A League of Their Love

Who needs a good cry? (Not the kind of ugly, ragged, into the covers cry we’ve been having as COVID-19 ravages untold numbers of lives and livelihoods as rightwing politicians make it into another partisan battle to inflame the absolute stupidest and worst among us.) But, you know, a really good cry. Well, hello “A Secret Love.” The new Netflix documentary, out today, tells the real-life love story of one of inspirations for “A League of Her Own.”

The documentary, by Ryan Murphy (yes, that Ryan Murphy) and Jason Blum chronicles the 65-year loving yet closeted relationship between Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel. Known to their conservative families only as Aunt Terry and Aunt Pat for most of their lives, the women were pioneers and joyous, righteous rule breakers their entire lives. I cannot wait to watch this. I cannot wait for a world where no one has to live in the closet for fear of loss of their families, jobs, homes and much worse. We aren’t there, but if we keep fighting and keep living our lives as openly and honest as we can, maybe one day we will be. Happy a safe and healthy weekend, all.

p.s. This video also makes it crystal clear we need another “A League of Their Own” movie made, nut this time with all the gay bits left in. There’s no crying in baseball, but there sure are a lot of lesbians and queer women.