Florida's press secretary's statement that people against the bill are pro-grooming truly caught me off guard. Her comments are inexcusable, damaging, and dangerous.
‘Grooming’
Happy to be ‘home’
It fills me with so much joy to be "home" back here in this blog that I've had for close to 14 years now. My first blog post was on Nov. 30, 2008. Crazy. Gosh my life has taken so many twists and turns, as it does for all of us. This blog wasn't always... Continue Reading →
Anti-LGBTQ holiday and why I’ll NEVER go back
I'm sorry that they'll never know the true, beautiful, strong survivor me. That they'll never know the beauty I have to offer. That all of us have to offer.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Pexels.com Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. On this day we celebrate the accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people around the world. It's also a day to bring to light what this community faces each and every day. As the United States launches attacks on the LGBTQ+ community... Continue Reading →
You can’t buy a new attitude in a store
"I need a new attitude. Can I buy one in a store?" I asked aloud while my partner and I were watching television this week.
The Wandering Pigeon has come home
Dear readers of my blog, Photo by me, taken on a gravel road at sunset Many of you have been on this blog for many years and have seen it go from its humble beginnings on another platform, to having its very own home, here. In the last several years, I have not known what... Continue Reading →
I am a migraine warrior + Haiku
If you are a chronic migraine sufferer, I'm so sorry. I understand. I know how difficult it is to not only live through it, but to also find good, COMPASSIONATE care.
Snowy Haiku + Commentary
Slipped on the wet floor. Snow coming down around me. Spring is still sleeping. It's a beautiful, snowy day today. I find myself grateful for the wet snow that is sticking to trees and coming down steadily. It's truly beautiful. I've been having a lot of trouble finding joy lately — between the war in... Continue Reading →
5 tips for pandemic (or any new) puppies
In August, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I got puppies. Tiny little squirmy (and bald I might add), hairless Chinese Crested puppies. I truly wish I was actively blogging during their tiny, puppy months, but, if you so desire, you can follow their early (and current) adventures on Instagram @CleoandPunkChineseCresteds. When I got... Continue Reading →
Been a hot minute
Well, once again, it's been a red hot minute since I've posted. And I'm sorry! The last several years of my life have been one of transition and living in the moment. In 2019, I re-vamped my blog, set some goals, tried to fit within someone else's view of how this blog should be and,... Continue Reading →
The Wandering Pigeon 