Music

Reba and Kelly

November 20, 2008

Just got in from tonight’s concert. I love Reba and jason loves Kelly, so it was a good combo. I am starting to like Kelly more- and jason also loves Reba. I wish I could say the concert was “spectacular” but the best I can [read more]

Politics And More

700 Billion Dollars Looking for a Home

September 25, 2008

Well, other than the obvious (“I’ll take it, thank you“) – if it is going to be invested in, used to purchase from, or otherwise given over to companies, partnerships, associations, trusts or anyone else… then (as has been already suggested elsewhere) there must be [read more]

Designs I Like

Coming Out Day Coming Soon

September 21, 2008

National Coming Out Day Yes it’s true that lesbians and gay people have made great strides forward in claiming our basic rights; “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” as they say. But there is still plenty to do. Too many people still are afraid [read more]

Designs I Like

r. ‘Cantabrigiensis’

August 3, 2008

Shrub rose from the University of Cambridge Botanic Garden- from the early 30’s. Single white flowers around cluster of bright yellow stamen; partial sunlight shows off light foliage. One of the many great roses found in the “Heritage Garden” Section of the world-famous “Columbus Whetstone [read more]

Family, Identity

Another Big Day

July 26, 2008

Yesterday was my birthday… one of those round numbers that can sound scary (think “half-century“) and although my life is good, it did give me pause. I was told it was a “milestone” and to “party like I’m twenty-one” … not sure I can safely [read more]

Family, Identity

Candlelight

July 19, 2008

Thursday afternoon I spent lunchtime visiting old friends at The Shelter (Cat Welfare)… most everyone looking good. Gemini was asleep in a bed under a table; of course he woke up as soon as I sat down beside him. He came out, happy to see [read more]