Is marriage still necessary?
I entered a writing contest.
This one—> Support your response to the question, “Is marriage still necessary?” in 500 words or less. Put “Contest” in the subject line and email me!
WHY? I am seeking discussion on the topic of my fourth novel, which examines the institution of marriage. In response to both the Defense of Marriage Act and several reports that marriage is “obsolete in Western culture,” the novel explores the meaning marriage has to several characters—a woman going through a divorce, her gay brother attempting to adopt a child with his partner, her parents about to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary, and her pregnant teenaged daughter soured on the idea of marriage entirely. The working title (which keeps changing) is Marriage Advice from the Church of St. Equine. I won 2nd place in the contest! My prize is my choice of any two of Katrina Kittle’s titles signed to me or anyone I wish.
I won 2nd place in the contest! My prize is my choice of any two of Katrina Kittle’s titles signed to me or anyone I wish.My winning piece can be found here
Winning 2nd place on this topic made me especially happy. I love my husband, truly I do. Writing (the non-academic type) has taken a back burner for me and I have missed it greatly. Many of my co-workers encourage me to pursue it because as they tell me I am “articulate, creative, inspiring”. Being a full time college student and a full time employee has made it difficult for me to engage in writing for joy. It’s nice to know I still have some talent…enough to win a contest.
Also check out Katrina’s novels, I’ve read “The Kindness of Strangers” and it’s wonderful. She’s also inspiring because she’s following her dreams. Her blog is great stuff too.
Please feel free to leave a comment with your answer to “Is marriage still necessary?”
Damn girl that is one great piece of writing. I love love LOVE the whole last paragraph. Truly great! Congrats!
I think with all the hoopla attached, as in same sex marraige, different religious denominations etc., that instead of banning certain types of marraige, we should do away with the term all together. For financial and medical reasons, I think a partnership contract should be the legal way to go throughout the United States.
As for the spiritual or religious aspect, a joining of sorts could also take place.
Terry and I planned on gettimg married on June 28th 1997. His divorce (separated 5 years) got held up until August 28. We had the wedding on June 28th and nobody knew the wiser. On August 28th, we met with the notary and signed the license. Legally our anniversary is in August.
That is the whole point. A marraige ceremony isn’t a legal process. The seremony is symbolic only. The only legality about it is when the paper is signed and filed with the courts. So if the states swap the term “marraige” with term “licensed partnership” it would allow any and all the same rights.
Congrats, Kristy! That’s a great accomplishment!