The show goes on, and I see a rainbow

Hurray!! A resolution to a recent conflict involving my high school. THE KIDS GET THEIR SHOW. Although I still think she's lying about her original position, the principal has agreed to  support the drama department's spring production of RENT.

Think public opinion had anything to do with this? I don't think there's a chance in hell this show would have gone on without substantial pressure from students, parents, and alumni and national media attention. Thank you New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Orange County Register, Huff Po (which quoted me—thanks, Ryan!), and Facebook, where for many of us it all began.

I'm confident the teachers and students will use this production and the surrounding controversy to continue a dialogue toward not only tolerance but acceptance of all people regardless of their differences. I hope they take away the lesson that they should never back down when they know they are right. Although there's much work to be done, things have come a long ways since my high school days when gay people were largely invisible in their sexuality. How awesome that now they can be out there and know that they are supported and loved. It's good for everyone. 

In the meantime, I cannot stop smiling. And I'm seeing rainbows everywhere.

Anyone have any good ideas of what to do with the leftover ribs from rainbow chard? If I had enough of them I could make this gratin from the Chez Panisse Vegetables cookbook. But since I only have this much I put them in the freezer to take out when I reach gratin critical mass or when I next make stock. In the meantime, aren't they pretty? [Smiling.]