My grandfather immigrated from County Mayo, Ireland to Detroit, Michigan in 1926. Well, he first went to New York but ended up in Detroit. I have always wanted to go to Ireland to see where he grew up, and to travel around the island. I knew Ireland was gay-friendly. On[…]
A new app will give your furry family members a chance if an emergency happens. While still breathing ash from the Eaton Fire and being happy to have electricity again, I’m thinking of another fire that affected people in my life. It was December 30, 2021. What was to be[…]
A candidate running in a local race is full of it. I am patient with people, politically speaking. In my professional and personal circles, I am surrounded by and spend most of my time with people who are voting for the same person I am for President, Kamala Harris. I[…]
Hate is a strong word. It’s a word I don’t use lightly. I spend too much time watching news stories of legislators throughout the US attacking all types of people. And time reading attacks against groups of people on social media. Immigrants. Trans people. Liberals. People of other races. People[…]
As someone who never thought I would be married, or want to get married, I’m still surprised when I write in my husband’s anniversary card, surprised that we have been married this long. My surprise is joined with delight and gratitude. I refer to him in the card as “my[…]