Family, Identity

My 65th Year

March 6, 2023

I’m now more than halfway through my 65th year here. Despite changes in law and tradition achieving that age is still a special event in this society- beyond all the personal reasons mentioned in this [read more]

Family, Identity

16 Years Without Mom

February 19, 2023

Morna Lusty (nee Glasheen) April 28, 1929 – Feb. 19, 2007 Mom is missed and always loved by her children, Bruce, Karen, Brian and Kathy, lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Christopher, Kennie, TJ, Melissa and [read more]

Family, Identity

Coming Out 2022

October 11, 2022

I Came Out (as gay) in 1978. I’ve shared that story in this post. This century I prefer the term Queer. I’ve also used this blog to Come Out as both spiritual and a kinkster [read more]

Family, Identity

My Pre (US) Thanksgiving Post

November 24, 2021

Despite how often I post and tweet about various annoyances, errors and crimes, my #Gratitude List is actually quite long. Beyond having food in my belly, a roof over my head and multiple families of [read more]

Family, Identity

My Dad

September 12, 2021

Dad passed away five years ago; just before midnight (local time) Monday September 12, 2016, in Owen Sound, Ontario. He was surrounded by family and passed peacefully at the age of 89. He is survived [read more]

Family, Identity

My Teddies

August 14, 2021

A look at my life through my collection of Teddy Bears and other stuffed animals. 01 Grizzly: A birthday present from [redacted]; 02 Beaver: A gift from an Account Manager when I was a purchasing [read more]