tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post5873352549632804621..comments2024-01-15T09:04:27.446-05:00Comments on Five Minutes For Fighting: Growing Up a Gay Sports FanaticMatt Hornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12886353952693645816noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-73577728311815547322024-01-15T09:04:27.446-05:002024-01-15T09:04:27.446-05:00Navigate the dynamic world of stocks and cryptocur...Navigate the dynamic world of stocks and cryptocurrency with the latest updates<br />on today's best performers. Explore the potential of Coinspot, your gateway to the<br />best cryptocurrency trading platform in the ever-evolving market.coinspothttp://www.moneyrar.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-61510956042710425272024-01-11T05:16:45.816-05:002024-01-11T05:16:45.816-05:00Unlock top cash for your scrap metal in Newcastle ...Unlock top cash for your scrap metal in Newcastle and Central Coast with Hunter Recyclers<br />– your trusted partner for competitive prices and hassle-free pick-ups.<br /><a href="https://hunterscrapmetal.com.au/" rel="nofollow">hunter recyclers</a>hunter recyclershttps://hunterscrapmetal.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-21374121568993155022015-11-05T21:43:15.013-05:002015-11-05T21:43:15.013-05:00Realizing this post has been around two years ago....Realizing this post has been around two years ago. Apologize for reviving it up. I was just carried away by your story and I salute your braveness to face the world and to get out of that dark closet. I have a gay friends who've been around in triathlon for almost a decade now and that's it people's descrimination has been their strength to finish every step of their way. I wasn't disappointed with them. In fact i really admired that passionate heart they have. They're different. Some kind of attitude needed to succeed in life. Great read. Just continue on what you are passionate about and as long as you don't degrade people there's nothing wrong with that. DafaSportshttp://www.dafabetsports.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-1742057682632201202015-04-22T01:41:03.702-04:002015-04-22T01:41:03.702-04:00Awesome blog. I enjoyed reading your articles. Thi...Awesome blog. I enjoyed reading your articles. This is truly a great read for me. I have bookmarked it and I am looking forward to reading new articles. Keep up the good work.<br />Forzesthttp://www.pharmaonlinerx.com/mens-health/31-forzest.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-92050010342938918832013-09-04T18:52:47.403-04:002013-09-04T18:52:47.403-04:00Thanks, Anon :)Thanks, Anon :)Matt Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886353952693645816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-57811309351831531542013-09-04T13:11:01.166-04:002013-09-04T13:11:01.166-04:00What a great read Matt. Your courage and honesty ...What a great read Matt. Your courage and honesty will definitely help others with some of the same struggles they may have. Kudos to you for sharing. You've made the world a better place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-60527221872937937002013-08-30T10:14:19.882-04:002013-08-30T10:14:19.882-04:00Thanks for the comments George and John. Much appr...Thanks for the comments George and John. Much appreciated. <br /><br />And Dad, thank you for everything. As I said to Mom, you're pretty great.Matt Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886353952693645816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-78810936047798170092013-08-30T04:44:14.878-04:002013-08-30T04:44:14.878-04:00Hey Matt,
great post, I'm glad things have tur...Hey Matt,<br />great post, I'm glad things have turned out so well for you and I'm sure your courage is, at this moment, helping someone else who is wrestling with the same issues you experienced.<br />As a straight person your words really made me aware of how isolating the locker room culture can be, but also gives me hope that with greater awareness will come greater sensitivity and acceptance.<br />John Newman,<br />OttawaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-12266236742319131262013-08-29T23:41:08.009-04:002013-08-29T23:41:08.009-04:00Just back from a hectic work trip and have the opp...Just back from a hectic work trip and have the opportunity to read all the great supportful comments. As I told you earlier - always have been and always will be proud of you, keep moving forward, Matt, enjoy life and most importantly be happy about who you are, a truly outstanding young man, willing to step out to make a positive mark in this world.<br /><br />Love<br /><br />DadDadhttp://www.getitwrite.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-10423313138616891962013-08-29T22:00:20.581-04:002013-08-29T22:00:20.581-04:00A love for his son helps him to accept Brendan for...A love for his son helps him to accept Brendan for who he is, is definitely infinite. No matter what his gender is, it will not change their relationship as father and son! Great post!Georgehttp://www.revolutionhomegymreview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-9630332493962897752013-08-29T20:08:48.223-04:002013-08-29T20:08:48.223-04:00Anon, I'm sad to hear that. I truly hope my st...Anon, I'm sad to hear that. I truly hope my story can be a help to someone, somewhere. Thanks for the comment.<br /><br />Rick, of course you can add a link on TMLfans.com. Much appreciated! Matt Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886353952693645816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-36441695288337395382013-08-29T17:09:28.083-04:002013-08-29T17:09:28.083-04:00Sorry, not sure why my post came up as RickGetsFit...Sorry, not sure why my post came up as RickGetsFit - that's way gone away ;)<br /><br />I added you to our favourite links on TMLfans.ca - I hope that's okay!TMLfans.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914848969799388118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-68903365127264319782013-08-29T16:56:55.381-04:002013-08-29T16:56:55.381-04:00Fantastic job of coming out. It can't be easy...Fantastic job of coming out. It can't be easy. But you did it, and hopefully it gives others the thought that they can also come out.<br /><br />Good for you!<br /><br />Rick CouchmanTMLfans.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914848969799388118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-42893621268117235952013-08-29T16:21:56.100-04:002013-08-29T16:21:56.100-04:00I am a 70 year old gay man who is in the closet an...I am a 70 year old gay man who is in the closet and probably always will be. I certainly can identify with all of your previous angst, and trust that young gay men will read your story and take action on their own situations. God bless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-16320868579224421382013-08-28T23:12:20.980-04:002013-08-28T23:12:20.980-04:00Thanks, anon. I'm glad to hear you've chan...Thanks, anon. I'm glad to hear you've changed your vocab because there are plenty of great equal-opportunity insults out there that are much more creative and funny!Matt Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886353952693645816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-77245117335311824852013-08-28T23:01:57.907-04:002013-08-28T23:01:57.907-04:00So glad you're happy!
