October 19th was international pronouns day, and I missed it. What a bummer, not that I have a clue what an international pronoun might be,
So I looked.
I found, Reflexive Pronouns, Intensive Pronouns, Relative Pronouns, Interrogative Pronouns, Demonstrative Pronouns, Indefinite Pronouns, Possessive Pronouns, Reciprocal Pronouns, and even Personal Pronouns. No International Pronouns.
But it’s a thing.
The VA “LGBT Veteran Care Coordinator in Spokane, Washington, Daniel McCrary, [sent] out an email to all veterans to remind them to celebrate “International Pronouns Day.”
“I hope this message finds you well. I am sending this out in my LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator (VCC) capacity. Thank you all for the frontline work you do with veterans every day!” McCrary wrote in the email.
I know what you’re thinking. The Veterans Administration can’t manage to care for Veterans, but they are spending my tax dollars on an LGBT Veteran Care Coordinator. Yup! And everyone gets the email no matter their sexual inclinations.
“If you have questions about pronoun use and gender-affirming care, please do not hesitate to contact me!” said on another email.
I have questions, but you won’t affirm my “gender,” if I ask.
