How to Fix a Washing Machine in the Forest
Fixed the leak in our washing machine this weekend. It works differently for forest-dwellers.
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Lei Ming (Ray) Returned to China. Now What Happens with Life Beyond My Body?
As most of you know, Lei Ming (Ray to us Yankees) has been in the United States promoting his memoir, Life Beyond My Body: A Transgender Journey to Manhood in China, which I co-authored. Ray has gone home to China with an address book full of new friends and a Lambda Literary award in his baggage.
Now what?
Well, now it is up to you and me to share his story. There are three ways you can help below, so please keep reading.
Continue reading →Will You Help a Neighbor So No One Dies Alone?
In rural Clackamas County, our strength has always been in how we pull together in times of need to take care of our own. Right now, some of our own need us.
Continue reading →Rainy Days and Mondays with Charlie
Charlie slept in this morning and arose full of energy. Today is Monday, always the busiest day of the week for me, and it’s the 1st of the month, always the busiest day of the month for me. And it’s raining off and on, so …
Continue reading →Fair Minded Charlie
In April, we took a three-week road trip through the southwest to visit family and friends. Almost immediately, we broke the rule about not giving in to dogs who beg for food. Charlie came to believe that what was our snack was half his snack. And then, something surprising happened …
Continue reading →Charlie is 7 Months Old Today!
He came to live with us 5 months ago. Gosh, he was cute … but now it is time to be frank and just admit what is becoming more and more obvious to everyone …
Continue reading →Charlie and the Cat Giftie
A couple of evenings ago, Charlie came in from outside very excited about something he had found. He was tossing it in the air and catching it and running around and tossing it in the air again, which made me ask …
Continue reading →We Do Not Eat Light Bulbs, Charlie
I’ve had my nose to the grindstone for weeks as I wrapped up a project, launched the new phase of another project, rebuilt a hacked website, and stumbled through tax season. This morning, I had to stop what I was doing because someone was moving the furniture in my office …
Continue reading →There is No Honor Among Thieves Like Charlie and Ginger
As only-dogs sometimes are, both Charlie Stop-It and Ginger Houdini are possessive of their crates, toys, food, and anything else they decide to claim as their own–particularly bones. So, when Ginger first came to stay, we had her go to her crate at bone-sicle time. The first few minutes were peaceful, and then …
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