Trudging Along is a Valid Path Forward

Trudging Along is a Valid Path Forward

I haven’t posted much about the political/electoral world this month. Frankly, it hurts my heart to even try to keep up with it. I’m not burying my head in the sand. I’m reconstituting my political self. On Instagram. I scroll every day, searching for content that’s uplifting, humorous, and absolutely representative of the many cultures […]

This is How I Endured a Dark and Twisty Week

Content Note: mental health, bureaucracy, aging, suicide, shed building Last week. A dark and twisty series of days, events, and revelations. It was pretty rough. First … First, there’s my struggle to find a good therapist who accepts Medicare. Or will. I have private insurance now through my spouse, but I also have a Medicare […]

Urgently Need Volunteer to Help Us Build Our Shed

Shed to help cats

Getting Pittsburgh LGBTQ Charities (PLC) to a healthy place after my year’s absence has been hard and here is how you can volunteer to help. Handyperson – Help Us Build Our Shed A shed was donated to us, but lack of folx to assemble meant we spent $2700 storing it (and other things.) Last month, […]

Mx. Pajamas, Snow Cat

Holiday Q&A with Bistro to Go Owner Nikki Heckman: “Food conveys love and value.”

Bistro to Go

Everyone is significant and welcome at our table. Its an honor they invited us to care for their food. This is the beginning of relationship. Walks our talk, Matches with our culture and what we want to promote. We are better together. One thing I love about Bistro to Go is obviously the food. For […]

Bombas LGBTQ+ Pride Socks: Unexpected Hole Ruins Otherwise Excellent Socks

Bombas socks

Devastated to find hole in the toe of my #LGBTQ Bombas socks. In December 2021, received a full #Pride set (plus Grover) as a gift. LGBTQ rainbow, Bisexual flag, Lesbian flag, Trans flag AND the Progress Pride flag. Bombas donated socks for each pair sold. They invest in LGBTQ+ organizations among others. These socks are incredible – comfortable, warm, […]

That One Time a Friend Lent Me a Land Rover

Being without a vehicle has been tough. I joined ZipCar, the nearest station is only .5 miles from my home. But it is pricey. I attempted the bus, but my PTSD has been a barrier. Same holds true for ride shares. A lovely group of folx have been offering me rides or handling chores that […]

How to Prepare Winter Weather Shelters for the Cat Colony

Yesterday, I got the winter shelters ready for the cats. Sort of. I use airline dog crates XXL, held together with zip ties, and covered with one of those warm but thin quilt type blankets. The crates and quilts/blankets were also donated. I bought the zip ties. Winter will soon be here. Inside each shelter […]

Follow Me on All of These Social Media Platforms

Follow Lesbian Social Media

Please follow me on all the social media. I post pretty often. Instagram is my preferred spot, but I’m learning the others. How about you? Facebook.com/Pghlesbian Twitter.com/Pghlesbian24 Instagram.com/Pghlesbian Threads.net/Pghlesbian Bluesky pghlesbian.bsky.social Mastodon mastodon.social/@Pghlesbian Pinterest.com/Pghlesbian SnapChat.com Pghlesbian TikTok.com/pghlesbianblog Tumblr @pghlesbian Patreon.com/pghlesbian Where am I missing?

14 Essential Blog Posts on the Transgender Day of Remembrance

Wednesday, November 20, 20224 is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), also known as the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, has been observed annually from its inception on November 20 to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia. The day was founded to draw attention to the continued violence directed toward transgender people. Here are the posts […]