First-- Happy New Year to all. May everyone find what they need in the new year.
Me? I continue to be busy AF. I'd stepped down from my local pride board a few months back... and jumped into a few other commitments to local non-profits. Plus work has been steady, if not downright busy. I am back on my bike, working hard. I do ride my road bike inside on a trainer through the winter. I am mulling a second go at the distance ride I did in 2024. The race runs under UCI rules, which are decidedly anti-trans. I am in a back and forth with the race organizers about my safety on the course, should I participate. its tbd
After many many many bumps on the road with the kids, things are feeling normal, good even. I continue to work on listening to them more effectively which has been the key.
Yep. I date. More than I thought I would have the opportunity to, less than I want to. C'est la vie. I am more or less the single friend with my besties.
I have a case in the backlog of the Mass Commission Against Discrimination ("MCAD"). I offered mediation a few weeks ago. I expect the offer to be declined. Sadly. I'd like to apply restorative justice principles to my case. Definitely "taking money as a settlement" would be satisfying. After a lot of though, maybe educating a few people would be more valuable. we'll see how it shakes out
If anyone is going to first event and would like to meet, lmk. First Event isn't my cuppa, for many reasons, although it was a valuable experience a few years back.
Oh and to the mods and Susan-- you should be proud of yourselves. In an insane world, people who might no have all the outlets they need offline still have this website. It has a lot of value. Well done.
~Jenn
