With Mother's Day around the corner I find myself in the same predicament as I always do this time of year — trying to figure out what to get my Mom. My mom is a lesbian, has been out of the closet since I was four (I'm now 28). Over the years she has become more and more butch which means all the frilly pink and purple cards and gifts just don't work.Perhaps.. a tool basket? Photo by Dave O.
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