Recently the San Gabriel Complex fire has been wreaking havoc super close to where we live. What began as two separate fires, the Fish Fire and Reservoir Fire, they were combined into one name as they are very close to each other. The fire is now 15% contained and 4,500[…]
Personal thoughts on the Orlando massacre
A national publication recently asked me to give some thoughts on how I was feeling as a gay vegan blogger. Although my thoughts were not included in the article, I decided to share them with all of you. I spent a lot of time thinking about the answers, which are[…]
In deep mourning for my communities
In my human rights activism I have always included all humans. Since I came out in 1990, I have also included all of my LGBTQ siblings in any work I do for equality and liberation. Before I continue, please know that I am in deep mourning over the massacre in[…]
I am heartbroken
I honestly don’t know what to write and feel that I want to post something this morning. As of 10:30am Pacific Time the death toll of the Orlando massacre at Pulse night club is 50. Plus 53 injured. I am sending big love to all of my siblings in Orlando[…]
In Memory: David Gilkey and Zabihulla Tamanna
David Gilkey, an NPR journalist and NPR’s Afghan interpreter Zabihulla Tamanna were killed this past Sunday in Helmand Province, Afganistan. Sending big love to their families and co-workers, and others that loved them. I am always grateful for all journalists and bloggers whose lives are put on the line due[…]