted kids, than I have witnessed with this family. Are they perfect ? No. But, hell, if I were to come back as anything other than one of MY cats, I would want to come back and live in this household. I'm offended by anyone who says, kids need a Mother and a Father. Kids need people who love and don't judge them. Kids need people they can trust and talk to. Kids need people who will turn off the television, the computers, and the phones, and take the time to discuss the daily relevant issues that arise. That's what kids need. I have to commend my friend, Jay, ( and her wife, Jaci) for being an exceptional Mom, because when I knew her (Jay) way back when, it was "wine, women, and song." Now, it's marriage, kids, and community. photo © Corlyce M. Olivieri wavesgonewild.smugmug.com