Category: LGBTQIA+

I had to take a break from the blog for a little bit after the election and the results. I felt like I had the wind knocked out of me. On top of that, I feel like I was just shoved back in the closet. There are so many unknowns…

We have all seen the news and heard about Project 2025 in some way in the last few months, but I wanted to write a little something about what Project 2025 would do to me and my family if this came to fruition. It honestly scares me a lot and…

I have always been a huge fan of Toyota, but now that is coming to an end. I can honestly say that when I heard the news that Toyota has changed its approach to diversity and inclusion programs, and will no longer sponsor cultural events and parades, including LGBTQIA+ Pride…

Saturday, October 19th, 2024, was the 2nd Annual Pride Celebration (Pride Festival) by ProudTown, Inc. This was our first time setting up a booth at an event. The weather was absolutely amazing, sun was shining and a beautiful breeze to go along with it. I was an absolute nervous wreck,…

My coming OUT was nothing like I had planned or expected. Oh, some reactions were, and some were worse, but most of the people I told were very supportive. Sincerely supportive. And there is a difference. Trust me. I’m not a good reader of people and was still able to…

It was summer 2016. I remember it being a beautiful day, but whether it was hot, or cooler has long been forgotten. What I do remember is the energy in the air, it was like nothing I’d ever felt before. There wasn’t a storm on the horizon and the weather…