We’ve been up and running with the new business for about 2 months now. It has been an experience to finally show off all the pieces that came together so nicely. I wasn’t often sure it would happen. Currently, I’m sitting along a river, camping with my cousin, who abandoned her high powered job with... Continue Reading →
What it’s like Covering a Hate Group’s Protest
There was an all-ages show featuring a character in drag happening at a golf course in Florence. As part of the Siuslaw News, I was supposed to cover the early show and my editor was going to cover the later one. The night before, I prepared by trying to figure out the appropriate way to... Continue Reading →
When Life Gives you Lemons, Turn Them Into Blueberry Margaritas
"I think there's something you need to know...a tree fell through the building last night," says my tenant at my front door. "What? Uh...ok, well I think my insurance covers temporary lodging," I say groggily as I rub the sleep out of my eyes. "I'm not worried about me, I'm worried about the building," he... Continue Reading →
Happy Anniversary: An Open Letter to The Guy
My Darling Dear (see all those D's?), My honey bunches of oats, my lovebug bear, my sweet. Today marks our 10 year anniversary together! Wowowow, we've managed to pack a lot of adventures into that time, haven't we? It seems like forever ago or just yesterday that we met, right? Of all the reasons to... Continue Reading →
I Got ICL Surgery Abroad and Here’s What Happened
I've been legally blind for most of my life and relied heavily on glasses or contacts. I once asked my doctor, "You know how perfect vision is 20/20? What would mine be?" About 20/10,000. That means something you can see perfectly clear 10,000 feet away, I can see 20 feet away. Except I have to hold... Continue Reading →
30 is Not the New 20, and I’m so Relieved
I said goodbye to my 20's this year. In fact, I sally forth-ed right out of my 20's at the stroke of midnight on my birthday with The Guy proclaiming that I was old. He looked at his watch and clambered out of bed, trailing his hand along his present like Vanna White enticing me... Continue Reading →
The Story of How We Met
My first impression of The Guy was that he was arrogant. Actually, that is not true. My second impression of him was that he was arrogant. I'd never thought that about anyone, so it left a mark. My first impression was that he was intelligent and interesting. I was 20 and a serial monogamist, so... Continue Reading →