Category Archives: People in My Neighborhood

I Wish That I Had This on Tape.

At the local GLBT-friendly card & gift shop, I overheard a conversation amongst the three gay male employees regarding a product that might have been too racy for children and it’s placement within the shop. They were really worried that some child might come in and see or handle the product, and were debating where …

May 25, 2011 – 4:23 PM | By Katherine | Posted in People in My Neighborhood | Comments (9)

Thanks for the Sympathy.

Thank you to everyone on Twitter & here that expressed sympathy about Carlos’s death. His memorial service was last Thursday and it was very moving. His brother spoke and, at one point, asked everyone to close their eyes and he addressed us as Carlos saying his goodbyes. It really was like Carlos was speaking to …

February 13, 2011 – 4:47 PM | By Katherine | Posted in People in My Neighborhood | Comments (3)

Remembering Carlos.

On Monday, I got the news that a coworker of mine had died on Sunday. This was completely unexpected – it’s really awful. Carlos was a really gentle and generous person who should have had a long and joyous life. This is the first time that I’ve had a coworker die. It’s made going into …

February 6, 2011 – 1:02 AM | By Katherine | Posted in People in My Neighborhood | Comments (7)

Overheard in Target.

Child: Somebody’s gonna fart. Mom: Shhh. Child: Somebody’s gonna fart! Mom: Please, shhh. Child: Somebody’s gonna fart! Mom: Please, not so loud. Child: Somebody’s gonna FART! Mom: Please, stop that. You’re being too loud. Child: You guys… Mom: Don’t say it. Child: SOMEBODY’S GONNA FART!

February 14, 2010 – 9:19 PM | By Katherine | Posted in People in My Neighborhood | Comments (1)