At 17, he was removed from his home and community. He was sent, by his parents, to an ex-gay religious counselor. He was not allowed to visit his parents and to this day, his extended family and community do not know why he “left.”
The Spirit of Christmas Past
Dating someone who is super into Christmas is hard when you, yourself, are not. In fact, many people roll their eyes at you when you tell them that you just aren't that into the holiday. I have been called the Grinch or Scrooge so many times that it only further separates my feelings for it. … Continue reading The Spirit of Christmas Past
Thanksgiving Memories…
What really made it for me was when I started putting together my own family of friends. Coming together for Thanksgiving and Christmas took on different meanings than some of the pain and struggles that came with gathering with relatives. There are two very vivid points in my history that were pivotal changes of my … Continue reading Thanksgiving Memories…
What Is Home.
Home is one of those words that we know when we experience it. If you ask someone to define home, then you get almost as many different answers as there are people. Home can be as simple as four walls and a roof but is also so much more. After all, home is where the … Continue reading What Is Home.
Lakeview Cemetery in the Fall.
One of my all time favorite places in Cleveland is Lakeview Cemetery. The beauty of it is amazing, the statues are gorgeous, and its a great place for quiet reflection. Fall is my most favorite time to visit Lakeview. Sure, Spring has flowers blooming and trees gaining leaves, but the colors are much more amazing … Continue reading Lakeview Cemetery in the Fall.
Time Away
First, I would like to apologize to everyone. I have been silent on here for a while. I havent posted in over a week and it was because I needed some self care. I started a YouTube channel about six months ago and it has taken a lot of time. I have learned a lot … Continue reading Time Away
Do You Remember When?
Our childhood memories of movies, tv shows, and cartoons are very dear to us. https://youtu.be/U5hC6qmhecI
Drag Shows During Corona Virus?
Join me as I share clips with you from the FemBot Double Feature that was held here in Cleveland. https://youtu.be/uLaEEGGRvTQ
Miller’s Nature Preserve
If you have followed my blog you have see several posts of pictures I have taken. I have been into photography since my sophomore/junior year in high school. I joined the yearbook staff to mainly want to work on and write for our yearbook. At the time, what they needed was a photographer. I had … Continue reading Miller’s Nature Preserve
Disappearing Art
It's no secret that I love the graffiti around Cleveland. There are truly some amazing artists expressing their talent in a city that seems to be stuck in place amidst its changes. The more it grows, the quicker these pieces of art are lost to time. So many of them are unseen by most and … Continue reading Disappearing Art
Gay in the CLE 