The inevitable has occurred (and I would be surprised that anyone other than Pauline Kael's ghost would've thought it c/wouldn't happen) and Amendment One has passed in North Carolina.

Okay, so now what?

Nothing has changed in the lives of LGBT folk that wasn't already in place before; the… Read full post »

We moved my mother back to NC last year after a few health issues. It's been positive and I'm glad she's close by; she's acclimated to her new surroundings, started volunteering at a local hospital and her church, and has learned her way around the area. It's not always easy for… Read full post »

I've watched Big Love since it first aired on HBO. Not a bad show I thought, interesting premise and the second season would probably be worth waiting for. Mm-hhm. Third season came and went and still I hoped. Call me an optimist. Why shouldn't I expect something equally as good as Deadwood… Read full post »

I am just beside myself. Almost to the point of crowding me.

Someone Likes My Stuff.

 Let me explain: I, along with my partner (yes, that kind - and business too), own a small antiques/home furnishings business. We got into it sort of on a dare with the idea… Read full post »

You're right: the staff meeting was going well but damn, I was about to piss my britches. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

 Trot, trot, trot down the hall. Inner sanctum. Whew.

Zip, fumble, ahhhhhhhh yessssss.

 Then FLUSH. A stall door opens. No problem, this is the men's room. We Do… Read full post »