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I first met Karen Block Johnese in the late 1990’s when she ran the now seemingly dormant Pittsburgh Post-Gazette philanthropic programs. She went on to work with the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Fast forward to 2024 where she is chairwoman of Block Communications. Notably, the company that refuse to negotiate in good faith with the union […]
A little bit of swashbuckling bravado boots might be just what we need to keep up the fight Laird Borelli, Vogue In my middle school days, fashion trends were aplenty. Most of us kids of steelworkers did not have plenty to spend on them. We settled for knockoffs in a time long before TJ Marshalls and […]
What? For me? We all know that blog about my birthday all of the time, usually morose reflections on the birthday that could should would disappoint. At the end of the day, I’m a neglected kid with abandonment issues who still doubts the wisdom of her actual birth. Consequently, I am a wonderland for birthday anxiety. […]
The big issue is that we cannot find a rescue to take her. She’s been turned down by several because she’s too sick. Still waiting to hear from two others, but its been weeks since we applied so not holding out hope. If you have rescue connections, please reach out to them directly with this […]
Cat colony caretakers, feeders, and low income pet owners are encouraged to register for “The Ruff” Dr. John P. Ruffing VMD Pet Food Projects pet food pantry. We distribute based on donations received – we are brand new. This month we gave out 11 pounds of dry and 24 cans of wet to each of […]
I am honored to be included in this list honoring LGBTQIA+ leadership in Pennsylvania. Thank you Philadelphia Gay News. Celebrating 48 LGBTQ+ Leaders: A Milestone of Resilience and Progress Trailblazers These trailblazers are pioneers in our community, effectively breaking barriers and paving the way for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion. https://epgn.com/…/48-most-influential-lgbtq-leaders-2024 This was an unexpected honor, […]
A hit-and-run incident claimed the life of 37 year old Black trans woman Honee Daniels in Rochester, New York. The Crime Honee was a pedestrian on Lyelle Avenue near Broad Street in her hometown of Rochester. Shortly before midnight on October 3rd, she was struck and killed by a driver who left the scene. First […]
I was pleasantly surprised to be approached with a chance to review a self-cleaning cat litter box. I agreed to try the Scooper Luxury Pro X from CatLink. This is not my final review because I’ve only had it for two weeks, but I wanted to share this fun video of my cats exploring this […]
I am two years late in posting the obituary of Maggie Ritchey. It is important to include tributes to the lives and deaths of our elders in this archive. International Lesbian Day seems like a good time to honor Maggie. I met Maggie through the Persad ‘Voice for a New Tomorrow’ group. in the mid […]
The Ultimate Lesbian Dishwasher Questionnaire August 12, 2024 by Sue A Q&A With the 2024 Pittsburgh Dyke March Organizers July 30, 2024 by Sue This Is How I’m Keeping Lesbian Blogging Alive According to Autostraddle July 1, 2024 by Sue A History of the Pittsburgh Dyke March June 5, 2024 by Sue What Do You Think About Lesbian Visibility […]
