It's really hard to believe that the hubster (Eric) and I have been together for over 24 years now; six of those years we’ve been officially married. The time has been filled with many wonderful adventures, gained amazing friendships, discovered new adventures together, and endured some not so great times together (f@ck Cancer!). Luckily, we've … Continue reading A L-Ass-ting Impression
Thank You Daniel Quasar A diverse spectrum of "family", bound by blood and not, representing all shades of color in celebration and unity; 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week; We are here; Forces old and clad in angry habits of righteousness, condemn my life, and who I choose … Continue reading We Are Here
Clad in my Golden Girls mask, I make my way to the security checkpoint at Portland International Airport (PDX) awaiting my Alaska Airlines flight to Las Vegas, NV. This was a surprise trip to celebrate my mother’s birthday. She and my older sister Sonya were flying to Vegas from Washington state and Jean (Auntie Jean), … Continue reading COVID Confidential: Vol #5
This post is snapshot of the BLM movement in Portland. The city isn't a battleground as the media portrays.
Life as a African-American/Black man. Life as a African-American/Black woman. A life that can quickly and violently be taken away. Rest In Power: Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd Last night I finally broke down. My emotional shell just cracked and I started crying, something I don’t often do. I just reached a saturation point … Continue reading See No Evil
Politics are not a favorite part of my regular diet. I don't crave the civic satisfaction some of my more enlightened friends and colleagues do. I actually never really have. When I do try and digest the platter of ballot measures, bond amendments, and candidate profiles, I feel nauseous and unsatisfied. Photo credit: Sommer Martin … Continue reading The Bitter Taste of Politics
Judge Don't Judge...Much 