Blogger and Journalist Sue Kerr, One of Pennsylvania’s LGBTQ+ Leaders

Photo by Steve Mellon.Pittsburgh Unnion Progress

I am honored to be included in this list honoring LGBTQIA+ leadership in Pennsylvania. Thank you Philadelphia Gay News. Celebrating 48 LGBTQ+ Leaders: A Milestone of Resilience and Progress Trailblazers These trailblazers are pioneers in our community, effectively breaking barriers and paving the way for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion. https://epgn.com/…/48-most-influential-lgbtq-leaders-2024 This was an unexpected honor, […]

Hit-and-Run in Rochester Claims the Life of Black Trans Woman Honee Daniels, 37.

A hit-and-run incident claimed the life of 37 year old Black trans woman Honee Daniels in Rochester, New York. The Crime Honee was a pedestrian on Lyelle Avenue near Broad Street in her hometown of Rochester. Shortly before midnight on October 3rd, she was struck and killed by a driver who left the scene. First […]

My cats think in the Cat Link self-cleaning litter box.

I was pleasantly surprised to be approached with a chance to review a self-cleaning cat litter box. I agreed to try the Scooper Luxury Pro X from CatLink. This is not my final review because I’ve only had it for two weeks, but I wanted to share this fun video of my cats exploring this […]

A Belated Tribute to a Warrior for Justice, Maggie Ritchey (May 21, 1950 ~ August 16, 2022)

I am two years late in posting the obituary of Maggie Ritchey. It is important to include tributes to the lives and deaths of our elders in this archive. International Lesbian Day seems like a good time to honor Maggie. I met Maggie through the Persad ‘Voice for a New Tomorrow’ group. in the mid […]

As Requested: More Lesbian Blog Content for International Lesbian Day

The Ultimate Lesbian Dishwasher Questionnaire August 12, 2024 by Sue A Q&A With the 2024 Pittsburgh Dyke March Organizers July 30, 2024 by Sue This Is How I’m Keeping Lesbian Blogging Alive According to Autostraddle July 1, 2024 by Sue A History of the Pittsburgh Dyke March June 5, 2024 by Sue What Do You Think About Lesbian Visibility […]

A Cat Named Tommy Lived 16 Years, But Only One Week of His Life Inside

This is the story of a very specific feral cat by the name of Tommy. It is also parts of the stories of all feral cats. It is a farewell tribute. It is a call to action. Tommy first showed up in our backyard in 2017. He was sturdy and ate a lot of food. […]

Pet Food Pantry Opens on Northside for Cat Colony Caretakers

Pittsburgh Cat Folx

The Dr. John P. Ruffing VMD Pet Food Pantry distributes first round of food this week. With your help, we’ll be able to give some food to each participant every month. In addition to donations of pet food, we need the following gently or partially used items Donations can be dropped at 1440 Faulsey Way […]

She’s had 408 days to apologize and right her wrong

She’s had 408 days to apologize and right her wrong

This past week, I blogged about Nazis, a pet food pantry, and a loving tribute to a feral cat named Tommy. I wrote about the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette strike, posted a round up of Toys for Tots programs in 26 counties and shared some thoughts about my birthday. I also took two cats to the vet […]

Help 16 year old neglected cat get another chance

Peyton found us. She crept out of an abandoned house, leaping into the arms of my neighbor, Marie. At the vet’s office, we learned she weighed 4 lbs, had serious dental issues, and a mystery malady in her upper respiratory system. Her coat was caked in crud and a greasy substance. That was September 6. […]

How to Request Toys For Tots in Western Pennsylvania 2024

Toys for Tots Pennsylvania

This is our annual (13 years) round-up of Toys for Tots programs in Western Pennsylvania for 2023. I’ve done my best to sort through the available information and provide you what you may need to know. PLEASE click through to the applicable link to double check the details. I will update as information becomes available. […]