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CN: grooming, sexual violence, family secrets, cults, programmed,mental health, trauma As a child, I was programmed (or groomed) by my paternal grandmonster. He was a serial predator whose violent behavior was protected by the family. It is a horrific multi-generational story, one I am determined to expose to the light of day in order to […]
I used to eat a bit of fast food. The convenience, the secret ingredients that lured me back, the familiarity. You know. Then I lost access to a car for 17 months and counting. While I certainly went out to eat, the folx who drove rarely wanted fast food. When I was lent a Land […]
We create hope, not simply hold onto it or believe in it. Our actions create hope, our intentions and our impact. (Good intentions without good impact can also destroy hope. Don’t fall back on your intentions.) I have not written many news or political posts since the election. I am paying attention, but unsure what […]
Earlier, I wrote a post about my non-traditional holiday decorations, including my Nativity scene focused on protecting trans kids. I was asked to create a clarion call to share specifics. If you have a new or gently used Nativity scenes, complete or partial, please consider donating it to my ongoing outdoor Nativity. My intent is […]
This Fascinating Aïda Christmas song is making the rounds on social media. I share it every time it comes across my feed. Then I thought to myself, self – why not preserve this humor in your pantheon of Winter Holiday blog posts. It’s essentially Spice Girls meets Henry VIII’s six wives. [All]Christmas comes but once […]
The Winter Holidays are here along with an array of festive events. Tell us what else we should add! Lights Nov 30- Dec 25, 6:30pm – 9:00pm Free Holiday Light Drive Thru, Alameda Park, Butler County December 1 – January 2 Holiday Lights Drive Thru, North Strabane Park December 7 -January 7 Moon Holiday Lights […]
Amy has been my friend since at least 1974 when we both started kindergarten. She shared her home with a cat, a dog, and a granddog on occasion. She saw my post about the holiday pet food drive and responded. Her donation included a bag of dental treats for each of our households. What a […]
In 2022, I decided to create a Nativity Scene also known as a créche in front of my home. The objective was to raise awareness of Pittsburgh LGBTQ Charities projects. People stopped. Back up a bit to 2019. My friend Sarah gifted me with a large plastic Jesus, Mary, and Joseph outdoor set. She had […]
It has been several years since I participated in National Blog Post Month or NaBloPoMo. I published a post every day during November this year. Particularly challenging this November as I navigated a fine line between disengagement and sanity. Sanity did not always prevail. Several posts were deep dives inward, exploring my traumas and a […]
On Tuesday, Gertie refused to start. For first time readers, Gertie aka St. Gertrude is the Land Rover Defender a friend lent me. Because he could. On Wednesday, I called AAA. My service provider Josh was absolutely thrilled to see the “coolest vehicle I’ve ever serviced.” Sadly, Josh was unable to get her started and […]
