Congratulations Admiral Levine. And thank you for your service
https://youtu.be/psZiJhwAVO4 From the NYT and BBC Dr Rachel Levine, the US assistant secretary for health, has been sworn in as the first transgender four-star officer in the country’s history. The...
View ArticleAutoimmune Dysmotility and Me: Part Two
A few months ago, I posted about my struggle with dysmotility, basically a disorder where food does not move through the digestive system appropriately. At the time, we thought it was my stomach. That...
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City of Pittsburgh Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs honors LGBTQ History Month
The City of Pittsburgh Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs honors LGBTQ History Month thisOctober. We know that groundbreaking moments, big and small, have shaped the evolution ofour community since long...
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On Day 592 of the Pandemic, I Turn 51 Years Old
First, let me thank the lovely people who have sent good wishes and gifts for the cats. It makes my heart swell. I have two winter cat shelters to be assembled and some funds chipping in to buy a...
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Announcing Pittsburgh LGBTQ Charities (PLC), a 501c3 corporation
I am very pleased that I now share my birthday of October 22 with a brand new project, Pittsburgh LGBTQ Charities (PLC) which was registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania today. The mission is...
View ArticlePENNSYLVANIA TOPS LIST OF MOST LGBTQ CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR OFFICE AT THIRD...
A new report from The Victory Fund and updates from GLAAD reveal that Pennsylvania is leading the nation in terms fo the number of elected LGBTQ officials and current candidates. I’m a little tired so...
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How to Request Toys for Tots in Western Pennsylvania in 2021
This is our annual (9+ year) round-up of Toys for Tots programs in Western Pennsylvania for 2021. I’ve done my best to sort through the available information and provide you what you may need to know....
View ArticleAutoimmune Dysmotility and Me: Part Three
I stood on the scale looking at the large digital numbers as the nurse took my blood pressure. I have lost 33+ pounds since May. This wasn’t entirely news to me as I’ve been using an analog scale at...
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Pet Food Shortages Make Your Donations of Cat Food Essential.
I order cat food on a monthly basis and just went through our pantry to see what we needed. I was shocked to check my go-to place and discover that Fancy Feast is on complete backorder, as well as...
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26-Year-Old Trans Woman Jo Acker Killed in Boise, Idaho
Jo Acker via Facebook A 26-year-old white trans woman, Jo Acker, was one victim of a mass shooting in Boise, Idaho. Jo worked at the mall as a security guard and reports indicate she bravely confronted...
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What Happened to Jessi Hart, a 42-year-old Trans Woman Killed in Oregon?
Jessi Hart (Sam Gehrke) via the Williamette Week Jessi Hart, a 42-year-old white trans woman, was killed in Banks, Oregon in early October. Her body was discovered on October 17, 2021. According to the...
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