Ice Out for Good Events in Pennsylvania

This list compiled from social media listing. Check carefully for local details. Many of these events are organized by chapters of Invisible, others by similar groups. Two events were previously scheduled that are not part of this specific action, but are part of the cause. Please send me (or tag me @Pghlesbian) in photos I […]

Where do we go from here?

I’ve been giving serious thought as to what comes next for this blog. This was before the City Paper closed and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced its closure. Both are not good. And makes me thinking more important. Typically this time of year, I’d be gearing up for the Political Q&A series, but last year’s disrespect from […]

GLAAD Media Award Nominees Reflect Evolution of Independent Journalism

Nominees for the 37th GLAAD Media Awards were announced this week. As you may know, this blog is a two time winner in the Outstanding Blog category (2019 and 2021.) I removed myself from consideration in this category because two is good. The category has morphed into Outstanding Independent Journalism, a choice I applaud. Blogs […]

The alt-weekly paper that explored two (or more) Pittsburghs

The demise of the Pittsburgh City Paper The first thing I did after learning about this turn of events was to go to the CP archives and download a pdf of every article that referenced me (77) so I wouldn’t lose them. Not a single piece covering the closure of this significant media asset mentioned […]

Pet Food Pantry, Allegheny City Brewery Host Winter Cat Shelter Community Service Event

Why winter shelters? Winter shelters are vital for community cats. A safe warm place to get out of the elements is a fundamental tool to manage a cat colony. A simple version made from a sturdy Styrofoam cooler, a contractor bag, tape, then stuffed with straw (not hay) is quite effective. Our focus is on […]

Blog Wrapped – 50 of the Most Read Posts in 2025

These are the blog posts you read most often in 2025. This is no a “top” list because the majority of these posts are memorials about trans neighbors who died violent deaths in the United States. That’s a blunt fact. Don’t turn away from it. If I can write these memorials, you can read them. […]

Pittsburgh LGBTQ Charities Year End Letter

From Pittsburgh LGBTQ Charities The past (current?) year has been bursting at the seams with happenings. big and small. We hope you’ll consider a gift, either financial or in-kind to support our efforts. As you know, we are a small volunteer-driven organization. Our accomplishments and successes are due to the hard work and commitment of […]

My eldest nibling turns 20

It was 20 years ago that I became an aunt for the first time when the eldest nibling was born. I remember that day like it was just yesterday. I love all the niblings, but there’s something unique about the one who teaches you to be an aunt and the youngest who puts all of […]

Our political blog vicennial means seeing familiar faces in all the old, familiar places 

Dan Gilman as Chief of Staff Ricky Burgess as Director of Community Impact Yarone Zober as Director of Redevelopment Corey Buckner as Manager of Community Affairs My jaw dropped when I saw Burgess and Zober were part of the O’Connor 2.0 Administration It is like a b-side of the greatest hits of my first decade […]

Here’s to Us: Let’s Celebrate 20 Years of Blogging

Today this blog turns 20 years old, an era of words, images, and experiences I could not conceive of back on that chilly December day when I thrust myself into the blogosphere. Filled with curiosity, but lacking any expertise, I began. Quickly, I was off on a wonderful adventure I never saw coming as I […]