Making a casserole with what you have! You want tacos, no shells, you want hamburger, no buns! You DO have McCormick Taco Seasoning Packets, tater tots, hamburger, and all the fixings, what do you do.....?
Coming out of the closet now, versus then? In today's society, "coming out of the closet" is almost unnecessary. Compared to 2 decades ago, being out is quite the norm. Now, coming out of the closet is freeing, cheerful, and gay - pun intended. Then, coming out was frightful and almost impossible.
Two males kissing: Taboo in my hometown. The mere thought of it angered the more conservative individuals. Unfortunately, even the more liberal individuals frowned upon the action. "The secrets we keep" could be one of the most accurate statement.