I remember using 'ga...So glad you're happy!<br />I remember using 'gay' and 'fag' all the time as a kid, without really ever thinking what the words meant. I hate to think that I was part of a culture that made people so miserable without even knowing it... Now I stick with 'f*cker', it's an equal-opportunity insult! ;)<br />And hey, I applaud your courage, I found it hard enough growing up hetrosexual. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-47552817482796593442013-08-28T22:19:50.421-04:002013-08-28T22:19:50.421-04:00Thank you very much, Michelle. The world needs mor...Thank you very much, Michelle. The world needs more people like you!Matt Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886353952693645816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-71778498956758749292013-08-28T21:05:04.189-04:002013-08-28T21:05:04.189-04:00This is a beautifully written article. I, myself, ...This is a beautifully written article. I, myself, am straight, but definitely not narrow. I try to make sure everyone around me knows how accepting I am, in case someone in my circle feels that they can't talk to someone for fear of not being accepted. I applaud, not only you, but the accepting people in your life. I am a huge hockey fan and I completely support You Can Play, and I would be extremely disappointed if I found out a team wasn't approving. Wishing you all the happiness in the world.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12157970581324964717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-44527096589542311472013-08-28T19:20:29.177-04:002013-08-28T19:20:29.177-04:00Thanks, Matt, both for the words of encouragement ...Thanks, Matt, both for the words of encouragement and the double entendre. And if you have so many drum students coming out you should probably tone down your raw sexual magnetism!Matt Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886353952693645816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-40676533615498133642013-08-28T19:03:58.498-04:002013-08-28T19:03:58.498-04:00Matty!
Great post. The courage you've shown h...Matty!<br /><br />Great post. The courage you've shown here is an inspiration to us all. Bob told me about your orientation years ago and I have to say that it didn't surprise me. I wish you had told me but I know it was probably the last thing you could bring yourself to do.<br /><br />To be truthful, if I was gay I would be banging down your door (pun intended!) The homosexual community is lucky to have you as part of the fold. <br /><br />As I've told many of my drum students that have come out, this is the best time in recorded history to be homosexual. The acceptance is as high as its ever been.<br /><br />Good on ya brutha! You make me proud! Thanks for teaching me about courage.Matt McFarlandhttp://canadaman.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-43036373805347955012013-08-28T18:49:24.976-04:002013-08-28T18:49:24.976-04:00Thank you, Caren! What a beautiful comment, you...Thank you, Caren! What a beautiful comment, you're pretty inspiring yourself.Matt Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886353952693645816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-42606966304696734192013-08-28T17:00:02.519-04:002013-08-28T17:00:02.519-04:00Matt, what an incredibly impactful and well writte...Matt, what an incredibly impactful and well written expose on your struggles as well as society's. It's pieces like this one that are creating the winds of change by redefining gender stereotypes, the nuclear family and what is considered the "norm". It is my hopes that your courage and that of others will create an environment in which our children (as hypothetical as they may be right now) will grow up in a world that defines people solely on what they give to others, rather than their sexual identity, race, education, wealth, and the list continues. Rather, let our children choose what their own vision of "normal" looks like, based on what leaves them feeling happy and fulfilled. <br /><br />Thanks for the read & keep on inspiring! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12748618505272779561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-69855719721406130182013-08-28T16:50:12.279-04:002013-08-28T16:50:12.279-04:00Thanks for the comment, Ian White... er Wan Ihite....Thanks for the comment, Ian White... er Wan Ihite. I honestly believe a lot of people who use anti-gay slurs casually don't intend to cause harm but, as you mentioned, the words are extremely hurtful, and I hope with a bit of education people can realize this.<br /><br />And Grandpa, thank you so much for your support! That makes me so happy to hear. I'm also glad I could get you on the Internet for reasons other than sending an anti-Leafs e-mail!Matt Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886353952693645816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-9671899043049643052013-08-28T08:36:17.569-04:002013-08-28T08:36:17.569-04:00matt your grandfather roy supports you and is prou...matt your grandfather roy supports you and is proud in what you have done--keep up playing hockey ROY HORNERnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-60948808377047129612013-08-28T08:27:44.904-04:002013-08-28T08:27:44.904-04:00This is both a fantastic and heart warming post, a...This is both a fantastic and heart warming post, and an object lesson for all the people out there who to this day are STILL crying "PC police" when they are confronted over their casual use of slurs. Whether or not the speaker intends them these words do cause harm, sometimes terrible harm. <br /><br />So thanks for writing this. Hopefully it can serve as a reminder not only of things past, but also things present.Wan Ihitenoreply@blogger.com